Kilimanjaro Climb
Overview
Kilimanjaro Climb
Mount Kilimanjaro is the world’s tallest free-standing mountain, with its highest point reaching 19,341 ft. Known as the “Rooftop of Africa,” it is also one of the Seven Summits of the World. It will be a challenging eight-day journey using the Lemosho route to summit Uhuru Peak, battling altitude and five different ecological zones (Cultivation, Rainforest, Heather-Moorland, Alpine Desert, Arctic). The entire trip will be carbon offset and self-funded by the climbers.
According to scientists, Mt. Kilimanjaro’s glaciers may disappear entirely in the next 20 years as a result of climate change.
Awethentic Journeys will witness this change first-hand and will document the glacier as they climb to the top of the summit. Awethentic Journeys will also use the trip to help promote reforestation projects in Asia.
Lemosho Glades route: an unspoiled, remote little used and beautiful way up to the Shira Plateau. It can either be used to gain the western Breach route or followed by the Kibo south circuit to gain the easier Barafu
route.
Highlights
- Mount Kilimanjaro & Uhuru Peak
- Diverse scenery on the climb: rainforest, moorland, alpine desert giant senecios plants and glacial fields
- Spectacular views of Tanzania and Kenya from the summit of Kilimanjaro
- Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks
Included
- Accommodation
- Food: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Travel
Memorable Moments
Among the towering peaks and rugged landscapes of Kilimanjaro, countless moments of awe-inspiring beauty and personal triumph await. Picture yourself waking up to the gentle embrace of the sunrise, its golden hues painting the vast African sky as you prepare for another day of ascent. Feel the camaraderie with fellow climbers, a diverse tapestry of individuals united by a shared goal. As you navigate the challenging terrain, there’s a moment when you pause to catch your breath, turning to see how far you’ve come and how limitless the world below appears. And finally, the pinnacle of your journey – standing atop Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, as tears of joy and accomplishment mingle with the thin air. These are the moments etched into memory, the moments that define not only your Kilimanjaro climb but also your connection with the remarkable world that lies beyond the clouds.
Itinerary
Trip Schedule
Moshi
Climbers must arrive in Moshi by this date. Our representative will pick you up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer you to Sal Salinero Hotel or Kilimanjaro Wonders n Moshi for overnight. There will be a welcome dinner in the evening for all climbers. Full Board
Moshi to Londorosi Park Gate
Drive from Moshi to Londorosi Park Gate (2250m, 1.5 hours). From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades (2000m, 11Km. 45minutes) and a possible campsite. Walk along beautiful forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite, (2750m, 3 hours).
Shira 1 Camp
The trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone then crosses the Shira ridge at about 3600m to drop gently d own to Shira 1 camp located by the stream on the Shira plateau (3500m,
5hours).
Shira Camp 2
A gentle walk across the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream (3850m, 1.5 hours). A variety of walks are available on the plateau making this an excellent acclimatisation day.
Lava Tower
The moorlands soon come to an end and the rocky path leads amongst outcrops to the Lava tower (this is optional if one not taking western breach) where there are good campsites (4600m, 5 hours) then continue to Barranco hut (3900m, 2hours).
Barranco Ridge
After breakfast we leave Barranco ridge, walk up the Barranco wall that ends up at the foot of the Heim glacier. Passing the Barranco wall Walk along to along to Karanga valley (4 hours).
Barafu Hut
Continue to the Barafu hut which is located at an altitude of (4 600 m) here we make camp, Rest enjoy dinner and overnight. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are. To be seen from this position.
Uhuru Peak
Wake up very early, at around midnight, take some light tea with cookies, Start trekking to the summit, the Uhuru peak (5895m 8hours). Spend sometimes at the summit; Start descending to Barafu hut for brunch and some rest, then walk down to Mweka hut for dinner and overnight.
Mweka Montane Forest
After breakfast, walk down the Mweka Montane forest to the Mweka gate, board the already waiting vehicle and drive back to Moshi town and arrive at Sal Salinero Hotel for overnight Full board stay.
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