THIS ROUTE WAS CLOSED IN 2006 AFTER A FATAL ROCK SLIDE. IT IS NOW RE-OPEN BUT WE ADVISE AGAINST USING IT.
The Western Breach Route is a very special itinerary designed for those wishing to make the ascent to the summit in the daylight hours. It takes in the glades on the Lemosho Route as well as the drive to high altitude on the first day which takes us through magnificent scenery with views of the Great Rift Valley, Mt Meru and Longido. You cross the Shira Plateau and camp below Arrow Glacier. You then ascend the summit via the Westen Breach during the day. You spend a night in Kibo crater and trek to the top of the inner Reusch crater. Here there is a stunning view into the Ash Pit. We operate this trip at a very high level of comfort, which makes it more expensive than some of our other routes.