6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our representative meets you and transfers you to your lodge in Moshi. The day is reserved for rest and preparation. Your lead guide will meet you for a full briefing, equipment check, and introduction to the crew. Spend the evening relaxing, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere, and preparing for the climb ahead. Dinner and overnight in Moshi.

After breakfast, drive through the countryside to the Rongai Gate near the Kenyan border. The climb begins on a narrow path through maize and pine fields before entering the lush rainforest. The trail offers quiet beauty and occasional wildlife sightings. Reach Simba Camp by afternoon, where you’ll enjoy dinner and overnight with views of Kenya’s plains below.

Trek time: 4–5 hours

After breakfast, the trail climbs steadily through moorland with wide views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Vegetation becomes sparse, giving way to open alpine terrain. Arrive at Second Cave Camp for lunch and spend the afternoon exploring or relaxing. The air is cooler, and the mountain feels closer.

Trek time: 5–6 hours

Continue trekking toward the jagged spires of Mawenzi Peak. The path leads through rocky slopes and high moorland dotted with unique alpine plants. Depending on group pace and guide’s choice, you will camp at either Kikelewa Cave or Third Cave. Both offer spectacular mountain views and good acclimatization altitude. Enjoy a hot meal and a quiet evening as you watch the sunset over the plains below.

Trek time: 5–6 hours

After breakfast, the trail crosses the alpine desert known as “The Saddle,” a wide, barren plain stretching between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. The landscape is dramatic, silent, and windswept, with occasional glimpses of climbers approaching from other routes. The ascent is long but gentle, and you’ll feel the thin air as you reach Kibo Hut, your base camp for the summit attempt. Arrive mid-afternoon, rest, and have an early dinner before heading to sleep for your midnight climb.

Trek time: 5–6 hours

Rise around midnight for your summit push under a sky filled with stars. The climb to Gilman’s Point (5,681 m) is steep and demanding, but the reward is beyond words. Continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, arriving at sunrise to breathtaking views over the glaciers and the plains below. After celebrating and taking photos, descend to Kibo Hut for rest, then continue to Horombo Hut for the night.

Trek time: 10–12 hours

After breakfast, descend through the moorland and lush rainforest back to Marangu Gate. Receive your summit certificate and say farewell to your mountain crew. Your driver will transfer you to Moshi for a hot shower, relaxation, and a well-earned dinner.

Trek time: 5–6 hours