Mount Kilimanajaro Trekking

7 days Lemosho route trekking

$1570-2350 USD

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Safari summary

mbark on an extraordinary 7-day Kilimanjaro trek via the Lemosho Route, known for its tranquility and optimal acclimatization. Starting at Londorosi Gate, the route offers a chance for wildlife sightings on day one. With private transport and cozy tented camps, this journey ensures a unique and comfortable mountain adventure.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

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

Itinerary

Londorossi gate – Big Tree Camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast you will be picked up at the Hotel and taken to the Londorossi Gate at the height of 2,250 m. After the necessary registration has been completed, a bumpy drive will take you into the dense rainforest, from where your adventure commences. The moderately steep track makes its way through an unspoilt natural forest to the Big Tree Camp (2,780 m). You will be accompanied by an armed ranger for the first 2 days of your trek as wild game can be found in the area.

Big Tree Camp

Big Tree Camp – Shira Camp 2

Kilimanjaro

You have a long trek ahead today on a small trail, passing through the rainforest. As you ascend, the forest gradually thins out and the landscape becomes more dry and bare. You will pass Shira ridge before reaching Shira Camp 1 after 4 - 5 hours. Here you will have your lunch break, You will trek for about another 3 hours, ascending 250 m. Walking on solidified lava, you will pass giant senecios, almost 9 meters in height, before finally reaching your destination of the day, the Shira Camp 2.

Shira Camp 2

Shira Camp2–Lava Tower–Baranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

Today’s stretch will allow your body to acclimatise to the ever increasing altitude. Your destination for the day is the Barranco Camp, only slightly higher than the previous night’s stay, but it will be reached through a detour to Lava Tower at 4,640 m in height. The landscape slowly changes to alpine desert and the vegetation becomes less and less. Passing through the lobelia and senecio filled Barranco Valley, you will reach your camp after 6 – 7 hours of walking.

Barranco Camp

Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp

Kilimanjaro

You will start the journey tackling the steepest part of the entire route – the Barranco Wall. As you climb you might need to use your hands, but your guides will always be close by to offer assistance. At the top of the Barranco wall you will walk along the mountain ridge, which offers spectacular views of the southern glacier of Kibo as well as the summit itself. Around lunch time you will arrive at Karanga Camp, where a well-deserved rest is the order of the day.

Karanga Camp

Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast you will continue through the alpine desert until you have reached the Barafu Camp, situated at an altitude of 4,640 m. The journey takes about 3 to 4 hours giving you enough time to relax and prepare for the summit night ahead. An early dinner will be followed by an early bedtime, before being awoken at around midnight.

Barafu Camp

Barafu Camp–Uhuru Peak–Mweka Camp

Kilimanjaro

In midnight you will be ready to start the dark ascent to Uhuru Peak. You will walk on frozen lava ash. After 5 to 7 hours you will arrive at the crater rim of Mt Kilimanjaro, Stella Point. You will continue along the crater ridge which will lead you to the “Roof of Africa”, the summit of Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). After all the necessary photos have been taken, you will return to a smiling crew at Barafu Camp. After a hot lunch, you will make your way to Mweka Camp

Mweka Camp

Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate - Arusha

Kilimanjaro

Your amazing adventure comes to an end with a traditional farewell ceremony by your mountain crew before a gentle descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Your driver will be waiting for you and he will take you back to your hotel where you can enjoy a shower and celebrate your wonderful achievement.

Tulia Hotel

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