10 Days Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Detailed Itinerary
Arusha, Moshi, Mti Mkubwa, Shira One, Shira Two, Barranco, Karanga, Barafu, Uhuru Peak, Mweka, Arusha
Tour Highlights
Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, lies just three degrees south of the equator and is permanently snow-capped. It offers one of the best opportunities in the world to climb a peak at high altitude without the need for technical climbing ability. The trek takes you through well-defined altitudinal vegetation zones, from semi-arid scrub to dense cloud forest. It is open to any normally fit and healthy person prepared for physical exertion and exercise.
Day 1: Pick Up at Kilimanjaro Airport / Arusha to Moshi
On this day you will be picked up from Arusha Airport and transfer to Moshi.
Overnight at Park View Inn
Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast (BB)
Day 2: Moshi to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Drive from the hotel – Park View Inn in Moshi using 4x4 vehicle to Londrosi gate (2250m) which will take 1 hour for registration and payment to obtain permit and then drive back to Lemosho starting point (2100m) for your climb. The climb through the rain forest is 6 km to Mti Mkubwa camp (BIG TREE CAMP) -2750m which will take 3 hrs. and altitude gained is 650m. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.
Overnight Stay at Mti Mkubwa Camp - Camping
Meal plan: (Dinner, Breakfast and Breakfast).
Day 3: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira One Camp
After breakfast continue on hiking through the heath and moorland zone to Shira one camp (3500m) which will take 5-6hrs, dinner and overnight at the campsite. Distance covered is 9km and altitude gained is 750m. The walk is steep, so gradual climb is important.
Overnight stay at Shira One Camp - Camping
Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 4: Shira One Camp to Shira Two Camp
After breakfast continue hiking through heath and moorland to Shira 2 campsites (3850m) which will take 3hrs, dinner and overnight at the campsite. Distance covered is 4km and altitude gained is 350m. This day is a very short walk but very steep.
Drinking a lot of water on the way is crucial.
Overnight stay at Shira Two Camp - Camping
Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 5: Shira Two Camp to Barranco Camp
Early in the morning after breakfast start hiking to Barranco Camp- (3940m) through Lava Tower – (4600m) for acclimatizing. It takes 6 -7hrs with picnic lunch, Dinner and overnight Barranco camp (3940m). Distance covered is 10.75km via Lava Tower and altitude gained is 750m then from Lava Tower to Barranco altitude gained is 660m.
Overnight stay at Barranco Camp - Camping
Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 6: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
After breakfast start climbing Barranco walls- (4250m) to Karanga Camp – (4000m). Have hot lunch, rest and walk around for Acclimatizing. It takes 3-4hrs. Dinner and overnight at the camp. Distance covered is 4.25km and altitude gained is 250m. Very steep hill but very short distance.
Overnight stay at Karanga Camp - Camping
Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 7: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Having breakfast about 8:30am continue on hiking through the heath and moorland to Barafu Camp 4600m. It takes 3-4hrs and distance covered is 4.25km and altitude gained is 600m before you get hot lunch, rest and then early dinner and sleep for a short hour then wake up about 11:00pm, pack the Useful things for the summit have hot drinks and bites and start hiking to the top of Africa Uhuru Peak- (5895M) it takes about 6-7hrs and distance covered is 4.86km and altitude gained is 1295m.
Overnight at Barafu Camp - Camping
Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
It takes about 3hrs from summit to Barafu camp for breakfast and rest for few hours, eat hot lunch and then continue descending from the alpine desert, heath and moorland to the edge of the rain forest at Mweka camp- (3100m). Distance covered from Uhuru Peak to Barafu camp and to Mweka camp is 11.5km and altitude lost is 2795m.
Overnight at Mweka Camp - Camping
Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Walk after breakfast to Mweka Gate (1800m) through the rain Forest for 3-4hrs distance covered is 9.1km and altitude lost is 1400m. Receive your award certificate if you will have made it to the top and meet the vehicle and transfer you to Arusha for lunch and relaxation. End of climb.
Overnight at Airport Planet Lodge
Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10: Arusha Hotel to Arusha International Airport – Departure
Driver will pick you up from the hotel transfer you to Kilimanjaro Airport for a flight back home.
Meal plan (Breakfast)
***End of the tour with great memories!***
The above rate includes;
- All transport by private vehicle to and from the mountain
- Accommodation as detailed on the itinerary.
- Services of a private mountain guide, cook and adequate porters to carry both trip provisions and client's private bags.
- National Park entrance, accommodation and camping fees.
- • All food and catering equipment - breakfasts, lunches (packed when necessary) and evening meals prepared by our own cook. Special dietary requirements are catered for with prior arrangements at no extra cost.
- Certificate of Achievement.
- Free storage of excess baggage not required on the mountain hike.
- Crisis management apparatus - VHF 2-way radio, basic first aid kit and an on-call vehicle.
- Airport Transfers
- 02 nights accommodation in Arusha and 05 nights camping
Excluded:
- Travel and personal accident insurance.
- Visa, passport, vaccinations, medicines.
- Personal Mountain equipment.
- Tips & gratitude.
- Expenditure on alcoholic drinks, souvenirs and other personal items.
- Optional excursions not detailed in the itinerary.
- Additional optional accommodation added at the base hotel or extra days on the mountain added.
- Treated drinking water other than boiled.
- Extra costs incurred in case of own intentional change of itinerary while already on trek.
- Porters to carry excess of 16Kg. personal luggage per client
Suggested Mountain Climb Equipment
- Hiking boots
- T-shirts (synthetic materials are best as cotton retains moisture)
- Waterproof thigh-length jacket (Gore-Tex or similar)
- Gloves (waterproof warm outers + thin liners)
- Warm hat (or balaclava) that covers the ears
- Waterproof walking boots (well broken-in)
- Waterproof outer trousers _ Warm mid-layer (fleece or down)
- Warm long-sleeved shirt _ Warm walking trousers (not jeans!)
- Thermal underwear _ Walking socks (several pairs)
- Walking shorts
- Trainers or soft shoes for relaxing
- Sun-hat
- Gaiters
Remark:
- Quotation based on minimum 2 people travelling together as per above dates, if either change we will need to re-quote
- No booking has been made yet; Rates & availability are subject to change without prior notice
- The rates given is valid on the specified date duration and subject to room availability
- A deposit or full payment is required to confirm the booking
- Cancellation, Amendment & No-show penalties applies to bookings that are completely cancelled, reduced in length of stay or in numbers as per hotels policy (to be advised at time of confirmation)
Max Guests
N/A
Minimum Age
N/A
Tour Location
Tanzania
Language
English