8 days Mount Kilimanjaro Western Breach
8 days Mount Kilimanjaro Western Breach Trekking Itinerary for US$2,590/Person Based on 2-3 Persons Booking
8 days Mount Kilimanjaro Western Breach Trekking Itinerary, which provides good acclimatization and is one of the preferred ways to tackle this challenging route.
Note: The Western Breach is a demanding, high-altitude route intended for experienced trekkers with good fitness. Route availability may change depending on safety assessments by the park authorities and current mountain conditions, so it should always be confirmed before booking.
Trek Itinerary
Day 1: Londorossi Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp
Registration at Londorossi Gate.
Short drive to the trailhead.
Trek through lush montane rainforest.
Overnight at Mti Mkubwa Camp.
Distance: 6–7 km
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira 1 Camp
Steady climb through heath and moorland.
Reach the expansive Shira Plateau.
Excellent views of Kibo Peak.
Distance: 8 km
Day 3: Shira 1 Camp – Moir Hut
Cross the Shira Plateau.
Optional acclimatization hike.
Overnight at Moir Hut (4,200m).
Distance: 11 km
Day 4: Moir Hut – Lava Tower Camp
Gradual ascent through alpine desert.
Afternoon acclimatization around Lava Tower.
Distance: 6 km
Day 5: Lava Tower – Arrow Glacier Camp
Short but steep hike.
Rest and prepare for the technical ascent.
Early dinner and overnight.
Distance: 5 km
Day 6: Arrow Glacier – Crater Camp
Early morning departure (around 5:00 AM).
Ascend the Western Breach via steep rock and scree.
Helmets are commonly used because of rockfall risk.
Arrive at Crater Camp beside Furtwängler Glacier.
Optional visit to the Ash Pit.
Distance: 7–8 km
Day 7: Crater Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp (Summit Day)
Early morning summit attempt.
Reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m) shortly after sunrise.
Descend via Stella Point, Barafu, and Millennium to Mweka Camp.
Distance: Approximately 18 km
Day 8: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate
Descend through rainforest.
Receive summit certificates.
Transfer back to Moshi or Arusha.
Included Highlights
Shira Plateau
Lava Tower
Arrow Glacier
Western Breach
Crater Camp
Furtwängler Glacier
Ash Pit (optional)
Uhuru Peak
Mweka Route descent
Route Profile
Duration: 9 Days
Highest Point: Uhuru Peak (5,895m)
Difficulty: Very Challenging
Success Rate: High when combined with adequate acclimatization
Best For: Experienced hikers seeking a less-crowded and more adventurous summit route.
What’s included in the price:
Kilimanjaro International Aport (JRO) Transfers, 2-Way
All park entrance, Hut and rescue fees
All meals, boiled and filtered drinking water while on the mountain.
Warm water for washing to be provided every morning and evening.
Oxygen Cylinder – only for emergency
English Speaking Guides (Wilderness First Responder certified), cook and porters
Staff salaries and fees
Transport to/from national park gates
First aid kit and pulse oximeter
Emergency telephone between the guides and our office in Moshi town
3 delicious meals daily on the mountain
3 litres of bottled drinking water to be provided on the first day your hike, on the mountain porters will fetch water from the streams to be boiled and filtered for you
2 nights lodging at BnB Hotel in Moshi town
Bed and breakfast at BnB Hotel in Moshi town
What’s excluded from the price:
Prices do not include sleeping bags
Gratuities
Soda/alcohol unless otherwise noted
Health insurance
Visa fees
International airfare
Laundry
Meals not noted on the itinerary
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