Beginning at the same western starting point as the Lemosho Route, Londorossi Gate (2,100 metres) is where the Northern Circuit Route starts. It takes around two hours to reach Londorossi Gate from Moshi, and a lot longer from Arusha. After checking in at the park entrance, you’ll be transported to the trailhead, where you may begin your hike after registering with Kilimanjaro National Park officials. Lunch is often served here before the short first-day walk to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820 metres) starts. As you make your way to your first camp, you could get fortunate and see some of the huge animals that live in the jungle, such as elephants or buffalo. When you reach MtiMkubwa Camp, you may settle down for the night and enjoy a hearty meal.
The first hours of today’s hike will take you through the last stretch of rainforest trail before you reach the low alpine moorland zone and eventually the Shira Plateau. The hike is not very strenuous, and it ends at Shira Camp 1 after a short while (3,610 meters).
We go hiking on the Shira Plateau. A leisurely stroll over moorland meadows leads to Shira 2 Camp. In the heath zone, there are many wildflowers and distinctive Senecio trees.
We proceed eastward, ascend a hill, and turn southeastward in the direction of the 300-foot-tall Lava Tower. Then, we leave the main track and go off to Moir Hut, a remote location at the foot of Lent Hills. Lent Hills offers a wide range of treks, making it a fantastic place to acclimatise. The Shira Plateau, one of the highest plateaus on earth, is passed by the trip on this day.
After a relatively hard ascent to leave Moir Valley, we continue on to the peak of Lent Hills and then descend down to the main route. Before reaching Buffalo Camp, the path passes through a rock field and gently sways. The lowlands north of Mount Kilimanjaro that extend all the way to the Kenyan/Tanzanian border may be seen from this part of the path in beautiful detail.
The landscape becomes sparser as we ascend Buffalo Ridge and descend into Pofu Camp, where lunch is often served. We will appreciate the feeling of the high woods along this seldom-used path. The hike is shorter than the day before, and you should have gotten used to the altitude by this point. Up until we reach Third Cave, we go through isolated valleys on the northern slopes of Kilimanjaro.
We make a steady ascent up and across the “Saddle,” which separates Kibo from Mawenzi. After there, hikers continue to ascend to the School Hut from the south-west (4,800 meters). We take a nap after arriving and have a leisurely meal before the summit day. Before turning in for the night, remember to gather all of your gear, including warm clothing, insulated water bottles, snacks, a headlamp, and a camera.
We begin our steep ascent of Kibo’s hills under the cover of darkness quite early in the morning (about midnight), after drinking hot tea and eating a few snacks. The most difficult part of the walk is now, both psychologically and physically. It may be quite windy and chilly at this altitude and time of day. We climb for hours in the dark, pausing sometimes for brief periods. The most breathtaking dawn you are ever likely to witness will be revealed at Gilman’s Point (18,600 feet), coming over Mawenzi Peak. Though you still have two hours of hiking to complete to reach Uhuru Peak, take a minute to appreciate the dawning and the breathtaking vista of Mawenzi Peak. The summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and the African continent, Uhuru Peak, is where we finally make it.
“Congratulations!” “One step at a time, you have now reached Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa!”
In order to reach the Mweka Hut camp site from the peak, we now undertake a straight descent while halting at Barafu for lunch. Trekking poles come in handy since the terrain is fairly rough and may be taxing on the knees. In the higher forest, where Mweka Camp is located, late afternoon mist or rain is to be anticipated. Later that night, after a well-earned rest, we have our last meal on the mountain.
It’s time to part ways with the group after a touching farewell meal and a ceremony of thanks and team building. Since you are departing today, it is important to leave gratuities for your guides, chefs, and porters. Next, we’ll go back down to Mweka Gate to pick up your summit certificates. Gaiters and trekking poles are essential due to the slick, muddy, and steep terrain caused by the recent weather change. Once we get through the gate, we’ll travel for another hour before reaching Mweka Village. You will be met in Mweka Village by a vehicle that will take you to your Moshi, Tanzania, accommodation. Take that nice shower, eat that delicious meal, and celebrate like it’s been ages! The following day, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.
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