Climb Mount Kilimanjaro: Summiting the Lemosho Route.
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro: Summiting the Lemosho Route.
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro: Summiting the Lemosho Route.
10 Days Starting and ending in Arusha
Visiting: Arusha, Mti mkubwa, Shira Camp, Shira Hut, Barranco Valley, Karanga Camp, Barafu Camp, Mweka Camp
Tour operator:
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 16
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Kosher, Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Lemosho is considered the most beautiful and less traffic route on Mount Kilimanjaro and grants panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. This route is a favourite pick because it offers a great balance of low traffic, scenic views, and a high summit success rate. All airport transfers are part of the package, no extra fee is required. THE BEST MONTHS TO CLIMB KILIMANJARO. Normally March, April, and May are the months with long rains and should be avoided. November is usually short rains but it does not often rain all the days so Climbing is possible. The best Months for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro are January, February, and also August and September. July can be colder and November to December can be wet. January to February is the warmest month, almost clear of clouds each evening and morning. The success rates with our guides are outstanding compared to the overall success rates for all climbers who attempt to reach the top. SUMMIT SUCCESS RATES: STELLA POINT (98%). UHURU PEAK (96%).
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Tanzania:
Location: Arusha
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Participating guests will be picked up by the staff of Kilipeak Adventure from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). They will be driven to their accommodation in Arusha to Karama Lodge or Similar, which is a beautiful Hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Meru and is a perfect place to prepare you for an adventure.
We will gather in the evening with your Mountain guide for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.
Day 2 : Mti Mkubwa Camp (Full Board)
Location: Mti mkubwa
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel in Arusha, we drive approximately 2 hours through the rural countryside to the Londrossi Gate. For the necessary park registration formalities at the Londorossi National Park gate, we drive through varied farmland with open views over the plains to reach the Lemosho road head. We start our ascent along the forest trail we camp at Lemosho Mti Mkubwa Camp.
Londrossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650 m); 3-4 hours walking.
Day 3 : Shira Camp (Full Board)
Location: Shira Camp
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We leave the forest behind now, the trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. A full day trekking with slow and steady pace up to Shira Camp.
Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp (3,550 m): 6-7 hours walking.
Day 4 : Shira Hut (Full Board)
Location: Shira Hut
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we follow an easy path to the summit of Shira Cathedral before reaching the next camp at Shira Hut.
As this camp is quite exposed, it can be substantially colder than the previous night, with temperatures dropping to well below freezing.
Shira Camp to Shira Hut (3,840 m): 3-5 hours walking.
Day 5 : Barranco Valley (Full Board)
Location: Barranco Valley
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and after hot lunch the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,900 m.).
Shira Hut to Barranco valley (3,900 m.): 5-7 hours walking.
Day 6 : Karanga Camp (Full Board)
Location: Karanga Camp
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally, we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp
Barranco Camp to Karanga camp (4,000 m): 4-5 hours walking.
Day 7 : Barafu Camp (Full Board)
Location: Barafu Camp
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we take the Traverse Route that takes up the Barafu Ridge, we walk up quite slowly to the final camp before your last ascent day to the summit.
The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m): 3-4 hours walking.
Day 8 : Barafu Camp To Summit To Mweka Camp (Full Board)
Location: Mweka Camp
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. We will rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to the main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp.
Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3100 m): 13-15 hours walking.
Day 9 : Mweka Gate To Arusha (Full Board)
Location: Arusha
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch, we drive back to Arusha.
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking.
Day 10 : Departing Day:
Location: Kilimanjaro International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
After saying bye to our team of guides then we will arrange a private departure transfer which is included from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight unless you have an option to have a short safari or any other option we will discuss.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
before and after climb
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Drinks with Meals
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Entrance Fees
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Fully Guided
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Full Board
What's Not Included
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Game Drives on Safari
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Train Tickets
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
from 8 Yers old
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