Rongai
The Rongai Route is the only path that approaches Kilimanjaro from the North. This trek offers a completely different landscape from the other routes. The trail passes through forest and farmlands that provides magnificent views throughout, with possibilities of spotting the wildlife.
It The Rongai Route is a great alternative for those who do not feel comfortable of dealing with busy huts on the Marangu Route. The biggest advantage of Rongai Route is that is the quietest route of all and that is for a reason. It is the second worst of all the six routes because the topography on this trail doesn’t allow the “climb high, sleep low” principle that is so imperative for a successful expedition. The path coils for first three days across the lower slopes and the gentle gradient. Then it detours via Mawenzi (seven-days trek), allowing you to explore this extraordinary second summit area more fully than on any other route. It then makes the final summit push via the Marangu Route. Descent form the mountain is along the Marangu Route. The trek can be completed in six-days. However, we strongly recommend taking this route in seven-days, which will allow you an extra day for a better acclimatization.
