6-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Rongai Route Trek to Uhuru Peak

• Drive to the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru for about 2 hours, including a stop to get permits in Marangu.

• After signing in and preparing the porters, you will begin the hike on a wide path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering the pine forest.

• Start to climb through a consistent track and attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.

Elevation: 2,000 meters / 6,560 feet to 2,650 meters / 8,700 feet

Distance: 6 kilometers / 4 miles

Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours

Habitat: Montane Forest

• In the morning, you will hike a steady ascent up to the Second Cave with incredible views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields on the crater rim.

• On this day, you will continue your hike from the Second Cave to the Third Cave.

• Hike to Kibo Hut Camp at the bottom of the Kibo’s crater wall. The remainder of the day will be spent resting to prepare for the final ascent in the morning.

• Very early in the morning (midnight to 02:00), you will commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s Point located on the crater rim (5700 meters / 18,700 feet).

• After that, you will ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. You can take pictures at the summit to show your friends and family.

• From there, you will descend and stop for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing the journey to the Horombo encampment. It will be by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and having an optimistic attitude will get you there.

• After having breakfast, you will take a steady descent through moorland to the Mandara Hut.

• Continue descending through the lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will be helpful. 

• Meet the vehicle at Marangu village, which will drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour). Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters.