Londorosi Route for 6/7 Days

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6 - 7 Days
Availability : All Year Round
Moshi Town
Shira Gate -Mount Kilimanjaro
Min Age : 12+
Tour Details

Located on the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro, this is another likely option for a one-day to two-day camping expedition. Day one starts with a trekking of 3–4 hours, ascending to 3600m at Shira campsite and back for the one-day option. For a two-day camping dinner and bed at Shira One campsite.

The route is famous for its beautiful, clear view of Mount Kilimanjaro and the presence of dik-dik at a campsite in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Shira campsite will take us to the next day, where breakfast will be served at camp before descending back to the starting point. The difference between Marangu and Londorosi routes ( SHIRA ROUTE) is the type of accommodation: Marangu route ( HUTS), Londorosi route (tents accommodation), and the heights climbed: Marangu route (1800–2720 m), while Londorosi route (2250–3250–3600 m)

Departure & Return Location

Moshi Town

Departure Time

From 7am to 9:30am 

Price Includes

  • Park fees & VAT
  • Two nights accommodation in the hotel
  • First aid kit and oxygen tank for an emergency
  • Three delicious meals a day
  • Sleeping tents
  • Table and chairs
  • Rescue car
  • Pick and drop off at the airport
  • Hot water for wash
  • Ginger tea for the summit day
  • Transport to and from

Price Excludes

  • Drinks at the hotel
  • Personal belongings
  • Tips for the guide, cook and porters
  • Taxi driver service
  • Medical insurance
Itinerary

Day 1Moshi - Londorosi gate - Shira One Campsite

Elevation : 800m – 2250m – 3600m 
Distance : 10km
Hiking time: 3 hours 
Habitat: Montane Forest to moorlands to heath vegetation.
 
You will start in the morning from your hotel by vehicle transport to Londorosi gate for legal registration. From the gate you will be driven up to Moram gate where you will deboard to start climbing on foot through the forest to the moorlands and heath vegetation east crossing valleys and ridges to Shira one campsite. Day one consist of a packed lunch box, your evening meal will be prepared and served at camp followed with a briefing from your guide about the next day.

Day 2Shira One Campsite to Shira Two Campsite

Elevation: 3600m – 3850 m
Distance: 10km 
Hiking time: 4-5 hours 
Habitat: moorlands and rocky.
 
Breakfast is served early before we cross Shira plateau to Shira two campsite, which is situated on moorlands meadows next to a stream. Hot lunch will be served at Shira two campsite and a short rest will follow. In the evening you will take a short walk for acclimatization and a view of Mount Meru before returning for tea and popcorn while dinner is prepared. 

Day 3Shira Two Campsite/ Lava tower/ Baranco Campsite

Elevation: 3850m – 4600m – 3900m
Distance: 10 Km 
Hiking time: 6-7 hours 
Habitat: moorlands and alpine desert.
 
We will have an early breakfast before starting a long acclimatization day which will take us east  to the junction leading to lava tower rock 4600m high. Lunch will be served at lava tower  before we descend to Barranco campsite.

Day 4Baranco Campsite To Karanga Campsite

Elevation:  3900m – 4200m – 3995m
Distance: 6km 
Hiking time: 4-5 hours 
Habitat: moorlands 
 
On this morning we will climb Barranco wall 4200m for acclimatization and cross ridges and valleys to Karanga campsite where will have hot lunch, after lunch if your trek is for 6 days you will continue to Barack campsite where you will be served an early dinner at 1700hours and a briefing about the summit. For those who are on a 7 days trek will rest at Karanga campsite.

Day 5Karanga Campsite To Barafu campsite

Elevation: 3995m – 4673m 
Distance: 4 Km 
Hiking time: 3-4 hours 
Habitat: alpine desert
 
From Karanga campsite the trek is tough to Barafu campsite due to altitude. The distance is short but steep the pace is slow. Here you will be served hot lunch and get briefing before taking a nap. Dinner will be served early then you will take a rest before midnight when will start our final climb to the highest peak of Africa (Uhuru Peak).

Day 6Barafu Hut Campsite/ Uhuru peak/ Mweka campsite

Elevation: 4673m – 5895m – 3100m 
Distance:17.5km 
Hiking time: 10-12 hours 
Habitat: alpine desert and glacier.
 
Here we wake up at midnight you are served a light breakfast before we start for the summit.  The aim of starting at midnight before dawn is to make you be able to climb to the summit at east because the trail is steep up to Stella point 5756m , at this point you will start to view the glacier, crater and sunrise before reaching Uhuru peak which will take us almost an hours walk . We will have a moment of taking pictures depending on the weather and physical conditions. After this it’s our descending back to Barafu campsite for a short nap followed with lunch and getting ready to go down to Mweka campsite. At mweka campsite you will be provided with a small basin of hot water and delicious meals before sleeping.

Day 7Mweka Campsite To Mweka Gate

Elevation: 3100m – 1800m
Distance: 10km 
Descending time:3-4 hours 
Habitat: mountain forest.
 
On this morning we have a moment of celebrating after breakfast. The crew sing and dance to the guests/ friends traditional African songs/Jambo song to commemorate the trek. Here you will have the chance to give tips to the guide, cook and porters for their service. After that we descend to the gate where you will sign out and given your certificate then we will head directly to the hotel where you will take a long hot shower and a good rest. 

Prices Per Person

6 Days, 2100$

7 Days, 2300$

8 Days, 2500$

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• We organize groups of 10-20 people per group, solo clients, honeymooners, pa, IRS, and family tours. Also, private climbs and safaris are organized every day; you should reserve your booking with us as soon as possible for dates, any climbing route, outing, or Safari with any number of participants.

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