Pick-up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi. Meet your guide for a detailed briefing and equipment check.
Drive to the northern side of Kilimanjaro near the Kenyan border. Begin trekking through farmland and pine forest to Simba Camp (2,650m).
Hike steadily with views of Mawenzi. Lunch at Second Cave (3,450m), continue to Kikelewa Camp (3,630m) for a peaceful overnight.
A short but steep climb to Mawenzi Tarn (4,330m), one of the most beautiful camps on the mountain. Afternoon free for rest and acclimatization.
Optional acclimatization hike around the Mawenzi ridges. Spend a second night at Mawenzi Tarn to improve acclimatization for a safer summit attempt.
Cross the lunar desert saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Hut (4,700m). Early dinner and rest before the midnight summit push.
Start at midnight and climb slowly to Gillman’s Point (5,685m). Continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m). Descend via Kibo to Horombo Hut (3,720m).
Final descent through rainforest to Marangu Gate. Collect your summit certificate and transfer to Moshi for a hot shower and celebration.
The Rongai Route is the quietest route on Kilimanjaro — excellent for those who want fewer crowds, steady acclimatization, and a scenic wilderness approach.