Rongai Route

Aperçu

1. Jour 1

   Rongai Gate to Simba Camp

   1 950 m → 2 625 m 8 km Pine forest / farmland

   Gentle walk through forest to the first camp.

2. Jour 2

   Simba Camp to Second Cave

   2 625 m → 3 450 m 6 km Moorland

   Steady climb with views of Kibo.

3. Jour 3

   Second Cave to Kikelewa Camp

   3 450 m → 3 600 m 6 km Moorland

   Traverse towards Mawenzi.

4. Jour 4

   Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn

   3 600 m → 4 330 m 6 km Alpine desert

   Short steep climb to the tarn beneath Mawenzi.

5. Jour 5

   Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut

   4 330 m → 4 700 m 9 km Alpine desert

   Cross the Saddle to Kibo Hut.

6. Jour 6

   Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak, descend to Horombo Hut

   4 700 m → 3 720 m (point culminant 5 895 m) 21 km Arctic to moorland

   Summit via Gilman's Point and descent.

7. Jour 7

   Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

   3 720 m → 1 860 m 20 km Moorland to rainforest

   Descend and transfer to Moshi.