6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro climbing on Rongai Route

Day 1: Arrival in Moshi

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi. Meet your guide for a detailed briefing and final gear check.

Overnight: Hotel in Moshi
Meals: Dinner (depending on arrival time)

Day 2: Rongai Gate (1,950 m) – Simba Camp (2,625 m)

After breakfast, drive to Rongai Gate via the Kenyan border region. Begin trekking through open forest and farmland, enjoying a peaceful trail with chances of spotting wildlife such as colobus monkeys and antelope.

Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Overnight: Simba Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Simba Camp – Second Cave Camp (3,450 m)

Continue ascending through moorland vegetation with expansive views of the northern plains. The terrain is gradual, making this an excellent acclimatization day.

Hiking time: 5–6 hours
Overnight: Second Cave Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Second Cave Camp – Kibo Hut (4,703 m)

The landscape transitions into alpine desert as you trek beneath Kilimanjaro’s jagged volcanic spires. Arrive at Kibo Hut in the afternoon to rest and prepare for the summit attempt.

Hiking time: 6–7 hours
Overnight: Kibo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – Horombo Hut

Begin the summit ascent shortly after midnight. Climb steep scree slopes to Gilman’s Point, then continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.

After celebrating at the summit, descend to Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight.

Hiking time: 12–14 hours
Overnight: Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate – Moshi

Descend through lush rainforest to Marangu Gate, where you receive your summit certificate. Transfer back to Moshi for rest or onward travel.

Hiking time: 5–6 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch