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Summary
The Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. Topi Adventure specializes in guiding on the Lemosho route. Most of our clients climb Kilimanjaro using this route and they consistently report that they loved it. Thus, Lemosho is highly recommended. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rain forest to Shira Ridge. The Lemosho route crosses the entire Shira Plateau from west to east in a pleasant, relatively flat hike. Crowds are low until the route joins the Machame route near Lava Tower. Then the route traverses underneath Kilimanjaro's Southern Ice Field on a path known as the Southern Circuit before summiting from Barafu. Descent is made via the Mweka route. Topi Adventure offers Lemosho as an eight day group climb or as a seven to eight day private climb. The seven day variation combines days five and six, going from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp without staying at Karanga. A nine day variation that includes an overnight at Crater Camp is available as a private climb by special request.
Package Includes
• Private pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro International airport. • Pre& Post Trek accommodation at Park View hotel or the same. • Park fees, camping fees and Kilimanjaro National Park rescue. • 18% VAT on the Tour fees and Services • 4 season Big tents for sleeping. • Sleeping mats • Transport to and from the mountain gate. • Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters • 3 Meals a day while on the mountain • Filtered water throughout the trek • Oxygen cylinder during trekking • Fair wages for the mountain crews as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park authority, KINAPA and Kilimanjaro association of Tour operator KIATO • Hot water for washing. • Redio waves for communication • 3 Car for safari that takes 6 people each. • All fees while on safari • 3 nights’ accommodation in lodge in safari • Soft drinks while on safari- soda and water • Maasai boma boma visit • Experience safari Guides • 3 Nights at hotel in Moshi- Bed and Breakfast
Package Excludes
*International and Domestic flight tickets *Items of a personal Nature * Laundry services *Tips to mountain crews.
Activities
- Camping
- General Photography
- Hiking
Places
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- No WiFi but good phone coverage
Day-by-day Description
Day 1 Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp; Elevation (ft): 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft; Distance: 6 km; Hiking Time: 3-4 hours; Habitat: Rain Forest.
Activities Included
Camping General Photography HikingWe depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at trailhead, we eat lunch, then commence our hike through dense rain forest to the first camp site.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Location
Tanzania, Shira Evacuation Road, LONDOROSI GATE
Travel Time: 4 hrs
Day 2Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp 1; Elevation (ft): 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft; Distance: 8 km; Hiking Time 5-6 hours; Habitat: Heath.
Activities Included
Camping General Photography HikingWe continue on the trail leading out of the rain forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend 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.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Location
Mti Mkubwa Camp, Tanzania
Travel Time: 5 hrs
Day 3Shira Camp 1 to Moir Hut; Elevation (ft): 11,500 ft to 13,800 ft; Distance: 11 km; Hiking Time: 5-7 hours; Habitat: Heath
Activities Included
Camping General Photography HikingWe explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which approaches 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.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Location
Shira Camp One, Tanzania
Travel Time: 6 hrs
Day 41 to Moir Hut; Elevation (ft): 11,500 ft to 13,800 ft; Distance: 11 km; Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Activities Included
Camping General Photography HikingWe explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which approaches 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.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Location
Moir Camp, Tanzania
Travel Time: 7 hrs
Day 5Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp; Elevation (ft): 13,800 ft to 15,190 to 13,044 ft; Distance: 10 km; Hiking Time: 6-8 hours; Habitat:
Activities Included
Camping General Photography HikingMoir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp; Elevation (ft): 13,800 ft to 15,190 to 13,044 ft; Distance: 10 km; Hiking Time: 6-8 hours; Habitat:
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Location
Barranco Camp, Tanzania
Travel Time: 8 hrs
Day 6 Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp; Elevation (ft): 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft; Distance: 5km; Hiking Time: 4-5 hours; Habitat: Alpine Desert
Activities Included
Camping General Photography HikingOur first challenge is a climb and scramble over the volcanic rock of the 1,200 ft Barranco Wall. On reaching the top, we have a well earned lunch break and enjoy fantastic views of Barafu and Mount Meru. We continue across the ridges and valleys to the Karanga Valley campsite. This is a short day meant for acclimatization.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Location
Karanga Camp, Tanzania
Travel Time: 5 hrs
Day 7 Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp; Elevation (ft): 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft; Distance: 4 km; Hiking Time: 4-5 hours; Habitat:
Activities Included
Camping General Photography HikingVery early in the morning (midnight), we put on many layers of clothing and begin our climb to the summit. We 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), we stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. From Stella Point, we have just one more hour before reaching 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. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Location
Barafu Camp, Tanzania
Travel Time: 12 hrs
Day 8 Mweka Camp to Moshi; Elevation (ft): 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft; Distance: 10 km; Hiking Time: 3-4 hours; Habitat: Rain Forest
Activities Included
Camping General Photography HikingAfter 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. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi.
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