Lemosho Route

8 days—LEMOSHO ROUTE TREKKING 8DAYS/7 NIGHTS.

$1850-2100 USD

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Safari summary

LEMOSHO ROUTE TREKKING 8DAYS/7 NIGHTS.
DAY 2: LONDOROSI GATE to MTI MKUBWA (8,692 ft)

DAY 3: MTI MKUBWA to SHIRA ONE CAMP (11,841 ft)
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DAY 4: SHIRA ONE CAMP to SHIRA TWO CAMP (12,628 ft)

DAY 5: SHIRA TWO to BARRACO HUT (12,956 ft)

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Itinerary

Day 2

Arusha | Kilimanjaro

DAY 2: LONDOROSI GATE to MTI MKUBWA (8,692 ft) - Hike time: 3hrs, elevation change + 650m (2132 ft) - Estimation distance: 10 km ( 6 miles) Final Elevation 2650 m (8,692 ft) Around 7:30 am you will be picked from your hotel in Arusha town to Londorosi Park Gate Located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. From the mountain gate, you will be trekking through Lemosho Glades forest with some animals on the way like monkeys...In places, the vegetation is so untouched that it grows right across the narrow track. The flora and fauna are richer here than on the other more popular routes through the rain forest. Our trek today will be along a little used track known as chamber's Route. In 3 - 4 hours, we reach our camp in the rain forest at Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree)

Day 3

Kilimanjaro

DAY 3: MTI MKUBWA to SHIRA ONE CAMP (11,841 ft) -Hike time: 5 - 6 hrs, Elevation change + 950 m 3,116 ft) -Estimation distance: 12 km (7.5 miles) Final Elevation 3,610 m (11,841 ft) After breakfast, we start the climb cross the remaining rain forest towards the giant moorland zone. Today is a full day trek with an altitude gain of 2,000 ft. A great lunch stop is one, a beautiful valley just outside the Shira crater at around 10,000 ft. After lunch, we cross into the Shira caldera, a high altitude desert plateau that is rarely visited. Shira is the third of Kilimanjaro volcanic action. Today you will get your first views of Kibo - the dramatic summit of Kilimanjaro.

Day 4

DAY 4: SHIRA ONE CAMP to SHIRA TWO CAMP (12,628 ft) -Hike time: 5 to 6 hrs Elevation change: + 240 m (787 ft) -Elevation distance: 5 km (3 miles) Final elevation: 3,850 m (12,628) After breakfast continue hike east across the Shira plateau past the Shira Cathedral towards Shira two camps. We only gain 700 feet in elevation - this allows us to acclimatize slowly to the Attitude. The views of the plateau are nothing less than spectacular

Day 5

DAY 5: SHIRA TWO to BARRACO HUT (12,956 ft) -5 - 6 hrs, Elevation change: +100 m 9328 ft) -Estimated distance:6 km (4 miles) Final Elevation: 3950 m (12,956 ft.) Today is the last of the "easy days". It is about a 7 hour superb hike. We pass the Lover Tower, around the southern flank of Kibo, and slowly descend into the spectacular Barranco Valley, interspersed with giant lobelia and senecia plants. After arriving at our most Spectacular campsite, everybody stands in we are at the foot of Kibo Peak, looming high above, on our left. Our camp is only 465 feet higher then where we were last night, but during The day, we will have climbed to just over 14,000 feet. This is one of our most Valuable days for acclimatization.

Day 6

DAY 6: BARRACO HUT TO KARANGA VALLEY (13,743 ft ) - Hike time 3.5 hrs, Elevation changes: +240 m (787) - Estimated distance: 4km (2.5 miles), Maximum Elevation: 4190m (13,743 ft.) - Final Elevation: 4000 M The fifth day starts with the ascent of the Barranco Wall, which is considered as a scramble in Climbing terms. The top of the Wall has attractive vistas of Kibo and the surrounding Landscape. The trail continues with many up and down section across small streams and rivulets, and finally crosses the Karanga Valley to the Karanga Campsite

Day 7

DAY 7: BARAFU to UHURU PEAK (19,340 ft ) to MWEKA CAMP (9,550 ft ) SUMMIT DAY: -Summit time: 7 hrs, Elevation change: +1300 m (4,264 ft) -Estimated distance:5km (3 miles), Final Elevation:5896 m (19,340 ft) -Descent time: 5hrs, Elevation change: -2800 m (-9184 ft) -Estimated distance: 12 km, Final elevation: 3100 m (9,550) The summit is usually attempted on the very early morning of the seventh day(around midnight). Barafu is also used as summit campsite for the Umbwe route. Climbers typically take somewhere between 5-7 hours to ascend, using headlamp and cold weather gear. the first milestone is Stella Point (18,652 ft./n5,685 m), which is on the crater rim. Following the Stella Point, the trails continue for another 30 mins to the summit - Uhuru Peak. The descent back to Barafu takes roughly 4 hours. Some climbers 'screen slide the slope, which entails skidding/running down the loose gravel at medium speed? From Barafu, climbers typically take a short break, and continue downwards through the alpine desert and ensuing moorlands to Mweka Camp.

Day 8

Arusha | Kilimanjaro

DAY 8: MWEKA CAMP to MWEKA GATE to ARUSHA TOWN. -Descent time: 4 hrs, Elevation change: -1250 m (4,100 ft) -Estimated distance: 10km (6 miles), Final Elevation: 1828 m (5,996 ft.) The Eight day and final day has trekkers continue through the montane forest to Mweka gate(1800m). Troops of black & white Colobus monkeys can often be seen. Also, you will be given Certificates for those reached the Summit or Stella point. Then you will be picked by our vehicle to Arusha town for your private plans. End of Services Camping Safaris 2 Package cost net............USD 1850.00 per person sharing. Trekking cost includes: Transport on 4wheel drive Land Cruiser while on safari, Park fees & Camping fees, camping equipment like Tent with Mattresses and sleeping bags, Camping fees Accommodation and meals on FB while on Safari Pick up and drop off Kilimanjaro Airport

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