eight days kilimanjaro lemosho
8 days kilimanjaro climbing lemosho route this is the best treking option to ccessful have enough day for body aclimatization
$1920-2400 USD
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Safari summary
The 8-day Lemosho route is the best choice for your trek. The Lemosho Route is newest and longest route; it crosses the Shira Plateau to meet up with the Machame Route 8 days Lemosho has one of the highest success rates. The additional days give your body more time to acclimatize, reducing the effects of altitude sickness and giving you more time to rest before attempting the summit.
The price for 8 days lemosho is 1920 USD, which includes expenses like park fees, permits, camping equipment, meals, and the services of experienced guides and porters who ensure a safe and successful climb
Day 1: Londorosi Gate-Mti Mkubwa Forest Camp (11 km, 45 min)
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 (12 km, 6-7 hours)
Day 3: Shira I Camp to Shira II Camp (via Shira Cathedral) (8 km, 5–6 hours)
Day 4: Shira II Camp via Lava Tower to Barranco Camp (15 km, 6-7 hours)
Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (5 km, 3.5 hours)
Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4 km, 2-3 hours)
Day 7:Barafu to Summit to Millennium Camp (5 km ascent, 12 km descent, 6-7 hours ascent, 5 hours descent):
Day 8: (18 km, 5–6 hours) Millennium Camp (High Camp) to Mweka Gate
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- All drinks
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Londorosi gate-Mti kubwa
Drive from your Hotel towards Londorosi Gate, where we sign in and get a permit to start our climb. We will drive again for 45 minutes (11 km) to the trail ahead, where we will find our climbing crew ready and waiting to start our climbing. Our cook will prepare a hot lunch for you before we start our ascent along the Forest Trail to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree Camp).
Big tree camp
Mti mkubwa-Shira 1 camp
This morning we ascend to Shira Camp, which is located in the heather zone along the Shira Caldera. The hike will take about 2 hours before we are out of the forest zone and into the heather zone. Here we stop for a hot lunch, then continue on to the Shira Ridge and camp in the Shira caldera with its dramatic views of Kibo.
Shira 1 camp-shira 2 camp
Shira 1 camp-shira 2 camp
This is the day you will be able to touch the clouds! We will hike across Shira Caldera towards the Western side of the Kibo. Camping at Shira is a unique opportunity. If the weather permits,, you will have wonderful views!This zone is the only place you can see the higher altitude plants such as the Ground cell/ Giant Senecio. As you get up This far, you will find that most of the plants cannot compete with the weather.
Shira 2 camp
Shira 2 camp-lava tower-barranco
From Shira Plateau, we will continue trekking East, towards the Lava Tower (4640 m), for a hot lunch and acclimatization. This will be our toughest day so far, and you may feel the altitude. After taking some photographs of the Western Breach, we will descend again by almost 680m to the Barranco Camp, which takes about 2 hours. The camp is situated in a valley below the Great Barranco Wall, which should provide you with a memorable sunset while you wait for your dinner.
Barranco camp
Barranco camp-karanga camp
After breakfast, we leave Barranco Camp for Karanga. The day begins with an hour and a half scramble up the Barranco wall; in some places, you may have to use your hands to pull your body up. After reaching the top, we hike through fairly level terrain before making a short but steep descent into the Karanga Valley. The camp is above the Valley. This day is very short, and the terrain has many ups and downs.
Karanga camp
Karanga camp-Barafu camp
From here, we continue to Barafu Hut. You have now completed the southern circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. At camp, we can rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit at night. The two peaks, Mawenzi and Kibo, should clearly be seen from this position
Barafu camp
Barafu camp-summit-Mweka camp
In the early morning, between midnight and 2 am, we proceed towards the summit, facing mental and physical challenges. After ascending through scree to Stella Point, we rest . Snow may be encountered on the one-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and Africa. The descent goes to Mweka Hut Camp via Barafu for lunch. Gaiters and trekking poles are recommended for the gravelly descent. Mweka Camp,. A final dinner and rest conclude the trek.
Mweka camp
Mweka camp-Mweka gate
After breakfast, we finish the trek with a descent to Mweka gate to receive your summit certificate. The vehicle will be waiting for us at the Mweka gate to take us back to Moshi town for lunch.
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