Rongai Route 7 Days Tour

This is 7 days itinerary of the Rongai route with an additional day for acclimatization. Gradually descending towards Uhuru Peak, the Rongai route starts from the north side of Kilimanjaro. We recommend this route to climbers who have no previous experience climbing at higher altitudes, and to those who are just starting to climb with little or no mountaineering experience. In terms of difficulty, the Rongai route can be rated as moderate because it is not as demanding as other difficult routes because it has a gentle slope and an equally gentle approach to the summit. The Rongai Route may offer an almost level slope but its main disadvantage is that climbers are more likely to suffer from altitude sickness (AMS) because it does not follow the “climb high, sleep low” rule strictly that Is needed for acclimatization. In order to combat the high altitude sickness problem, we recommend that you add an extra day for acclimatization when plying this route Route map for the 7-day Kilimanjaro climb via Rongai route 7 Days Rongai Route Distance and Other Facts Distance: The Rongai route measures72 kilometers (44 miles) long. Location: The Rongai route approaches the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro from the northeastern side, near the border of Kenya & Tanzania. Height: The Rongai route reaches Uhuru Peak, Mount Kilimanjaro’s summit at an elevation of 5,895 meters (19,341 feet). Trail conditions: Mount Kilimanjaro’s northeastern side receives less precipitation and moisture as compared to the southern slopes making the Rongai Route the best route for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro any time of the year.