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Starting from the northeastern side of the mountain near the Kenyan border, the Rongai Route rises above the Amboseli plains and approach the summit of Kilimanjaro west of the Mawenzi peak. It is an unfrequented route and is also the easiest camping approach to Uhuru Peak. The descent normally uses the Marangu Route. There are two variations to this route. Rongai route is best option during the rainy season, due to its location, which receive little rain. This route can be climbed for 7 days.
🚶♂️ Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
🌿 Distance: 7 km
🍽️ Meals: Lunch & Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Simba Camp
👉 After breakfast, you’ll be driven from Moshi to Rongai Gate for registration. The trek begins through lush forests, where you might spot wildlife such as Colobus monkeys. You’ll arrive at Simba Camp, located on the edge of the moorland zone.
🌿 Highlights:
✔️ Scenic views of Kenya’s Amboseli plains
✔️ Walking through dense rainforest
✔️ Possible wildlife sightings
🚶♂️ Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
🌿 Distance: 9 km
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Second Cave Camp
👉 The trail ascends steadily through moorland, offering fantastic views of Mawenzi Peak. You’ll reach Second Cave Camp, a perfect spot to enjoy the surrounding landscapes.
🌿 Highlights:
✔️ First close-up views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks
✔️ Trekking through heather and moorland vegetation
🚶♂️ Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
🌿 Distance: 6 km
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Kikelewa Camp
👉 A shorter trekking day with a gradual ascent through the moorland zone. The vegetation becomes more sparse as you approach Kikelewa Camp, where you’ll have time to rest and enjoy the views.
🌿 Highlights:
✔️ Giant groundsels and lobelias along the trail
✔️ Stunning views of Mawenzi Peak
🚶♂️ Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
🌿 Distance: 5 km
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Mawenzi Tarn Camp
👉 Today’s hike is short but steep as you approach the dramatic Mawenzi Tarn, located at the base of Mawenzi Peak. The rugged scenery makes this one of the most scenic camps on the route.
🌿 Highlights:
✔️ Beautiful alpine scenery
✔️ Rest and acclimatization near Mawenzi Peak
🚶♂️ Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
🌿 Distance: 8 km
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Kibo Hut
👉 The trail crosses The Saddle, a barren stretch between Mawenzi and Kibo. The landscape is now an alpine desert, and you’ll need to pace yourself to conserve energy for summit night.
🌿 Highlights:
✔️ Trekking across The Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo
✔️ Early dinner and rest before the midnight summit push
🚶♂️ Hiking Time: 12-14 hours
🌿 Distance: 21 km (7 km up, 14 km down)
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Horombo Hut
👉 Summit night! The trek starts around midnight. You’ll ascend steeply to Gilman’s Point (5,685m) on the crater rim, then push on to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa! After celebrating, you’ll descend to Kibo Hut for breakfast, then continue down to Horombo Hut for the night.
🌅 Summit Highlights:
✔️ Witness an unforgettable sunrise over Africa
✔️ Take photos at the iconic Uhuru Peak sign
✔️ Descend for a well-earned rest
🚶♂️ Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
🌿 Distance: 20 km
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
👉 After breakfast, descend through the rainforest back to Marangu Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate. A vehicle will take you back to Moshi for a hot shower and celebration!
🌿 Highlights:
✔️ Passing through beautiful rainforests
✔️ Receiving a Kilimanjaro Climbing Certificate
✔️ Returning to Moshi for a well-deserved rest
🚶♂️ Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
🌿 Distance: 8 km
🍽️ Meals: Lunch & Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Mandara Hut
👉 After breakfast, you’ll be driven from Moshi to Marangu Gate for registration and a briefing. The hike starts through a beautiful rainforest filled with towering trees, tropical flowers, and the sound of exotic birds.
🌿 Highlights:
✔️ Scenic rainforest trails
✔️ Spot Colobus monkeys and other wildlife
✔️ Arrival at Mandara Hut, where you’ll rest and enjoy dinner
🚶♂️ Hiking Time:4-6 hours
🌿 Distance: 5 km
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Shira Camp
👉 Today, you’ll leave the rainforest behind and enter the moorland zone. As you trek higher, the views of Mount Meru and Kibo Peak open up. You’ll camp at Shira Camp, where you can rest and take in the magnificent scenery.
🌿 Highlights:
✔️ Views of Kibo Peak
✔️ Explore the Shira Plateau
✔️Rest at Shira Camp with stunning panoramic views
🚶♂️ Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
🌿 Distance: 10 km
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Barranco Camp
👉 Today is an important acclimatization day. You’ll hike up to Lava Tower at 4,630m, then descend to Barranco Camp. This helps your body adjust to the altitude before the final push to the summit.
🌿 Highlights:
✔️ Acclimatization at Lava Tower
✔️ Views of surrounding peaks
✔️Rest at Barranco Camp, with stunning views of the Barranco Wall
🚶♂️ Hiking Time: 12-14 hours
🌿 Distance: 21 km (7 km up, 14 km down)
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Horombo Hut
👉 Summit Night! You’ll start at midnight, trekking in freezing temperatures towards Gilman’s Point (5,685m) on the crater rim. After a short rest, push forward to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa!
🌅 Summit Highlights:
✔️ Witness an unforgettable sunrise over Africa
✔️ Take photos at Uhuru Peak’s iconic sign
✔️ Descend back to Kibo Hut for breakfast, then continue down to Horombo Hut
🚶♂️ Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
🌿 Distance: 20 km
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
👉 After breakfast, descend through the lush rainforest back to Marangu Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate. You’ll then be transferred back to Moshi for a hot shower and relaxation.
🌿 Highlights:
✔️ Passing through beautiful rainforests again
✔️ Receiving a Kilimanjaro Climbing Certificate
✔️ Returning to Moshi for a well-deserved rest
