8 days climbing mount kilimanjaro rongai route

8 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Rongai Route climb starts at the remote northern side of Mount Kilimanjaro near the Kenyan and Tanzanian border. 8 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Rongai Route is a more gradual ascend and it therefore preferred by those with little or no backpacking experience. 8 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Rongai Route is equally enjoyable for even the most hardened climbers. With only 6 days on the mountain and only 4.5 days before Uhuru Peak, there is a little time for altitude acclimatization. This 8 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Rongai Route ascents quickly and steady. 8 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Rongai Route is highly recommended for the trekkers who lack the time to spend more days on Mount Kilimanjaro. Climbers seeking a more secluded trek up Kilimanjaro should consider the Rongai Route. The 8 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Rongai Route is one of the least frequented of the official Kilimanjaro routes. The upside of this is that there will be few other climbers about and for most of the trek you are walking through virgin wilderness and awe inspiring scenery. The downside is that one of the reasons it is quiet is because the topography of this route doesn't make it easy to acclimatize as you can't easily follow the “walk high, sleep low" principle. Starting from the Rongai gate, the route traverses several diverse climate zones, and each produces its own amazing views and experiences. Because of its remote location the route offers trekkers a relatively unspoilt wilderness experience where it is possible to see large wildlife like antelope, elephant and buffalo. Heading up to Kikelewa Caves on day two, the views start to open up, with the Amboseli Plains of Kenya stretching into the distance. The 8 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Rongai Route continues up to the mountain’s second summit at Mawenzi, before crossing the Saddle, a barren plain that connects the two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo. After reaching the summit, the descent is along the more heavily travelled Marangu route, offering you the chance to see Mount Kilimanjaro from both sides. Lying in the rain shadow of Kilimanjaro, the Rongai route is one of the best routes to make the attempt on Kilimanjaro during the rainy season, as it sees substantially less rain than the southern routes.