Rongai Route – 8 Days

After breakfast, you’ll be transported from Moshi to Rongai Gate. Porters will assist with your belongings and guide you through the registration process. The trek begins, leading through a pine forest. Lunch break precedes the trek to Simba Camp at 2600m/8,530ft.

After breakfast, the journey continues to Kikelewa Cave at 3600m/11,811ft, passing the second cave at 3450m/11,318ft for lunch. Tents will be set up according to instructions, providing a camp for the night.

A shorter trek to Mawenzi Tarn Camp at 4330m/14,206ft offers views of various plants in the moorland. Dinner is served at your campsite.

Following breakfast, ascend to Kibo Hut at 4700m/15,419ft in the Saddle. Early dinner is provided, allowing rest before the midnight summit attempt.

After tea and biscuits, begin the summit ascent, passing Hans Meyer Cave and Gillman’s Point at 5685m/18,651ft. Snow-covered trails lead to Uhuru Peak at 5895m/19,340ft. Take photos and enjoy tea before descending to Barafu, then Kibo Hut for lunch and rest. Continue down to Horombo Hut at 3720m/12,204ft.

After breakfast, descend to Marangu Gate at 1830m/6003ft. Hikers sign and receive certificates for summit completion before returning to Moshi, concluding the journey.