Overview of 7 Days Rongai Route
The 7 Days Rongai Route is the best choice for climbers seeking a less crowded and scenic trek to the Uhuru Peak (5,895m) of Mount Kilimanjaro. This Rongai Route Kilimanjaro trek offers a gradual ascent, stunning views, and a high summit success rate. Compared to other routes, Rongai Route approaches from the north, providing a unique wilderness experience and excellent acclimatization opportunities.
Duration
7 Days
Max People
10 People
Start
Rongai Gate
End
Marangu Gate
Age
12 - 80+
Physical Rating
Moderate
Itinerary
Arrival. Pick up at Kilimanjaro Airport and drive to Moshi town 35 minutes. Overnight stay at Stella Maris lodge bed and breakfast.
Morning after breakfast, with picnic lunch and drinking water, drive to Rongai Gate for the start of your 7 Days Rongai Route trek. The scenic drive to Rongai Gate takes approximately 3 hours. After check-in, begin your Kilimanjaro trekking adventure through the lush rainforest, where you may spot wildlife like colobus monkeys. The trek to Simba Camp (2,671m) takes about 2-3 hours. Upon arrival, enjoy a well-prepared dinner and settle in for an overnight stay at Simba Camp, marking the first step of your Rongai Route Kilimanjaro climb.
Morning after breakfast with picnic lunch and drinking water continues walking to second cave campsite. Beautiful day walking on heather and Moorland. Enjoy great view of two peaks Kibo and Mawenzi. Enjoy also fantastic view of Kenya Villages. The walk takes about 3-4hrs. Dinner and overnight at Second cave campsite 3,450m.
Morning after breakfast, with picnic lunch, continue your 7 Days Rongai Route trek with a 4-hour hike to Kikelewa Campsite (3,600m). Today’s trek takes you through the heather and moorland zone, offering stunning landscapes and panoramic views of Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks. As you ascend, the vegetation thins, revealing the rugged beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival at Kikelewa Camp, enjoy a warm dinner and rest for the night, preparing for the next leg of your Rongai Route Kilimanjaro trek.
Morning after breakfast, continue your 7 Days Rongai Route trek with a 3-hour hike to Mawenzi Tarn Hut Campsite (4,350m). This short but rewarding trek takes you through alpine desert terrain, offering spectacular views of Mawenzi Peak and the surrounding landscapes. Upon arrival at Mawenzi Tarn Camp, enjoy a hot lunch and take time to relax. Later in the evening, embark on a one-hour acclimatization hike towards Mawenzi Peak, enhancing your chances of a successful Kilimanjaro summit. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay, fully prepared for the next phase of your Rongai Route Kilimanjaro climb.
Morning after breakfast, with picnic lunch, continue your 7 Days Rongai Route trek towards Kibo Hut Campsite (4,720m). This day’s trek takes approximately 4 hours, leading you through the barren yet stunning alpine desert. As you ascend, the air becomes thinner, and the landscape transforms into a rugged, high-altitude wilderness. Upon arrival at Kibo Hut, enjoy a warm dinner and get some rest in preparation for the midnight summit attempt to Uhuru Peak, the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro. Overnight stay at Kibo Hut, marking a crucial stage in your Rongai Route Kilimanjaro climb.
Midnight after refreshing tea with cookies, start walking for summit. The walk to summit takes about 6-7 hours. Walking on the desert and glacier zones to Gilman’s Point 5,685m for about 5-6 hours. This point is on the crater rim. After relaxing few minutes, continue walking to UHURU PEAK through crater rim for about 2 hours. After arriving at UHURU PEAK, take pictures for about 20 minutes. Then walk down to Horombo hut campsite via Kibo hut campsite 5-6 hours. Dinner and overnight at Horombo hut campsite 3,720m full board basis.
Morning after breakfast descends to Marangu Park gate 6hrs. Meet Van and transfer to Stella Maris Lodge Moshi 1h20 for overnight based on bed and breakfast.
Please note; the day 8 you will be taken by our vehicle to Airport for home flight, Zanzibar or other destination.
Route Map

Inclusion
- Oxygen tank
- Rescue fees
- Park fees and VAT
- Portable Private toilet
- Porters, Chef, Guides
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Roundtrip park gates transfer
- Tents, Table, Seats, Mattress
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and food utensils
- 2 nights at hotel in town bed and breakfast (Upon Arrival & Departure)
Exclusion
- Tips
- Visa
- Soft and alcoholic beverages
- Local and international flights
- Other meals at hotel in the town
- Personal gears such as sleeping bag, boots and clothes
- Personal items such as souvenirs and travel insurance