RONGAI ROUTE - Alternative to Marangu Route
The Rongai Route is the only route that approaches the summit from the northern side of the mountain, near the Kenyan border. Its is one of the least crowded of the seven Kilimanjaro routes. It is recommended to do the seven-day itinerary as the topography of this trail doesn’t afford many opportunities to ‘climb high’ ‘sleep low’. The seven-day itinerary includes an acclimatization day at Mawenzi Tarn Camp, which gives your body time to adjust to the higher elevation. Acclimatization is important in allowing you to reach the summit. Climb with Rongai route is the good option if you want to avoid the crowds and if you want more relaxed climb with fewer steep sections.