7 дней через Килиманджаро по западному маршруту

START – 8,695FT / 2650M
END – 11,844FT / 3610M
DISTANCE – 4 MILES / 7KM
TIME – 5-7 HRS
CLIMATE ZONE – HEATH

From the forested slopes of Lemosho you ascend through Podocarpus and Juniper forest and break out of the forest on to the heath zone and the Shira Plateau. A hot lunch is taken at Shira Camp 1 and the rest of the afternoon is spent relaxing and acclimatizing to the new environment.

START – 11,844FT / 3610M
END – 13,780FT / 4200M
DISTANCE – 6 MILES / 10KM
TIME – 4-5 HRS
CLIMATE ZONE – ALPINE DESERT

Crossing the Shira plateau can be one of the most scenic parts of the trip and this morning we hike for around 4-5 hours to Moir Camp, where lunch is taken. The afternoon is spent acclimatising and for those with the energy a hike in the late afternoon up to a viewpoint is highly recommended to keep the blood flowing.

START – 13,780FT / 4200M
END – 15,093FT / 4600M
DISTANCE – 4 MILES / 7KM
TIME – 4-6 HRS
CLIMATE ZONE – ALPINE DESERT

Another half day today as you start to cross glacial valleys on the western side of the mountain. By not ascending much today we allow our bodies better acclimatisation. A half day where lunch is taken in camp. In the afternoon there is time to go for an acclimatisation walk before dinner.

START – 15,093FT / 4600M
END – 15,093FT / 4600M
DISTANCE – 4 MILES / 8 KM
TIME – 5-6 HRS
CLIMATE ZONE – ALPINE DESERT

Most groups pass through this area for lunch and then continue their descend. For us it will be a an excellent stopover and we will set up our tents and the iconic rock-formation called Lava Tower. We will have a more relaxed start to the day arriving for a late lunch in camp and then still have plenty of time to explore the area in the afternoon. Top tip for an afternoon hike is to explore the remnant of the snout of the Penck glacier where repeated glaciations have created obvious moraine features.

START – 15,093FT / 4600M
END – 16,087FT / 4903M
DISTANCE – 0,6 MILES / 1KM
TIME – 2 HRS
CLIMATE ZONE – ARCTIC

The ascent to Arrow Glacier is relatively short and leaves plenty of time to rest for a large part of the day. Short walks are possible with the guides to enjoy views of the Great Barranco Wall and remnants of the once mighty glaciers that filled the breach before having dinner and an early night.

START – 18,866FT / 5750M
END – 12,960FT / 3950M
DISTANCE – 8 MILES / 13KM
TIME – 12-14 HRS
CLIMATE ZONE – ARCTIC, ALPINE DESERT, HEATH

We start our summit attempt at midnight toward the crater. It takes around 4 hours to reach the crater rim. Here there is time for a quick rest and refuel before the final push, for about an hour, to the summit (Uhuru Peak: 19341ft, 5895m). The aim here is to arrive just after dawn to enjoy the most incredible sunrise from the roof of Africa. The hike then heads down via Stella Point to Barafu Camp. Here there is another short rest before continuing to Millennium Camp for the final evening on the mountain.

START – 12,960FT / 3950M
END – 5,381FT / 1640M
DISTANCE – 8 MILES / 14KM
TIME – 5-6 HRS
CLIMATE ZONE – HEATH, RAINFOREST 

After breakfast you descend once again through rainforest and around midday, after saying farewell to your crew, you are picked up and transferred back to your lodge for a well deserved shower! Later that evening you will be visited by a Golden Trips Tanzania Representative to congratulate you and to take you to your accommodation.