Overview:
The Lemosho Route is a scenic and less crowded path to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. This route offers a great balance of beautiful landscapes and ample acclimatization time, increasing your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak. The 8-day itinerary allows for gradual ascent and maximizes your chances of a successful summit.
Tour Itinerary
After arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). We’ll arrange a private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arusha where the rest of the day is at rest. We’ll gather in the hostel where you ’ll have a late for a pre-climb briefing and an outfit check. We’ll also confirm you have the applicable obligatory medical content and trip insurance. Many short times ago this was an infrequently used route. Now Lemosho 8 days has come our most requested trip program. It’s popular for good reason however ago with 8 days the adaptation is veritably good and it’s a scenic route. We anticipate the Grand Traverse route to palliate some of the crowd that this route has drawn.
Your day begins with a hotel breakfast, followed by a 2-hour drive (910 meters) from the hotel to Londorossi Park Gate (2100m). At the park’s entrance you will do a registration, the guides and porters get the supplies ready and pack your gear. You begin your trip through the rainforest till it is over by arriving at our first camp, where your tent is set up and your personal possessions are already there. 6 km, 3–4 hours of walking.
Accommodation: Tents
You travel from Mti Mkubwa to the second camp via a heath and moorland zone before entering a large high-altitude desert flat and seeing your first glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro on the horizon after crossing the Shira ridge.
Walking 8 km, 6–8 hours of travel time
Included are all meals.
Accommodation: Tents
The road now bends east and travels through a semi-desert region with rocky terrain that surrounds Lava Tower. We travel from Shira to Moir camp, which is situated next to enormous volcanic rock beds and encircled by rugged hills and cliffs. After taking a break, we descend through senecio forest, past waterfalls that lead us to the Barranco camp, where we test our acclimatization with a hike to the base of Lava Tower at 4500m. The camp is located in the shadow of the enormous Barranco wall, and easterly breezes frequently bring misty clouds from the Barranco Valley.
Hiking time: 7 to 9 hours
Every meal is provided.
Accommodation: Tents
The 150-meter face of the Barranco wall will be the focus of today’s work. As our crew balances itself in this difficult scramble, it will become clear just how hard the porters’ jobs are. We arrive at the camp for a well-earned dinner and stay the night. Hiking time: 3-5 hours, 5 kilometers and All meals will be provided.
Accommodation: Tents
The morning walk is a gradual and steady uphill hike as we enter the Arctic zone after breakfast and a picnic lunch. While there is noticeable cooling off in the air, our camp is buzzing with anticipation as we make our last-minute summit preparations.
Hiking time: 3 to 5 hours, 4 kilometers and all meals are included.
Accommodation: Tents
We reach the most rewarding stage and face our biggest trial today. The summit will begin at around 1:00hrs. With an early alarm call for preparation and a light meal. The sunlight and breathtaking scenery will uplift and energize you as you get closer to the recognizable Uhuru peak. We descend back to Barafu camp for a relaxing break and celebration after the joy of a well-earned summit before moving on to Mweka camp.
Approximately 12 to 14 hours and 21 kilometers of walking and all meals are provided.
Accommodation: Tents
As you make your way back to your accommodation for a well-earned shower, descend from the Mweka camp to the park gate.
Walking Time: 3 to 4 hours, 10 kilometers
Breakfast is included, and you will return to Arusha by evening. As part of the climb package, accommodation and meals are included for this night.
After a day of adventure of a life-time and long-life memories of Mount Kilimanjaro, you will be transferred to JRO for departure.
The End of Our Program…!
Price includes
- Transfer To/From Trekking
- All Trekking Fees
- All Park Entrance Fees
- English Speaking Guide
- Guide Allowance
- Mineral Drinking Water
Price Excludes
- Airport transfer
- Traveling insurance
- Laundry (Available at hotel).
- Medical insurance
- Personal items and toiletries.
- And all thing of personal natural
- Climbing gears