Quest Kilimanjaro
8 days—Lemosho Route Adventure
$2500-2750 USD
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Safari summary
The Kilimanjaro Lemosho route is considered to be the most scenic of all routes. It is less traveled but arguably more picturesque, and at the same time somewhat lengthier and more costly. The Lemosho Gate, which requires further driving from Moshi town, sits on the western mountainside. It was created as an alternative to the Shira route. The initial three days of this route match with the eight-day Lemosho route and is customizable for people looking to ascend through the Western Breach and spend a night at Crater Camp. This area has an increased level of risk. Guests are required to sign a disclaimer before starting the trek.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | None | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Moshi- Big Tree Camp
Kilimanjaro
You will be picked up at your hotel at around08:00 am and transferred to the Lemosho gatelocated on the western side of Kilimanjarowhich takes about 3 hours. After the registrationprocess, you will still start our climbsteadilythrough the forests of the Lemosho glades toreach Big Tree camp where you will bespending the night. Elevation: Lemosho gate 2100m to Mti Mkubwa camp 2700m Driving Distance: 94km/58 miles (3 hours) Walking Distance From Gate To Camp: 7km Walking Time: 3 to 4 Hours
Camp site
Big Tree- Shira 1
Kilimanjaro
As of today, you'll be crossing a plateau made of grassy moors intermixed with volcanic rock formations, our destination today is Shira 1 camp which usually shows views of Kibo peak resting over the clouds. Today, we gain a reasonable altitude and some section of the route are quite steep. Elevation: Mti Mkubwa Camp 2,700m to Shira 1 camp 3,610m Walking Distance: 5km/3miles Walking Time: 4 to 5 Hours Habitat: Moorland / Heather
Camp site
Shira 1- Moir Camp
Kilimanjaro
We spend the entire day in the Shira plateau. It is an easy walk toward the East around Kibo’s glaciered peak, where the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp (3900m / 12795ft) on moorland zone! After you reach to camp, lunch can be enjoyed, and then you can proceed to Moir Hut (4160m / 13698ft), which is a seldom used site at the base of Lent Hills. Elevation: Shira Camp 1 3610m to Moir Camp 4160. Walking Distance: 13 km /7.2mi Walking Time: 6-7 Hours Habitat: Moorland & Semi Desert
Campsite
Moir Camp- Lava Tower Camp
Kilimanjaro
From Shira Plateau, we move to the east along a ridge and pass the junction leading to the Kibo peak. Now, we continue like this until we turn towards Lava Tower, which is called the "Shark's Tooth." After the tower, we reach the second junction which leads us up to the Lava Tower Camp. Elevation: Moir Camp 4160m to Lava Tower Camp 4600m Walking Distance: 5 km /3.1mi Walking Time: 3-4 Hours Habitat: Moorland & Semi Desert
Campsite
Lava Tower- Arrow Glacier Camp
Kilimanjaro
From this campsite rests the difficult path leading to the upper steep crater. The Western Breach headwall, which you perceive glowing red while resting in camp preparing for the toughest day ahead. A 1.5 - 2 hour trek leads you up a steep, boulder-filled path to Arrow Glacier Camp. Elevation: Lava Tower Camp 4600m to Arrow Glacier camp 4900m Walking Distance: 1.5km /0.8mi Walking Time: 1 to 2 Hours Habitat: Alpine Desert
Campsite
Arrow Glacier - Crater Camp
Kilimanjaro
With a full breakfast done, we start ascending the Western Breach, barely lifting off at 5 am, and completely taking off at 5-6 hours. At the crater rim, we will have a breathtaking view of the Northern Icefields, the Furtwangler Glacier, and after that we will take another 1.5 – 2 hours through the crater floor .Y Elevation: Arrow Glacier 4,900m to Crater Camp 5700m Walking Distance: 6 km Walking Time: 6- 7 Hours Habitat : Alpine Desert , Stone scree and Ice-capped summit
Camp Site
Crater camp-Uhuru Camp- Mweka Camp
Kilimanjaro
Start your day around 04:00 A.M. after some tea and biscuits, you shuffle into the dark morning. From the crater floor, you will probably come across snow along your two-hour climb to Uhuru Peak (5895m / 19340ft). Afterwards you will descent to Barafu Camp which should take around 3 hours, you will rest then proceed to mweka camp. Down to Mweka camp 3000m Distance: 1.4km/0.9mi up / 13km/8mi down Hiking Time:2 hours up / 5-6 hours down Habitat: Ice-capped, Stone scree, Heather and moorland
Camp site
Mweka Camp- Mweka Gate
Kilimanjaro
After the amazing adventure you will head back with full since there’s a special meal waiting for you. It is worth noting that the roads can be treacherous, so be careful. You can enjoy misty cloud forest which contains beautiful scenery. You will receive your commendation certificates at the Mweka gate, remember to give a small treasure of value to the guides, cooks, and porters. Elevation: 3000m to 1680m Distance: 10km/6mi Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: MontaneForest
Moshi Hotel
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