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Summary
Kilimanjaro climb on Lemosho Route is a premium trek designed for 6 to 8 days. Climbing through different climate zones it starts on heaths and winds further across alpine meadows to ascend to the arctic zone near Uhuru Peak. The descent, in turn, passes through rainforest. All this makes this route the most scenic on Kilimanjaro. Lemosho offers the smoothest acclimatization and the highest success rates of 85%, 90% and 95% for 6, 7 and 8-day tours, respectively. The total distance covered on Lemosho Route is 46 km (28.5 miles).
Activities
- Camping
- Hiking
- Photo-safari
Places
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
- Arusha, Tanzania
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage at some lodges
Day-by-day Description
Day 1ARRIVAL.
Activities Included
Photo-safariArrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet a Kiliholidays tour guide and transfer to the hotel.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Arusha, Tanzania
Travel Time: 2 hrs
Day 2Arusha - Kilimanjaro national Park - Camp Shira 1
Activities Included
Camping HikingA guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold short briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle to Kilimanjaro National Park. After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group continues upwards towards their drop off point by off-road vehicles. Here you can see stunning views of the Shira Plateau for the first time. The route from your drop off point to your first high-altitude camp Shira 1 features a small gain in altitude and is not too physically challenging. Due to this, you will be able to properly begin the process of acclimatization. By the time you reach the camp, our professional mountain crew will prepare everything necessary, put tents and cook dinner for you. CHANGE IN ELEVATION: Lemosho Glades (3,500 m) — Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) HIKING DISTANCE: 5 km HIKING TIME: 1–2 hours
Location
Kilimanjaro, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania
Travel Time: 2 hrs
Day 3Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) — Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m)
Activities Included
Camping HikingDAY 3. TREKKING FROM SHIRA 1 CAMP TO SHIRA 2 CAMP Departing from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) and a light trekking towards the second high altitude camp: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m). This trek is not difficult and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area. Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru (the fifth summit of Africa), weather permitting. When you arrive to camp you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest everyone will complete an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp that features a 200-meter gain in altitude. Trekking from Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp: CHANGE IN ELEVATION: Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) — Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) HIKING DISTANCE: 7 km HIKING TIME: 3–4 hours
Day 4 Shira 2 CAMP, LAVA TOWER and back BARRANCO CAMP
Activities Included
Camping HikingAfter breakfast you will leave Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,600 meters. It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least 1–2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be. Then you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Here you can see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness! Next day you will be climbing it, but don't worry: it features a very simple hiking trail. CHANGE IN ELEVATION: Shira 2 Camp(3,900 m) - Lava Tower (4,630 m) -Barranco Camp(3,960m) HIKING DISTANCE: 12 km HIKING TIME: 6–8 hours
Day 5Barranco camp to Karanga Camp
Activities Included
Camping HikingEarly wake-up, breakfast and then start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups). Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano. Then you start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, but don't worry: our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group. After reaching the camp you will be offered warm lunch. After a couple of hours you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Barafu Camp with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then descent back down to the camp. CHANGE IN ELEVATION: Barranco Camp (3,960 m) — Karanga Camp (4,035 m) Hiking Distance: 5 km HIKING TIME: 4–5 hours
Day 6Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Activities Included
Camping HikingIn the morning after breakfast you begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for a night summiting Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax. After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization hike towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m) and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting. CHANGE IN ELEVATION: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) — Barafu Camp (4,640 m) HIKING DISTANCE: 6 km HIKING TIME: 4–5 hours
Day 7Summit Day and descend back to Millennium Camp
Activities Included
Camping HikingDeparture from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m). CHANGE IN ELEVATION: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) — Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) — Millennium Camp (3,820 m) HIKING DISTANCE: 15 km HIKING TIME: 8–12 h
Day 8Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate - to- Arusha
Activities Included
HikingThe camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park's exit: Mweka Gate (1,650 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. CHANGE IN ELEVATION: Millennium Camp (3,820 m) — Mweka Gate (1,650 m) HIKING DISTANCE: 12 km HIKING TIME: 4–5 hours Day 8: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gat Elevation:10,065ft to 5,380ft Distance:10km/6miles Hiking Time:3-4hours Habitat:Rain Forest On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the 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 us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Arusha.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Kilimanjaro, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania
Travel Time: 5 hrs
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