Rongai Route

Here is an estimated summary of our daily hikes and campsite elevations:

Day 1:  Rongai Gate (6,548') to Simba Camp (8,615')
Total Gain:  2,067 ft
Total Miles:  4.2 miles

Day 2:  Simba Camp (8,615') to Kikelewa Camp (12,070')
Total Gain:  3,455 ft
Total Miles:  7.3 miles

Day 3:  Kikelewa Camp (12,070') to Mawenzi Tarn (14,117')
Total Gain:  2.047 ft
Total Miles:  2.3 miles

Day 4:  Mawenzi Tarn (14,117') to High Point (15,137') to Horombo Camp (12,185')
Total Gain:  1,020 ft (2.2 miles)
Total Loss:  2,952 ft (4.0 miles)
Total Miles:  6.2 miles

Day 5:  Horombo (12,185') to Barafu Huts (15,357')
Total Gain:  3,172 ft
Total Miles:  5.6 miles

Day 6:  Barafu Huts (15,357') to Uruhu Peak (19,340') to Horombo (12,185')
Total Gain:  3,983 ft (2.8 miles)
Total Loss:  7,185 ft (9.3 miles)
Total Miles:  12.1 miles

Day 7:  Horombo (12,185) to Marangu Gate (6,102')
Total Loss:  6,053 ft
Total Miles:  12.3 miles