01/06/2026
THE BEST OF ALL THE ROUTES ON KILIMANJARO.
Kilimanjaro Climb – Rongai Route (6 Days Trek)
Total Program: 8 Days (Arrival + Climb + Departure)
Day 1 – Arrival in Tanzania
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Moshi Town (890m). Trip briefing and overnight.
Day 2 – Rongai Gate (1,950m) to Simba Camp (2,625m)
Elevation Gain: +675m
Trek through montane forest and heathland to Simba Camp. Overnight at 2,625m.
Day 3 – Simba Camp (2,625m) to Second Cave (3,450m)
Elevation Gain: +825m
Gradual ascent with spectacular views of Kibo and the Kenyan plains. Overnight at 3,450m.
Day 4 – Second Cave (3,450m) to Third Cave (3,870m)
Elevation Gain: +420m
A shorter acclimatization day across open moorland. Overnight at 3,870m.
Day 5 – Third Cave (3,870m) to Kibo Hut (4,700m)
Elevation Gain: +830m
Cross the alpine desert saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks. Overnight at 4,700m.
Day 6 – Kibo Hut (4,700m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Horombo Hut (3,720m)
Elevation Gain: +1,195m
Elevation Loss: -2,175m
Midnight summit attempt to Uhuru Peak, the Roof of Africa, followed by descent to Horombo Hut. Overnight at 3,720m.
Day 7 – Horombo Hut (3,720m) to Marangu Gate (1,860m)
Elevation Loss: -1,860m
Descend through moorland and rainforest. Receive summit certificates and transfer to Moshi.
Day 8 – Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
Route Statistics
* Rongai Gate: 1,950m
* Simba Camp: 2,625m
* Second Cave: 3,450m
* Third Cave: 3,870m
* Kibo Hut: 4,700m
* Uhuru Peak: 5,895m
* Horombo Hut: 3,720m
* Marangu Gate: 1,860m
