7 Days Rongai Route hike along Mt Kilimanjaro Tanzania

7 Days Rongai Route hike along Mt Kilimanjaro Tanzania is awesome to follow along Mountain Kilimanjaro. This 7 Days Rongai Route hike along Mt Kilimanjaro Tanzania is exceptional to follow as this is the easiest Route to follow till the Uhuru Peak along the majestic Mountain Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

Trip Overview of the Hiking Tour

Day 1: Arusha Town to Rongai Gate

Day 2: Simba Camp to 2nd Cave Camp

Day 3: 2nd Camp to Kikelewa Camp

Day 4: Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Hut

Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Hut to Kibo Hut

Day 6: Kibo Hut to Gilman’s Point then uhuru Peak

Day 7: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate then Arusha/ JRO

Detailed Itinerary of the Hiking Safari

Day 1: Arusha to Rongai Gate to Simba Camp

You have breakfast in the morning at the lodge/ hotel then proceed to the Rongai Gate for short briefing on conduct when hiking Mountain Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Reach the gate at 9:00 am then go through registration and paper work then later transfer along dusty routes to the Rongai Start point. Begin your hike at the Nale Moru Village following a gradual winding trail that crosses the maize and potato fields before accessing the green forest. After a period of 4 to 5 hours, you shall reach Simba Camp where you have relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Simba Camp.

Day 2: Simba Camp to 2nd Cave Camp

Breakfast in the morning then proceed on climb towards Kibo through slopes covered with heather offering remarkable views of the Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. The first view of the ice fields is along the Eastern Crater Rim then continue on hike to the second cave where you are welcomed with boiled drinking water and hot washing water. After enjoying hot lunch, relax then embark to camp for Dinner and Overnight. 2nd Cave Camp.

Day 3: 2nd Camp to Kikelewa Camp

Delicious morning breakfast then transfer on hike towards the rugged peak of Mawenzi. Traverse the open moorland towards the Kikelewa Camp situated  along the Kikelewa River bordering Caves with giant groundsels, lobelias too. On your hike start to open up from the Kikelewa Camp watching the Peaks of Mountain Kilimanjaro at a distance. Dinner and Overnight at Kikelewa Camp.

Day 4: Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Hut

Morning breakfast on the 4th Day of the 7 Days Rongai Route along Mt Kilimanjaro Tanzania then for a distance of 4 to 5 kilometers, you transfer to the Mawenzi Tarn via a steep climb for 660m through moorland vegetation steadily.

You shall reach the Mawenzi Tarn situated conveniently in a scenic region beneath the rugged terrain of Mawenzi. In the afternoon, you shall embark on guided walk towards the edge in the West for better acclimatization. On a clear day, you shall view Kibo Peak at a distance. Dinner and Overnight at the Mawenzi Tarn Hut.

Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Hut to Kibo Hut

Breakfast in the morning then embark on transfer West wards traversing the ridge towards the stunning region on the Northern edge. Hike towards the beautiful Kibo Campsite which offers you views of the Kibo Peak. You shall view the amazing Peak at a distance. You shall reach the camp very early and break off for hot lunch in the afternoon then later, the guides will brief you and ensure you get prepared for the summit Day. Prepare equipment and clothing then later have Dinner and Overnight at Kibo Camp/ hut.

Day 6: Kibo Hut to Gilman’s Point then uhuru Peak (Summit)-Horombo Hut

On this Day of the 7 Days Rongai Route along Mt Kilimanjaro Tanzania, wake up at 11:00 pm have hot cups of tea at 11:30 pm then at mid night, embark on your challenging hike for a period of 6 hours when its dark. With headlamps, lead guides, you shall start your ascent slowly pacing via land marks en-route like William’s Point at 5.13 m, Hans Meyer Cave at 5.259m then after you shall reach Gilman’s Point at 5.681m where you view the beautiful sunrise as well as clear views of Mawenzi Peak. Later continue on climb along a part of the Marangu Route for 1 to 2 hours till you reach Uhuru Peak at 5.985 m the highest point in Africa.

On reaching here, take many photos to keep then after some minutes spent at the summit due to altitude and cold, get on your descent to the Kibo Camp for a hot delicious lunch. Take a break at the Camp then afterwards, lead to the Horombo Hut where you shall have Dinner and Overnight.

Day 7: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate then Arusha/ JRO

Breakfast in the morning then embark on descent passing via Mandara Hut to Marangu Gate where you shall have refreshments then after you you proceed to Arusha Town or Moshi Town at Kilimanjaro International airport to board flight back home.