Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route 7 Days

Kilimanjaro Tanzania

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$1920.00

Duration

7 days

Tour Type

Hiking

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Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route 7 Days is a classic trail that has gained much popularity in recent years. And deservingly so: it offers amazing views, a great acclimatization profile, and some of the highest summit success rates among all routes. Starting on the western slope of Kilimanjaro, the Lemosho route is available in 3 itineraries: 6, 7, and 8 days on the mountain. One of Lemosho’s highlights is Cathedral Peak, one of the highest points of the Shira Volcano (3872 m). You’ll have

a chance to go on an acclimatization hike to Cathedral Peak and enjoy the best views Kilimanjaro has to offer. Another iconic feature of Lemosho is the huge alien-looking plants, Dendrosenecio Kilimanjaro, that are only found on this mountain. The Lemosho route was the path Angela Vorobieva, aged 86, took to reach the

summit of Kilimanjaro with Gayora Tours, setting a Guinness World Record as the oldest person to ever climb this mountain.

Duration: 7 to 8 days.
Level of difficulty: Medium
Scenery: Excellent
Traffic: Medium.

Tour Highlights:

Departure and Return Place: Moshi Town to Lemosho Gate and then back to Kilimanjaro International Airport (Google Map)
Departure Time: Please be ready by 8:15 AM for a prompt departure at 9:30 AM.
Return Time: Approximately 10:30 AM on the last day.
Dress Code: Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hats, cold-weather jackets, gloves, pants, and spare clothing.
Accommodation: Two nights of accommodations based on bed and breakfast at a 3-star hotel (upgrades on request).
Customizations: Can be customized upon request to meet travelers’s needs
Extensions: Trip Extensions are available on request.
Trip Availability: All year round.

Included/Exclude

Ground transfers with pick up and drop of at Kilimanjaro airport and the base hotel in Moshi
Park entrance fees,
Camping/Hut fees
Rescue fees,
Emergency Oxygen at not extra charge
Medical / First aid Kit.
Fingertip Pulse Oximeter, to measure clients oxygen saturation and pulse rate.
24 Hours standby radio Communication
3 litres of Mineral water on the first day per client
Hot meals (except first day) served in the mess tent.
4 season sleeping tents
2 inches mattress 1 per client
Professional Mountain Guide, Park Fees and Salaries
Porters,
First and last night accommodation
Flying Doctor membership cover
Forest fees for clients and crews

Personal gears
climbing equipment
sleeping bags
drinks
tipping and all other expenses of personal nature.

Tour Plan

Day 1 - Arrival

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet an Gayora Tours representative, and transfer to the hotel under the rate. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb.

Private tour packages include shared airport transfers for your group. Extra charges will apply for additional individual transfers. To avoid extra costs, sync your group's arrival and departure times.

PLEASE NOTE:Check-in starts at 2:00 PM.

Day 2 - Londorossi Gate (2100m) – Mti Mkubwa camp (2750m)

After eating breakfast at your hotel, your guide will brief you on the day. You will drive two hours from Arusha (1400m) to Londorossi Park Gate (2100m). In the village near Londorossi Gate, you will receive a packed lunch and can buy mineral water for the hike. Then the final 45 minutes of the drive leading up to the gate will be on a bumpy forest track requiring 4WD vehicles. At the entrance gate, the guides and porters distribute the supplies and register with the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA). You are now ready to begin your 3-hour hike into the rain forest. Be on the look out for Colobus monkeys! Along the way, you will stop for an afternoon lunch break and arrive at Mti Mkubwa (“Big Tree”) Campsite (2750m) in the early evening. The porters, who arrive at the campsite before the clients, will set up your tent and boil water for drinking and washing. The chef will prepare a snack then dinner for the clients. At nighttime, mountain temperatures may drop to freezing so be prepared!

Hiking time: 3 hours
Habitat: Montane forest

Day 3 - Mti Mkubwa Camp (2750m) – Shira 2 Camp (3840m)

After an early morning breakfast, you will begin your ascent out of the rainforest and into the heather moorland zone. You will cross many streams and walk over a plateau that leads to Shira 2 Camp (3840m). At this campsite, you will be next to a stream and have a spectacular view of the Western Breach and its glaciers in the East. Similar to the first night, your tents will be set up prior to arriving at camp and the porters will prepare drinking and washing water for you. You will enjoy evening snacks then dinner prepared by our chef. Be prepared for a cold night as temperatures drop below freezing at this exposed camp.

Hiking time: 6.5 hours
Habitat: Moorland

Day 4 - Shira (3840m) – Lava Tower (4630m) – Barranco Camp (3950m)

Following an early morning breakfast, you will leave the moorland environment and enter the semi desert and rocky landscape. After 5 hours of walking east, you will be come face to face with the Lava Tower (4630m). Packed lunches are served at the Tower and hikers have the option of climbing the massive Lava Tower weather permitting. At this point of the hike, it is normal for hikers to start feeling the effects from the altitude including headaches and shortness of breath. After lunch, you will descend from Lava Tower (4630m) to the Barranco Campsite (3950m). The 6800m descent gives hikers a huge advantage to allow their bodies to adjust to the conditions of high altitude. The descent to camp takes around 2 hours to reach. It is located in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall (“Breakfast Wall”). Drinking and washing water and dinner will be served as hikers view the sun setting.

Hiking time: 7 hours
Distance: Approximately 15 kilometers
Habitat: Semi-desert

Day 5 - Barranco Camp (3950m) – Karanga Camp (3950m)

This is a short hiking day meant for acclimatization. After an early morning breakfast, it is now time to conquer the Great Barranco Wall! Although it may look intimating at first glance, hikers state that this Class 2 hike is usually much easier than they anticipated. At the top of the Wall, you will have a view of Heim Glacier and will be above the clouds. The trail then winds up and down in the Karanga Valley. You will spend the night at Karanga Camp (3950m) and enjoy dinner and washing at the site.

Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Distance: Approximately 5 kilometers
Habitat: Alpine desert

Day 6 - Karanga Camp (3959m) – Barafu Hut (4600)

After breakfast, you will begin your ascent. The trail intersects with the Mweka Route, which is the trail used to descend on the final two days. As you continue hiking for an hour, you will reach Barafu Hut. This is the last water stop for the porters because there is no accessible water at Barafu Camp (4550m). The word “barafu” in Swahili means, “ice” and this camp is located on a rocky, exposed ridge. Tents will be exposed to wind and rocks so it is important for hikers to familiarize themselves with the campsite before dark. An early dinner will be served so hikers can rest before attempting the summit the same night. Your guide will brief you in detail on how to prepare for summit night. Get to sleep by 19:00!

Hiking time: 2-3 hours
Distance: Approximately 4 kilometers
Habitat: Alpine desert

Day 7 Summit attempt Barafu Camp (4600m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka (3100m)

Your guide will wake you around 23:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt. The route heads northwest and you will ascend over stone scree. During the ascent, many hikers feel that this is the most mentally and physically challenging part of the climb. In about 6 hours, you will reach Stella Point (5685m), located on the crater rim. After enjoying the magnificent sunrise, you will continue ascending for about 2 hours on a snow-covered trail to Uhuru Peak (5895m). Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment! You will be able to spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea before the descent to Barafu begins. The hike down to Barafu Camp takes about 3 hours. At camp, you will rest and enjoy a hot lunch in the sun. After eating, you will continue descending down to Mweka Hut (3100m). The Mweka Trail will lead you through the scree and rocks to the moorland and eventually into the rain forest. Mweka Camp (3100m) is located in the upper rain forest, so fog and rain should be expected. You will have dinner, wash, and rest soundly at camp.

Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak, 7-8 hours to descend to Mweka
Distance: Approximately 7 kilometers ascent and 23 kilometers descent
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

Day 8 - Mweka camp (3100m) – Mweka Gate (1980m)

Following a well-deserved breakfast, your staff will have a big celebration full of dancing and singing. It is here on the mountain that you will present your tips to the guide, assistant guides, chef(s), and porters. After celebrating, you will descend for three hours back to Mweka Gate. The National Park requires all hikers to sign their names to receive certificates of completion. Hikers who reached Stella Point (5685m) receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. After receiving certificates, hikers will descend into the Mweka village for 1 hour (3 kilometers). And you will drive back to your hotel in Moshi.

Hiking time: 3 hours
Distance: Approximately 15 kilometers
Habitat: Forest

Day 9 - Departure

Rest in the hotel before the transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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Accommodations

Two Nights Hotel Accommodations
One before and after the Kilimanjaro hiking adventure. Our recommended options include:
1. Keys Hotel: Comfortable and contemporary stay.
2. Ameg Lodge: Tranquil retreat amidst picturesque landscapes.
3. Lindrin Lodge: Charming and rustic ambience.
4. Parkview Inn: Convenient location with well-appointed rooms.
5. Chanya Lodge: Exceptional service and warm hospitality.