8-Day Trekking Mount Kilimanjaro Through Londorosi Route

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrive at Kilimanjaro airport

Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, pick up and transferred to the Kilimanjaro white house Hotel or similar for overnight Dinner and Breakfast Included. If you arrive at the Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. We recommend at least one rest day before starting your trek. If you are transferring from Nairobi, this can act as your rest day. If you have time, enjoy a guided walk through the local rice fields and rainforest, do a little shopping in the town of Moshi, relax at the swimming pool, or get a massage.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

Kilimanjaro White House Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Moshi to Londorossi

Drive from Moshi (915 m) to Londorossi Gate (2,250 m) through Moram via Shira trails to Shira 2 campsite (3878 m). From moram follow a forest track in a 4WD vehicle for 11 km/7 in (45 minutes) to Shira trails and a possible campsite. From Shira trails, walk for 3 hours along beautiful forest trails to Shira 2 campsite, Once you reach the park gate, climbers are requested to make their final preparations for the climb and sign the national park registration book. Porters will be seen arranging their packs containing the food, water, and other equipment. Make sure that you have all your day pack items with you as the porters travel very quickly. Your guide will be pleased to assist with any additional information.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Shira campsite

Shira 2 campsite (3,878m) to Moir hurt (4,200 m) proceed with the trail gradually steepens, enters the giant heather moorland zone, then crosses the Shira Ridge up to the Moir campsite the Lover tower (4,200m), The average hiking day begins between 8-9am and is about 5 to 6 hours, walking very, very slowly. The distances you will hike each day are very moderate so as to acclimate a little at a time. Your guides will repeat over and over, "pole pole" (po-ly, po-ly), which means "go slowly" in Swahili.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Moir Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Moir hurt to pofu camp

MOIR hurt ~ POFU CAMP (4,025m) Begin the morning trek heading out of the moorland and into the stark alpine desert, on a steep ridge off the main trail, and begin our venture on the Northern Circuit Route. The total trekking time is about 5 – 7 hours. From the Pofu Campsite, you will enjoy a magnificent view of Kenya's wild lands to the north. The terrain lower down is absolutely gorgeous and fascinating. Higher up, the views are vast. There is little to do at the camps themselves, so take advantage of the slow pace to absorb the scenery and take every photo opportunity.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Pofu to third caves

Pofu camp~ Third caves camp (3600m) Proceed onward through valleys and over ridges through the alpine desert and moorland, continuing our circuit to the east, enjoying a vast mountain wilderness to ourselves. Trekking time today is 5 - 7 hours. The hike to the summit starts around midnight depending on your route and speed of your group. You will go as high as you feel fit. Some people stop at the crater rim, and others continue to the very highest point on the mountain. Your guides will then take you down as quickly as possible to minimize any altitude problems. You will continue past your last campsite to the next one for overnight.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Third cave camp to kibo camp

Third caves camp (3600m) - Kibo camp (4,700m) Proceed onward through valleys and over ridges onto the alpine desert and moorland, continuing our circuit to the south, Enjoying a vast mountain wilderness to ourselves, The temperatures turn cold as you arrive at the foot of Kibo, trekking time today is 4- 6 hours, Prepare all your gear for the day ahead, and turn in early to rest. A resupply of fresh food and suppliers will reach camp on this afternoon. You can add an extra day at the Horombo Huts (3,690 m/12,100 ft). You can spend a full day and a second night at Horombo. On this day, you can either rest at the huts or take a stroll up to the Mawenzi basecamp then return to the Horombo Huts. This extra day will help your acclimatization, and further your understanding of the mountain’s weather and altitude. After your pause, you will continue up to the Kibo Huts on your fourth day for your midnight start to the summit.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Kibo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Kibo camp

Kibo camp (4,700 M) ~ Uhuru peak(5895M.) Millennium/High Camp (3110m) a midnight wake-up call is the start of a long trek. You begin trekking at 1 am up to the winding path of endless switchbacks. From your camp to the rim of the crater (Gillman’s Point (18,750ft. / 5,712 m) to Uhuru Peak, the trekking time is about 7 -8 hours. The slope is steep, with switchbacks, over loose rock and scree with some boulders as you near Gilman’s Point. You will stop at Hans Meyer cave on the way, the famous place where Kilimanjaro first western climber described in his journals. Once you arrive at Gilman’s Point at the edge of the crater, the trail to the summit is less demanding and is reached after a further 1½-2 hours along the snowy crater rim (depending on the season). After a short time at the summit, retrace your steps back to Gilman’s Point, then summon your strength again for a further descent to Millennium Camp for the night.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Millennium camp

Millennium (3110m) ~ mweka gate (1,830m) Descend straight to the gate (2-3 hours), where you’ll have lunch and will be awarded climbing certificates. Overnight at Kilimanjaro white house hotel or similar. On this day, you can either rest at the huts or take a stroll up to the Mawenzi basecamp then return to the Horombo Huts. This extra day will help your acclimatization, and further your understanding of the mountain’s weather and altitude. After your pause, you will continue up to the Kibo Huts on your fourth day for your midnight start to the summit.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.