Climb Mount Kilimanjaro via Lemosho route 7 days
LEMOSHO ROUTE 7 DAYS CLIMBING PROGRAM
The Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate.
Lemosho Route starts on the west side of Kilimanjaro from Londorossi Gate. After which the trek continues through the profound rainforest to Shira level throughout the following two days. The trail at that point, moves eastbound of the Shira Plateau to the Lava Tower in a level climb. The route at that point heads down towards Barranco Valley by means of the Southern Circuit before summiting from Barafu.
ARRIVAL DAY
You will be picked up
from airport. From there you will go to the hotel in Moshi for an orientation
on your trek. Your guides will be there to provide you with details on your
trek and will also check your trekking gears.
Day 1
Moshi/Arusha to Londorossi Gate to Lemosho Glades to Mti Mkubwa Camp
· Elevation (m):915 m/1387 to 2,250 m to 2,000 m to 2,750 m,
· Distance: 18 km.
· Time: 3hrs
Drive from Moshi or Arusha to the Londorossi Park Gate. From here follow a forest track in a 4WD vehicle for about 11 km/7 mi (45 minutes) to Lemosho Glades and a possible campsite. From the Glades, walk for 3 hours along beautiful forest trails to the Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite.
Day 2
Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp 1
· Elevation(m): 2,750 m to 3,500 m, Elevation(ft): 9,020 ft to 11,485 ft
· Distance: 12 km
· Hiking Time: 5 hours
· Habitat: Moorland
The trail gradually steepens, enters
the giant heather moorland zone, then crosses the Shira Ridge at 3,600 m/11,810
ft and drops gently to Shira Camp 1 located by a stream on the Shira Plateau.
Day 3
· Elevation (m): 3,500 m to 3,840 m, Elevation (ft): 11,485 ft to 12,600 ft
· Distance: 6 km.
· Hiking Time: 2 hours.
· Habitat: Alpine Desert.
Gentle walk across
the plateau leads to Shira camp 2 on moorland meadows by a stream. A variety of
walks are available on the plateau making this an excellent acclimatization
day.
Day 4
Shira Camp 2 through Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
· Elevation : 12,600 ft to 15,190 ft to 13000 ft
· Distance: 15 km
· Hiking Time: 7 hours
· Habitat: Semi-Desert
After breakfast, you will hike east
up a steepening path above the highest vegetation toward Kilimanjaro looming
mass. After several hours, you walk through a rocky landscape to reach the
prominent landmark called Lava Tower at 4,630 m/15,190 ft. This chunky remnant
of Kilimanjaro earlier volcanic activity is several hundred feet high, and the
trail passes right below it. For extra credit, the sure-footed can scramble to
the top of the tower. After a lunch stop near Lava Tower, descend for 2 hours
below the lower cliffs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall to Barranco Camp
at 13000 ft. There are numerous photo opportunities on this hike, especially if
the walls are festooned with ice. Barranco Camp is in a valley below the Breach
and Great Barranco Walls, which should provide you with a memorable sunset
while you wait for your dinner. On this day, be careful to notice any signs of
altitude sickness.
Day 5
· Elevation: 13000ft-15000ft
· Distance: 9km
· Hiking time : 8-9 hrs
· Habitat: Alpine desert
Leave slowly crossing the floor of the great Barranco Valley and up the
Barranco wall; continue the trek on the South Circuit path through the Karanga
Valley. Then slowly trek (7 hours) to Barafu Hut (4600m). From Barafu you will
have excellent views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Barafu Hut is situated on an
exposed and dangerous ridge, so it is necessary to familiarize yourself with
the terrain before dark. We will have our dinner, rest and prepare for summit
night.
Day 6
Summit Day! Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
· Elevation: 15000ft-19345ft (And down to 10000ft)
· Distance: 5km ascent and 13 km descent
· Hiking time: 7-8 hrs ascent and 4-5 hrs descent
· Habitat: arctic
Scree and seasonal snow you will
raise around 11:30 PM, and after some steaming tea and biscuits, you shuffle
off into the night. Your 6-hour climb northwest up through heavy scree between
the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers to Stella Point on the crater rim is the most
challenging part of the route for most climbers. At Stella Point (5,685
m/18,650 ft) you stop for a short rest and a chance to see a sunrise. At Stella
Point you join the top part of the Marangu Route, but do not stop here too
long, as it will be extremely difficult to start again due to cold and fatigue.
Depending on the season and recent storms, you may encounter snow on your
remaining hike along the rim to Uhuru Peak. On the summit, you can enjoy your
accomplishment and know that you are creating a day that you will remember for
the rest of your life. After your 3-hour descent from the summit back to Barafu
Camp, you will have a well-earned but short rest, collect your gear, and hike
down a rock and scree path into the moorland and eventually into the forest to
Mweka Camp (3,100 m/10,170 ft).
Day 7
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi
· Elevation: 10000ft-5400ft
· Distance: 10km
· Descent time: 3-4 hrs
· Habitat: Rain forest.
After a well-deserved breakfast, it
is a short, scenic, 3-hour hike back to the park gate. At Mweka Gate, you can
sign your name and add details in a register. This is also where successful
climbers receive their summit certificates. Climbers who reached Stella Point
are issued green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak receive gold
certificates. From the Mweka Gate you will be driven back to Moshi for an
overdue hot shower and comfortable night.
TOTAL PRICE INCLUDE
- Oxygen Cylinder
- Medically qualified guides
- Twice a day medical health check up, monitoring with pulse-oximeter and stethoscope.
- 2 nights hotel in Moshi (before & after climb) BREAKFAST
- Orientation meeting in Moshi and gear check as well.
- Pick up and drop off to the Airport
- Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees, and rescue fees
- 3-4 porters per climber, which includes porters to carry up to 30 lbs of your personal gear.
- 4-season mountain tents, double occupancy.
- Mess tent, tables, chairs, sleeping pad 2.5 inches thick and trekking poles.
- All meals while on the climb + evening tea with popcorn or peanuts.
- As much treated water you can drink while climbing.
- Hot water for washing up daily.
PRICE NOT INCLUDE
· Airfares and taxes
· Tip to your guides, porters and cook. The recommended for this is $ 20 head guide per day, $ 15 per assistant guide per day, $ 15 per cook per day & $ 10 per porter per day. This can be split between each Client in the climb.
· Lunch, dinner and drinks at hotel
· Health requirements (Yellow Fever - compulsory depending on how you travel to Tanzania, Meningitis & Hepatitis A optional but recommended)
· Personal travel insurance
· Laundry (available at the hotel)
· Items of a personal nature
· Optional travel insurance
· Personal hiking/trekking gear Some gears available for rent
· Snacks and personal medicine
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