10 DAYS CLIMBING MT KILIMANJARO VIA LEMOSHO ROUTE
10 DAYS CLIMBING MT KILIMANJARO VIA LEMOSHO ROUTE
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The Lemosho Route is one of the most scenic and less crowded paths to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Starting on the western side of the mountain, this route offers diverse landscapes, including lush rainforests, heath and moorland zones, and the dramatic alpine desert. The trail gradually ascends, allowing for excellent acclimatization, which increases the chances of a successful summit.
Tour features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Type of Vehicle
4x4 Land Cruiser.
Arrival
You will be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Included/Excluded
- Airport or hotel transfers according to the travel plan
- Parking fees (for nonresidents,
- A professional driver/guide
- full camping equipment, Meals as per the travel plan
- Mineral water during the safari (2 liters per person per day
- 4x4 Land Cruiser or safari van
- All taxes and VAT.
- International flights
- Additional overnight stays before and at the end of the trip (unless otherwise specified)
- Government imposed increases in taxes or park fees,
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Activities not listed in the travel itinerary,Tips.
Day 1 : Arrival in Tanzania – Moshi
Morning:
Pick up from Kilimanjaro airport, meet and greet, Transfer to Moshi, hotel check in, Rest and acclimatize to the local climate
Afteroon:
lunch , meet your guide for a detailed briefing about the trek, safety procedures, and equipment check, relax, dinner and overnight stay
Day 2 : Moshi – Lemosho Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp
Morning:
Breakfast, hotel check out, Drive from Moshi (about 3–4 hours) to Lemosho Gate
approx 2100m, Complete park registration and meet your porter team, Start trekking through the lush Montane Rainforest.
Afternoon:
Hike for 3–4 hours through a dense forest filled with wildlife like Colobus monkeys, Reach Mti Mkubwa Camp approx 2850m, Tea and snacks, followed by an early hot dinner,Rest and acclimatization at the camp
Day 3 : Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira 1 Camp
Morning:
Breakfast at camp, camp check out followed by a steep hike through the moorland zone.Gain altitude gradually while enjoying views of Kibo Peak.
Afternoon:
Have lunch en route while trekking across the Shira Plateau. Reach Shira 1 Camp (3,505m) in 5–6 hours, Rest and acclimatization, Dinner at camp, with briefings from the guide and overnight stay.
Day 4 : Shira 1 Camp – Shira 2 Camp
Morning:
Breakfast at camp, camp check out followed by a hike across the Shira Plateau, a relatively flat terrain with incredible panoramic views.
Afternoon:
Stop for lunch at the mid-point of the trail. Arrive at Shira 2 Camp approx 3850m in 4– 5 hours of hiking, Dinner , briefing about the next day’s trek and overnight stay.
Day 5 : Shira 2 Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp
Morning:
Breakfast at camp, camp check out followed by a hike up toLava Tower (4,630m), a crucial
acclimatization point.
Afternoon:
Lunch at Lava Tower, Descend into the scenic Barranco Valley, passing through the giant Senecio plants,Reach Barranco Camp (3,960m) after a 6–7 hour hike,Dinner preparation for the Barranco Wall climb and overnight stay.
Day 6 : Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp
Morning:
Breakfast at camp, camp check out followed by a climb to the famous Barranco Wall - a thrilling but manageable scramble.
Afternoon:
Trek across rolling hills towards Karanga Camp approx 4035m, Reach camp in 4–5 hours and have lunch, Early dinner briefing for the next day’s trek and overnight stay.
Day 7. : Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp
Morning:
Breakfast at camp, camp check out, followed by a trek towards Barafu Camp approx 4673m through rocky alpine terrain.
Afternoon:
Arrive at Barafu Camp after 4–5 hours,
Have lunch, rest, and prepare for summit night. Early dinner, summit briefing and overnight stay.
Day 8 : Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp
Morning:
Wake up at midnight, have tea and snacks, Start the summit push at midnight, climbing through Stella
Point (5,756m),Reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m) at sunrise,Take photos at the summit sign.
Afternoon:
Descend to Barafu Camp for lunch, Continue the descend to Mweka Camp (3,100m) in 4–5 hours, arrival at mweka camp, well deserved rest, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9 : Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi
Morning:
Have breakfast, then descend through the rainforest zone, Arrive at Mweka Gate approx 1640m in 3–4 hours of trekking
Afternoon:
Collect your summit certificates at the gate,Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi, Relax with a celebration dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Moshi.
Day 10 : Back to Kilimanjaro Airport
Morning to Afternoon:
Having taken breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport to await for your scheduled flight back home.
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