This 8 days Northern Circuit Route Kilimanjaro Hiking is the one of the most popular tour packages, offer hiking Mount Kilimanjaro as the highest mountain in Africa and successful summit at 5895m. It is the challenging trek, but more suitable for experienced hikers who are confident in their acclimatization abilities, because it skips the acclimatization day at shira 2 camp, this lead to reduce chance to summit. The departure typically done from Moshi town drive to Lemosho route’s gate, then route starts on the western side of the mountain, hiking through Mti Mkubwa –Shira Plateau - Moir Camp - Buffalo Camp - Cave Camp III - School Hut - towards the summit Uhuru Peak hence descending Mweka Camp- gate - Moshi.
Day - to - Day schedule for 8 days hiking Mount Kilimanjaro: Day1: Moshi - Lemosho Gate - Mti Mkubwa, Day2: Shira 1 Camp, Day3: Moir Hut Camp, Day4: Buffalo Camp, Day5: Third Cave Camp, Day6: School Hut Camp, Day7: Uhuru Peak - Mweka Camp, Day8: Mweka Camp - Gate - Moshi.
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Starting from your accommodation, you'll head to the Londorosi gate on the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro to embark on your Lemosho route trek. You'll trek through the jungle for approximately four hours. The forest is adorned with enchanting mosses and exotic flowers that delight the eyes, Keep an eye out for black and white colobus monkeys and signs of large elephants roaming the area.
Trekking: 4-5 hours
Night hike ~ 9,498'
Leaving the mountain forests and entering the Hagenia region, our view opens up and we get our first view of Kibo Peak. It was a good acclimatization hike as we climbed and descended several hills at 11,500 feet before descending to camp. Shira Camp Accommodation.
Trekking: 6-9 hours
Night hike 11,500'
We will cross the heather area of the Shira Plateau and start climbing the western slope of the Kibo Massif. In the way, we will enjoy the lunch at Scott Fisher Memorial camp (famous Everest guide). We continue towards the area of Moreland and Camp Mole. Depending on the weather, acclimatization trips can be organized in the late afternoon.
Trekking: 5 to 6 hours
Night climb: 13,580
Road After leaving the Moir camp you will have to climb the entire ridge, so it is best to start very slowly until you reach the top of the ridge. This is a good day for acclimatization.
Trekking: 5 to 7 hours
Night climb: 13200
Continue your trek along the north face of Mount Kilimanjaro and enjoy the stunning tertiary views.
Walk: 5-7 hours
Night walk: ~12,700
Today we enter the highest camp. Try to go to bed early and start the night climb from the summit (usually around midnight) to Gilman Point, via Stella Point, and finally to the summit.
Hike: 4-5 hours
Night hike: ~15600"
Its summit day, so after summit is ceremonies and photo opportunity, descend to Barafu Camp for lunch and overnight at Mweka Camp. Upon request, we can sleep at Camp Millennium; it’s about 12,000 rpm, so it will be less steep today but more steep tomorrow.
Hiking: Various ups and downs; 13-17 hours typical Summit 19,341'
Night Elevation: 10,065'
Our last descent today to the track, about 3-5 hours walk. Here we have lunch and say goodbye to our climbing team before leaving Kilimanjaro and returning to the city. You usually arrive at your hotel between 3pm and 5pm.
Hiking: 3-5 hours
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| City: | Moshi |
| Since: | 2019 » (6) Years of Experience. |
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The 8-days Trek Via North Circuit Route
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