7 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Lemosho Route

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7 Days / 6 Nights

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Walking / Trekking

1 - 10 people

English, Swahili

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Best Season: May to Feb
  • Trek Grade: Moderate (Summit Day Difficult)
  • Highest Point: 5895 m / 19340 ft
  • Trail Access: Lemosho gate via. Moshi Town
  • Group Size: Min 1 to Max 10Pax
  • Highlights: Kilimanjaro Summit, Icefields, Mawenzi Peak, Unique Flora
  • Trek Duration Options: 7, 8 or 9 Days Trekking and 2 Days Extra
Day 1

Londorossi Park Gate - Mti Mkubwa

Pick From Your Hotel In Arusha/Moshi Drive To Londorossi Park Gate Then On To The Lemosho Glades (2100m, 3h.). Walk Along Forest Trails To Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Campsite, (2750m, 3h.)

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Day 2

Mti Mkubwa - Shira Plateau

The Trail Steepens And Crosses Several Streams In The Giant Heather Zone. The Shira Ridge Is Crossed (3600m) To The Shira Plateau, Camp By Stream. (3500m, 5 H.).

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Day 3

Shira Plateau - Shira Hut

A Gentle Walk Across The Plateau Leads To Shira Hut Camp On Moorland Meadows By A Stream (3840m, 1h30min.). A Variety Of Walks Are Available On The Plateau Making This An Excellent Acclimatisation Day.

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Day 4

Shira Hut - Barranco

A Rocky Path Leads East Up Towards The Lava Tower. Shortly Beyond This, You Descend To Barranco Campsite (3950m, 4-5h).

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Day 5

Barranco - Karanga Valley

Scramble Easily To The Top Of The Great Barranco And Then A Traverse Over Screes And Ridges To The Karanga Valley Campsite (3h, 4000m.), Beneath The Icefalls Of The Southern Glaciers.

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Day 6

Karanga Valley - Barafu Hut

The Trail Ascends A Ridge To A Campsite By The Barafu Hut, An Airy Location With Little Vegetation (3h, 4600m.),

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Day 7

Barafu Hut - Stella Point - Uhuru Peak - Mweka Hut

Start Just After Midnight For The Ascent Of The Screes Leading To Stella Point (6h, 5725m.). From Here A Further 40mins. Leads To Uhuru Peak. Descend To The Barafu Hut For A Rest And Brunch Before Continuing Down To Camp At Mweka Hut At 3100m, (11-14h Total Walking Time).

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Day 8

Mweka Hut - Park Gate

A 3-4-Hour Descent Through Beautiful Forest Brings You To The Park Gate And Then Transferred To Your Hotel In Moshi/Arusha Town.

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INCLUDED

  • Accommodation while trekking*
  • Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
  • All Park fees
  • Rescue fees
  • All meals while on the Mountain
  • Fully-licensed, English-speaking mountain guide
  • Porter service on the trek
  • First aid kit
  • Trip completion certificate
  • Farewell Dinner

EXCLUDE

  • Tip for the guide
  • Flights costs/fares
  • Travel insurance
  • Extra Personal items
  • Soda and Alcoholic beverages
  • Extra activities
  • Personal expenses (drinks, Internet, visa, etc.)

NOTES:

*This route can also be done over an 8 or 9 day period. We will always endeavour to get you to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, however the longer the climb the more chances you have of a successful summit. Just let us know what your preference is and we’ll be happy to provide you with a specified itinerary.

*Term; Hike high, sleep low: This means that you should take day hikes that gain significant altitude and then return to lower altitudes to sleep so that one can recuperate.

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