8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing via Lemosho Route Holiday Packages in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing via Lemosho Route Holiday Packages in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

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8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing via Lemosho Route Holiday Packages in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

8 Days Starting and ending in Moshi

Visiting: Lemosho Route, T K Lemosho Trail, Barafu Stella Trail, Moshi

Tour operator:

Africa Natural Tours

Tour code:

04

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 15

Physical rating:

MediumLow

Age range:

10-99

Special diets catered:

Meat, Jain, Halal, Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher

Tour operated in:
English , French , German , Spanish
Trip Styles:

Active, Adventure Tours, Camping

This tour is no longer available

Tour Overview

The Lemosho 8-day route up Mount Kilimanjaro is unique, challenging, and adventurous. suitable for experienced climbers and those with enough energy. The Mount Kilimanjaro climb via the Lemosho route takes up to 8 days and 7 nights to and from the top of Africa Mount Kilimanjaro  The Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbing Holiday Package for 8 days is suitable for the best spectacular long-distance Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing adventure in Africa during any time of the year from 2023, 2024, and 2025 onwards. You will be able to do enough Kilimanjaro climbing by documenting your lifelong adventure of reaching Africa's summit.

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Kilimanjaro

8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Lemosho Route Holiday Packages In 2023, 2024 And 2025.

8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Lemosho Route Holiday Packages In 2023, 2024 And 2025.

Kilimanjaro

8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Lemosho Route Holiday Packages In 2023, 2024 And 2025.

8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Lemosho Route Holiday Packages In 2023, 2024 And 2025.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Moshi To Londorossi Gate
Location: Lemosho Route
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: camp
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing via Lemosho Route Holiday Packages in 2023, 2024, and 2025 with affordable prices, Mount Kilimanjaro's Lemosho route takes eight days to climb. Your primary Guide will brief you at your hotel after breakfast, and then you'll drive (2,250m/7,380ft, 2.5 hours) to the Londorossi Park Gate. Following the park's norms and regulations, we drive our 4WD vehicle to Lemosho Glades (2,390m/7,830ft, 11km, 45 minutes) and then walk through the forest to Mti Mkubwa campground, where we have supper and spend the night.

Day 2 : Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,750 M/9,020 Ft (2.75 Km)) To Shira Camp
Location: Lemosho Route
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The lemosho route Kilimanjaro climbing are gradually steepens and reaches a moorland zone on the second day before crossing the Shira Ridge at 3,600 m/11,810 ft (3.6 km) and descending gently to Shira Camp 1, which is situated near a stream on the Shira Plateau. After breakfast on the second day, continue on the route as it increasingly steepens and enters the big heather moorland zone. After crossing many streams, the route crosses the Shira ridge at around 3600 meters (11,810 feet), after which it gradually descends to the Shira One campsite, which is situated close to the streams on the Shira Plateau. Shira One campsite: dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3 : Shira Camp (1) 3,500 M/11,485 Ft (3.5 Km) To Shira Camp
Location: Lemosho Route
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On third day of 8 days Kilimanjaro Climbing through the Lemosho Route, Today you will have a very moderate walk across the plateau which leads you to Shira Camp two on moorland meadows by a stream. Although a variety of walks are available on the plateau just to make this an excellent acclimatization day.

Day 4 : Shira Camp 2 – 3,840 M/12,600 Ft (Ca. 4 Km) — To Lava Tower
Location: T K Lemosho Trail
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The Fourth day of kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho route You will have breakfast and precede hiking east u p to a steeping path above the vegetation towards Kilimanjaro looming mass. After several hours of walking now commerce you’re a walk through a rocky landscape to reach the prominent landmark called Lava Tower at 4,630 m/15,190 ft (4.63 km). 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 3,950 m/12,960 ft (ca. 4 km). 8 days lemosho route kilimanjaro climb There are plentiful 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 become aware of any signs of altitude sickness.

Day 5 : Barranco Camp — 3,900 M/12,800 Ft (Ca. 4 Km) — To Karanga Camp
Location: Lemosho Route
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you will continue up a steep ridge to the great Barranco Wall, and then you climb mount Kilimanjaro climbing this magnificent obstacle which turns out to be easier than it looks. Topping out just below the Hem Glacier, you can now appreciate just how beautiful Kilimanjaro really, With Kibo glaciers soaring overhead you descend into the lush Karanga Valley to the Karanga Valley campsite. From the camp, you can look east and see the jagged peaks of Mawenzi into the African sky. After a hot lunch at the camp, your afternoon is spent at leisure resting or exploring. After two long days please note this short day is very important for your acclimatization since your summit push is about to start in a while to come.

Day 6 : Karanga Camp — 4,200 M/13,780 Ft (Ca. 4 Km) To Barafu Camp
Location: T K Lemosho Trail
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

8 Days7 nights Lemosho route Kilimanjaro Climbingfor 2023, 2024, and 2025 with affordable prices, This morning you will hike east over intervening ridges and valleys to join the Mweka Route, which will be your descent route. Turn left towards the mountain and hike up the ridge through a sparse landscape for another hour to Barafu Hut where you will receive a hot lunch. The last water point on this route is Karanga Valley as there is no water at Barafu Camp. Even though Barafu is the Swahili word for ice. The famous snows of Kilimanjaro are far above Barafu Camp near the summit of the mountain. Your tent will be pitched on a narrow, stony, wind-swept ridge, so make sure that you familiarise yourself with the terrain before dark to avoid any accidents. Prepare your equipment and warm clothing for your summit climb of mount Kilimanjaro, and drink a lot of fluids. After an early dinner, go to bed for a few hours of valued sleep.

Day 7 : Summit Day! Barafu Camp.
Location: Barafu Stella Trail
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The 8 days 7 night Climb kilimanjaro Via Lemosho route and summit day. You will be up around 11:30 PM, and after some hot tea and biscuits you will drag your feet off into the night. 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 (5.68 km) you stop for a short rest and a chance to see a supremely sanguine 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 exhaustion. Depending on the time of year and current storms you may stumble upon 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. The 8 days 7 nights Kilimanjaro climb Via Lemosho route in 2023, 2024, and 2025 at affordable prices, With AFRICA NATURAL TOURS, you will have a well-deserved but short rest collect your gear, and hike down a rock and scree path into the moorland and sooner or later into the forest to Mweka Camp 3,100 m/10,170 ft (ca. 3 km) This camp is in the upper forest, so you can anticipate mist or rain in the late afternoon., Dinner and washing water will be prepared and the camp office sells drinking water, soft drinks, chocolates, and beers.

Day 8 : Mweka Camp -3,100 M/10,170 Ft (Ca. 3 Km) To Mweka Gate
Location: Moshi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

The Last Day Tanzania Climbing Lemosho Route in 8 days After a well-deserved breakfast it is a short scenic 3-hour hike back to the park gate, please note no tips is given on the way until all your gear and the rest of the crew have reached the gate safely, but do remember to tip your staff at the gate, At Mweka Gate you will sign your name and add details in a register. This is also where successful climbers normally receive their summit certificates which can be followed by a bottle of a champion. Climbers who reached Stella Point are issued green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak receive gold certificates. From Mweka Gate you will continue down to Mweka Village 3 km where you will be served a delicious hot lunch after which you are driven back to Moshi

What's Included

  • 1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

  • Accommodation

    Tents

  • Accommodation

  • Entrance Fees

    All fees applying on the park

  • Fully Guided

    English speaking guide

  • Meals – Full Board

    All days on the mountain

  • Tipping and Gratuities

What's Not Included

Check out our Q&As

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    No

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Tipping is very much appreciated. Staff is usually doing their best to make your trip unforgettable and in this case tips on the last day of your trip are common. In first place you need to think how much they did to make your trip unforgettable. We will give some hint how much to tip your guide, driver etc. In case of exceptional service tip for a driver or tour guide should be 15$-20$ per day, for a cook 10-15$ per day (only on camping safari when you have your own cook, not in lodges), for porters (in a hotel, not Kilimanjaro porters), waiters etc. 1$ per service.

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    Yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    No

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    USD

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    No

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    Yes

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    Yes

  • Do I need mountain experience before setting out here?

    No previous mountain experience is needed but it will most certainly help you. Anyone with decent fitness and good stamina should be able to cope with the hiking days and higher elevations. Hiking experience anywhere in the world is recommended for maximum enjoyment, but certainly not needed. Mount Meru really is an altitude challenge in one of the world's most spectacular settings. Try to arrive as prepared as possible. Proper preparation will make your experience so much better and more memorable.

  • Company Instant Book

    Yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    yes

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    Client choice

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    No

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    They will dipart no problem with that

  • What is the maximum group size?

    12

Reviews from Travellers on this Tour

존 마  

8 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climbing

28-Jul-2020

I booked before corona from Zanzibar,I succeed to climb up,I was very happy,Guide was helpful and friendly.I will come back InshaAllah will my family and friends.

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