7-day climb of Kilimanjaro - Rongai route

7 Days Rongai Route is one of the easiest routes and the success rate is very high. The route starts on the north side of the mountain south of the Kenyan border.
Day 1: Arusha, Rongai Gate (Nale Moru), trek to Simba Camp 6398 ft to 9300 ft, 5 miles, approx. 4 hours We drive to the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru. After checking in and getting your porters ready, you begin your hike on a wide path that winds between fields of corn and potatoes before entering a pine forest. The trail then begins to climb steadily but gently through an attractive forest that shelters a variety of wild animals. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp is on the edge of the swamp with a wide view of the Kenyan plains.

Day 2: Simba Camp to Cave Camp 9300 ft to 11300 ft, 4 miles, approx. 3-4 hours The morning hike is a steady climb to the second cave with a wonderful view of Kiba and the eastern ice fields on the edge of the crater. Overnight Camp

Day 3: Hike another cave to Kikelewa Camp 11,300 ft to 11,811 ft, 4 miles, approx. 3-4 hours Head across the moors on a minor trail towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. The camp is in a sheltered valley with giant Senecios nearby. Overnight at Camp.

Day 4: Hike Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn 11,811 ft to 14,160 ft, 3 miles, 4 hours A short but steep climb up grassy slopes is rewarded with great views. Leave the vegetation shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn, which is spectacularly located in the cirque directly below the towering steeples of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area to help with acclimatization. If you spend an extra day on the mountain, you will camp here for two nights. For an acclimatization hike, you can go up and around Mawenzi.

Day 5: Hike Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut 14,160 ft to 15,430 ft, 5 miles, 5-6 hours Cross the lunar desert 'Saddle' between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Camp at the base of Kibo Crater Wall. The rest of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent very early.

Day 6: Kibo Camp to the summit and Horombo Hut 6-8 hours ascent, 4-5 hours descent Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am) begin the summit climb over steep and difficult scree or snow to Gilman's Point, which is located on the rim of the crater (elevation 5700 m/18,700 ft). Next, we climb to the top of Uhuru, which is the highest point in Africa. There are incredible views at every turn. Take a picture at the top. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and rest in Kibu before continuing to Horombo Camp. The start of this climb is in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all the warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trail with many switchbacks. A slow and optimistic attitude will get you there!

Day 7: Trek Horombo Hut to trailhead, drive to Moshi/Arusha After breakfast, a steady descent takes us to the gate at Marang. a vehicle will meet you at the Marangu gate and take you back to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha

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