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The
Rongai Route is the only route that appraoches Kilimanjaro
from the north, near the Kenyan border. Rongai's ascent profile
is very similar to that of Marangu. It is an easier route.
The climb to the top is gradual and steady. However, unlike
Marangu, this route has low traffic and walks through remote
wilderness areas. It is probably the only route where seeing
wildlife in the first days is possible.
The
route takes six days minimum to complete, although seven days
is recommended. The descent is down Mweka, on the south-east
side of the mountain. Because the starting point is far from
Moshi, it is more expensive to climb this route due to the
added transportation cost of getting climbers to the gate.
Scenically, Rongai is beautiful because it travels through
an unspoiled rain forest and remote wilderness area. However,
it is not as scenically varied as Machame, Lemosho and Shira.
Rongai
is ideal for those who are not confident in their ability
to hike over steeper paths, those who want to avoid traffic,
and those who want to enjoy a quieter hike. It is also preferred
when climbing during the rainy season because the north side
of the mountain receives less precipitation.
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