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Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro Via Lemosho Route 7 Days
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The Northern circuit route is one of our preferred routes due to its low traffic, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. The Northern circuit route starts off from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the lush rainforest to Shira Plateau. We recommend a minimum of 7 days to attempt this route but 8 days is preferable for better acclimatization and summit success. The Northern circuit route joins the Machame route at Shira 2 Camp and then follows the same route through the southern circuit and descending at Mweka Gate.
DAY 1: LONDOROSSI GATE TO MTI MKUBWA
Elevation; 2360m to 2895m,
Distance: 6 km,
Time: 3-4 hours,
Habitat: Montane Forest
After breakfast we will collect you from your hotel for your transfer to Londorossi Gate, which takes around 1:40 minutes ; Our porters prepare and pack the supplies and luggage before we start our ascent along the forest to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite at 2895m. We will stay here overnight,
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
DAY 2: MTI MKUBWA TO SHIRA 1 CAMP
Elevation: 2895m to 3500m,
Distance: 8 km,
Time: 5-6 hours,
Habitat: Moorland
Our journey continues eastwards across Shira Plateau and Shira Cathedral. We will cross moorland meadow to reach Shira 1 camp for dinner and overnight camping at 3810m. By now we will be able to see, in an easterly direction, the Western Breach with its stunning glaciers,
. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
DAY 3: SHIRA 1 CAMP TO SHIRA 2 CAMP
Elevation: 3500m to 3810m,
Distance: 7 km,
Time: 3-4 hours,
Habitat: Moorland
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
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
DAY 4: SHIRA 2 CAMP TO MOIR HUT
Elevation: 3810m to 4200m,
Distance: 10 km,
Time: 5-6 hours,
Habitat: Semi desert
We leave the forest behind now and a gentle grade walk takes you across the high altitude Shira Caldera to Shira Cave with fabulous views of Arrow glacier We will camp here for the night at 4200m,
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
DAY 5: MOIR HUT TO POFU CAMP
Elevation: 4200m to 4020m,
Distance: 12 km,
Time: 7-8 hours,
Habitat: Semi desert
We climb out of the Moir Valley and take a short detour to reach the summit of Lent Hills (4,700m). After admiring the views we return to the trail and head eastwards around the northern circuit trail. The final section of today’s walk undulates until reaching the location of Pofu Camp,
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
DAY 6: POFU CAMP TO THIRD CAVE
Elevation: 4020m to 3960m,
Distance: 7 km,
Time: 6 hours,
Habitat; Semi desert
From Pofu Camp we cross numerous small valleys as the trail continues eastwards through a landscape that has increasingly sparse vegetation to eventually reach Third Cave Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
DAY 7: THIRD CAVE TO SCHOOL HUT
Elevation: 3960m to 4790m,
Distance: 6 km,
Time: 5 hours,
Habitat: Alpine desert
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;
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
DAY 8: SCHOOL HUT TO UHURU PEAK TO MWEKA CAMP
Elevation: 4790 to 5895m (and down to 3100m)
Distance: 6 km ascent, 13 km descent,
Time: 6-8 hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent,
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
We start the final and most demanding part of the climb around 1 a.m 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 to descend to Mweka Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
DAY 9: MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE
Elevation: 3100m to 1800m,
Distance: 10 km,
Time: 3-4 hours,
Habitat: Montane
Descent on a lovely tropical forest to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Mweka; Transfer to your hotel in moshi or arusha for
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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