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7 Days Kilimanjaro Rongai Route
Mountain Climbing

7 Days Kilimanjaro Rongai Route

Extended northern route for better adaptation.

Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Difficulty
Challenging
Group Size
1-12 People

Tour Overview

Extended Rongai adds acclimatization at Mawenzi Tarn for ~85% success. Drier northern path, unique Mawenzi views, descends Marangu.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Rongai Gate to Simba Camp

To Simba (2,625m). Distance: 7km, Time: 3-4 hours, Gain: 675m.

Accommodation
Simba Camp
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Forest path

Day 2: Simba Camp to Kikelewa Camp

To Kikelewa (3,630m). Distance: 12km, Time: 6-7 hours, Gain: 1,005m.

Accommodation
Kikelewa Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Moorland

Day 3: Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Hut

To Mawenzi Tarn (4,330m). Distance: 5km, Time: 4-5 hours, Gain: 700m.

Accommodation
Mawenzi Tarn Hut
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Acclimatization hikes

Day 4: Acclimatization Day at Mawenzi Tarn

Hikes around tarn for adaptation. Distance: 4-6km, Time: 3-4 hours.

Accommodation
Mawenzi Tarn Hut
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Mawenzi peak views, Rest

Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Hut to Kibo Hut

To Kibo (4,703m). Distance: 8km, Time: 5-6 hours, Gain: 373m.

Accommodation
Kibo Hut
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Saddle crossing

Day 6: Summit Day: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

To Uhuru (5,895m), to Horombo (3,720m). Distance: 21km, Time: 12-15 hours, Gain/Loss: +1,192m/-2,175m.

Accommodation
Horombo Hut
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Summit

Day 7: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

To gate (1,860m). Transfer. Distance: 20km, Time: 5-7 hours, Loss: 1,860m.

Accommodation
None
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Highlights

Descent

What's Included

Park fees, Camping, Guide, Porters, Meals, Transfers

What's Excluded

Flights, Tips, Gear, Insurance

Requirements

High fitness

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