Lemosho route trekking

8 DAY KILIMANJARO-LEMOSHO ROUTE TREKKING

$2400-2600 USD

pp

Safari summary

Normally March, April and May are the months with long rains and should be avoided.
November is usually short rains but it is not often rains all the days so Climbing is possible.
The best Months for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro are January, February and also August and September.
July can be colder and November to December can be wet.
January to February is the warmest months, almost clear of clouds each evening and morning.
The success rates with our guides are outstanding compared to the overall success rates for all climbers who attempt to reach the top.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Hiking | trekking
Activity level Strenuous activity
Best months January, February, June, July, August, September, October, December
Countries
Parks

What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • All drinks
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Hot air balloons
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Day1:Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha

Kilimanjaro

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN TANZANIA: We stay at the Arusha Safari Lodge, which is a beautiful Hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Meru and is a perfect place to prepare you for the adventure. We will gather in the evening at 5:30 pm for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.

Dinner and overnight at Arusha Safari Lodge

Day 2: Arusha to Lemosho route

Kilimanjaro

DAY 2: MTI MKUBWA CAMP (FULL BOARD) After breakfast at the hotel in Arusha, we drive approximately 2 hours through the rural countryside to the Londrossi Gate. For the necessary park registration formalities at the Londorossi National Park gate, we drive through varied farmland with open views over the plains to reach the Lemosho road head. We start our ascent along the forest trail we camp at Lemosho Mti Mkubwa Camp. Londrossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650 m); 3-4 hours walking.

Camping

Day 3: Lemosho to Shira one camp

Kilimanjaro

DAY 3: SHIRA CAMP (FULL BOARD) We leave the forest behind now, the trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. A full day trekking with a slow and steady pace up to Shira Camp. Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp (3,550 m): 6-7 hours walking.

Camping

Day 4: Shira one to Shira two camp

Kilimanjaro

DAY 4: SHIRA HUT (FULL BOARD) Today we follow an easy path to the summit of Shira Cathedral before reaching the next camp at Shira Hut. As this camp is quite exposed, it can be substantially colder than the previous night, with temperatures dropping to well below freezing. Shira Camp to Shira Hut (3,840 m): 3-5 hours walking.

Camping

Day 5: Shira two to Barranco camp

Kilimanjaro

DAY 5: BARRANCO VALLEY (FULL BOARD) Today we walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and after hot lunch the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,900 m.). Shira Hut to Barranco valley (3,900 m.): 5-7 hours walking.

Camping

Day 6: Barranco to Karanga camp

Kilimanjaro

DAY 6: KARANGA CAMP (FULL BOARD) A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally, we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp. Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (4,000 m): 4-5 hours walking.

Camping

Day 7: Karanga camp to Barafu camp

Kilimanjaro

DAY 7: BARAFU CAMP (FULL BOARD) Today we take the Traverse Route that takes up the Barafu Ridge, we walk up quite slowly to the final camp before your last ascent day to the summit. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night. Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m): 3-4 hours walking.

camping

Day 8: Barafu to Uhuru Peak

Kilimanjaro

DAY 8: BARAFU CAMP TO SUMMIT TO MWEKA CAMP (FULL BOARD) Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zigzags and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. We will rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3100 m): 13-15 hours walking.

Camping

Day 9: Mweka gate to Arusha

Kilimanjaro

DAY 9: MWEKA GATE TO ARUSHA (FULL BOARD) A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch, we drive back to Arusha Safari Lodge. Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking.

Dinner and overnight at Arusha Safari Lodge:

Day 10: Arusha to the Airport

DAY 10: DEPARTING DAY: After saying bye to our team of guides, then you need a private departure transfer, which is included from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight unless you have an option to have a short safari or any other option we will discuss.

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