lemosho route Christmas trek

7 DAYS LEMOSHO ROUTE CHRISTMAS TREKKING & HIKES KILIMANJARO

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Safari summary

Hiking start from 20th december to 26th December To be on top of mountain kilimanjaro on 25th december, christmas day

If you are still wondering what to do over the festive season,why not spend your Christmas on Mountain Kilimanjaro? Mountain climbing can be an exhilarating experience and is a perfect adventure for you and your best friend;or even you and your spouse.

Kilimanjaro,especial,is one of a kind. It is the highest mountain in Africa,and the highest free-standing mountain in the world! Also known as the roof of Africa,the mountain is quite 'walkable',in that ,it is not particularly challenging to reach the summit.Essentially,most people can do it if they are fit and healthy

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Park fees
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Londorossi Gate – Big Tree Camp

Kilimanjaro

We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at trailhead, we begin hiking through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.

big tree camp

21 December-Big Tree Camp – Shira

Kilimanjaro

We continue on the trail leading out of the rain forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 Camp. Here we catch our first glimpse of Kibo across the plateau.

shira camp

Shira Camp 2 –Lava Tower – Barranc

Kilimanjaro

You will gain 700m in altitude but descend to sleep at Barranco – 60 m higher than last night’s camp. This will help with acclimatisation as you will go up to 4600 m before descending again. Today begins with a long uphill in the direction of the Lava Tower Hut (4640m)

karanga camp

23 December-Barranco Camp – Karang

Kilimanjaro

Today will start with the daunting Barranco Wall. Soon you will realize it looks worse than it actually is, but there are tricky sections where you will need to hold on tight. Admire the views from the top. The rest of the route follows along the mountain ridge into the Karanga valley and out. You reach Karanga Camp after lunch and you will have fantastic views of the southern glacier of Kibo as well as of the Kibo summit.

karanga camp

24 December-Karanga Camp – Barafu

Kilimanjaro

A few hours hiking through desolate and rocky moon-like landscape lies ahead. It will be a relatively easy day leading steadily uphill. The goal for today is the Barafu campsite on a narrow ridge in full view of Mawenzi peak. You will walk along a trail that passes through the afro-alpine dessert until you reach your destination for today –Barafu Camp at 4640 m.

barafu camp

25 December-Barafu Camp – Uhuru Pe

Kilimanjaro

It is dark and cold as you set off just after midnight. You will climb the frozen volcanic dust by headlamp going towards Stella Point on the crater rim – about six hours. The sun should be rising when you arrive here. Just an hour or two more and you will be standing on the highest point of the crater: Uhuru peak. On top of the world! Take a short break for pictures and celebratory hugs before you tackle the steep and dusty descent. By now the volcanic ash will have thawed…

uhuru peak

Mweka Camp(3080 m) – Mweka Gate (1

Kilimanjaro

A traditional farewell ceremony from the porters begins the day. After about three hours of comfortably descending through the greenness of the forest, you should reach Mweka gate where the driver will be waiting. Back at the lodge, a hot shower, cold drinks, a debrief and your certificate of achievement are waiting. Well done!

moshi/arusha

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