Tour Overview
Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and one of the world’s seven summits. The lemosho route is known as the most scenic of the Kilimanjaro routes and is a great option for those who would like to spend more time on the mountain admiring its beautiful landscapes. Participants should have a good physical condition. This tour is offered by bluechip aviation and safaris ltd.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate, trek through undisturbed forest to Forest Camp (6km).
- Trek out of the forest through the savannah, reaching Shira Camp 1 with stunning views (8km).
- Explore the Shira Plateau, continue to Shira 2, then trek to Moir Hut for acclimatization (14km).
- Ascend to Lava Tower, then descend to Barranco Camp, preparing for summit (7km).
- Short acclimatization trek to Karanga Camp via Barranco Wall (4km).
- Reach Barafu Camp with panoramic summit views, rest and prepare for the summit (4km).
- Midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak, then descend to Mweka Camp (12km).
- Final descent to Mweka Gate, receive summit certificates, and return to Moshi (10km).
INCLUDE AND EXCLUDE
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Guiding fee
- Drinking water
- Meals
- Personal clothing and equipment Tips and gratuities for guides and porter (recommended to be 10 – 15% of climb costs)
- Beverages while not on the mountain
- Assist on Visa Application and processing Upon request
- International Flights upon request
DAY BY DAY
You depart moshi for londorossi gate which takes about 4 hours wher you will complete entry formalities . drive to the lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at trailhead, have lunch then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.
Distance 6km.
You continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses and volcanic rock drapped with liuchen beards. You reach the shira ridge before dropping gently down to shira 1 camp.
Distance of 8km
Explore the shira plateau for a full day. It’s a gentle walk east towars kibos glaciered peakaccross the plateau which leads to shira 2 camp. Continue to moir hut a little used site on the base of lent hills. This is where acclimatization is done.
Distance of 14km.
From the shira plateau, you continue to the east towards the peak of kibo. As you continue your direction changes to the south east towards the lava tower. After the tower you come to the second junction which brings you up to the arrow glacier. You now continue down to the barranco hut for resting and overnight.
Distance of 7km.
After breakfast you leave barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the barranco wallto kranga valley campsite. This is a short day meant foe acclimatization.
Distance of 4km.
After breakfast you leave karanga and hit the junction that connects with the mweka trail. You continue up to the barafu hut and at this point you will have completed the south circuit which offers views of the summit from different angles. Enjoy your dinner and prepare for the summit day . the kibo and mawezi peaks are to be seen from this position.
Distance of 4km.
Very early in the morning (midnight) you depart to the summit between the rebmann and ratzel glacier . ascend to stella point on the crater rim. It’s the most mentally and physical challenging portion. From stella point you will encounter snow as you ascend to the summit. From the summit you now descend to mweka camp.
Distance of km ascent and 12 km descent.
After breakfast, you continue to descend to mweka gate to receive your summit certificates. From the gate you will be transferred to your hotel in moshi.
Distance of 10km.
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