Mount Kilimanjaro hiking Tour

7 days—lemosho Route 7 days Kilimanjaro hiking Tour

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The Lemosho route 7 Days Kilimanjaro hiking Tour is esteemed for its excellent acclimatization profile, making it a favorable choice for climbers. This route is less crowded and provides a picturesque ascent to the Shira Plateau.

The Lemosho route is less crowded and offers a beautiful ascent to the Shira Plateau. One unique feature of the Lemosho route is the option to have an armed ranger accompany your group on the first day for added safety, as you may encounter wildlife in the forests near the Lemosho Glades. This precaution is taken due to the presence of wildlife such as buffalo, elephants, and other animals in the forests near the Lemosho Glades.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

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Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals

What’s not included?

Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Park fees
Premium alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Lemosho Day 1:Londorossi Gate

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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. Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft Distance: 6 km/4 miles Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Rain Forest Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa

Mti Mkubwa

Day 2:Mti Mkubwa to Shira

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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. Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft Distance: 8 km/ 5miles Hiking Time 5-6 hours Habitat: Health Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp

Shira 1 camp

Day 3: Shira Camp 2 (3900

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Lemosho Days 3: Shira Camp 2 (3900 m)-Lala Tower-Baranco 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) and you will notice how the landscape changes to a rocky alpine desert. Later, the path descends again to the Barranco Camp

Barranco camp

Day 4: Barranco Camp (3960

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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

Day 5: Karanga Camp (4035

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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

Day 6: Barafu Camp (4640 m

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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.

Mweka camp

Day 7: Mweka Camp (3080 m)

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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! Finish: Mweka Gate (1630 m) Altitude: ↓ 1450 m Walking Time: 2-3h Accommodation: Moshi

Moshi/ Arusha

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