rongai route

Overview of the Rongai route As the only route that approaches from the northern side of the mountain, the Rongai route offers a gentle approach toward the summit. The Rongai route is a moderately difficult route but is highly recommended to those with less backpacking or hiking experience.  The most important thing to note is that it's flatter than the other Kilimanjaro treks, and does not offer trekkers good options to climb high and sleep low. As a result, hikers generally suffer more from altitude sickness on the Rongai route compared to others, and an additional acclimatisation day is definitely recommended.   During the journey itself, you will travel through forests, moorlands, grassy slopes, desertlike environment, and tropical rainforests on the route down to Marangu Gate. Given that it's the only trail to start from the Kenyan side of Kilimanjaro, the Rongai route is generally less crowded, and you might even be lucky enough to spot antelope, elephants, and buffalo at the start of your journey through the wilderness.     Rongai route distance and other facts 

Distance: The Rongai route is 72 kilometres (44 miles) long.  

Location: The Rongai route ascends Kilimanjaro from the northeastern side of the mountain, along the border between Tanzania and Kenya.  

Height: The Rongai route reaches the summit of Kilimanjaro at the Uhuru peak, reaching a height of 5,895 metres (19,341 feet).  

Trail conditions: The northeast side of the mountain gets significantly less moisture than the southern slopes, which means that trekkers are less likely to encounter rain.