Overview
Starts on the western flank. Long route allowing excellent acclimatization. Joins the Machame route on Day 3.
At a glance
Itinerary
Day 1Londorossi Gate to Big Tree Camp
Rainforest. Altitude: 2,250m to 2,780m.
Day 2Big Tree Camp to Shira Camp 1
Moorland. Altitude: 2,780m to 3,500m.
Day 3Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2
Cross Shira Ridge. Altitude: 3,500m to 3,900m.
Day 4Shira Camp 2 to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Acclimatization day. Ascent to Lava Tower (4,640m), descent to Barranco Camp (3,960m).
Day 5Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Barranco Wall. Altitude: 3,960m to 4,035m.
Day 6Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Base camp. Altitude: 4,035m to 4,640m.
Day 7Summit Day: Barafu to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), descent to Mweka Camp (3,080m).
Day 8Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Descent through rainforest. Transfer to Arusha.
Wildlife
Buffalo
Elephants (lower elevations)
Primates
Antelopes
Diverse bird species
Best Time to Visit: January-March and June-October. Most scenic route with highest success rate.
What's Included
- Park/Rettungsgebuhren
- Bergfuhrer
- Koche
- Trager
- Zeltunterkunft
- Alle Mahlzeiten
- Transfers
- Trinkwasser
Not Included
- Internationale Fluge
- Visum
- Trinkgelder
- Personliche Ausrustung
- Alkohol/Softdrinks
- Reiseversicherung