The best 8 days Rongai route Kilimanjaro Climbing

The Rongai Route offers a less crowded and more gradual ascent to Kilimanjaro's summit. This allows for gradual acclimatization, increasing your chances of a successful summit bid while enjoying...
Day 1: Rongai Gate to Simba Camp
Elevation: 1,950 m (6,398 ft) to 2,625 m (8,625 ft)
Distance: Approximately 8 km (5 miles)
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Start your trek from Rongai Gate, passing through farmland and dense rainforest. Keep an eye out for wildlife like black and white colobus monkeys. Reach Simba Camp for overnight.

Day 2: Simba Camp to Second Cave
Elevation: 2,625 m (8,625 ft) to 3,450 m (11,319 ft)
Distance: Approximately 5 km (3.1 miles)
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Continue your ascent through moorland, passing by the Second Cave. The trail offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Camp overnight at Second Cave.

Day 3: Second Cave to Kikelelwa Camp
Elevation: 3,450 m (11,319 ft) to 3,600 m (11,811 ft)
Distance: Approximately 8 km (5 miles)
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Trek through moorland, crossing several ridges and valleys. Pass by the scenic Mawenzi Tarn before reaching Kikelelwa Camp. Enjoy panoramic views of Kibo Peak. Camp overnight at Kikelelwa.

Day 4: Kikelelwa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Elevation: 3,600 m (11,811 ft) to 4,330 m (14,206 ft)
Distance: Approximately 8 km (5 miles)
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Continue your ascent towards Mawenzi Tarn Camp. The trail offers stunning views of Mawenzi Peak and the surrounding alpine desert landscape. Camp overnight at Mawenzi Tarn.

Day 5: Acclimatization Day at Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Spend a day at Mawenzi Tarn Camp for acclimatization.
Take short hikes around the campsite to higher elevations and then return for rest.
Acclimatization is crucial for your body to adjust to the altitude and reduce the risk of altitude sickness.
Day 6: Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Hut
Elevation: 4,330 m (14,206 ft) to 4,700 m (15,420 ft)
Distance: Approximately 10 km (6.2 miles)
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Trek across the lunar-like landscape of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks. Arrive at Kibo Hut, your last camp before the summit attempt. Rest and prepare for the challenging ascent ahead.

Day 7: Summit Day - Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak, then descend to Horombo Hut
Elevation: 4,700 m (15,420 ft) to 5,895 m (19,341 ft) and down to 3,720 m (12,205 ft)
Distance: Approximately 6 km (3.7 miles) ascent, 15 km (9.3 miles) descent
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours to the summit, 5-6 hours descent to Horombo Hut
Habitat: Arctic to Alpine Desert
Begin the summit attempt in the early hours of the morning. Reach Gilman's Point on the crater rim, then continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
Day 8: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate, then transfer to Moshi
Elevation: 3,720 m (12,205 ft) to 1,860 m (6,102 ft)
Distance: Approximately 20 km (12.4 miles)
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Moorland, Rainforest
Descend through moorland and lush rainforest to Marangu Gate. Sign out at the gate, collect your summit certificates, and transfer to your hotel in Moshi for a well-deserved rest and celebration.

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