AN OVERVIEW ABOUT 8-DAY RONGAI ROUTE TREKKING KILIMANJARO
The Rongai Route is the only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north, near the Kenyan border. It is a less trafficked route and provides an amazing experience with diverse landscapes
Day 1: Arrival in Moshi/Arusha
- Transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha.
- Pre-climb briefing with your guide for an equipment check, safety instructions, and an overview of the trek.
- Pre-climb briefing with your guide for an equipment check, safety instructions, and an overview of the trek.
- Overnight at your hotel with dinner included.
Day 2: Moshi/Arusha to Rongai Gate to Rongai Camp
- Elevation: 1,950m (Rongai Gate) to 2,600m (Rongai Camp)
- Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
- After registration at Rongai Gate, drive to the trailhead and begin trekking through the forest.
- Enjoy views of the Maasai steppe and spot wildlife, such as monkeys, birds, and sometimes elephants in the distance.
- Overnight at Rongai Camp with dinner.
Day 3: Rongai Camp to Second Cave Camp
- Elevation: 2,600m to 3,450m
- Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
- Continue through the moorland zone with breathtaking views of the Eastern ice fields of Kilimanjaro.
- The trek offers plenty of wildlife sightings and spectacular landscapes.
- Overnight at Second Cave Camp with dinner.
Day 4: Second Cave Camp to Kikelewa Camp
- Elevation: 3,450m to 3,600m
- Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
- Continue along the trail toward Kikelewa Camp, situated in a stunning location with panoramic views of Mawenzi Peak.
- Enjoy an afternoon acclimatization walk if needed to adjust to the altitude.
- Overnight at Kikelewa Camp with dinner.
Day 5: Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp
- Elevation: 3,600m to 4,330m
- Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
- Ascend through rocky terrain, reaching the base of Mawenzi Peak, which offers dramatic views.
- Mawenzi Tarn Camp is located near Mawenzi’s impressive rock formations, perfect for photography.
- Overnight at Mawenzi Tarn Camp with dinner.
Day 6: Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Hut.
- Elevation: 4,330m to 4,703m (Kibo Hut).
- Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
- After an early breakfast, continue toward Kibo Hut, passing through the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo.
- As you approach Kibo Hut, enjoy incredible views of the surrounding volcanic terrain.
- Overnight at Kibo Hut with an early dinner in preparation for the summit attempt.
Day 7: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
- Elevation: 4,703m to 5,895m (Uhuru Peak) and descent to 3,080m (Mweka Camp)
- Hiking Time: 10–14 hours (Ascent and Descent)
- Start the summit climb around midnight to reach Uhuru Peak by sunrise.
- After celebrating your achievement at the summit, begin your descent to Mweka Camp for rest.
- Overnight at Mweka Camp with dinner.
Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi/Arusha
- Elevation: 3,080m to 1,650m
- Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
- Complete the descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate.
- Receive your summit certificate and transfer back to Moshi/Arusha for celebration and relaxation.
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