Kilimanjaro Rongai Route

Climb Kilimanjaro on the Rongai Route trek - this is one of the best trekking routes on Kilimanjaro, as it is one of the longest routes on the mountain and is therefore one of the most gradual. Starting in rain forest near the border with Kenya there are views of Kibo and dramatic Mawenzi as the route comes out and climbs through alpine heather and moorland. Stopping at caves and experiencing the unique environment, this trek up Kilimanjaro on the Rongai route is one of the most scenic, with views looking into Kenya and the famous Amboseli National Park, as well as the peaks above. Taking a rest day at Mawenzi tarn helps acclimatise and it is great to be so close to the rocky ridges and spires of Mawenzi. Leaving the tarn the route then crosses the Saddle, a harsh expanse of alpine desert separating Kibo from Mawenzi that is seemingly lifeless, and dominated by Kibo, now close by. Reaching the edge of the Saddle, camp is at Kibo Hut. The summit is now above and an early start of around 2 am is made to reach the crater rim and the top, Uhuru Peak, for sunrise. Kilimanjaro is one of the world's highest free-standing mountains (not part of a range) so there are 360 degree views of the African plains roughly 4000 metres below from the summit, as well as Mt Meru and Mt Kenya (50 km away and over 250km away respectively!) making it a truly unique experience. Descent is by way of the Marangu route, which goes past the other side of Mawenzi and down into moorland and forest on its way to the Marangu gate. To climb Kilimanjaro on the Rongai route trek is one of the quietest, most enjoyable and diverse of all the routes on Kilimanjaro making it an ideal choice of ascent.

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