Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking – Lemosho Route – 7 Days
Overview
Duration: 7 Days on the Mountain
Category: Kilimanjaro Trekking
Itinerary: Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking – Lemosho Route – 7 Days
Major Attractions: Vegetation zones, Wildlife, Mt Kilimanjaro
Traffic: Medium
Lemosho a newer route on Mount Kilimanjaro is a more beautiful route, but a bit longer and slightly more expensive. The route begins in the west and rather than simply intersecting Shira Plateau, Lemosho crosses it from Shira Ridge to Shira Camp. Climbers encounter low traffic until the route joins the Machame route. Afterward, Lemosho follows the same route through Lava Tower, Barranco, Karanga Valley, and Barafu, known as the southern circuit.
At Lodge
Overnight at a beautiful lodge located on the outskirt of Arusha town.
Kilimanjaro airport/Arusha.
Our driver will pick on your arrival and drop you at the hotel booked for overnight. Dinner and overnight at lodge.
Mandara Hut.
- Campsite
Arusha – Mti Mkubwa Camp.
After having your breakfast we will drive from Moshi or Marangu to Kilimanjaro national park- Marangu gate for the necessary formalities at the gate. Our Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking – Marangu Route – 6 Days start the climb through the fascinating tropical rain forest; we reach the first hut at Mandara for dinner and overnight. An alternative is to simply rest and relax in the beautiful forest around the camp. Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (2,700 m): 5-6 hours walking.
Overnight Accommodation: | Shira Camp
- Campsite
Mti Mkubwa – Shira Camp
Today the first part of the walk is a steep ascent through the forest, but the path soon opens out into moorland and, in clear weather, there are great views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. We arrive at Horombo Hut in mid-afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery around the camp. Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,720 m): 4-6 hours walking.
Overnight Accommodation: | Barranco Valley.
Inside the park
- Campsite
Shira Camp – Barranco Valley.
Today 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 Camp to Barranco Camp (3,900 m.): 5-7 hours walking.
Overnight Accommodation: | Karanga
Inside the park
- Campsite
Barranco – Karanga Valley.
A 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.
Overnight Accommodation: | Barafu Camp
Inside the park
- Campsite.
Karanga Valley Camp – Barafu Camp.
Wake 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, Gillman’s 5,685 m. 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 three-hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru peak 5,895 m. which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Kibo Hut is amazingly fast, and we stop at Kibo Hut for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Horombo Hut.
Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut (3,720 m.): 13-15 hours walking.
Accommodation: Mweka Camp.
- Mweka Camp.
Barafu Camp – Summit – Mweka Camp.
Today we will descend past Mandara hut to Marangu Gate, successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. From here you will be transferred to Lodge Moshi/Arusha for dinner and overnight end of Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking – Marangu Route – 6 Days. Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate. (6-7 hours walking).
Accommodation: Mweka Camp.
- Mweka Camp.
Mweka Camp – Arusha
A 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 Karama Lodge.
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking.
Dinner and overnight at Lodge: Bed & breakfast
Included
- 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Moshi/Arusha (before & after the climb)
- Group transport to and from Moshi to the trailhead
- Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees, rescue fees, and Value Added Tax (VAT)
- Expert guide, assistant guides, cook, and porters
- Bottled oxygen, for emergency rescue only
- mountain tents, double occupancy
- Sleeping pad, foam, sleeping bag & trekking poles
- Mess tents, tables, chairs, lanterns
- Fresh, nutritious meals on the mountain
- Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport
- All Ground Transfers
Excluded
- flights
- Lunch or dinner at the hotel
- Beverages at the hotel
- Personal gear and equipment (see rental prices)
- Tips (see recommended tipping guideline)
- Kilimanjaro search & rescue – air evacuation (Insurance that covers up to 6000m recommended.
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