Trip Overview of the (2023) Rongai Route Kilimanjaro 7 Days Itinerary
Day 1: Moshi to Rongai Gate to Simba Camp
Day 2: Simba Camp to Kikelewa Camp
Day 3: Kikelewa camp to Mawenzi turn hut
Day 4: Acclimatization day (6 day itinerary skips this day)
Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn hut to Kibo Huts camp
Day 6: Summit Day! Kibo Huts camp to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Huts camp
Day 7: Horombo Huts camp to Marangu Gate to Moshi
Detailed Itinerary of the (2023) Rongai Route Kilimanjaro 7 Days Itinerary
Day 1: Moshi to Rongai Gate to Simba Camp
On arrival at Moshi, transfer through various villages and coffee plantations within 2- 3 hours till you reach the Rongai Gate (1,950 m/6,398 ft). Do some documentation here then later embark on hiking along a wide path that goes through fields of Maize and potatoes into the Montane Forest. Begin to climb gently as you watch many different wildlife animals then after a while, you arrive at Simba Camp (2,600 m/8,530ft) for Dinner and Overnight.
Day 2 of the 7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking (Rongai Route Hike): Simba Camp to Kikelewa Camp
Wake up early have breakfast then embark on a steep ascent to the second cave where you break off briefly for lunch then later traverse the moorland on a candid trail to Mawenzi side Peak then to Kikelewa Camp where you have dinner and Overnight.
Day 3: Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn hut
Wake up have breakfast then proceed on a steep, short hike up the green grassy slopes and a large surrounding wilderness. After proceed through the vegetation to the Mawenzi Tarn Camp located underneath the stunning Mawenzi Peak. After the Hike, you reach the Mawenzi Tarn Hut Camp where you enjoy views of the Lake without inlets and outlets. Have Dinner and Overnight at the Camp.
Day 4: Acclimatization Day
On this day, you will hike to Mawenzi for a remarkable acclimatization Hike. This is an extra day on the Mountain hence spend two nights at the Mawenzi Tarn. After Return back to the Camp for lunch, Dinner and Overnight at the Camp.
Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn hut to Kibo Huts camp
Wake up have breakfast then traverse the lunar desert in between Kibo Peak and Mawenzi Peak to Kibo Huts situated at the base of the Kibo Crater Wall. The Rest of the Day you prepare for your summit climb.
Day 6: Summit Day! Kibo Huts camp to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Huts camp
Wake up earlier in the night at mid night to enjoy light breakfast then embark on an ascent to the summit. Follow the Kibo Crater Rim close the snow which you navigate to the eventual Summit at Uhuru peak. On reaching here, take various photos to keep for memories. After your adventure, descend back to the Kibo Huts for lunch then with your luggage, traverse the saddle to the Horombo Huts. Dinner and Overnight at Horombo Camp.
Day 7: Horombo Huts camp to Marangu Gate to Moshi
Wake up have breakfast then embark on a descent through the moorland to Mandara Huts where you have lunch then continue downwards through the verdant forest vegetation to Marangu Gate. On reaching here, sig out then embark on your departure to Moshi.