7 Days Mt Kilimanjaro Hiking via Rongai Route Adventure

Our 7-day adventure begins with a 2.5-hour drive from your hotel to Marangu Park Gate. After registration, a 3-hour drive takes us to the Rongai trailhead. Here, we meet our guide and porters in Nale Moru village. Our hike starts gently, passing through maize fields and pine forests. The trail isn't steep, but the scenery is captivating. We'll spend our first night at Simba Camp (2,600m), equipped with a toilet, a wooden table, and benches. Water is conveniently available nearby.

Hiking Time: 2-3 Hours Habitat: Tranquil Moorland After a late breakfast at Simba Camp, take it easy and acclimatize as you hike slowly towards Second Cave (3450 meters). Enjoy a hot lunch with a view and spend a relaxing afternoon at Second Cave, preparing for the journey ahead. Dinner and overnight at Second Cave.

You'll begin the ascent towards Kibo, passing by the 2nd Cave Camp at an elevation of 2600m. The trail continues to wind its way through the moorlands, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. As you hike higher, you'll start to feel the thin air, but the breathtaking scenery will keep you motivated. Water sources are abundant at the Kikelelwa Camp stream, where you can fill up your water bottles before continuing on to your overnight camp at the Kikelelwa Camp. This section of the hike is a great opportunity to take in the beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro and appreciate the challenges of the journey so far.

Today, we'll be hiking to Kikelewa Cave (3600m) before setting up camp at Mawenzi Turn Camp (4330m). This challenging hike will take us through the Moorlands, where we'll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness. Make sure to take your time and acclimatize well before setting up camp in this stunning location.

On this fifth day of our Rongai route expedition, we continued our ascent towards Kilimanjaro's summit. We hiked for 4 to 5 hours through the stunning alpine desert, crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo.

On the Rongai route is the pinnacle of your 7-day hike, marking the Summit Attempt. After a 23:30 wake-up, a quick tea and biscuit boost, you embark on a grueling 8-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak at 5895m. The rocky path takes you to Gillman's Point, and from there, it's a steep hike with stone scree. Your perseverance pays off as you reach Africa's highest point, Uhuru Peak. After capturing the moment, a 3-hour descent takes you to Kibo Hut for a brief rest before another 6-hour descent to Horombo Hut. Your 14-hour day concludes with a well-deserved dinner and a night's rest. Our destination was Kibo Hut, situated at an impressive 4,700 meters above sea level. After the challenging hike, we spent the rest of the day at Kibo Hut, resting and preparing for the ultimate hike, which was set to begin at midnight. Our anticipation grew as we gazed at the starry night, knowing that the summit was just hours away.

7-day Hike, is a descent from Horombo Hut (3720m) to Marangu Gate (1980m). After a 6-hour hike, passing Mandara hut, you reach Marangu Gate. Here, you sign the register and collect summit certificates - green for Gillman's Point (5685m) and gold for Uhuru Peak (5895m). Then, you head back to Moshi, ending your hike with cherished memories of conquering Kilimanjaro.