Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, offers an exhilarating adventure for trekkers. Conquer the iconic mountain through various routes, each providing breathtaking views and unique challenges. The diverse ecosystems, from lush rainforests to alpine deserts, make the climb a truly remarkable experience.
KILIMANAJARO TREKKING TOUR
DAY 01 – ARRIVAL
All trekkers need to organise their own flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). From JRO we will arrange a private transfer to your hotel. That night or early the next morning you will meet your local ZAFS representative and have a full pre-climb briefing.
Day 02 – Londorossi Park Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp
Duration – 03-04 Hrs
transfer to Londorossi Park Gate for registration. Our porters prepare and pack our supplies and luggage before we start our ascent along the forest trail to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) campsite at 2895m. We will stay here overnight.
Day 03 – Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira Camp 1
Duration – 05-06 Hrs
Our journey continues eastwards across the Shira Plateau with spectacular views of Shira Cathedral. We cross moorland meadow to reach Shira 1 Camp for dinner and overnight camping at 3500m. By now we will be able to see the stunning glaciers of the Western Breach. It will be colder tonight than the previous night with temperatures possibly falling below freezing.
Day 04 – Shira Camp 1 – Shira Camp 2
Duration – 03-04 Hrs
Today we walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral, a huge buttress of rock surrounded by steep spires and pinnacles. There is a tangible sense of wilderness here, especially when the afternoon mists roll in. From our camp near Shira Hut, we take in the unforgettable views of Mt Meru.
Day 05 – Shira Camp 2 – Moir Hut
Duration – 06 – 07 Hrs
We leave the moorland behind now and a gentle grade walk takes us across the high altitude Shira Caldera to Shira Cave with fabulous views of Arrow glacier. We will camp here for the night at 4200m.
Day 06 – Moir Hut – Pofu Camp
Duration – 07- 08 Hrs
We climb out of the Moir Valley and take a short detour to reach the summit of Lent Hills (4700m). After admiring the views we return to the trail and heads eastwards around the Northern Circuit trail. The final section of today’s walk undulates until reaching the location of Pofu Camp.
Day 07 – Pofu Camp – Third Cave Camp
Duration – 06-07 Hrs
From Pofu Camp we cross numerous small valleys as the trail continues through a landscape that has increasingly sparse vegetation to eventually reach Third Cave Camp.
Day 08 – Third Cave Camp – School Hut
Duration – 05-06 Hrs
Today there is a steady ascent to reach the Saddle, a lunar landscape between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. From here we continue upwards and reach School Hut in the early afternoon. The remainder of the afternoon is spent resting and preparing for the summit day.
Day 09 – School Hut – Summit Millennium Camp
Duration – 14-16 Hrs
We start the final and most demanding part of the climb around 1 am on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point. We rest here for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. We then head on to Uhuru Peak, passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. We retrace our steps along the crater rim to Stella Point and then descend down through Barafu Camp, where our porters will meet us with a packed lunch. We will then continue to descend to reach Millennium Camp.
Day 10 -Summit Millennium Camp – Mweka Gate
Duration – 05-06 Hrs
Your final day on the trek. Departing after breakfast, we descend a further 1300m to the Mweka Park Gate to pick up your summit certificates from the Park Headquarters. We will then transfer toy our hotel for a well-earned shower and celebration.
Day 11 – Departure
Today you have a flight for your onward connection. After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to the airport to catch the flight for onward connection.
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