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Rongai Route

  • Duration

    7 Days

  • Location

    Tanzania

Overview

Known as: Remote North Route — Quieter, drier

Itinerary

Day 1: Rongai Gate to Simba Camp (2,600m)

Start your trek from the northern slopes, crossing farmland and pine forests to Simba Camp.

Day 2: Simba Camp to Second Cave (3,450m)

Steady climb across open moorland with fantastic views toward Kibo Peak.

Day 3: Second Cave to Kikelewa Camp (3,600m)

Short but steeper hike through lush valleys toward Kikelewa Camp.

Day 4: Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,300m)

A challenging day \u2014 ascend grassy slopes beneath Mawenzi jagged spires.

Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut (4,700m)

Cross "The Saddle," a high-altitude desert between Mawenzi and Kibo.

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


Midnight summit attempt \u2014 challenge yourself, reach Uhuru Peak, then descend to Horombo.

Day 7: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate → Lodge Transfer

Gentle final descent through heather and rainforest.

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