Lemosho Route 8 Days 7 Nights/Kilimanjaro Climb

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Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
LONDROSSI GATE – MTO MKUBWA CAMP: 6k /4mi | 3-4 hrs | Rainforest
1 stop
1
Elevation: 23770m/7800ft to 2895m/9500ft Departing from Moshi a 45-minute drive will take you through welcoming mountainside villages to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead 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.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
MTI MKUBWA CAMP – SHIRA I CAMP: 8km/5mi | 4-6hrs | Moorland
1 stop
2
Elevation: 2895m/9500ft to 3505m/11,500ft After a good nights 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.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
SHIRA I CAMP –SHIRA HUT : 14km/9mi | 5-7hrs | Moorland
1 stop
3
Elevation: 3505m/11,500ft to 4200m/13,800ft We 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.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
SHIRA HUT – LAVA TOWER – BARRANCO CAMP: 7km/6mi | 4-6hrs | Semi Desert
1 stop
4
Mount Kilimanjaro
Elevation: 4200m/13,800ft to 4000m/13,000ft 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 to overnight at Barranco Camp.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
BARRANCO CAMP – KARANGA CAMP: 5km/3mi | 4-5hrs | Alpine Desert
1 stop
5
Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up 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.
4 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 6
6: HIKE KARANGA CAMP – BARAFU CAMP: 4km /2 mi | 4-5hrs | Alpine Desert
1 stop
6
Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft 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.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
BARAFU CAMP – SUMMIT: 5km /3mi up | 5-7hrs | – MWEKA CAMP: 13km /8mi down | 5-6hrs | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit
1 stop
7
Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft Descent to 3090m/10,150ft Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers trying to stay warm and focused of the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way. Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa! After photos, celebrations and maybe a few tears of joy we take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain. Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Overnight Mweka Camp.
13 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
MWEKA CAMP – MWEKA GATE – MOSHI: 10km/6mi |3-4hrs | Rainforest
1 stop
8
Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft 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 (about 30 minutes). Enjoy a long over due hot shower, dinner and celebrations
4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• GRATUITUES:
• Tip on Mountain Kilimanjaro is recommended for group sharing as following:

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