Tanzania · Trekking

7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Rongai Route Trek to Uhuru Peak

7 Days Round trip from Nalemoru Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Summit at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa
  • 02 Admire the magnificent views from Kilimanjaro's summit
  • 03 Trek the Rongai Route through rugged terrain, valleys, and volcanic craters
  • 04 Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro as you ascend through changing landscapes

Explore the wilder side of Mount Kilimanjaro on the Rongai Route as you traverse rugged terrain, cross valleys, spend nights camping, and walk past volcanic craters. This 7-day trek leads you to Uhuru Peak, with magnificent views from the summit and changing landscapes along the way. After the successful climb, enjoy delicious traditional food and the rewarding experience of reaching the highest point in Africa.

Explore the wilder side of Mount Kilimanjaro on the Rongai Route as you traverse rugged terrain, cross valleys, spend nights camping, and walk past volcanic craters.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nalemuru Gate to Simba Camp Trek

  • Your Mount Kilimanjaro trekking guide will arrive at the hotel in Moshi in the morning to meet you.

  • Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park's northern entrance, known as Nalemuru Gate.

  • Start trekking up to Simba Camp. This will be a moderate trek, and you will cross coniferous forests on the way.

  • After reaching the camp, have dinner.

Overnight stay at the camp.

2
Day 02

Simba Camp to Kikelewa Camp

  • After breakfast, depart from Simba Camp and start trekking towards the second high-altitude camp, Kikelewa Camp.

  • If the sky is clear, you may get to see the Kibo Volcano.

  • After reaching Kikelewa Camp, have dinner.

Overnight stay at the camp.

3
Day 03

Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp

  • Start the trek to Mawenzi Tarn Camp, which is situated at the foot of Mawenzi Volcano, Kilimanjaro's second summit.

  • When you reach the camp, have lunch and start trekking towards Mawenzi Volcano.

Overnight stay at the Mawenzi Tarn Camp.

4
Day 04

Mawenzi Tarn Camp to School Hut Camp

  • Trek towards School Hut Camp.

  • The actual trekking is not very difficult. When you reach the camp, relax and have dinner.

Overnight stay at the School Hut Camp.

5
Day 05

School Hut Camp to Uhuru Peak and Horombo Camp

  • Leave School Hut Camp and start trekking to Kilimanjaro's summit, Uhuru Peak. The trek will be moderate but exhausting.

  • After the successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, descend to the nearest glacier if there is enough time.

  • Then return to Kibo Camp and continue the descent to Horombo Camp.

Overnight stay at the Horombo Camp.

6
Day 06

Horombo Camp to Marangu Gate

  • After breakfast, head towards Kilimanjaro National Park's exit.

  • After the descent, transfer back to the hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

7
Day 07

Optional Exploration of Second Caves

  • Spend the day exploring the surrounding Second Caves.

Uhuru Peak, Mawenzi Tarn Camp, Simba Camp

Where this trip takes you

Uhuru Peak, Mawenzi Tarn Camp, Simba Camp

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nalemoru 3 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation

  • Certified, English-speaking Kilimanjaro guides

  • Park fees

  • Meals

  • Arrival and departure transfers

  • Gratuity

What's Not Included

  • International flight tickets

  • Visa

  • Beverages

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Moshi, Tanzania
Tour start
Nalemoru, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Nalemoru.

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