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Kilimanjaro trekking northern circuit 9 days

Name: Kilimanjaro trekking northern circuit 9 days
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 2800 USD
Availability: InStock

Country:

Tanzania

Flight:

Not included

Favorite

Tour id:

153298

Operator:

Almighty Kilimanjaro
Length:

9 days
Group size:

20 pax
Age:

10 to 100
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

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Itinerary

9 Days 8 Nights . Arusha and Kilimanjaro . Holiday

This special route combination is by a wide margin the least-used route on Kilimanjaro, getting you far away from other hikers. The trailhead is at high elevation, and thus we start slow and easy on this route. The trail begins on the Shira Plateau, and the hike across the plateau is said to be one of the most stunningly beautiful hikes in Africa

Tour program

Day 1

Mti Mkubwa Camp

Moshi (915 m/3,000 ft) to Londorossi Gate (2,250 m/7,380 ft) to Lemosho Glades (2,000 m/6,560 ft)to Mkubwa Camp (2,750 m/9,020 ft) Drive from Moshi to the Londorossi Park Gate. From here follow a forest track in a 4WD vehicle for 11 km/7 mi (45 minutes) to Lemosho Glades and a possible campsite. From the Glades, walk for 3 hours along beautiful forest trails to the Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite.

Start point

Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

08:00 - 09:00

Day 2

Shira Camp

Mkubwa Camp (2,750 m/9,020 ft) to Shira Camp 1 (3,500 m/11,485 ft) The trail gradually steepens, enters the giant heather moorland zone, then crosses the Shira Ridge at 3,600 m/11,810 ft. and drops gently to Shira Camp 1 located by a stream on the Shira Plateau

Day 3

Moir Hut

SHIRA 1 CAMP ~ MOIR CAMP (13,800 ft. / 4,205m) Trek across the Shira plateau, east toward Kibo’s glacier peak. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth, averaging 12,500 feet. We immediately veer away from the tourist trails toward the northeast edge of the Plateau to reach Moir Camp. The trek is about 4-5 hours over easy terrain. Moir camp is an isolated and seldom used camp affording views over the Shira Plateau.

Day 4

Moir Hut

MOIR CAMP ~ BUFFALO/POFU CAMP (13,200 ft. / 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.

Day 5

Kikelewa Camp

BUFFALO/POFU CAMP ~ KIKELEWA/THIRD CAVES CAMP (11,800 ft. 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.

Day 6

Mawenzi Tarn Camp

KIKELEWA/THIRD CAVES CAMP ~ MAWENZI TARN CAMP (14,160 ft./ 4,315m) Trek 3-5 hours steadily upward to reach a placid mountain tarn (lake) at the foot of the majestically rising steep ridges of Mawenzi, Kilimanjaro second highest volcano. The camp here is nestled along the tarn in a protected alcove with magnificent views towards the steeply rising rocks of Mawenzi.

Day 7

Uhuru Peak

MAWENZI TARN CAMP ~ OUTWARD BOUND CAMP (15,585 ft./ 4,750m) The trekking time today is 5 - 7 hours, though a relatively easy hike across the wide saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. The trek takes you across the massive saddle- the crossing is impressive and the landscape spectacularly stark. The temperatures turn cold as you near the foot of Kibo, reaching Outward Bound Camp after 5-7 hours of trekking. Prepare all your gear for the day ahead, and turn in early to rest. A resupply of fresh food and supplies will reach camp on this afternoon.

Day 8

Uhuru Peak

OUTWARD BOUND CAMP ~ UHURU PEAK (19,340 ft./ 5,895m) Millennium CAMP (10,200 ft./ 3,110m) 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 Mweka Camp for the night.

Day 9

Mweka Gate

MWEKA CAMP ~ MWEKA GATE (6,000 ft. /1,830m) Descend straight to the gate (2-3 hours), where you’ll have lunch and will be awarded climbing certificates. then back to your hotel

End point

Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

14:00 - 16:00

Good to know

Currency

TZS

Tanzanian Shilling

Tanzania

Plugs and adapters

Plug type G

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