6 Nights / 7 Days
The Rongai Route climbs Kilimanjaro from the dry, northern side near the Kenyan border鈥攓uieter trails, stable weather, and big views of Mawenzi鈥檚 jagged peaks. It鈥檚 an excellent choice in the shoulder/wet seasons and for trekkers who prefer gradual gradients. You鈥檒l camp most nights, traverse to Kibo Hut for the summit push, then descend via the Marangu side with a final night at Horombo.
Second Cave 鈫 Kikelewa 鈫 Mawenzi Tarn 鈫 Kibo Hut 鈫 Uhuru Peak 鈫 Horombo 鈫 Marangu Gate
Trek Types: Private 鈥 Small-Group on request 鈥 Camping (with hut night on descent)
Starting Point/End: Moshi or Arusha (hotel pickup/drop-off)
Drive to the north-side gate for registration. Gentle hike through heather and pine to Simba Camp (鈮2,625 m). Sunset views toward the Kenyan plains.
Hike: ~3鈥4 hrs
Steady climb on open moorland to Second Cave (鈮3,450 m). Easy afternoon acclimatization walk toward the Eastern Icefields outlook (optional).
Hike: ~3鈥4 hrs (+1鈥2 hrs optional)
Traverse beneath Mawenzi鈥檚 spires to Kikelewa (鈮3,630 m). Shorter day; hydrate and rest for tomorrow鈥檚 gain.
Hike: ~3鈥4 hrs
Superb, steeper ascent to the beautiful Mawenzi Tarn camp (鈮4,330 m) tucked below Mawenzi. Afternoon acclimatization loop on nearby ridges.
Hike: ~3鈥4 hrs (+1 hr optional)
Cross 鈥淭he Saddle鈥濃攁 high alpine desert between Mawenzi and Kibo鈥攖o Kibo Hut (鈮4,700 m). Early dinner, gear check, and rest before summit night.
Hike: ~4鈥5 hrs
Midnight start via Gilman鈥檚 Point and Stella Point to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) for sunrise. Celebrate, then descend to Kibo for a hot drink and continue down to Horombo (鈮3,720 m).
Hike: 12鈥15 hrs total (ascent + descent)
Final descent through moorland and rainforest to Marangu Gate for certificates. Private transfer to your hotel鈥攈ot shower and celebration.
Hike: ~5鈥6 hrs
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