Climbing Kilimanjaro routes.
Kilimanjaro climbing routes are natural trails designated by
Kilimanjaro National park Authority
Kilimanjaro trekking routes are; Machame route mostly 6 days,
Marangu can be climbed 5 and 6 days, Londorossi/Lemosho 7 or 8 days, Umbwe 5
day or 6 days,Londorossi/Western Breach 8-10 days, Rongai 6 days , And 8 days
Shira Exclusive fantastic route-through Shira Plateau from Londorossi gate is
the most fascinating and scenic route up Kilimanjaro.
Machame Route
This is probably the most scenic and most beautiful route to the
summit. The 6-day route is however physically more challenging than the Marangu
route. Hiking Kilimanjaro through machame routes is success and enjoyable because
few people trek using these route. Acclimatization is done at Barranco camp or
Karanga valley just after Shira plateau. Summiting can be done through arrow
glacier or Barafu hut to stella point.
Umbwe Route
This route is one of the shorter but also one of the more
difficult routes to reach Uhuru peak--but quiet spectacular. Umbwe is known for
its caves. The first night you actually sleep at the Umbwe Cave Camp with two
more caves that can be visited on route the following day. Also sometimes used
as a descending route.
Shira Route
The Shira Plateau is one of the most scenic and most fascinating
areas on Kilimanjaro. Depending on the weather conditions you can drive by 4
wheel drive vehicles, to within a 1/2 hours walk of Shira Hut (4000m). Even
this drive is very spectacular indeed and offers some magnificent views of Mt
Meru and the Great Rift Valley in general. Game is often sighted and the road
features some striking vegetation changes ranging from forest, grassland, heath
to moorland. The fast ascend by vehicle to about 4000m will require additional acclimatization,
after which it will be possible to ascend Uhuru Peak either via the Western
Breach or via the Barafu hut.
Mweka Route
This route can only be use as a descending route for all the
western routes.
Lemosho Route
It is a remote, unspoiled and very beautiful route to the Roof of
Africa. The forest around the Lemosho Glades is rich in big game animals such
as elephant and buffalo, which may sometimes require a game ranger to accompany
climbers on the first day. This route is however a long route which requires
7-days for a comfortable completion, which also makes it more expensive.
Rongai (Naro Moru) Route
Rongai is the second easiest and gentle to climb Mount
Kilimanjaroafter Marangu
You can start this route from both the Tanzanian side of the
border or from Rongai in Kenya, but all park fees and arrangements must be made
at the Marangu gate. The route may only be used for ascend and the Marangu
route must be used for descend. There are several big caves along the route,
which are used by the porters to overnight for the first two nights.
Western Breach / Arrow Glacier
An alternative final ascend route which can be taken from all of
the western routes, sleeping at magnificent Arrow Glacier on your summit night.
The western Breach poses a very difficult walk up steep scree with some rock
scrambling occasionally required. Snow cover makes scree easier but an ice axe
is then required. It is also possible to sleep an extra night inside the Kibo
Crater!
Day to Day activity on each route will be provided, kindly contact
us. All information about accommodations, food and trekking duration/distance
will be provided if you like.
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