7 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Via The Rongai Route

Less crowded because of its remote location the route offers trekkers a unique wilderness experience where it is possible to see large wildlife like antelope, elephant, and buffalo. As there is typically less moisture on this side of the mountain you are less likely to encounter rain and have more unclouded views of the peak.  While it is flatter, it does not give the climb high sleep low option and therefore recommended to select more days for acclimatization.

The Rongai route is one of the easier routes up Kilimanjaro. Rongai is the only route to approach Kilimanjaro from the north and the descent is via the Marangu Route. Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and follows the same path taken by the Marangu route which passes Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak.

There are several variations; the one described is a longer route taking in Mawenzi Tarn.

Day to Day Itinerary Summary

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DAY 1 Day 1: Nale Muru Gate – Simba Camp: 7K /4.3MI | 3-4 Hrs | Rainforest
Overnight @ To Be Confirmed.

DAY 2 Day 2: Simba Camp – Second Cave Camp: 5.8Km/3.6Mi | 5-6Hrs | Moorland
Overnight @ To Be Confirmed.

DAY 3 Day 3: Second Cave Camp – Kikelewa Camp: 5.95Km/3.7Mi | 2-3Hrs | Semi Desert
Overnight @ To Be Confirmed.

DAY 4 Day 4: Kikelewa Camp- Mawenzi Tarn: 3.75Km/2.3Mi | 3-4Hrs | Semi Desert
Overnight @ To Be Confirmed.

DAY 5 Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn – Kibo Hut: 8.9Km /5Mi | 4-5Hrs | Alpine Desert
Overnight @ To Be Confirmed.

DAY 6 Day 6: Kibo Huts – Summit: 4Km /2.5 Mi Up | 5-7Hrs | – Horombo Huts: 15.75Km /9.8MI Down | 5-6Hrs | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit
Overnight @ To Be Confirmed.

DAY 7 Day 7: Horombo Huts – Marangu Gate – Moshi: 20Km/12.5Mi |6-7Hrs | Rainforest
Overnight @ To Be Confirmed.

DAY 8 Includes and Excludes
Overnight @ To Be Confirmed.

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