Kili Lemosho Southern Circuit

Day 2 – Shira Plateau  As we leave the Montane Forest and enter the Hagenia zone, our views open and we will catch our first views of the Kibo peak. This is a good acclimatization hike, as we go up and down several ridges along the way to our highest point of the day at 11,500’ before descending to camp.  Overnight at Shira 1 Camp. Hiking: 6-9 hours Overnight Altitude 11,300’  

Day 4 - Barranco Camp  We leave the heath zone and enter the alpine zone as we hike 4-6 hours past Lava Camp (up to about 14,300’) with its volcanic landscape and then down a bit into the scenic Barranco Valley to camp. Hiking: 4-6 hours Overnight Altitude: ~13,500'  

Day 6 - Barafu Camp  Hike about 3-5 hours to Barafu Camp, again with some ups and downs across small valleys. After settling into camp, we’ll have a demonstration on use of safety equipment such as the Gamow (hyperbaric) bag and oxygen. Early supper and rest in camp before your wake-up call to start your summit ascent around 11:00 PM or midnight. Hiking: 3-5 hours Overnight Altitude: ~15,100’  

Arusha | Kilimanjaro

Day 8 – Mweka Park Gate We make the final descent to the trailhead today, about 3-5 hours hiking. Here we will have lunch and say goodbye to our mountain crew before leaving Mount Kilimanjaro and heading back to town. Arrive at your lodge usually between 3-5 PM. Hiking: 3-5 hours   WHAT'S INCLUDED Group climb prices are in US Dollars, per person, based on twin or double occupancy. Our prices include ground transportation to and from the trailhead, guides, porters, park fees and taxes (these are subject to government increase after booking), 2 nights lodging before the climb and one night after the climb (usually at Planet Lodge, but other options are possible too), all meals during the climb and some meals while staying at hotels/lodges, portable camping toilet in a privacy tent, safety/emergency gear including Gamow bag (hyperbaric chamber), oxygen (brought for emergencies not routine use), pulse oximeter, group first aid kit. Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro or Arusha town airports, or hotels/bus station in Arusha) are included but only if you arrive and depart on the assigned group dates. For arrivals and departures on other dates we charge airport transfer fees extra. Single Supplement If you are traveling solo, we charge a single supplement of $500 US Dollars. This is waived if you don’t mind sharing a room and tent with someone of the same gender from the group, and if you choose a climb group that has other travelers.  What's Not Included Our prices exclude flights, tips/gratuities, bottled water/beverages at lodges, and travel visas.