8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro climb via Lemosho route
OVERVIEW
The Lemosho Route is one of the most scenic and less crowded trails to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Starting on the western side of the mountain, it offers a gradual ascent through lush rainforest, expansive moorlands, and the dramatic Shira Plateau before joining the Machame Route. Known for excellent acclimatization opportunities and stunning panoramic views, the Lemosho Route provides a rewarding and picturesque path to Uhuru Peak.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival
Meet & Greet upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport (Need flights details??), drive to Arusha for
dinner and overnight stay at Arusha Planet lodge or Mount Meru Hotel.
Meal Plan: (D)
Approx transit time: 50 min
Day 2: Arusha-Forest camp
Will pick you from the hotel and depart Arusha at 8:00 AM and drive to Londros Gate to obtain
permits from, today you will trek to Forest Camp where you will have dinner and overnight (3-4
hours of trekking). (2,650 M)
Meal Plan: (B, L, D)
Day 3: Forest camp-Shira Camp1
Trek from Forest Camp to Shira 1 Camp, 4-5 hours of trekking, where you will have dinner and
overnight. 3,610 M) Meal Plan: (B, L, D)
Day 4: Shira camp 1-Shira camp2
Today you have a 3-4 hour trek from Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp where you will have dinner and
overnight. (3,840 M)
Meal Plan: (B, L, D)
Day 5 Shira camp 2-Barranco camp
From Shire 2 Camps, trek about 6 hours to Barranco Camp (3,950 M) for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: (B, L, D)
Day 6: Barranco camp-Karanga
Trek from Baranco Camp starting at about 8:30 AM to Karanga Valley, 4,100 M (about 13,325 Ft.) Today is your acclimatizing day and should be spent hiking at higher altitude. Followed by dinner and overnight at the camp.
Meal Plan: (B, L, D)
Day 7: Karanga valley-Barafu camp
Beginning about 8:30 AM, trek to Barafu camp, 4,550 M (about 14,788 Ft), arriving about
12:30 PM. where you will remain until your final ascent to the top. You will be awakened
at midnight.
Meal Plan: (B, L, D)
Day 8: Barafu camp-Summit-Mweka camp
Shortly after midnight, arise and begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak. You will then begin
your ascent to Uhuru Peak, 5,896 M (about 19,620 Ft) about 12:30 AM and arrive at the summit
at sunrise, about 7 AM. You will descend to Mweka Camp 3,100 M (9,300 Ft).
Meal Plan: (B, L, D)
Day 9: Mweka camp-Arusha
Today it will be about 3-4 hours to reach the Mweka Gate where you can pick up your
Summit Certificate. Drives back to Arusha and transfer to Arusha Planet lodge or
Mount Meru Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: (B, L, D)
Day 10: Airport Transfer & Departure
After breakfast, we will pick you up from the lodge and transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport to arrive
in time for your homebound flight or other destinations.
Meal Plan: (B)
Approx transit time: 50 min
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INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
Price includes
- 8-days/7 nights trek
- All park entry fees, camp fees and rescue fees.
- Transport between hotel and gates at start and finish of climb.
- Services of licensed, experienced English-speaking mountain guide.
- Services of assistant licensed guides.
- Services of porters.
- Services of cooks.
- Full-board accommodation.
- All meals as per itinerary, Each day generally includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner buffets consisting of both western and local dishes.
- 2 L mineral water for the first day only and the balance is taken from the mountain and purified. You can bring purification tablets, a filter system or, the cook can boil water for you in the evenings.
- Services all camping equipment. (tents/mattresses/pillows/chairs/cooking utensils/sleeping bag etc).
- All applicable government taxes.
- 2 nights Accommodation in Arusha (e. bed and breakfast)
- Return Airport transfer.
- Bottled Oxygen.
- Complimentary membership with flying doctors aero medical evacuation of East Africa
Price Excludes
- Expenses of personal nature such as passport/border pass, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages.
- International airfares and departures taxes.
- Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
- Tips and gratuities for guide/cook/porters. (find details below)
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