7 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route with AFRICA NATURAL TOURS L.T.D

7 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route with AFRICA NATURAL TOURS L.T.D

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7 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route with AFRICA NATURAL TOURS L.T.D

7 Days Starting in Kilimanjaro and ending in Kilimanjaro

Visiting: Lemosho Route, Shira Camp, Barranco Camp, Karanga Camp, Barafu Camp, Millenium Camp, Mweka gate

Tour operator:

Africa Natural Tours

Tour code:

08

Recommended For:

18-30 somethings, Couples, Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 50

Physical rating:

High, Medium, Low

Age range:

12-75

Special diets catered:

Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Vegetarians, Halal

Tour operated in:
English
Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours, Camping

This tour is no longer available

Tour Overview

The Mount Kilimanjaro climbing Via Lemosho route is one of our preferred routes due to its low traffic, beautiful scenery, and high summit success rate. The Mount Kilimanjaro climbing Lemosho route starts off from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the lush rainforest to Shira Plateau. We recommend a minimum of 7 days to attempt this route but 8 days is preferable for better acclimatization and summit success. The Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Lemosho route joins the Machame route at Shira 2 Camp and then follows the same route through the southern circuit and descending at Mweka Gate.

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7 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route With Africa Natural Tours L.T.D

7 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route With Africa Natural Tours L.T.D

7 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route With Africa Natural Tours L.T.D

7 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route With Africa Natural Tours L.T.D

7 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route With Africa Natural Tours L.T.D

7 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route With Africa Natural Tours L.T.D

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Lemosho Glades (2385M) To Big Tree Camp (2780M)
Location: Lemosho Route
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Around 8:00 am, a driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Lemosho gate, which is on the western side of Kilimanjaro. You will still begin your steady ascent through the Lemosho glades' woodlands after completing the registration procedure to get to Big Tree camp, where you will spend the night.
Covered ground: 7 km (4.3 mi)
Approx. time taken: 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 2 : Big Tree Camp (2780M) To Shira 2 Camp (3900M)
Location: Shira Camp
Accommodation: Camp, camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trekking through a plateau of green moorland and heather dotted with volcanic rock formations will require you to cover a lot of areas today. As we make our way to Shira 2 Camp, our target, we will pass by Shira 1 Camp, from where it is common to see Kibo Peak floating in the clouds. As we go closer to Shira 1, we gain some height and encounter some rather steep terrain. You will get the opportunity to see the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain as you go closer to Shira 2, along with some uncommon views of Kibo. Acclimatization will be aided by our slow ascent through the Shira Plateau's moorland, and we get to take in some beautiful panoramic vistas.
Distance covered: 16.5km / 10.3mi
Approx. time taken: 9 - 11 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 3 : Shira 2 Camp (3900M) To Barranco Camp (3960M)
Location: Barranco Camp
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On third day your trek 7 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking into the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located at the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below.
Distance covered: 10km / 6.2mi
Approx. time taken: 7
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 4 : Barranco Camp (3960M) To Karanga Camp (3963M)
Location: Karanga Camp
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho RouteOur day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head toward the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.
Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Include

Day 5 : Karanga Camp (3963) To Barafu Camp (4640M)
Location: Barafu Camp
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Via Lemosho Route After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb, mount Kilimanjaro will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up between 11 pm and 12 pm to start the climb to the summit.
Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi
Approx. time taken: 3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 : Barafu Camp (4640M) To Uhuru Peak (5895M) & Down To Millennium Camp (3790M)
Location: Millenium Camp
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We start off at around midnight and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. You will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to the jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest.
Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi
Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 7 : Trek Millennium Camp (3790M) To Mweka Gate (1630M)
Location: Mweka gate
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower.
Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Approx. time taken: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included

What's Included

  • 1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

    o Filtered water throughout the trek

  • Accommodation

    Camping

  • Entrance Fees

    Park fees, Camping fees, Rescue fees

  • Fully Guided

    Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters

  • Meals – Full Board

    3 meals daily while on the mountain

  • o 18% VAT on tour fees & services which cost nearly 55% of the total cost charged.

  • o Transportation to & from the mountain gate

  • o Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)

What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • International Travel

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)

  • o Medical insurance

  • Visa cost which is $50 except for Canadian and USA passport holders which is 100$

  • o Items of a personal nature

  • o Laundry Services

  • o A doctor for the group

  • o Alcoholic beverages

  • o Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is extra ($100 per toilet + toilet tent)

Check out our Q&As

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Yes

  • Company Instant Book

    Yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    No

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    No

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    No

Reviews of this Operator

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07-Feb-2022

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07-Nov-2023

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Embarking on this Kilimanjaro trek...

26-Jun-2023

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20-Dec-2023

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05-Mar-2024

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I made a travel with...

09-Jan-2024

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27-Jul-2023

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Trekking Mount Kilimanjaro with...

12-Sep-2023

Trekking Mount Kilimanjaro with Africa Natural Tours: 7-Day Machame Route I recently had the pleasure of embarking on a 7-day Machame Route tour with Africa Natural Tours, and the experience was nothing short of phenomenal. From the moment I booked the tour to the very last step of the trek, every aspect of the journey was meticulously planned and flawlessly executed. Here's a breakdown of why I wholeheartedly recommend Africa Natural Tours for your Kilimanjaro adventure: Expert Guides and Crew: The success of any trek largely depends on the quality of the guides and support crew, and Africa Natural Tours exceeded all expectations. Our lead guide was not only incredibly knowledgeable about the region and its ecology but also had an uncanny ability to keep the group motivated and spirits high, even during the most challenging parts of the ascent. The entire support crew, from porters to cooks, worked tirelessly to ensure our comfort and safety throughout the journey. Well-Planned Itinerary: The 7-day Machame Route itinerary was well-balanced, allowing for ample acclimatization time and a steady pace of ascent. Each day's trekking distance was manageable, and the rest stops were strategically placed to provide stunning views and much-needed rest. The itinerary ultimately contributed to a successful summit experience without feeling rushed. Top-Notch Equipment and Facilities: Africa Natural Tours provided high-quality camping equipment that exceeded my expectations for a mountain trek. The tents were spacious and well-maintained, sleeping bags were warm and clean, and the dining tent was a comfortable space to enjoy meals and interact with fellow trekkers. Culinary Delights at Altitude: Surprisingly, the food on this trek was one of the highlights. Despite being at high altitudes, the skilled cooks managed to prepare delicious and varied meals that catered to different dietary needs. From hearty breakfasts to comforting dinners, the meals provided the necessary energy for the trek. Responsible Tourism and Ethical Practices: One of the aspects I truly appreciated about Africa Natural Tours was their commitment to responsible and ethical tourism practices. They ensured that the porters were well-treated, adhered to Leave No Trace principles, and supported local communities. This added an extra layer of satisfaction knowing that my adventure was contributing positively to the region. In conclusion, my 7-day Machame Route tour with Africa Natural Tours was an unforgettable adventure that exceeded all expectations. The combination of expert guides, a thoughtfully planned itinerary, excellent equipment, delightful food, and ethical practices makes this company stand out among the rest. If you're considering conquering Kilimanjaro, I wholeheartedly recommend entrusting your journey to Africa Natural Tours. They turned a dream into reality, and for that, I'm immensely grateful.

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31-Dec-2023

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