8 days Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho route

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Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route typically takes around 7 to 8 days, offering a more gradual ascent and stunning scenery.

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Highlights

Day 1. Start: Lemosho Gate (2385 m) Finish: Big Tree Camp (2780 m)
Day 2. Start: Big Tree Camp (2780 m) Finish: Shira Camp 1 (3500 m )
Day 3. Start: Shira Camp 1 (3500 m)
Day 4. Start: Shira Camp 2 (3900 m)
Day 5. Start: Barranco Camp (3960 m)

Description

Day 1: Hotel to Mti Mkubwa Camp After breakfast and briefing, drive to Londorossi Park Gate (about a 3-hour drive). From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades. Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite. Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp After breakfast, we continue as the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. After several streams are crossed we continue over the Shira Ridge then gently downwards to Shira 1 camp located by a stream on the Shira Plateau. Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp After breakfast, a gentle hike across the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. A variety of hikes are available on the Plateau, making this an excellent acclimatization day. Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp 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” (elev 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day. Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu CampWe continue up to the Barafu Camp. 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. Day 7: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka CampVery early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa! From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Hotel 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).

Includes

o Park fees, o Camp fees o Rescue fees o 18% VAT on tour fees & services which cost nearly 55% of the total cost charged. o Transportation to & from the mountain gate o Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters o 3 meals daily while on the mountain o Filtered water throughout the trek o Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO) o Pick up and drop off to Kilimanjaro International Airport. o Pre and after Trek accommodations at the hotel, 2 nights at hotel in Moshi town with bed & breakfast (BB) Meal plan

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