Rongai route is second easiest route after Marangu. People begin to climb Kilimanjaro at Kikelelwa village in northern part of Kilimanjaro. Rongai route has wilderness nature than Marangu and hence alternative choice to Marangu. It is better to choose Rongai because you avoid crowd of tourists on Marangu. Rongai route elevation is gentle and hence hiking is not much strenuous.

THE ITINERARY OF RONGAI ROUTE IS BELOW: TIME TO CLIMB AND OVERNIGHT STOP OVER CAMP.

The Itinerary of Rongai route is below: Time to climb and overnight stop over camp.
Day 1:  Transfer to Marangu/Rongai gate for registration and begin to trekTo Simba Camp:- 4 – 6 hours

Day 2:  To Kikelewa Camp 7 – 9 hours

Day 3:  To Mawenzi Tarn 4 – 6 hours

Day 4:  To Kibo Camp 5 – 7 hours

Day 5:  To Summit and Horombo Hut 11 – 13 hours

Day 6: Descend from Horombo to Marangu gate and transfer to Moshi 2 – 4 hours