8 days lemosho route

DAY 2 Forest camp to Shira camp 1 Elevation : 9500 feet – 11500 feet Distance :8 Kilometers Hiking time : 5 to 6 hours Habitat : Moorland We continue on the trail leading out of the 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. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.  

DAY 4 Moir hut to Lava tower to Barranco camp Elevation : 13800 feet to 13000 feet Distance :  7 Kilometers Hiking time : 4 to 6 hours Habitat  :  Semi desert From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the "Shark's Tooth." Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.  

DAY 6 Karanga camp to Barafu camp Elevation : 13100 feet  to 15300 feet Distance : 4 Kilometers Hiking time : 4 to 5 hours Habitat : Alpine Desert After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.  

Kilimanjaro

DAY 8 Mweka camp to Moshi (Hotel) Elevation : 10000 feet to 5400 feet Distance : 10 Kilometers Hiking time : 3 to 4 hours Habitat : Rain forest After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). At Mweka gate, A waiting vehicle will pick you  up and drive you back to  your hotel in Moshi.   Included in Price Package: - Private transport to & from airport to Moshi (hotel) as well as from hotel back to airport. - Kilimanjaro Park rescue team fees - Government taxes - 3 freshly-prepared delicious meals daily on the mountain prepared by professional cooks who  are happy to accommodate your dietary needs - 3-4 liters of mineral/treated water per person per day - Hot drinks on the mountain and hot water for washing - Private transport to and from the hotel to the Kilimanjaro Park Gate - National Park entry fees - Portable oxygen tanks, ox meter and emergency first-aid kit - Porter’s Cook’s and Guide’s Salary. - Hotel accommodation in Moshi, before and after trek - Friendly and highly qualified mountain guides, assistant guides and professional cooks - Enough Porters to carry camping gear and additional baggage - Accommodation in camping ( tents) on the mountain. The package does not includes: - Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel in Moshi before and after climb. - Personal items and toiletries - Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber): • Guide: $15/day/guide • Cook: $10/day • Porter: $10/day/porter • N/B: Our Guides, cooks and Porters are always satisfied with your thanks giving (tip) you have and not beyond your ability.