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8 Days Lemosho Route

$2,590/

per person
  • 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Kilimanjaro

The 8-day Lemosho Route on Mount Kilimanjaro is known for its gradual ascent, excellent acclimatization opportunities, and stunning scenery. This longer itinerary allows climbers to adapt to the altitude more effectively, enhancing the chances of reaching the summit successfully.

Itinerary

  • Pickup from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to your hotel in Moshi
  • Briefing and gear check with your Mountain guide
  • Rest and prepare for the trek

  • Elevation: 2100m (6890ft) to 2650m (8694ft)
  • Distance: 7km
  • Trekking time: 4-5 hrs
  • Zone: Rainforest

 After breakfast we drive from Moshi to park gates then pass through lush rainforest, home to diverse flora and fauna then reach Mti Mkubwa Camp for the night, camping in

  • Elevation: 2650m (8694ft) to 3610m (11844ft)
  • Distance: 7km
  • Trekking time: 4-5 hrs
  • Zone: Heather & Moorland

Continue the trek through the rainforest, entering the heath and moorland zones. Traverse the Shira Plateau and arrive at Shira 1 Camp, enjoy panoramic views of the Shira Cathedral and the surrounding landscape, Camp at Shira 1 camp

  • Elevation: 3610m (11844ft) to 3,850m (12631ft)
  • Distance: 10km
  • Trekking time: 4-5 hrs
  • Zone: Heather & Moorland

Ascend across the Shira Plateau, passing the Shira Cathedral, with optional hike to Cathedral peak, Camp at Shira 2 with breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks.

  • Elevation: 3,850m (12631ft) to 4600 (15092) to 3,900m (12795ft)
  • Distance: 10km
  • Trekking time: 5-6 hrs
  • Zone: Heather & Moorland

Traverse the Shira Plateau, gaining altitude, passing the moorland zone, passing the Lava Tower for acclimatization on high altitude, camp in the Barranco Valley with stunning, views of the Barranco Wall.

  • Elevation: 3,900m (12795ft) to 3995m (13107ft)
  • Distance: 6km
  • Trekking time: 4-5 hrs
  • Zone: Heather & Moorland

Conquer the Barranco Wall, a challenging but rewarding section, traverse the Karanga Valley for acclimatization, Camp at Karanga with spectacular views of the surrounding peaks.

  • Elevation: 3995m (13107ft) to 4673m (15331ft)
  • Distance: 4km
  • Trekking time: 4-5 hrs
  • Zone: Alpine desert

Ascend to Barafu Camp, the base for the summit push, passing the alpine desert, rest and prepare for the summit attempt at midnight, Camp at Barafu, with a stark alpine desert landscape.

  • Elevation: 4673m (15331ft) to 5,895m (19340ft) Uhuru Peak to 3,100m (10170ft)
  • Distance: 19km
  • Trekking time: 15-16 hrs
  • Zone: Summit Arctic Zone

Start the summit ascent around midnight, reach Stella Point and continue to Uhuru Peak at sunrise, then descend to Barafu for a short rest before continuing to Mweka Camp for overnight

  • Elevation: 3,100m (10170ft) to 1,640m (5380ft)
  • Distance: 10km
  • Trekking time: 3-4 hrs
  • Zone: Rainforest

Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, receive certificates and celebrate the successful climb and awarded medal, then transfer to the hotel in Moshi for a well- deserved rest or celebrations for scaling the highest freestanding mountain in the World!

    Included

  • All taxes and VAT applicable
  • All National Park conservation, park entry, hut and rescue fees as applicable
  • Trained, certified, and experienced English-speaking Mountain guide/s at KINAPA minimum ratios
  • Trained and experienced personal mountain cook and waiter
  • All meals on the mountain and eating utensils, cutlery, bowls, cups etc
  • Pre-climb briefing / equipment check with the guide
  • 1 x transfer from a Moshi based lodge to park gates per group
  • 1 x transfer from park gates to a Moshi based lodge per group
  • Boiled drinking water on trek (from 1st camp onwards)
  • 1 Emergency oxygen cylinder per 5 passengers and first aid kit
  • Twice daily health checks with guides and a high-grade medical oximeter
  • Hand washing station and small personal wash basin at camps
  • Shared public toilet facilities at campsites
  • Basic foam sleeping mattress per person
  • A guaranteed Kilimanjaro climbing medal
  • 1 night before the trek in Moshi based hotel/lodge on bed and breakfast basis
  • 1 night after the trek in Moshi based hotel/lodge on bed and breakfast basis
  • Private Airport Transfer pickup and drop off to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

    Excluded

  • Tips / gratuities
  • Beverages such as soft drinks, alcohol etc.
  • International flights
  • Insurance
  • Visas
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Water on first day of trek
  • Metal & hard plastic water bottles, water bladders

  • (Note: soft plastics are not permitted on the mountain)

    Optional Extras (available at surcharge)

  • Extra Pre climb or post climb accommodation
  • Extra Single tents
  • Additional emergency oxygen cylinders
  • Domestic flights
  • One day trips (in Moshi or Arusha)
  • Extra guides or personal porters or luggage porters
  • Personal mountain equipment such as sleeping bags, walking poles, duffel bags etc
  • Flying Doctors Emergency Evacuation membership
  • Additional day for acclimatization if not included in the itinerary.
  • Visit the Crater or spend a night at crater camp
  • Camp at upper Barafu camp (Kosovo camp)
  • Private Portable Toilet

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