TOUR OVERVIEW
One of the freshest routes to traverse Kilimanjaro, the Lemosho route is loved for its stunning vistas and its crowd free paths. Many hikers will take the alternative path leaving Lemosho wide open. Despite its youthful vitality, Lemosho is not an easy path, but cutting across the majestic Shira Plateau and witnessing the snow swirled summit glowering against a pink tinged sky makes every step well worth it.
We offer a 7 or 8-day adventure along Lemosho via Stella Point. After crossing the wild and untamed heart of the Shira Plateau you will meet with the Machame Route and have the option of an overnight in the pretty Karanga Valley or pushing on. There is also the option to take the Western Breach after crossing the Shira Plateau.
Whilst the Western Breach can be hazardous you will have the chance to camp beneath Arrow Glacier – a place seemingly frozen in time and more reminiscent of the Antarctic than the dry heat of Africa. You also have the chance to overnight at the puckered crater, another memorable stop on this epic journey. As you can see the Lemosho route boasts plenty of variation and is considered one of the most scenic ways to reach the summit.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Wildlife can be seen at the start of the trek in the tropical rain forest zone
The route joins the Machame trail at Shira 2 thus sharing certain of the features of that route
Attached with the Barafu option to the summit, this route is the lengthiest summit bound trail on the mountain
Devoted guides, porters and cooks – a great team to help you on your way
A more relaxed pace than other routes, but longer in time and distance. But very challenging!
Stunning views as you ascend, with arguably the best photo opportunities, possible wildlife experiences on Day One
Discover Shira Plateau and Barranco
Climb the Lava Tower!
TOUR SUMMARY
You will got to Tanzania
This tour start and end in Arusha (Tanzania)
You will visit Mt Kilimanjaro
A transfer from and back to the airport (or hotel) included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for extra cost
TOUR ITINERARY
Touch down at the Kilimanjaro International Airport where your own personal driver will be waiting to greet you. Let your driver whisk you away to your chosen hotel in the bright and bustling city of Moshi – gateway to Tanzania.
You and your Mountain Guide as well as support crew will leave in the morning from Arusha to Londorossigate (2,200 m) were you will do a normal formality of acquiring climbing pernmits and registration. Then you will start trekking toward your first camp of the route MtiMkubwa (2,780 m). Raincoats are necessary on this day in particular, as you will be walking through rainforest. By the time you reach the camp, your professional mountain crews will prepare everything necessary, put tents and cook lunch for you. After lunch the group will depart on an acclimatization hike towards Shira 1 Camp that features a 300 meter gain in altitude, after which you will hike back down to MtiMkubwa Camp, where a hot dinner will be waiting.
Note: The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitude done in order to speed up the acclimatization process. You should take the acclimatization hikes very seriously. They help increase your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitude sickness.
This will be your first day at this altitude, so it is strongly recommended you heed the following instructions from this point on: Abstain from consuming alcohol and caffeine Drink over 4 liters of bottled water daily (little by little, frequently) Take a Diamox pill to help alleviate symptoms of altitude sickness. Most mountain climbers take Diamox in the morning, before they start their ascent, in order to reduce discomfort associated with altitude sickness. We recommend you consult your doctor prior to the trip in case of potential allergies.
At night you may experience discomfort associated with acclimatization to the high altitude: because of a reduction in your waking breathing pattern, your body gets less oxygen than during the day. Taking altitude into account, you may therefore start feeling sick and have a headache. Pay attention to your own body and tell your guide if you start feeling any symptoms of altitude sickness.
Trekking from Londorossi Gate to MtiMkubwa Camp: Change in Elevation: Londorossi Gate (2,200 m) — MtiMkubwa Camp (2,780 m) Hiking distance: 6 km Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Acclimatization hike: Change in Elevation: MtiMkubwa Camp (2,780 m) — Destination point en route to Shira 1 Camp (3,095 m) Hiking distance: 2 km Hiking time: 1 hour
The trekking from MtiMkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) is rather easy and will take you for 5-6 hours. While trekking through the fine open moorlands upward until 3,500 meters, you will be in a position to see stunning view of Shira Plateau and Kibo Volcano. The trekking of that hours will allow acclimatization process to start gradually. When you reach the camp you will find hot lunch prepared by your Chef.
Trekking from MtiMkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp: Change in Elevation: MtiMkubwa Camp (2,780 m) — Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) Hiking distance: 5 km Hiking time: 5–6 hours
The trekking from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) to Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) is not difficult as you will do it slowly while enjoying spectacular view of Africa and the unique flora and fauna of Kilimanjaro. Once you arrive at the camp you will have lunch, and 2 to 3 hours rest which will complete an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp that features a 300 meter gain in altitude.
Trekking from Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp: Change in Elevation: Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) — Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) Hiking distance: 7 km Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Acclimatization hike: Change in Elevation: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) — Destination point en route to Lava Tower (4,270 m) Hiking distance: 2 km Hiking time: 1–2 hours
In the late morning after your breakfast, you will leave Shira 2 Camp (3,900) and start to walk to Laver Tower (4,630). This section has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 5,600 meters. Then you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Here you can see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness! Next day you will be climbing it, but don’t worry: it features a very simple hiking trail.
Note: If one or more participants feel sick, the group may refrain from passing the Lava Tower and adjust the route, following instead the road for porters. In this case you will not reach an altitude of 4,630 meters, getting up only to a maximum of 4,400 meters.
Trekking from Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower Camp: Change in Elevation: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) — Lava Tower (4,630 m) — Barranco Camp (3,960 m) Hiking distance: 12 km Hiking time: 6–8 hours
After early breakfast, you will leave the camp as early as possible for summiting Barranco wall to avoid crowds with other climbers. It will take you an hour hiking and it’s not that much difficult. After the climb you can rest and take some pictures in front of Kibo volcano. The distance is 8kms and the duration is 6 to 7hrs, and the altitude down is 700m.
The hike to Karanga Camp is more difficult due to numerous ascents and descents during the route, but don’t worry you will manage as your guides are experts and will take care of you. At the camp you will be offered a hot lunch prepared by your chef, then relax for a while before completing an acclimatization hike to the Barafu Camp direction with a 200 meter gain in altitude, and then descent back to the camp.
Trekking from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp: Change in Elevation: Barranco Camp (3,960 m) — Karanga Camp (4,035 m) Hiking distance: 5 km Hiking time: 4–5 hours Acclimatization hike: Change in Elevation: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) — Destination point en route to Barafu Camp (4,270 m) Hiking distance:2.5 km Hiking time: 1–2 hours
After breakfast in the morning start trekking to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for a night summiting Uhuru Peak (5895 m). Huge glaciers and cliffs can be seen which mark this part of the mountain. The team of crews will set up the tents for you to relax. After regaining strength, you will complete an acclimatization hike towards the Kosovo Summit Camp (4, 400 m) and then back to Barafu Camp, for hot dinner. Here is the last water point, and it better to have a rest and sleeping before night summiting.
Trekking from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp: Change in Elevation: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) — Barafu Camp (4,640 m) Hiking distance: 6 km Hiking time: 4–5 hour
Acclimatization hike: Change in Elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) — Kosovo Camp (4,800 m) Hiking distance: 2 km Hiking time: 1–2 hours
At midnight the trek begins up to the final steep walk gradually up the ridge and around the crater to reach Uhuru peak (5, 895 m). From the summit, the trek descends to the nearest glacier, then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a while you will continue your descend to the Millenium Camp (3,820 m).
Note: Don’t forget that 90% of all accidents occur during the descent, including all broken arms and legs. Please pay attention to your feet, as there is a high risk of damaging your toenails.
Trekking from Barafu Camp to Millennium Camp: Change in Elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) — Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) — Millennium Camp (3,820 m) Hiking distance: 15 km Hiking time: 8–12 hours
Covering the last section of the mountain, the trek continues down through the tropical rainforests to the Mweka Gate (1, 650 m). This morning you will feel a relief from the reduction of height and the pleasure of reaching the summit, and the whole group will gather to congratulate you for satisfaction, and followed bycommemorative certificate in our office.
Trekking from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate: Change in Elevation: Millennium Camp (3,820 m) — Mweka Gate (1,650 m) Hiking distance: 12 km Hiking time: 4–5 hours
Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.
Note: Hotel check-out is at 10:00 am, an in case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee.
TOUR PRICE TABLE
| 8 – Days Climbing 2 Days in hotel | 1 Pax | ||||||
| LEMOSHO ROUTE |
Classic is the right balance between the appropriate price for majority of travelers and high level services, comfortable hotel accommodation and qualified mountain support crew of guides and porters, who carry all your luggage, set tents, cook meals and settle all the issues that occur during the hike. Assorted nourishment consists of first course, second course with several kinds of meat and fish, great variety of drinks and starters, together with fresh vegetables and fruits. The hike will become a pleasant journey to the highest point of Africa-the summit of Kilimanjaro.
The climb cost includes:
Meeting at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Transfer to the hotel — in Moshi
Accommodation prior to the climb (including breakfast; sharing a twin room)
Accommodation prior to the climb (including breakfast; sharing a twin room)
Transfer to the trail head
Professional mountain crew. All guides have “Wilderness First Responder” and “Wilderness First Aid” certificates, along with over 7 years of experience in climbing. Each participant will be provided with a porter (who can carry up to 15 kg of personal baggage)
Kilimanjaro National Park permits
Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees;
Camping/hut fees;
3 square meals daily. The menu includes different soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit and vegetables; vegetarian options are available upon request;
Modern mountain hardware EV-3 tents;
Oxygen systems and pulse oximeters;
First aid kit;
Warm and comfortable sleeping pads (2 inches thick);
Group equipment (dining tent, table, chairs, crockery and cutlery);
Meeting the group at the National Park exit and transfer to the hotel;
Accommodation after the climb (including breakfast; sharing a twin room);
International certificates for a successful ascent;
Return transfer to Kilimanjaro airport.
Basic tour package price includes sharing a twin room. If you need a single bed accommodation only, you should contact a manager a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the start of the tour.
** During the climb you will share a tent with 1-2 other climbers, depending on the number of participants. If you need an individual tent, please, contact our manager. Single accommodation at sleeping huts on Marangu is impossible.
The climb cost excludes:
Airline tickets;
Visa fee;
Lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the ascent);
Personal gear rentals;
Other item of personal nature;
Tips for the mountain crew (200–250 USD per person);
Mountaineering insurance.
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