11 Days Kilimanjaro Premium Luxury Trek via Lemosho Route

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Moshi
1 stop
1
Moshi
Welcome to Moshi - the more quaint, laid-back of the small towns sitting at the base of the famed Mount Kilimanjaro! Upon arrival in Kilimanjaro International airport you will be met by our Real Life Adventure Travel representatives, who will provide transportation to your hotel. No activities are planned for the day. You are free to explore picturesque downtown Moshi.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Relaxation day in Moshi
1 stop
2
Moshi
Group briefing and pre-trip discussion. You will be introduced to your trekking guide, have a comprehensive gear check. You are free to explore some more, take part in informal group tour around town; visit the market or a local coffee shop for lunch. Moshi is a relatively small, comfortable city that has a reputation for being somewhat laidback compared to it’s sister city of Arusha so fee free to wander. There will also be time to do last-minute shopping for the trek if needed.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Moshi to Mti Mkubwa Camp
1 stop
3
Mount Kilimanjaro
Depart Moshi for Londorossi / Lemosho Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. With flora and fauna heavier and richer here than on any other route through the thick rainforest, the Lemosho Route cuts through underbrush that is so untouched it at times grows right across the narrow trail. After 3 to 4 hours, we’ll reach our camp, Mti Mkubwa, which means “Big Tree” in Kiswahili.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Hike from Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp
1 stop
4
Mount Kilimanjaro
We continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. Ascending through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Hike from Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
1 stop
5
Mount Kilimanjaro
After breakfast we head east across the Shira Plateau and past the Shira Cathedral to Shira Camp. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth. It is about a four-hour hike to camp. On the way we pass the first of many Giant Senecios, some of Kilimanjaro’s otherworldly massive plants.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Hike from Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp
1 stop
6
Mount Kilimanjaro
After breakfast we head east across the Shira Plateau and past the Shira Cathedral to Shira Camp. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth. It is about a four-hour hike to camp. On the way we pass the first of many Giant Senecios, some of Kilimanjaro’s otherworldly massive plants.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Hike Barranco to Karanga Camp
1 stop
7
Mount Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. This is a short day meant for acclimatization.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Hike from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
1 stop
8
Mount Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction, which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, 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. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Hike from Barafu Camp to the Summit, descend to Mweka Camp
1 stop
9
Mount Kilimanjaro
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), 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. At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 10
Descend from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
1 stop
10
Mount Kilimanjaro
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).
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 11
Departure
1 stop
11
Moshi
For those returning home, will be tranfered to the airport to catch your flight. For those going on a safari or Zanzibar will be picked up at your hotel on the next day for your trip.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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