8 days Kilimanjaro Trekking Londrosi Route Overview
Enjoy amazing 8-day Mountain Kilimanjaro trekking via the Londrosi route, one of the longest and most adventurous routes of all time!
8 days Kilimanjaro Trekking Londrosi Route Itinerary.
Day 1
Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, be picked up, and transferred to the Spring Lands Hotel or similar for overnight. Dinner and Breakfast are Included.
Day 2
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.
Day 3
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)
Day 4
MOIR hurt ~ POFU CAMP (4,025m) Begin the morning trek heading out of the moorland 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
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.
Day 6
THIRD CAVES CAMP (3600m)—KIBO CAMP (4,700m): Proceed through valleys and over ridges onto the alpine desert and moorland, continuing our circuit to the south. Enjoy 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 the camp this afternoon.
Day 7
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 crater’s rim (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. On the way, you will stop at Hans Meyer cave, the famous place where Kilimanjaro’s first western climber was 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.
Day 8
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 Springlands Hotel or similar, Marking the end of your 8 days Kilimanjaro Trekking Londrosi Route
INCLUDED
Safety Equipment:
- Mobile phones – carried by the head guide and all assistant guides, for daily communications with our base in Arusha. For any emergency
- Stretcher (and convertible litter)
- Comprehensive medical/first aid kits
MOUNTAIN CREW:
- Professional Mountain Guides, all head guides (at least 1 per trip) currently certified by NOLS USA as WFR (Wilderness First Responder)
- The ratio of at least one guide for every three guests is to ensure personalized attention.
- Cooks and Porters
MOUNTAIN ENTRY FEES:
- Park Fees
- Campsite fees
- Emergency Rescue Fees
CAMPING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER GEARS:
- 4-season Mountain sleeping tents (a triple tent used as a double or single (with supplement), each tent with a custom-made groundsheet covering both vestibules to allow clean & dry storage of gear and keep water, mud, or dust from entering the tent.
- Foam Camping Mat
- A large weatherproof dining tent is lit with candlelight at night. If the weather does not allow, this tent is used for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Aluminum dining tables and chairs, for all meals.
MOUNTAIN MEALS
- *We produce and prepare three meals daily, which are delicious and energizing meals necessary for high-altitude mountain trekking.
- Snacks & bites
- Tea and coffee
- Mineral water
TRANSPORT
- Transfer from the hotel to the starting point
- Transfer from the last point to the hotel
NOT INCLUDED
Accommodation upon arrival and last day
Tipping
Personal expenses
Personal items
Personal insurance/travel insurance
Personal medicines/first aid kit
Personal trekking gears
Sleeping bag
N.B
We offer high-quality rental gear and trekking clothing, such as sleeping bags, Gore-Tex outerwear, warm layers, trekking poles, Trekking shoes, etc.…
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