Experience the scenic north side of Kilimanjaro on the Rongai Route. Avoid the crowds and hike in a more remote area. Perfect for rainy season climbs.
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Mount Kilimanjaro - After breakfast and a briefing from your guide, leave Moshi at 8 AM, drive for 45 minutes to the Marangu Gate on the eastern side of Kilimanjaro, register with the national park, and begin hiking at 10:30 AM. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colubus monkeys. At these lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy, so gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts should be sufficient, but keep your rain gear and warmer clothing handy. Stop halfway for lunch, and reach the Mandara Huts at 2 or 3 PM. Unpack, rest, and have some tea or coffee. A 15 minute side trip to Maundy Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. Dinner is served during the early evening at 7 PM. Bathrooms with running water are available..
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
The Rongai route is the sole route to Kilimanjaro from the north, near the Kenyan boundary. Despite its increasing appeal to climbers, Rongai experiences limited footfall. This trail is often chosen by those seeking a less crowded alternative to the busy tracks of Marangu & Machame, by those preferring a more secluded hiking experience, as well as by those embarking on their climbing adventure during the rainy spell, due to the north side’s lower rainfall.
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