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Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro Via Lemosho Route

Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro Via Lemosho Route

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Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro Via Lemosho Route

8 Days Starting and ending in Moshi, Tanzania

Visiting: Mti Mkubwa Camp, Shira Camp One, Shira Camp Two, Barranco Camp, Karanga Camp, Barafu Camp, Millenium Camp, Mweka gate

Tour operator:

Afroglacier Tours

Specialist Group:

18-30 Somethings

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 15

Physical rating:

Medium, Moderate

Age range:

10-70

Special diets catered:

Halal, Jain, Kosher, Meat, Vegans, Vegetarians, Diet can be catered

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Active, Camping

Activities:

Climbing-Mountaineering, Hiking, Trekking

Private Available:

From: $2500 $2421 Mid-Year Mayhem Discount: -$79

NB: Prices correct on 27-Jul-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Kilimanjaro is one of Africa's all-time classic images. At 595, Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and one of the highest free-standing mountains in the world. To trek Kilimanjaro is more Attractive because, with the right preparation you can walk all the way to the summit without the need for ropes or technical climbing experience. Ten of thousands of people climb Kilimanjaro every year, and tens of thousands come down safely again. There are at least 7 routes up to the mountain ranging from 5 to 9 days or longer. You can rent gears for your hike in moshi and we can assist you in renting gears. Best time to hike is May to late October, December to late March. There is so much to Kilimanjaro than her summit. Your hike takes you up through lush rain forest and moorland zone with giant heather and lobelias and then on up through Afro alpine montane desert and on up still further to an arctic landscape of ice snow and rock and without vegetation. And here on the roof of africa in clear weather the views are magical...spell binding, Mount Meru, the Rift Valley, Maasailand all lie there below you. Fly in to Kilimanjaro International Airport after sharing with us your flying details, a representative staff from Afroglacier tours will pick you up from the airport and drive you to your hotel and all the pre-climbing briefing will be done at your hotel by your guide.

Highlights

Special Hiking Day for New Year Eve 2024 will begin the hike on 26th December 2023
Hike Shira peak via cathedral as part of acclimatisation
Lemosho route has high success rate to summit with Afroglacier tours
Our guides are professional qualified mountain guides that speaks English and several languages like German, French and Spanish
Our cooks can accommodate different food option or special diet like vegan, gluten free, food allergies etc. we welcome special request

Places You'll See

Family At Shira Camp One

Famous Lava Tower

Family At Shira Camp One

Famous Lava Tower

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Lemosho Gate To Mtimkubwa Camp

Location: Mti Mkubwa Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Overnight in four season mountain tent

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

You will start your trek through Afromontane forest where you will enjoy vegetation and have a look of black and white colobus monkeys on the forest canopy. Open your eyes to look for beautiful birds like Turraco that inhabit the forest. You will spend overnight at the forest camp at 9280 feet
Trekking Hours: 3-4 hours

Day 2 : Forest Camp To Shira Camp One

Location: Shira Camp One

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Overnight in four season mountain tent

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Leaving the forest after an hour trek to heath zone. Enjoy the beautiful view of the park. You will have lunch on the way before keep the trek to the last ridge, have an overlook of Shira plateau and have your first view of Kibo peak while heading to shira one camp.
Shira one camp is 11500 feet
Trekking hours: 5-6 hours

Day 3 : Shira One Camp To Shira Camp Two

Location: Shira Camp Two

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Overnight in four season mountain tent

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The whole trek is through Shira plateau. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the plateau. You will have an option to visit Shira cathedral or Shira peak for acclimatisation.
Shira Camp Two is at 12,795 feet
Hours: 3-4 Trekking hours

Day 4 : Shira Camp Two To Barranco Camp

Location: Barranco Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Overnight in four season mountain tent

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On the way to Barranco you will visit Lava tower, Kilimanjaro's most famous volcanic formation. The visit to lava tower is also part of acclimatisation before you take the way down to Barranco camp.
Hours: 5-7 hours

Day 5 : Barranco To Karanga Camp

Location: Karanga Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Overnight in four season mountain tent

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The trek begins by scrambling up the steep Barranco wall. The ascend goes on to the top of the wall then down to Karanga valley to the Karanga camp.
Karanga Camp is 13, 230 feet
Hours: 4-5 hours trekking

Day 6 : Karanga To Barafu Camp

Location: Barafu Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Overnight in four season mountain tent

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Barafu camp is the base camp of the mountain. Make sure you have a good sleep once you reach the camp ready for summit at night.
Barafu Camp 15,330
Hours: 3-4 hours trekking

Day 7 : Barafu To Summit/ Millenium-Meka Camp

Location: Millenium Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Overnight in four season mountain tent

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek to summit starts at midnight. Have your spirit up...struggle and overcome, enjoy the beautiful sunrise on the way to summit...take pictures. At Uhuru peak celebrate your hard work, take quick photos and start descending to Millenium or Meka camp.

Day 8 : Departure Day To Mweka Gate

Location: Mweka gate

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy your last day on the park while descending through rain forest. enjoy the flowers and birds life. At the gate sign out an the vehicles will be waiting for you to carry you to your hotel or lodge.

What's Included

Accommodation

Four season mountain tents
Fully Guided

Professional guide
Meals

Three meals, our cooks can assist special diets
Transport

Airport pick up to hotel and return

What's Not Included

Additional Services

You will have to pay for any additional service
Insurance

You will need to travel with your own travel insurance
International Travel

International travel is excluded in the price
Optional

There is option for personal porter but you ill need to pay extra $400 for the porter to carry your back pack and to walk with you

Accommodation

Camping and overnight in four season mountain tents

Mode of Transport

We will pick you up from the airport by private vehicle to hotel and to the park gate where the hike starts

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Check out our Q&As

Are all entrance fees included in the price?

yes
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

yes
What is the maximum group size?

15 individuals. If are more we will divide the group into 2
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

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

Any booking from Single individual we can take you to the tour

Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

yes
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

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

yes. Your luggage which porter will carry during the tour should be less than 16kg
What currencies are required for this tour?

USD
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

yes
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

yes
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

no
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

Our professional English speaking guide will accompany you on the tour.
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

yes. in every booking with us you are contributing 7% of your payment to help the needy school children in Moshi to buy school uniforms, Text books, pen, and food.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You can change the date any time after you have booked but should not be 4 days before your trip.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Tamara S

Amazing Trip

09-January-2022

It was a wonderful experience and a great trip! I would do it again in a heartbeat! The GUIDES were great and super nice! Definitely recommended!

From Trip Advisor

Zack Taylor

Amazing Kilimanjaro Experience

08-October-2022

We had an amazing experience climbing Kilimanjaro with Plato and Afroglacier Tours. Plato was attentive to every detail, knowledgeable, friendly and supportive. We couldn't asked for a better experience or guide. Highly recommended!

From Trip Advisor

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