Day 1: Rongai Gate (1,950m) – Simba Camp (2,600m)

• The trek begins at Rongai Gate, near the Kenyan border. The first section takes you through dense pine forests and farmlands, with a gradual climb to Simba Camp, where trekkers get their first glimpse of Kilimanjaro.

Day 2: Simba Camp (2,600m) – Second Cave (3,450m)

• The trail continues through moorlands, with breathtaking views of Mawenzi Peak, one of Kilimanjaro’s three volcanic cones. This day involves a steady ascent, making it an excellent opportunity for acclimatization.

Day 3: Second Cave (3,450m) – Kikelewa Camp (3,600m)

• The vegetation becomes more sparse as trekkers move into rockier terrain. The hike is relatively short, allowing time for rest and acclimatization.

Day 4: Kikelewa Camp (3,600m) – Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330m)

• The climb becomes steeper as you approach Mawenzi Tarn, located beneath the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. This is one of the most scenic points on the route.

Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn (4,330m) – Kibo Hut (4,700m)

• Trekkers cross the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo, a dry, lunar-like desert. The path is gradual but long, leading to Kibo Hut, the final camp before the summit push.

Day 6: Kibo Hut (4,700m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Horombo Hut (3,720m)

• The summit attempt begins at midnight. Trekkers ascend steep slopes to Gillman’s Point (5,685m) and then continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
• After celebrating at the summit, climbers descend via Marangu Route, stopping at Horombo Hut for the night.

Day 7: Horombo Hut (3,720m) – Marangu Gate (1,860m)

• • The final descent takes trekkers through lush rainforest to Marangu Gate, where they receive their summit certificates before heading back to Moshi or Arusha.