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Summary
LEMOSHO ROUTE 8 DAY begins and ends at Safari Lodge in Arusha, arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), there will be a private transfer waiting at the airport to pick you to Arusha Safari Lodge. All airport transfers are the part of the package, no extra fee is required. THE BEST MONTHS TO CLIMB KILIMANJARO. Normally March, April, and May are the months with long rains and should be avoided. November is usually short rains but it does not often rain all the days so Climbing is possible. The best Months for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro are January, February and also August and September. July can be colder and November to December can be wet. January to February is the warmest months, almost clear of clouds each evening and morning. The success rates with our guides are outstanding compared to the overall success rates for all climbers who attempt to reach the top.
Activities
- Hiking
Places
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage throughout
Day-by-day Description
Day 1ARRIVE IN TANZANIA:
Activities Included
HikingWe stay at Arusha Safari Lodge, which is a beautiful Hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Meru and is a perfect place to prepare you for adventure. We will gather in the evening at 5:30 pm for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance. Dinner and overnight at Arusha Safari Lodge: Bed, dinner and Breakfast-included.
Day 2 MTI MKUBWA CAMP (FULL BOARD)
Activities Included
HikingAfter breakfast at the hotel in Arusha, we drive approximately 2 hours through the rural countryside to the Londrossi Gate. For the necessary park registration formalities at the Londorossi National Park gate, we drive through varied farmland with open views over the plains to reach the Lemosho road head. We start our ascent along the forest trail we camp at Lemosho Mti Mkubwa Camp. Londrossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650 m); 3-4 hours walking.
Day 3SHIRA CAMP (FULL BOARD)
Activities Included
HikingWe leave the forest behind now, the trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. A full day trekking with slow and steady pace up to Shira Camp. Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp (3,550 m): 6-7 hours walking.
Day 4 SHIRA HUT (FULL BOARD)
Activities Included
HikingToday we follow an easy path to the summit of Shira Cathedral before reaching the next camp at Shira Hut. As this camp is quite exposed, it can be substantially colder than the previous night, with temperatures dropping to well below freezing. Shira Camp to Shira Hut (3,840 m): 3-5 hours walking.
Day 5BARRANCO VALLEY (FULL BOARD)
Activities Included
HikingToday we walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and after hot lunch the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,900 m.). Shira Hut to Barranco valley (3,900 m.): 5-7 hours walking.
Day 6KARANGA CAMP (FULL BOARD)
Activities Included
HikingA steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally, we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp Barranco camp to Karanga camp (4,000 m): 4-5 hours walking.
Day 7BARAFU CAMP (FULL BOARD)
Activities Included
HikingToday we take the Traverse Route that takes up the Barafu Ridge, we walk up quite slowly to the final camp before your last ascent day to the summit. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night. Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m): 3-4 hours walking.
Day 8 BARAFU CAMP TO SUMMIT TO MWEKA CAMP (FULL BOARD)
Activities Included
HikingWake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. We will rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp. Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3100 m): 13-15 hours walking.
Day 9 MWEKA GATE TO ARUSHA (FULL BOARD)
Activities Included
Diving HikingA gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch, we drive back to Arusha Safari Lodge. Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking. Dinner and overnight at Arusha Safari Lodge: Bed, dinner and Breakfast-included.
Day 10DEPARTING DAY:
Activities Included
DivingAfter saying bye to our team of guides then you need a private departure transfer which is included from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight unless you have an option to have a short safari or any other option we will discuss.
Location
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania
Travel Time: 1 hrs
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