Climbing Summary
Climbing Details
Below is day to day trekking up Kilimanjaro
Day 1. Arusha to Londorossi Park Gate (2250 m, 2 hours)
Depart from Arusha to Londorossi Park Gate (2250 m, 2 hours). Do registration and pay entrance fees. Porters share average luggage and proceed to the first camp.
From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades (2100 m, 11 km, 45 minutes) and a possible campsite (park fees are not paid to camp here). Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite, (2750 m, 3 hours).
Day 2. Walking Through Moorland Zone
The trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. Several streams are crossed then it gains the Shira Ridge at about 3600 m and drops gently down to Shira 1 camp located by a stream on the Shira Plateau (3500 m, 5 hours).
Day 3. Walk Across the Plateau
A gentle walk across the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream (3850 m, 1.5 hours). A variety of walks are available on the Plateau making this an excellent acclimatization day.
Day 4. Descend to Barranco hut (3940 m, 4 hours).
Continue east towards Kibo passing the junction, then east towards the Lava Tower. Shortly after this, you descend to Barranco hut (3940 m, 4 hours).
Day 5. The Great Barranco
A short scramble to the top of the Great Barranco and then a traverse over scree and ridges to the Karanga Valley (4000 m, 3 hours), beneath the icefalls of the Heim, Kersten and Decken Glaciers. After climbing out of the Karanga Valley the trail ascends a ridge to the Barafu Hut, a bleak location with little vegetation at 4600 m, (3 hours walking).
Day 6. Kibo Crater between the Rebmann and Ratzel Glaciers, (4 hours);
An early start for the ascent to the rim of the Kibo Crater between the Rebmann and Ratzel Glaciers, (4 hours); the last section before the rim can sometimes be snow-covered and an ice-axe or ski stick is useful for balance. From here a further hour leads to Uhuru Peak, from where there are often fine views of Meru to the west and the jagged peak of Mawenzi to the east. Descend to the Barafu Hut for a rest and lunch before continuing on down to camp at Mweka Hut in the giant heather zone on the forest edge.
Day 7. Descent Through Beautiful forest
A 3-4 hour descent through beautiful forest brings you to the Park gate and your waiting transport to Arusha.
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Climbing Pricing Terms
Price Includes the Following:
- Local Taxes and park fees
- Transfers to and from Airport
- Hotel a night before and after the climb (BB)
- Transfer from your hotel to and from starting point
- Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team)
- Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
- Qualified English Mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook (Other languages on special request)
- Salaries for mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain
- Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables)
- Water for washing up daily
- Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs) from one camp to the next camp.
- Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt
The Price Excludes the Following:
- Flights and airport taxes
- Compulsory tips for guides, porters and cook
- Highly recommended travel and medical insurance.
- Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
- Snacks, personal medicine and water purifying tablets
- Any items and or requirements of a personal nature
