The Rongai Route approaches from the north, offering a unique perspective on Kilimanjaro and being the quietest of all the routes. Experience the incredible African sunrise from Mt Kilimanjaro – the ultimate reward for conquering Africa's premier peak. Hike through the dense greenery of Mt Kilimanjaro’s foothills, spotting native creatures and wildflowers along the way. Witness the jagged beauty of the Mawenzi cirque during a hike through a high-altitude desert, then camp by a lake that lies beneath the 5149-meter peaks.
Climbing Kilimanjaro through the Rongai Route is popular for having less traffic. This is the route by which you arrive at Kilimanjaro from the Northern side, where you will join with other trekkers from the Marangu Route at Kibo Camp. The descent is through the Marangu route on the southern side. The Rongai Route on Kilimanjaro is not particularly difficult, making it suitable for people with less experience.
The Rongai Route map outlines the climb, which begins near Kenya’s border. It shows the gradual ascent through forest, alpine moorland, and rocky ridges. This guide reveals the path’s steady gradients, campsites, and iconic views along Kilimanjaro’s less-traveled northern side.
We believe that every climber’s journey on Kilimanjaro is unique. That’s why at BestDay Safaris, we offer six distinct routes. Every path has its own tale, scenery, and speed. These six different climbing routes allow every tourist to select one that perfectly suits their goals and personality.
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This part covers the most common questions people have concerning climbing routes on Kilimanjaro. Our FAQs give you clear information on everything from the length and complexity of the routes to how to acclimatize and what the view is like. This will help you pick the best way for your trip and reach the top with confidence.
The Rongai Route is often described as the easiest route to climb Kilimanjaro. It is a gradual and steady climb. However, the Rongai Route lacks a strong acclimatization profile, which makes it more challenging to tackle than the Machame or Lemosho routes. There are two options- the 6-day and 7-day Rongai Route climb.
The trekking distance for the Rongai Route is approximately 79 km (49 miles). The shortest number of days required is 6 days. If you need an extra day of acclimatization, the climb can be done in 7 days.
The summit success rate for the Rongai Route is higher for the 7-day trek option as compared to the 6-day trek option. As per average success rates across all operators, the 7-day trek has an 80% summit success rate, and the 6-day trek has 65% success rate.
As we have already discussed, the Rongai Route is the only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north, near the Kenyan border. The route has low crowds and goes through remote wilderness areas. If you choose this route, you’re definitely going to see wildlife in the initial days. First, you have to cross through the rainforest, then ascend through the moorlands, and then go up the high alpine zones, finally finishing the glacial zone.
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