Mount Kilimanjaro

 

LEMOSHO ROUTE - 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS


Day 1: On arrival in Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met and transferred to your lodge. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Please note this is an arrival day and you may arrive at any time.In the evening there is a briefing on the trek. At this time you will also receive your personal trek bag. This trek bag will contain a kit bag that your porter will carry, an appropriate sleeping bag, sleep sheet and down jacket. You will need to transfer your other possessions into this bag. You will be able to leave your normal traveling bag and any excess luggage at base hotel to be collected upon your return.

DAY 2: Leave from your hotel drive to Lemosho via Londros Park gate 2250m then Mti Mkubwa 2750 M.Dinner and Overnight. Forest Camp /Mti Mkubwa (Big tree).

DAY 3: After breakfast you receive lunch packets continue to hike to Shira I (3500m by crossesthrough the valleys a few streams before ascending the Shira Ridge, gaining altitude to about 3600m. Dinner and Overnight Shira I.

DAY 4: After break fast leave Shira 1, to Shira 2 (3850m). This day start with a gentle walk across the Shira Plateau into the Moorland. Dinner and Overnight Shira 2 Camp.

DAY 5: After break fast leave Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp 3950m with a good view of Shira Plateau to west, Oehler Ridge to the north- east and the Western Breach to the east. Dinner andOvernight Baranco Camp.

DAY 6: After break fast continue hiking to Karanga Camp. Before reaching the Camp at Karanga Valley below 4000m you will pass through Valleys offering great views of Hein glacier.

DAY 7: After break fast at Karanga Camp continue to Barafu Camp 4600m. There is no water at Barafu hut4600m so you should take care and stock up your water supply . You should be able to rest up atBarafu for the whole afternoon, acclimatizing and gathering strength for the summit. Dinner andOvernight Barafu Camp.

DAY 8: Barafu Camp 4600m to Uhuru Peak 5895m to Mweka Camp 3100m. At around midnight you will head in a north-westerly direction up the South East valley toward Stella Point on the crater rim, then to Uhuru Peak 5895m the highest point in Africa. From here you descend straight toMweka Camp 3100m for dinner and overnight.

DAY 9: After breakfast at Mweka Camp you descend to Mweka gate where you can obtain your certificateof achievement before we drive you back to your hotel for shower or bath and a good rest. Dinnerand Overnight stay.

Day10: You will be transferred by your private vehicle to the airport for departure. You can book this transfer at any time depending your flight schedule. Or we can arrange Safari /Beach holiday / Cultural Tourism.
 

  • Transportation to the mountain base and back

  • One night accommodation in Siwandeti Farm lodge on bed and breakfast or similar

  • Park entrance fees, hut/camping fee, rescue fees

  • Porters and guides

  • Cook and food - breakfast, hot lunches / packed lunches, dinners

  • Camping gears - Tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, camping chairs, portable camping tables.
     

  • Bottled water (1 litre/per person per day.

 

Mount Kilimanjaro Routes

Lemosho Route 10 Days 9 Nights - Kilimanjaro

 

Machame Route 8 Days 7 Nights - Kilimanjaro

 

Marangu Route 7 Days 6 Nights - Kilimanjaro

 

Rongai Route 7 Days 6 Nights - Kilimanjaro

 

Umbwe Route 8 Days 7 Nights - Kilimanjaro

 

 

 

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