Elevation: 2,020 m → 2,625 m
Distance: ~8 km
Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest

After breakfast in Moshi, drive toward the northeastern side of Kilimanjaro and complete registration at Rongai Gate.

Begin your trek through cultivated land before entering the montane forest. The Rongai trail is generally quieter than the Machame and Marangu routes.

Continue gradually uphill until you reach Simba Camp, where your mountain crew will prepare dinner.

Overnight: Simba Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Elevation: 2,625 m → 3,630 m
Distance: ~9 km
Trekking Time: 6–7 hours
Habitat: Moorland

After breakfast, continue through the forest and gradually enter the moorland zone.

The vegetation becomes more open as you climb, revealing impressive views across the surrounding plains and toward Mawenzi Peak.

Continue toward Kikelelwa Camp, located in a scenic valley beneath the dramatic Mawenzi massif.

Overnight: Kikelelwa Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Elevation: 3,630 m → 4,310 m
Distance: ~6 km
Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Today's trek is shorter, giving your body more time to adapt to the increasing altitude.

Leave Kikelelwa Camp and climb steadily through the alpine desert toward Mawenzi Tarn, one of the most spectacular campsites on Kilimanjaro.

With clear weather, you'll have impressive views of Mawenzi Peak and the surrounding volcanic landscape.

Overnight: Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Elevation: 4,310 m → 4,703 m
Distance: ~8 km
Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

After breakfast, leave Mawenzi Tarn and cross the high-altitude Saddle, the broad desert-like area between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.

The landscape becomes increasingly barren as you approach Kibo.

Arrive at Kibo Camp, your final resting point before the summit attempt. After an early dinner, prepare your equipment and get some sleep before the midnight ascent.

Overnight: Kibo Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Elevation: 4,703 m → 5,895 m → 3,720 m
Distance: ~19 km
Trekking Time: 12–15 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert → Arctic → Moorland

Wake around midnight and begin your summit attempt.

Climb slowly through the darkness toward Gilman's Point, located at approximately 5,685 m on the crater rim.

Continue along the crater rim toward Stella Point and then onward to Uhuru Peak – 5,895 m, the highest point in Africa.

Celebrate your achievement, take photographs and enjoy the extraordinary views before beginning the long descent.

Descend through the Saddle toward Horombo Camp, where you'll have dinner and rest.

Overnight: Horombo Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Elevation: 3,720 m → 1,860 m
Distance: ~20 km
Trekking Time: 6–8 hours
Habitat: Moorland → Rainforest

After breakfast, begin the descent through the beautiful Kilimanjaro rainforest.

Continue toward Marangu Gate, where you'll complete the park exit procedures and receive your summit certificate.

Your vehicle will meet you at the gate and transfer you back to Moshi.

Overnight: Moshi
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

After breakfast, enjoy your final morning in Moshi before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or your next destination.

Meals: Breakfast

End of Trek