6 days Rongai route hiking Kilimanjaro

6 Days, 5 Nights

About 6 days Rongai route hiking Kilimanjaro from Moshi & Arusha

6 days Rongai route Kilimanjaro hiking 2022-2023 from Moshi and Arusha. The Rongai route is the simplest route that approaches the mountain from the north aspect close to the Kenyan border. The Rongai path is still new and not very famous. It can be considered a smooth route due to its gradual slope, it's far encouraged for individuals who want a more solemn climb and can be pleasant during the rainy season because the north side receives less precipitation. The surroundings on this 6 days Rongai route aren't always very famous however it gives a marvelous view of the mountain. It passes via a real wilderness region in nearly its whole trail. Our Rongai itinerary has a seven or six-day option, with the seven days version presenting a further day for acclimatization at Mawenzi tarn. This is likewise the only route that has an actual chance of recognizing the wildlife which includes colobus monkeys in the first few days of climbing.

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6 days Rongai route Kilimanjaro hiking itinerary

Day 1: Nalemuru Gate to Simba Camp

Elevation: 1387/915 m to 1950 m to 2750 m

Distance: 9 km

Hiking Time: 4 hours

Habitat: Montana Forest

You will have an early breakfast, then transfer by our vehicles through many villages and coffee and plantations for a 2–3-hour drive to Rongai gate (1,950 m/6,398 ft). After signing in and preparing the porters, you will start hiking on a wide path winding through fields of maize and potatoes and then enter into Montana forest. You will then start to climb gently but consistently through an attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin as you arrive at Simba Camp (2,600 m/8,530ft) with fantastic views over the Kenyan plains.

Day 2: Simba Camp to Kikilewa Camp

Elevation: 2750 m to 3600 m

Distance: 17 km

Hiking Time: 7 hours

Habitat: Moorland

After an early breakfast, you will have a steady ascent to the second camp where you will stop for lunch. You leave the direct trail at this point and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path toward the Mawenzi side peak to Kikelewa Camp in a sheltered valley. At the Kikelewa Camp, you will settle for your dinner and overnight rest.

Day 3: Kikilewa Camp to Mawenzi Turn Camp

Elevation: 3600m to 4330m

Distance: 7km,

Hiking Time: 4 hours,

Habitat: Semi-Desert

After breakfast, you will face a short but steep climb up grassy slopes; rewarded by superb all-round views, immersed in the vast surrounding wilderness. Soon after, you leave the vegetation behind and arrive at the Mawenzi Tarn Camp, which is situated in a spectacular cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi Peak. After this hike, you will reach the Mawenzi turn hut camp where you will also see the amazing undried Lake with no inlet as well as outlet here you will have lunch and rest then dinner and overnight at this camp.

Day 4: Mawenzi Turn Camp to School Camp

Elevation (ft): 4,330 – 4,695 ft

After breakfast, we cross the lunar desert of the saddle amid Kibo peak and Mawenzi peak to Kibo huts at the bottom of Kibo's crater wall. Take as much rest as you can here, and preserve your body energy for the summit.

Day 5: Uhuru Peak and descent to Horombo Camp

Elevation (ft): 4,695 – 5,895 ft

An early rise around midnight and begin our challenging hike to the highest peak in Africa. The path to Gilman’s point is steep, so the hike will be steady and we will have frequent short breaks. From Gilman’s point, we keep traversing around the crater rim heading to Uhuru peak. After arriving at the peak pictures will be taken and will descend to Horombo camp.

Day 6: Descent from Horombo Camp to Marangu Gate

Elevation (ft): 3,690-1,830 ft

Distance: 20 km

Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

Habitat: Rainforest

After breakfast, we will have a long descent trek to Marangu gate where certificates will be offered and a car will be waiting to transfer us to Moshi.