7 days Lemosho route- Kilimanjaro trekking | climbing | treking
7 days Lemosho route- Kilimanjaro trekking | climbing | treking
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7 days Lemosho route- Kilimanjaro trekking | climbing | treking
7 Days Starting and ending in Moshi, Tanzania
Visiting:
Lemosho Route
,Big Tree Camp
,Shira Camp Two
,Barranco Camp
,Karanga Camp
,Barafu Camp
,Uhuru Peak
,Millenium Camp
,Mweka gate
,Moshi
Tour operator:
Widerange African Safaris | Tanzania safaris & Kilimanjaro climbing group tours
Physical rating:
Medium, High
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
Trip Styles:
Activities:
Tour code:
007
Group size:
2 - 150
Age range:
18-50
Tour operated in:
English
,French
,German
Interests:
Recommended For:
Private Available:
Request A Private Tour
From:
$1700 (USD)
Tour Overview
The Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic visitors on various sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. Widerange African Safaris specializes in guiding on the Lemosho route. Most of our clients climb Kilimanjaro using this route and they consistently report that they loved it. Thus, Lemosho is highly recommended. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rain forest to Shira Ridge. The Lemosho route crosses the entire Shira Plateau from west to east in a pleasant, relatively flat hike. Crowds are low until the route joins the Machame route near Lava Tower. Then the route traverses underneath Kilimanjaro's Southern Ice Field on a path known as the Southern Circuit before summiting from Barafu. Descent is made via the Mweka route. Our company offers Lemosho as an eight day group climb or as a seven to eight day private climb. The seven-day variation combines days five and six, going from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp without staying at Karanga. A nine-day variation that includes an overnight at Crater Camp is available as a private climb by special request.
Highlights
Itinerary
DAY 1: Lemosho Gate to Big Tree Gate
Location:
Lemosho Route, Big Tree Camp
Accommodation:
Camp
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00am and transferred to the Lemosho gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process you will still start your climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree camp where you will be spending the night.
Distance covered: 7km
Time to be used: 4 hours
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Big Tree Camp
Day 2 : Big Tree Camp to Shira Camp
Location:
Big Tree Camp, Shira Camp Two
Accommodation:
Camp
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will cover a lot of ground as you trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. We will trek through Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating in the clouds as we head towards our destination, which is Shira 2. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude as we head towards Shira 1 and parts of the route are fairly steep. As you proceed towards Shira 2, you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great panoramic views.
Distance Covered: 16.5kms
Time to be used: 9 - 11 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Shira Campsite
Day 3 : Shira Campsite to Barranco Campsite
Location:
Shira Camp Two, Barranco Camp
Accommodation:
Camp
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking in to 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 made 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
Time to be used: 7 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Day 4 : Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Location:
Barranco Camp, Karanga Camp
Accommodation:
Camp
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb 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 at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.
Distance Covered: 3km
Time to be used: 3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Day 5 : Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Location:
Karanga Camp, Barafu Camp
Accommodation:
Camp
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb 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 at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.
Distance Covered: 3km
Time to be used: 3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Day 6 : Barafu Camp - Uhuru Peak to Millenium Campsite
Location:
Barafu Camp, Uhuru Peak, Millenium Camp
Accommodation:
Camp
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We start off at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit of the glaciers. We 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 of jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking took us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We began our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending the scree slope and tracking back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Millennium Camp for a long, well-earned rest.
Distance Covered: 13.5km
Time to be used: 12 - 15 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 : Millenium Campsite to Mweka Gate
Location:
Millenium Camp, Mweka gate, Moshi
Accommodation:
Hotel, Lodge
Meals Included:
Breakfast
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 (and a cold beer or two!) before our big celebration.
Distance Covered: 12.5km
Time to be used: 6.5 hrs
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Entrance Fees
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Game Drives on Safari
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Full Board
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
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Train Tickets
Check out our Q&As
Are flights included in this tour?
No
Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
No
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
LUXURY
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes
What is the best time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?
June to November
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
What is the maximum group size?
150
Company Instant Book
Yes
How many Routes used to climb Kilimanjaro Mountain
8 Routes
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Yes
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
What is the tipping policy?
10 USD PER DAY PER PERSORN
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
NOTHING DESTROYED
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
What currencies are required for this tour?
USD
Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
MIDIUM
Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
4*4 car with open loof
What documents will I receive before I travel?
Passport,Visa and airticket
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes.
What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Every client should have a valid C0vid-19 certificate to verify that someone has undergone covid test
What is the best time to visit Tanzania for safari?
The best time to visit Tanzania is from June-September, in the summer season.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?
yes
How long has the tour company been trading?
WIDERANGE AFRICAN SAFARIS is a tour company located at the base of Kilimanjaro Moshi, Tanzania offering Tanzania safaris, Serengeti migration, Kilimanjaro hiking and Zanzibar tours.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Nothing Destroyed
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Tour operator
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
yes
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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Dates & Availability
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Free Date Changes
Widerange African Safaris | Tanzania safaris & Kilimanjaro climbing group tours allows you to make 5 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 2 days before the start of the tour.
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Widerange African Safaris | Tanzania safaris & Kilimanjaro climbing group tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform widerange african safaris | tanzania safaris & kilimanjaro climbing group tours, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Widerange African Safaris | Tanzania safaris & Kilimanjaro climbing group tours requires a minimum deposit of 1000 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 1500 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of widerange african safaris | tanzania safaris & kilimanjaro climbing group tours charges.
Up to 30 days before tour starts: 100% of deposit.
At 7 days before tour starts: 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: 50% of booking price.
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COVID-19 terms and Policies
Every client should have valid C0VID-19 certifate which verify that he/she has undergone covid test
7 days Lemosho route- Kilimanjaro trekking | climbing | treking
7 Days Starting and ending in Moshi, Tanzania
Visiting:
Lemosho Route
,Big Tree Camp
,Shira Camp Two
,Barranco Camp
,Karanga Camp
,Barafu Camp
,Uhuru Peak
,Millenium Camp
,Mweka gate
,Moshi
Tour operator:
Widerange African Safaris | Tanzania safaris & Kilimanjaro climbing group tours
Physical rating:
Medium, High
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
Trip Styles:
Activities:
Tour code:
007
Group size:
2 - 150
Age range:
18-50
Tour operated in:
English
,French
,German
Interests:
Recommended For:
Private Available:
Request A Private Tour
From:
$1700 (USD)
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