Choosing the 7-day Lemosho route for Kilimanjaro prioritizes your success and enjoyment. The extended duration allows for crucial, gradual acclimatization, significantly reducing altitude sickness risks and boosting your chances of reaching the summit. Plus, you'll experience diverse stunning, diverse landscapes, from lush rainforests to the stark beauty of alpine deserts. Witness panoramic views and create lasting memories as you conquer Africa's highest peak.
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We will pickup our traveler on arrival day from Airport or place where you will specify and drive to your hotel where you will meet our staff team of Kilimanjaro for welcoming in Tanzania and give you the briefing about Kilimanjaro and knows each others.
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, Our professional staff will be there to welcome you in Tanzania and transfer you to your hotel in either Kilimanjaro or Arusha region and this will be exactly start of your journey to the roof of Africa! After checking in your hotel and have a short resting, late afternoon you will be given a pre-trek briefing with our staff (guide) to explain the itinerary, safety protocols, tips for successful summit Kilimanjaro and check for your gears and what to expect on the trek. This evening you'll have the chance to meet your Climbing crew before getting a good nights rest in preparation for the adventure ahead. We will recommend our travelers where they can book for hotel in Moshi town that will be easy for access to the gate of the national park on the next day.
Our guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel to meet you and introduction of the crew and another briefing. You will be driven from your hotel to Lendorossi gate (2,200m). After the quick registration with the recue service and get permit, the trek starts with an easy walk through the lush rainforest. The trail winds through this vibrant ecosystem, where you'll have a chance to spot some monkeys, birds and occasional exotic plant (not guaranteed). The air is cool, refreshing and rich greenery will make you feel better. Once you reach camp our professional mountain crew will prepare everything necessary, put tents and cook dinner for you. Because of a reduction in your waking breathing pattern, your body gets less oxygen than during the day. Pay attention to your own body and tell your guide if you start feeling any symptoms of altitude sickness. Change in elevation to Mti mkubwa (2,650m/ 8,700ft) Distance covered to camp 6km/ 4 miles Hiking time 3-4 hours
After breakfast, you'll leave the rainforest, behind as you ascend through an open landscape of grasses, wildflowers and striking volcanic rock formations, the trails take you into the Moorland zone. This trek is not is not difficult and you'll be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the surrounding areas. Once you reach a camp, you'll be greeted by the cooler air of the alpine zone and a panoramic view of the majestic Shira plateau. Shira 2 camp is the best place on the trip to see Mountain Meru (the fifth highest peak in Africa). On the way you'll have a chance to learn some local culture of Tanzania with your local guides by make some stories that you will learn more through and some Tanzania songs for keep motivate to Hike Kilimanjaro. You will have a lunch on the way and once you arrived you will be prepared a camp and warm dinner with our experienced mountain crew. Distance 16km/ 8miles Hiking Time 7-8 hours
After breakfast you will leave shira 2 camp (3,900) and start one of the most scenic days on the trek. You'll begin the day by crossing the Shira plateau, with panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and the towering Kilimanjaro glaciers in the distance. As you climb higher, you will reach Lava Tower (4,630m), a massive rock formation that offers awe-inspiring views. From here, the trail descends to Barranco camp (3,960m), helping with acclimatization as you spend time on this slightly lower attitude before the summit push. If any participant feel sick, the group may refrain from passing the Lava Tower and adjust the route. Once you arrive to the Brranco camp that our mountain crew will set the camp and welcoming you for Dinner and overnight there. Hiking time Distance covered:
We recommend to leave the camp as early as possible in the camp to avoid some crowds of other groups. After early breakfast on day 4 of trek is all about tackling the iconic Barranco wall, a steep but non-technical climb that will take you through a series of rocky sections and narrow paths, but don't be worry because our guides are experts at choosing an optional pace for the group. As you ascend the wall, you'll be rewarded with stunning views of Kilimanjaro's summit and the continue toward Karanga camp (4,035m). The landscape is Alpine desert, with rocky terrain and striking views of the mountain. Once at a camp relax, enjoy a hot lunch and enjoy the quite atmosphere of this isolated site.. Distance covered: 5km/ 3miles Hiking time: 3-4 hours
On day 5 of trek, after a breakfast you'll trek from Karanga to Barafu camp, is the final camp before your summit attempt. The trails is steep, but views are absolutely breathtaking, with Kilimanjaro's glaciers towering overhead. The hike to Barafu camp is about 4km with an elevation gain of 605 Meters. As you reach camp, the excitement will build as you prepare for your summit ascent. At Barafu camp you'll rest and have an early dinner in preparation for your mid-night departure toward Uhuru peak the following day. This night Barafu camp is filled with anticipation, as the final stretch to the summit looms large Distance covered: 4km/ 2.5miles Hiking time: 4-5 hours
The culmination of your journey: Day 6 is the summit day and it begins at mid-night when you start your ascent toward Uhuru peak (5,895m), the roof of Africa. The trail is a bit tough with steep but the climb is relatively simple but the most challenging part is the high altitude and for more safety each pair of our climbers will get a personal guide. After 6-8 hours of hiking you'll reach the summit, where you'll be greeted by breathtaking views and the immense satisfaction of standing at the highest point in Africa. After enjoy the summit you will begin to descent. As you descent through Alpine desert. Arriving at camp and you can celebrate your achievement. Note this more than 90% of all accident happen during the descent, please pay attention for your feet when you walk but our guides will make sure to be safety. Distance covered 12km/ 7.5miles Hiking time: 6-7 hours summit and 5-6 hours to Mweka camp or Millenium Camp depending on ascent and descent timing.
On the final day of your trek, you'll make the descent from the Mweka camp to Mweka gate, where your Kilimanjaro journey officially ends. The descent is gradual and takes you through the lush rainforest, filled with vibrant flora and fauna. Upon reaching Mweka gate, you will be greeted with certificates of achievement, recognizing your success in conquering Kilimanjaro. Afterward, you will be transferred back to your hotel for a celebratory meal and chance to reflect on the incredible experience you have just completed. You will meet your driver who will transfer from Kilimanjaro to drive to Arusha, driving approximately will take 3 hours. Distance covered: 10km/ 6miles Hike time: 3-4 hours
On this final day depend on your plane schedule but as a company we offered one of the local activity and cultural tourism with our local and experienced guide, once you booked an activity with us our operator will help to mention all those popular activities and this will done for nothing cost for our clients who did Kilimanjaro with us. After short activity, that cost from 2-5 hours and then you will be transfer to the airport. (The airport transfer will depends on your flight time) NOTE: This last day is not must to do this activity if you are not interesting, but we recommend for experience
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