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7 Days Rongai Route Kilimanjaro Climb

7 Days / 6 Nights
5,895 m / 19,341 ft
Moderate
Rongai Route
7 Days
5,895 m / 19,341 ft Summit
12 Max Group
Moderate Difficulty
12+ Min Age
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Overview

Seven-day Kilimanjaro ascent on the Rongai Route from the northern side with camps at Simba, Second Cave, Kikelewa, Mawenzi Tarn and Kibo, then summit at Uhuru Peak and descend via Horombo and Marangu Gate.

Route Map

Start Camp Summit Day Exit

Trek Highlights

Northern approach with lighter traffic
Views of Kenyan plains
Mawenzi Tarn camp
Kibo saddle traverse
Descent via Marangu side

Day by Day Itinerary

Simba Camp 2,625 m / 8,612 ft 8km 4-5 hrs

Steady forest and heath-zone climb from Rongai side to Simba Camp.

Second Cave 3,450 m / 11,319 ft 6km 3-4 hrs

Moderate climb on open moorland with broad northern views.

Kikelewa Camp 3,600 m / 11,811 ft 9km 5-6 hrs

Traverse southeast below Mawenzi to the sheltered Kikelewa camp.

Mawenzi Tarn Camp 4,330 m / 14,206 ft 6km 4-5 hrs

Short but steeper climb into the alpine basin below Mawenzi.

Kibo Hut 4,700 m / 15,420 ft 9km 5-6 hrs

Cross the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to high camp.

Horombo Hut 5,895 - 3,720 m / 19,341 - 12,205 ft 22km 11-14 hrs

Night ascent to the summit and long descent to Horombo Hut.

Marangu Gate 1,860 m / 6,102 ft 20km 5-7 hrs

Final descent through moorland and rainforest to the gate.

What's Included

Included

  • Kilimanjaro park fees
  • Camping fees
  • Rescue fees
  • Certified mountain guides
  • All meals on the mountain
  • Camping equipment
  • Airport transfers in Moshi area
  • Daily health monitoring

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance with high-altitude cover
  • Sleeping bag rental
  • Personal gear
  • Tips for guides and porters
  • Hotel before and after climb

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What to Bring

Waterproof hiking boots
Warm summit layers
Rain shell
Trekking poles
Headlamp
Thermal gloves
Sun hat and sunglasses

Fitness Requirements

Comfortable hiking 5 to 7 hours daily and prepared for a summit night of 11 to 14 hours from Kibo Hut.

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