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Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via Rongai Route is the only trail that approaches Mt. Kilimanjaro starting at the northern side, just at the Kenyan border. Due to its remote location, the Kilimanjaro Rongai Route has low traffic. Trekkers are offered with a relatively unspoiled wilderness experience. Large wildlife like antelopes, elephants, baboons, and buffaloes can be seen during the trek on this route. The Kilimanjaro Rongai Route itinerary includes walking on a moderately difficult route and preferred by those climbing during the rainy season. The route will take you past the second highest point in Tanzania – Mawenzi while offering bird’s eye views of the mountain’s rainforest. Although the scenery is not as diverse as the western routes, The Rongai route makes up for this by going through the coniferous forest amid true wilderness areas. The gentle rise and its steady acclimatization bring trekkers securely to the highest point in Africa – the Uhuru Peak, Kilimanjaro. Descent from the summit, however, is made via the Marangu route.
Itinerary | Maximum Altitude | Walking/Hiking |
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Day 01 Arrival in Kilimanjaro; drive to Moshi | 950m/3,117ft | |
Day 02 Trekking from Nalemuru Gate to Rongai First Cave | 2,652m/8,701ft | 3-4 hrs |
Day 03 Trekking from Rongai First Cave to Kikilewa Camp | 3,630m/11,910ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 04 Trekking from Kikilewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp | 4,510m/14,797ft | 4-5 hrs |
Day 05 Trekking from Mawenzi Tarn Camp to School Hut Camp | 4,750m/15,585ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 06 Trekking to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Horombo Camp | 5,895m/19,341ft | 12-14 hrs |
Day 07 Descent from Horombo Camp to Marangu Gate | 1,860m/6,103ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 08 Final Departure | - |
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