Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho Route

Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho Route

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Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho Route

10 Days Starting and ending in Arusha

Visiting: Arusha, Londorossi Gate, Lemosho Route, Shira, Shira Camp, Barranco Camp, Karanga Camp, Barafu Camp, Uhuru Peak, Mweka gate

Tour operator:

Exodus

Tour code:

TYR

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

4 - 16

Physical rating:

Challenging / Tough

Age range:

16-99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:
English
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Tour Overview

Taking the western approach we cross the caldera of Shira Volcano, traversing beneath the southern icefields of Kibo, Kilimanjaro's highest volcano. We have eight days on Africa’s highest mountain, which means plenty of time for acclimatisation and soaking up the ever changing scenery. This is one of the least trekked routes allowing us to savour the immense and wild Shira Plateau. This itinerary gives you an excellent chance of reaching the summit: approximately 96% of people trekking the Lemosho route with Exodus stand on the roof of Africa.

Highlights

  • A fantastic eight-day route, carefully designed to maximise time in remote wilderness

  • Extra day to aid acclimatisation

  • To stand on top of the largest freestanding mountain in the world - Kilimanjaro

  • Why not extend your trip on beautiful Zanzibar for a few days

  • 1 guide to every 2 clients on summit day

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Start Arusha.

Location: Arusha

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge (or similar)

Meals Included: Dinner

There will be a trip briefing this afternoon/evening. Please bring with you

your passport and insurance details, and your air ticket details. The

briefing will cover all aspects of your trip and will include the

distribution of any hired equipment you have booked.

*Comfortable Hotel*



Day 2 : To Londorossi; Begin Ascent To Lemosho Forest (2650M).

Location: Londorossi Gate, Lemosho Route

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Full-service camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning we transfer to Londorossi (2250 m), passing between the slopes

of Kilimanjaro and the horseshoe-shaped volcanic crater of Mt. Meru (a

distance of about 120 km). After completing the necessary registration

formalities, we drive on for a short distance through farmland and

plantations to reach the Lemosho roadhead. The last 5 km of the road to the

park gate is of poor quality, particularly after rain, and the drive there

should be considered part of the adventure. We often have our lunch in the

glades before starting to walk. It is an easy day of walking up a small path

through beautiful and lush forest, this area has a variety of game including

buffalo. Approx 3-4 hours walking.

*Full-service Camping*



Day 3 : Explore Shira Plateau; Camp At Shira One (3550M).

Location: Shira

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Full-service camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The trail starts out in the lush rich montane forest before ascending into

the moorland zone of giant heather. The trail climbs steadily with views

across the plains opening out as we reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. There

is a tangible sense of wilderness especially if the afternoon mists come in.

We camp in the centre of the plateau at Shira One (3550 m). Approx 6-7 hours

walking.

*Full-service Camping*



Day 4 : Walk To The Summit Of Shira Cathedral To Camp At Shira Hut (3840M).

Location: Shira Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Full-service camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A day to help acclimatisation and to explore the grassy moorland and the

volcanic rock formations of the plateau. We walk to the summit of Shira

Cathedral, a huge buttress of rock surrounded by steep spires and pinnacles.

The views from our camp near Shira Hut (3840m) of Mt. Meru floating on the

clouds are simply unforgettable. The afternoon is free to relax. Approx 4-5

hours walking.

*Full-service Camping*



Day 5 : Descend To Camp At Great Barranco Valley (3900M).

Location: Barranco Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Full-service camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A morning of gentle ascent and panoramic views, walking on lava ridges

beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. After lunch near the Lava Tower

junction (4550m), we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley

(3900m), sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains

far below. Approx 5-7 hours walking.

*Full-service Camping*



Day 6 : Over The Barranco Wall To Karanga (4000M).

Location: Karanga Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Full-service camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A short steep climb up the famed Barranco Wall leads us to an undulating

trail on the south-eastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the southern

icefields. The terrain changes to volcanic scree, with pockets of lush

vegetation in sheltered hollows, and a powerful sense of mountain wilderness.

Our next camp is at Karanga (4000m) a short distance away. The valley floor

has the last water point on the approach to Barafu and we camp on the higher

sides of the valley with views towards the glaciers of the southern

icefields. Approx 4-5 hours walking.

*Full-service Camping*



Day 7 : Steep Ascent To Barafu Campsite (4600M), With Optional Afternoon Ascent To Bottom Of S.E. Valley (4800M).

Location: Barafu Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Full-service camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The trail follows a path on compacted scree with wide views ahead including

the Barafu Ridge where our camp lies. The trail climbs unrelentingly to reach

the Barafu campsite (4600m) for lunch, after which there is a short

acclimatisation walk to the plateau at the bottom of the southeast valley

(4800m). The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the

final ascent and includes a very early night. Approx 3-5 hours walking.

*Full-service Camping*



Day 8 : An Early Start To Reach Stella Point In Time For Sunrise; On To Uhuru Peak (5895M), The Highest Point In Africa; Descend To Millennium Camp (3800M).

Location: Uhuru Peak

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Full-service camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We will start our ascent by torchlight around midnight so that we can be up

on the crater rim by sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has

some well-graded zigzags and a slow but steady pace will take us to Stella

Point (5735m), in about five or six hours. We will rest there for a short

time to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong

can make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak

(5,895m), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still

occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Barafu is surprisingly fast,

and after some refreshments we continue to descend to reach our final

campsite (3800m) at Millenium camp. Most of us will be too tired to notice

the beauty of the forest surrounding the crowded campsite. This is an

extremely long and hard day with between 11 and 15 hours of walking at high

altitude.

*Full-service Camping*



Day 9 : To Mweka Gate; Transfer To Arusha.

Location: Mweka gate, Arusha

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This day is a sustained descent on a well-constructed path through lovely

tropical forest alive with birdsong and boasting lush undergrowth with

considerable botanical interest. Our route winds down to the national park

gate at Mweka (1650m); and on through coffee and banana farms to Mweka

village. The shower, the beer, and the swimming pool are tantalisingly close!

We return by bus to Arusha (a distance of about 100 km). Approx 4-6 hours

walking.

*Comfortable Hotel*



Day 10 : End Arusha.

Location: Arusha

Meals Included: Breakfast

The morning can be spent resting in the hotel garden by the pool or exploring

Arusha for souvenirs for those on group flights. Those not flying back to UK

with the group will leave us in Arusha.

**



What's Included

  • Meals
    9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners.


* All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners
* All accommodation (see below)
* All transport and listed activities
* Tour leader throughout
* Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
* Kilimanjaro Park Fee

What's Not Included

  • Visas or vaccinations

  • Travel insurance

  • Equipment hire

  • Single supplement

Accommodation

On this adventure, we spend seven nights camping in three-person tents and two nights in a hotel.



Arusha: Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge (nights 1 and 9)







Before and after our time on Kilimanjaro, we stay at the comfortable Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge. In a peaceful setting just outside Arusha, this property has 40 spacious thatched cottages dotted throughout a beautiful garden overlooked by Mount Meru. There's also an excellent restaurant serving African and international dishes, a spacious bar and a swimming pool. It is also possible to book a massage for when you return from the trek.



Kilimanjaro: Full-service camping (nights 2-8)







Although conditions are basic on the mountain, the camping we experience is one of the best available on the Lemosho Route. We sleep in Vango Halo Pro 300 tents regardless of whether you have made a twin-share or single supplement booking. These are spacious three-person tents that are ideal for the conditions on Kilimanjaro. Our camp life is about as comfortable as it gets on Kili, with a communal mess tent, where we gather as a group and eat breakfast and dinner, and a private toilet tent. We also ensure there is a bowl of hot washing water for you in the morning and again after the walk at an agreed time in the afternoon. The only exception is the highest camp where there is no water source.



Worth knowing



The campsites on Kilimanjaro are designated by the national park and are mainly stone/dirt. They are not all level and can be crowded in peak season.

Handwashing water, treated with Dettol, is available along with soap before all meals, and everyone is strongly advised to make use of it.

The toilet tent has toilet paper within it, but we recommend that you bring your own toilet paper and wet wipes.

All camping equipment is provided except for sleeping bags, sleeping mats and pillows.

Food


All meals during the climb are included. Please allow about GBP20-30
(USD30-50) for the two lunches (day 1 and 10) not included. 

On trek the emphasis is on a varied and well-balanced diet with a greater
amount of fresh fruit and soup to maximise the daily intake of fluids.

Vegetarians are well catered for but please inform us before departure of any
special dietary requests. Please note that in Tanzania the availability of
certain specialised products for restricted diets, e.g. gluten-free or
dairy-free, is minimal or non-existent and we strongly recommend you bring
these specialised dietary items from home.

The menu has a high liquid and carbohydrate content; the two important
elements for successful
climbing. At higher altitudes, stimulants (such as coffee) and less
digestible foods (such as meat) are
not recommended. Our evening meal at the highest camp on Kilimanjaro is a
meatless stew as our
experience shows this to be the ideal preparation for the summit day. At
mealtimes a
selection of hot drinks are available. Soup is served twice daily.

Daily Meals

Bed Tea - tea or coffee served in your tent.
Breakfast  - consists of seasonal fresh fruit (mango/banana/watermelon),
porridge, cooked eggs,
sausage, bacon and toast.
Energy snacks are provided for the daily walk such as biscuits, bananas, and
chocolate bars.
Lunch  -  either a packed lunch on longer days or, more usually, a
hot lunch served in camp by a small
team who have raced ahead of the clients. A hot lunch typically consists of
soup, bread or pancakes,
cheese, tuna, jam, peanut butter, pasta salad and cake.
Afternoon tea  -  served in late afternoon. It is an opportunity to drink
lots of hot drinks and snack on peanuts or popcorn.
Dinner  -  the main meal of the day and always consists of three courses;
soup and bread, followed by the main dish, which could be rice, potatoes or
pasta with fish, meat or vegetables, and is followed by a dessert often of
fruit.
Summit snacks - Whilst we provide enough food for the climb, we recommend
that you bring some of your favourite snacks, and keep them for the summit
day. This is because the summit day is a long and tough climb and having your
favourite snacks can give you a very welcome boost.

Water

Whilst the water we provide on Kilimanjaro is suitable for drinking you may
wish to be extra safe and treat it with your own water purification tablets.
Biox Aqua drops or tablets are the best available alternative for sale in the
UK as they kill giardia and cryptosporidium.

Check out our Q&As

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    No

  • What is the maximum group size?

    16

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Minimum age 16 and above passenger can go to this tour.

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

    You will spend 2 nights in comfortable hotels with en suite facilities. you will have 7 nights of full-service camping

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews from Travellers on this Tour

Lemosho Kilimanjaro

Very well organised and supervised trip Guides wer

Very well organised and supervised trip Guides were amazing All staff very helpful Amazing trip

Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route with Exodus

I cannot describe in words how wonderful the exper

I cannot describe in words how wonderful the experience was. Our group was of 15 people from different backgrounds and age range 15-69years. There are two ways of climbing Kilimanjaro - 1. The only aim is to get on the top and back and 2. Enjoy the walk up and scenery and also get to the top. Lemosho route is best for those looking for the second option. The scenery is stunning and terrain changes everyday. Its hard to decide which day is better than others as all days are amazing. Organisation by Exodus, their partnership with African walking company and attention to detail makes this trip a memory of lifetime. Bit more expensive but if you are going to do this once then better do it with he best.

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

The most thrilling, rewarding and emotional advent

The most thrilling, rewarding and emotional adventure I have ever been on.

kilimanjaro lemosho route

amazing holiday, professional n experienced guides

amazing holiday, professional n experienced guides. felt extremely safe. look no further book with exodus. i"'ll do this trip all over again.

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

What an amazing experience which should definitely

What an amazing experience which should definitely go on anyone's "To Do List" of lifetime achievements if you enjoy trekking and the adrenalin rush of summiting a mountain.  With a 96% success rate, the Lemosho route comes highly recommended as your choice of route to take to summit Kili.  The African Walking Company who Partner Exodus locally in Tanzania were exceptional.  The knowledge and care of the guides and porters were amazing - they want each and every client to summit so taking on board all their advice is mandatory.  Whilst there isn't as much scenery as on other trips, every day's walking was different and enjoyable and challenging.

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

If you want to give yourself the best possible cha

If you want to give yourself the best possible chance to reach the summit then the Lemosho Route is for you.

Lemosho route to Uhuru the summit of Kilimanjaro!

Exodus and their team, whether those based in the

Exodus and their team, whether those based in the UK or on the ground in Tanzania, could not have acted more professionally or been more helpful in ensuring that I had a fantastic trip.Our group's all female team of guides, led by Lucia, with Joyce, Anna, Angela and Happiness did their utmost everyday with words of encouragement, smiles and gentle cajoling to steer us to the summit! It was like being looked after by a pride of lionesses!Without the rest of Lucia's team of porters, chefs etc, success would not have been possible.The aim of the trek was to summit Kilimanjaro but by taking the Lemosho Route, it enabled us to enjoy, stunning scenery, interesting and unusual flora and fauna and perhaps most important of all, a little more time to acclimatise for the summit attempt.Prospective trekkers should be aware that a sunrise at the top of Kibo is not guaranteed. The five of us who successfully summited, were greeted by a temperature of -10 deg C and very strong winds! Just glad I had so many layers on! All summit attempts for the previous night were cancelled.This experience will stay with me for the rest of my life, including getting to know my seven fellow trekkers, who were great fun! Have a good look at Exodus, you will not be disappointed.Date of experience: 25 February 2024

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

Superb Expedition, 8 days camping on the mountain

Superb Expedition, 8 days camping on the mountain in 'different' climatic zones culminating in a successful ascent of a wonderful mountain with great friends and meeting some new ones as well.  Truly inspirational.

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

A very succesful and well organised trek

A very succesful and well organised trek

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

Very enjoyable but summit trek was tough.  Relieve

Very enjoyable but summit trek was tough.  Relieved to get to the top.

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