8 Days Kilimanjaro Lemosho
8 Days Kilimanjaro Climb, Lemosho Route (High Success rate). With Airport Pickup
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$2350 USD
pp
Safari summary
This 8 days Kilimanjaro hike takes you through the lemosho route. This is the most dramatic and beautiful route up to Kilimanjaro. This 8-days ascent to the roof of Africa. Starting at Lemosho on the Western side and traversing across the most spectacular parts of the mountain. It joins the Machame route above Shira Camp on day 4 and then from Barafu camp ascends to the summit via Stella Point. Descent is via the Mweka route.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- All drinks
- Laundry
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Day 1: Londorosi Gate To Mti Mkubwa
Kilimanjaro
Departing from Moshi/Arusha. This drive will take you through welcoming mountainside villages to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued. Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.
Overnight at a Big Tree Camp
Mti Mkubwa-Shira Camp
Kilimanjaro
Elevation: 2785m/9137ft to 3504m/11,496ft Altitude gained: 719m After a good sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, we leave the forest behind now, the trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. Temperatures begin to drop.
Overnight at Shira Camp
Shira 1 Camp–Shira Hut
Kilimanjaro
Elevation: 3504m/11,496ft to 3895m/12,779ft Altitude gained: 391m On this day, we will explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little-used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.
Overnight at a Shira Hut
Shira Hut– Lava Tower–Barranco Camp
Kilimanjaro
Altitude gained: 91m Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization. From Shira Plateau we continue east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the Kibo peak before we then continue, South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev. 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, we come to a second junction, which leads to the Arrow Glacier. We then continue to descend overnight at Barranco Camp.
Overnight at Barranco Camp
Barranco Camp-Karanga Camp
Kilimanjaro
Elevation: 3986m/13,077ft to 4034m/13,235ft Altitude gained: 48m After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up to the adventurous Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction, which connects, with the Mweka Trail. This is one of the most impressive days to see the power, agility, and strength of your crew zip over this wall with what appears such ease. Overnight at Karanga Camp.
Overnight at a Karanga Camp
Hike Karanga Camp-Barafu Camp
Kilimanjaro
Elevation: 4034m/13,235ft to 4662m/15,295ft Altitude gained: 628m We continue up toward Barafu Camp, and once reached you have now completed the South Circuit, which offers a variety of breathtaking views of the summit from many different angles. An early dinner and rest as we prepare for summit night. Overnight at Barafu Camp.
Overnight at a Barafu Camp
Barafu Camp- Summit
Kilimanjaro
Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight. We continue our way to the summit. With a switchback motion in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point. You will be rewarded with the sunrise during your short rest here. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak. After reaching Uhuru, you will take photos & celebrations. We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch.
Overnight Mweka Camp.
Mweka Camp-Mweka Gate Then Arusha.
Kilimanjaro
After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy, and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha. Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner, and celebrations!
Overnight at your Accommodation in Arusha/Moshi.
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