7 Days Rongai Route Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour

As you make your way through the forested path, you can't help but feel the excitement building inside of you. The towering trees and lush greenery create a serene and peaceful atmosphere, and you can't help but feel grateful for the opportunity to experience this beautiful natural world. As you climb higher and higher, the air becomes cooler and fresher, and you can't help but feel a sense of accomplishment as you reach the edge of the moorland zone and take in the expansive views over the Kenyan plains.

Destination: Rongai Gate To Simba Camp

Accommodation: Simba Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

As you begin your ascent up the Second Cave, the views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the Crater rim take your breath away. You feel a sense of awe and wonder as you follow the trail through the rain forest, taking in the sights and sounds of this unique and diverse habitat. The trail leads you to Kikelewa Cave, where you will spend the night surrounded by the jagged peaks of Mawenzi and the stunning Alpine Desert landscape.

Destination: Simba Camp To Second Cave Camp

Accommodation: Second Cave Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

The climb to Mawenzi Tarn is short but steep, and the views of the wilderness area are simply breathtaking. As you emerge from the heath zone and into the Alpine Desert, the landscape changes dramatically, and you can't help but feel a sense of wonder and awe at the rugged beauty of this remote and wild place. The campsite at Mawenzi Tarn is the perfect place to relax and take in the stunning views of the surrounding peaks, and you can't help but feel grateful for this incredible opportunity to experience the beauty and wonder of Africa's highest mountain.

Destination: Kikelelwa Camp To Mawenzi Turn Camp

Accommodation: Mawenzi Turn Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

As you wake up to the breathtaking view of Kibo, the highest peak in Africa, you know that today is the day you've been training for. You can feel the excitement and anticipation building as you get ready for the summit day. The trail to Kibo Hut, where you'll spend the night before the final ascent, is steep and rocky, but the stunning views of the surrounding peaks and the crater floor below make it all worth it.

Destination: Horombo Hut To Mawenzi Ridge To Horombo Hut

Accommodation: Mawenzi Turn Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Finally, you reach Kibo Hut, a small but sturdy shelter that provides shelter from the elements and a place to rest before the final ascent. You take a moment to catch your breath, eat a quick meal, and get dressed in all your warm layers. Then, with a sense of determination and excitement, you set off for the summit. The final ascent is steep and challenging, but the views of Kibo and the surrounding peaks are truly breathtaking. You feel a sense of accomplishment as you reach the crater rim and can see the final stretch of trail leading to the summit. You know it will be tough, but you're ready for the challenge.

Destination: Mawenzi Turn Camp To School Hut Camp

Accommodation: Kibo Hut

  hut

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

As you make your way up the final stretch, you're overcome by a sense of awe and wonder at the beauty of this incredible place. You feel small and insignificant in the face of such grandeur, but you also feel a sense of connection to the earth and to the people who have come before you who have also climbed this mountain. Finally, we reach the summit of Kilimanjaro - Uhuru Peak - the highest point on the continent of Africa. As we stand there, taking in the plains below, we feel a sense of accomplishment and pride. We have achieved something truly remarkable, and we know that this experience will stay with us for the rest of our lives.

Destination: Kibo Hut To Uhuru Peak To Horombo Hut

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

  hut

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

After spending a few moments taking in the view, we begin our descent down the mountain. The trail is steep and rocky, but we are well-prepared and determined to make it down safely. We take frequent breaks to rest and drink water, and we encourage each other every step of the way. As we make our way down through the tropical rainforest, we are grateful for the beauty of the natural world around us. The trees are lush and green, and the sounds of the forest are soothing and peaceful. We feel grateful to have had this experience and to have shared it with each other. Eventually, we reach the park headquarters at Marangu Gate and collect our summit certificates. A vehicle is waiting to take us back to the hotel in Moshi, and we are tired but happy as we ride off into the sunset.

Destination: Horombo Hut To Mandara Hut To Marangu Gate

Accommodation: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel

  budget 2 star lodge

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner, Drinking water