RONGAI ROUTE
Rongai route starts from the north side of the mountain. It can be done in 6 or 7 days, we recommend the longer one, because of better acclimatization, except if you are already well acclimatized,
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival at airport, transfer by our team to hotel in Arusha, briefing, checking of gear
Expedition day 1: Rongai Gate (1950 m / 6.400 ft) – Simba Camp (2750 m / 9020 ft)
Distance / Altitude: 8 km / 750 m
Time: 3-4 h
Expedition day 2: Simba Camp (2750 m / 9020 ft) – Kikelelwa Camp (3675 m / 11810 ft)
Distance / Altitude: 17 km / 1075 m
Time: 7 h
Expedition day 3: Kikelelwa Camp (3675 m / 11810 ft) – Mawenzi Tarn (4300 m / 14205 ft)
Distance / Altitude: 7 km / 630 m
Time: 4-5 h
Expedition day 4: Acclimatization Day - hiking around Mawenzi
Altitude: 200 m
Time: 2 h
Expedition day 5: Mawenzi Tarn (4300 m / 14205 ft) – Kibo Hut (4700 m / 15400 ft)
Distance / Altitude: 8 km / 400 m
Time: 5-7 h
Expedition day 6: Kibo Hut (4700 m / 15400 ft) – Uhuru Peak (5895 m / 19340 ft) – Horombo Hut (3720 m / 12100 ft)
Distance / Altitude: 6 km / 1180 m up, 16 km / 2175 m down
Time: 6-8 h up + 5-8 h down
Expedition day 7: Horombo Hut (3720 m / 12100 ft) – Marangu Gate (1900 m / 6000 ft)
Distance / Altitude: 20 km / 1820 m down
Time: 5-6 h