Seven day Kilimanjaro climbing

7 days—The 7 days Rongai route on Kilimanjaro, bordering from Tanzania and Kenya, makes for a challenging 12-16 hour hike to the summit at about 5,895 meters

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Safari summary

This 7 days Kilimanjaro climbing Rongai route is the best, perfect route and one of seven easiest official routes for climbing up Mount Kilimanjaro, which allows you to summit the highest mountain in Africa and the largest single free-standing mountain above sea level in the world at 5,895 meters (19,341 ft.). It is a lesser-traveled route compared to the more popular Marangu and Machame routes, making it a great option for those who want a quieter and more peaceful hiking experience.

The best and most suitable itinerary with a full, detailed itinerary for the best 7-day Kilimanjaro Rongai route: Day 1: Nalemuru Gate (1,950 meters / 6,398 feet) to Simba Camp (2,625 meters / 8,612 feet); Day 2: Simba Camp to Kikelewa Camp (3,600 meters / 11,811 feet); Day 3: Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,315 meters / 14,160 feet); Day 4: Acclimatization day at Mawenzi Tarn Camp; Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Camp (4,750 meters / 15,584 feet); Day 6: Kibo Camp to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters / 19,341 feet); then back down to Horombo Camp (3,720 meters / 12,201 feet) Day 7: Horombo Camp to Marangu Gate (1,860 meters / 6,102 feet).

How difficult is the 7 days Rongai route?
The 7 days Rongai route is considered a moderate to challenging trek. It has a gradual ascent and is less crowded than other routes, but it still requires a good level of fitness and acclimatization.

What is the total distance covered on the 7 days Rongai route?
The total distance covered on the 7 days Rongai route is approximately 72 kilometers or 45 miles. This includes the ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro. The Rongai route is known for its gradual ascent and beautiful scenery, making it a popular choice for those seeking a more relaxed climb. However, it is important to note that altitude sickness can still be a risk on this route, and climbers should be prepared and acclimatize properly.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

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Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Internal flights
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day one (1): Moshi to Nalemuru gate

Kilimanjaro

• Rising: 1387/915m to 1950m to 2750m • Stretch: 9 km • Hiking Time: 4 hours • Habitat: Montana forest Beginning with an early breakfast, the journey to Rongai gate, at 1,950 m (6,398 ft), will take roughly 2-3 hours and pass through numerous towns and coffee plantations. After checking in, porters will be prepared to hike with hikers on a broad path that winds through fields of potatoes and corn before entering a montane forest.

Day two (2): Simba Camp to Kikelewa

Kilimanjaro

• Rising: 2750m to 3600m • Stretch: 17 km • Hiking Time: 7 hours • Climatic habitat: Moorland Following an early breakfast, hikers will ascend to the second camp, where lunch will be provided. The trek then continues through the moorland on a narrower trail to Kikelewa Camp, which is located on the Mawenzi peak side in a protected valley. The night will be spent at Kikelewa Camp after dinner.

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day 3 to Mawenzi turn hut

Kilimanjaro

• Rising: 3600m to 4330m • Stretch: 7km • Hiking Time: 4 hours • Climatic habitat: Semi-Desert After breakfast, the hike will continue to the rocky, grassy slopes, where you will have the vistas all to yourself. After this journey, you will arrive at the Mawenzi turn hut camp where you can see an undried lake with neither an outlet nor an inlet. This is shortly after going through vegetation toward Mawenzi. After lunch and dinner are provided, the day will come to a conclusion here.

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Day 4: Acclimatization day

Kilimanjaro

Even though it will be our second time visiting Mawenzi tarn, we will still enjoy and learn from our time there. This will be a relaxing day. The hikers and the entire team will remain there to enjoy the stunning view of Mawenzi Peak at Mount Kilimanjaro, the changing weather, and various exposures of the local flora. Then there will be lunch and dinner, followed by a peaceful night.

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day 5 Mawenzi Tarn camp - Kibo camp

Kilimanjaro

• Rising: 4330m • Hiking Time: 5 hours • Climatic habitat: Alpine Desert After a second early morning awakening at Mawenzi, food will be provided before the hikers start their journey toward Kibo peak in Kilimanjaro through the lunar desert, stopping at the base of Kibo's crater wall. After going through a desert, the hikers will rest and enjoy the remainder of the day and night before beginning their final ascent to the summit.

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day 6: Horombo camp

Kilimanjaro

• Elevation: 4695 m to 5895 m to 3690 m • Distance: 4 km up, 14 km down • Hiking Time: 10-15 hours • Climatic habitat: Alpine Desert To reach Uhuru Peak in time to see the stunning sunrise on this day, hikers must get up at midnight, eat a quick breakfast, and then continue their journey. To get to Gilman's Point on the crater rim at 5,861m (18,640ft), you must leave for the top at 12:00 AM, switchback up a steep scree slope (or possibly snow), and arrive there between 4 and 6 AM.

Day 7: Marangu Gate to Moshi

Kilimanjaro

• Elevation: 3690m to 1830m to 1387m • Stretch: 18 km • Descending Time: 5-7 hours Given that today is the penultimate day of the expedition, Mandara Hulets in Kilimanjaro are reached after breakfast by descending via Moorland. The final meal of the voyage will then be consumed during the lunch break. The descent then continues towards the Marangu Park gate through a lush woodland. As the cars are getting ready to take hikers back to their hotels.

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