7 Days Kilimanjaro - Rongai Route Tour

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and clearing customs, you’ll be greeted by our friendly driver and guide holding a sign with your name. They will assist with your luggage and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha city.

Once at your hotel, the driver will help with check-in and confirm the schedule for the following day. Depending on your arrival time, a sales representative may provide a brief overview, and your guide will check your climbing gear to ensure everything is prepared. If the briefing doesn’t occur on the day of arrival, it will be scheduled for the next morning before start trekking.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Arusha with bed and breakfast included.

Activities : Trekking

We’ll start by driving from Moshi to Marangu Gate to secure permits, then transfer briefly to the Rongai Gate trailhead. The hike begins through fields of corn and potatoes, gradually ascending into the forest, which is home to wildlife like the black and white colobus monkey.

Driving Distance: 120 km / 3 hours
Walking Distance: 8.3 km / 5-6 hours
Starting/Ending Elevation: 6398 to 9300 meters above sea level
Nature of Trail: Well-maintained path with a gentle walk
Vegetation: Rainforest

Activities : Trekking

We start the day with a steady ascent to Second Cave, then proceed through moorland, veering off the main trail to follow a smaller path towards the striking peaks of Mawenzi. Our trek concludes at Kikelewa Cave, where we will spend the night

Walking Distance: 12 km / 6-7 hours
Starting/Ending Elevation: 9300 to 11811 meters above sea level
Nature of Trail: Gradual Walk on a well-maintained path
Vegetation: Heath

Activities : Trekking

Today’s hike is brief but steep, taking us up a grassy slope with breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness. As we transition from the heath zone into the starkly beautiful Alpine Desert, the landscape undergoes a dramatic transformation. We’ll set up camp at Mawenzi Tarn, located beneath the striking spires of Mawenzi Peak. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore the stunning area around the camp.

Walking Distance: 5 km / 3-4 hours
Starting/Ending Elevation: 11811 to 14460 meters above sea level
Nature of Trail: Steep Walk
Vegetation: Alpine desert

Activities : Trekking

We will ascend steadily across the arid, lunar landscape of the “Saddle,” nestled between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our journey leads us to Kibo Hut, situated at the base of the Kibo crater wall. Here, we’ll rest, enjoy an early dinner, and prepare for the challenging final ascent to the summit.

Walking Distance: 8km / 5-6 hrs
Starting/Ending Elevation: 1460 – 15430 ft
Nature of Trail: Challenging trek.
Vegetation: Alpine desert

Activities : Trekking

We start our final ascent to the summit in the early hours, around midnight, facing the most demanding part of the trek. The harsh cold and darkness make this stage challenging, with several hours of climbing and brief rests. Reaching Gilman’s Point at 18,600 feet, we are greeted by a stunning sunrise over Mawenzi Peak before continuing to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Here, we pause to celebrate our achievement and take in the breathtaking views.

Afterward, we descend to Horombo Hut for the night. There, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and reflect on the incredible journey, resting well-deserved after our summit success.

Walking Distance: 6 km (6-8 hrs) to Uhuru Peak, then 16 km (4-5 hrs) from Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
Starting/Ending Elevation: 15,430 ft (at Kibo Hut)-19,341 ft (Uhuru Peak) and then 12,250 ft (Horombo Hut)
Vegetation: Alpine desert to Arctic to Heath
Nature of Trail: Steep and Challenging

Activities : Trekking

On our final day, we embark on a lengthy descent through the vibrant tropical rainforest, making our way to Marangu Gate at the park headquarters. Here, we will receive our hard-earned summit certificates. A vehicle will be ready to take us back to our hotel in Moshi, where we can unwind and reflect on our remarkable adventure up Mount Kilimanjaro.

Driving Distance: 55km / 1 hour
Walking Distance: 20 km (5-7 hours)
Starting/Ending Elevation: 12,205 – 6,046 ft
Nature of Trail: Downhill
Vegetation: Heath to Rainforest

Activities : Trekking