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Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Volcanoes National Park
Tour Overview
Tour Highlights
What makes this trip special
Elevation Profile
How the altitude climbs, day by day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your trip, day by day
Day 1: Rongai Gate – Simba Camp (1,950m – 2,800m)
The tour begins at Rongai Gate. After registration you set off through gentle hill country and light forest. The hike takes about 4–5 hours, during which you enjoy the first views of Kilimanjaro. On arrival at Simba Camp, you can rest and watch the sunset over the mountain's slopes.
Day 2: Simba Camp – Second Cave Camp (2,800m – 3,600m)
After breakfast you continue hiking to Second Cave. The route passes through open highlands, alpine heath and rocky sections. The hike takes 5–6 hours. In the afternoon you reach the camp, where you can rest and explore the surroundings.
Day 3: Second Cave – Kikelewa Camp (3,600m – 4,200m)
Today you continue climbing to the rocky highlands up to Kikelewa Camp. The landscape is varied: alpine moorland, lava fields and small streams characterize the route. The hike takes 5–6 hours and offers breathtaking views of the summit region. In the evening you prepare for summit day.
Day 4: Kikelewa – Mawenzi Tarn Camp – Barafu Camp (4,200m – 4,600m)
The climb first leads to Mawenzi Tarn Camp and then on to Barafu Camp, the starting point for the night summit. The hike takes 6–7 hours, partly steep, through lava fields and alpine vegetation. At Barafu Camp you refuel and rest to be fit for summit night.
Day 5: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp (4,600m – 5,895m – 3,100m)
The summit tour begins very early, usually around midnight. You hike through rocky lava fields and steep sections to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters. The sunrise above the clouds is unforgettable. After the summit you first descend to Barafu Camp, eat something, and then continue to Mweka Camp for the overnight stay amid lush vegetation.
Day 6: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Arusha (3,100m – 1,860m)
On the last day you descend in 3–4 hours to Mweka Gate. Here you receive your summit certificate and celebrate the completion of your Kilimanjaro tour. Afterwards, transfer to Arusha or your hotel. Your 6-day Rongai Kilimanjaro route ends with unforgettable experiences, spectacular landscapes and the triumph of conquering Africa's highest mountain.
What's Included & Excluded
Know exactly what your package covers
Included
- Kilimanjaro National Park entry & camping/hut fees
- KPAP-certified mountain guides, cooks and porters
- All meals on the mountain (breakfast, packed lunch, dinner, hot drinks)
- Mountain camping equipment or hut accommodation (route-dependent)
- Treated drinking water throughout the climb
- Government rescue fees
- Airport transfer on arrival/departure
- Pre-climb briefing and equipment check
Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel & medical evacuation insurance
- Tips for guides, cooks and porters
- Personal climbing gear (boots, jacket, sleeping bag)
- Alcoholic drinks and snacks
- Hotel accommodation before/after the climb (unless stated)
Best Time to Travel
The clearest, driest climbing conditions fall in two windows: late June through October, and January to mid-March. Kilimanjaro can be climbed year-round, but the short and long rains (November, and April-May) bring wetter trails and lower summit visibility.
Camping (mountain tents, full trekking crew)
Full board on the mountain, prepared by our mountain cooks
What to Pack
Suggested gear for this trip
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