6-Day Kilimanjaro Climb via Rongai Route to Uhuru Peak

6 Days Round trip from Moshi Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the Rongai Route
02 Enjoy scenic views of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks
03 Reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa
04 Descend through the Marangu Route on Kilimanjaro's south side

Sign up for an adventurous voyage to summit Uhuru Peak via the Rongai Route, one of the most accessible routes to climb mighty Mount Kilimanjaro. Pass through challenging trails, enjoy scenic views of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks, marvel at the panoramic views from the top, and descend via the Marangu Route on the mountain's south side.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nalemuru Gate to Simba Camp

After an early breakfast at your hotel, your guide will pick you up for a three-hour drive to Rongai Gate, where all formalities will be handled before the hike begins. The trail first passes through maize and potato plantations and then continues into the montane forest.
Our climb will be comfortable and gentle, leading us to our first camp, which offers a magnificent view of the Kenyan plains.

Day 02

Simba Camp to Kikilewa Camp

On this day, we will ascend to the second camp, where lunch will be served.
After that, we will leave the direct path and diverge across the moorland on a smaller trail toward Mawenzi side peak to Kikilewa Camp in a sheltered valley. Here, we will have dinner and an overnight rest.

Day 03

Kikilewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp

Immediately after breakfast, we will face a short but steep climb up grassy slopes, which will offer magnificent all-around views.
After that, we leave the vegetation behind and head to Mawenzi Tarn Camp, which is located in the amazing cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi Peak.
After this short hike, we will arrive at Mawenzi Tarn Hut Camp, where we will spot the mesmerizing undried lake with neither an outlet nor an inlet. Here, we will have lunch and dinner followed by an overnight rest.

Day 04

Mawenzi Tarn Camp to School Camp

After breakfast, we will cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Kibo Peak and Mawenzi Peak to Kibo Huts at the bottom of Kibo's crater wall. Take as much rest as you can here and maintain your body energy for the summit.

Day 05

Uhuru Peak Summit and Descent to Horombo Camp

We will rise early around midnight and begin our challenging hike to the highest peak in Africa. The path to Gilman's Point is steep, so the hike will be steady and we will take frequent short breaks.
From Gilman's Point, we keep traversing around the crater rim heading to Uhuru Peak.
After arriving at the peak, pictures will be taken, and we will then descend to Horombo Camp.

Day 06

Horombo Camp to Marangu Gate

This is another big day, and after an early breakfast, your staff will sing and dance for you.
After that, we will begin the descent, passing through Mandara Hut before reaching Marangu Gate.
We will cross through moorland into the rain forest, where you will be able to spot many birds, tall trees, flowers, and many other interesting things.
Our route will end at Marangu Gate, where all hikers are required to sign out and receive certificates of completion.
The driver will then take you back to the hotel.

The route