8 Day Kilimanjaro Climb Lemosho
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Lemosho Route Overview
8 Day Kilimanjaro Climb Lemosho
Route is unique, challenging and adventurous. Suitable for experienced climbers
and those with enough energy. The climb takes up to 8 days to and
from the top of Africa
Lemosho Route Details
DAY 0: Arrive at the
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Arrive
at the Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be met at the airport
and be transferred to the Hotel in Moshi/Arusha for overnight.
DAY 1: Moshi to Londorossi
Gate
After breakfast a briefing at your
hotel will be given by your chief Guide followed by a drive to Londorossi Park
Gate (2,250m / 7,380ft, 2.5 hours). After park rules and regulations the trail
commencing takes us to the forest with our 4WD vehicle towards Lemosho Glades
(2,390m 7,830ft, 11km, 45 minutes) and Walk along the forest trails to
Mti Mkubwa campsite thereafter dinner and overnight at Mti Mkubwa camp site.
DAY 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp
(2,750 m/9,020 ft) to Shira Camp
The
trail slowly becoming very steep and enters the moorland zone, then crosses the
Shira Ridge at 3,600 m/11,810 ft and drops gently to Shira Camp one located by
a stream on the Shira Plateau. Early morning after breakfast continue as the
trail gradually steeping and enters the giant heather moorland zone Several
streams are crossed then it gains the Shira ridge at about 3600m / 11,810ft and
drops gently down to Shira one camp site located near by the streams on the
Shira Plateau. Dinner and overnight at Shira one campsite.
DAY 3: Shira Camp (1)
3,500 m/11,485 ft to Shira Camp
Today
you will have very moderate walk across the plateau which leads you to Shira
Camp two on moorland meadows by a stream. Although variety walks are available
on the plateau just to make this an excellent acclimatization day.
DAY 4: Shira Camp 2 –
3,840 m/12,600 ft – to Lava Tower
You
will have breakfast and precede hiking east u p to a steeping path above the
vegetation toward Kilimanjaro looming mass. After several hours of walking now
commerce you’re a walk through a rocky landscape to reach the prominent
landmark called Lava Tower at 4,630 m/15,190 ft. This chunky remnant of
Kilimanjaro earlier volcanic activity is several hundred feet high, and the
trail passes right below it. For extra credit, the sure-footed can scramble to
the top of the tower. After a lunch stop near Lava Tower, descend for 2 hours
below the lower cliffs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall to Barranco Camp
at 3,950 m/12,960 ft. There are plentiful photo opportunities on this hike,
especially if the walls are festooned with ice. Barranco Camp is in a valley
below the Breach and Great Barranco Walls, which should provide you with a
memorable sunset while you wait for your dinner. On this day, be careful to
become aware of any signs of altitude sickness.
DAY 5: Barranco Camp –
3,900 m/12,800 ft – to Karanga Camp
After
breakfast we continue up a steep ridge to the great Barranco Wall, and then you
climb this magnificent obstacle which turns out to be easier than it looks.
Topping out just below the Heim Glacier, you can now appreciate just how
beautiful Kilimanjaro really is. With Kibo glaciers soaring over head you
descend into the lush Karanga Valley to the Karanga Valley campsite. From the
camp you can look east and see the jagged peaks of Mawenzi into the African
sky. After a hot lunch at the camp your afternoon is spent at leisure for
resting or exploring. After two long days please note this short day is very
important for your acclimatization, since your summit push is about to start a
while to come.
DAY 6: Karanga Camp –
4,200 m/13,780 ft to Barafu Camp
This
morning you will hike east over intervening ridges and valley to join the Mweka
Route, which will be your descent route. Turn left toward the mountain and hike
up the ridge through a sparse landscape for another hour to Barafu Hut where
you will receive a hot lunch. The last water point on this route is Karanga
Valley as there is no water at Barafu Cam. Even though Barafu is the Swahili
word for ice. The famous snows of Kilimanjaro are far above Barafu Camp near
the summit of the mountain. Your tent will be pitched on a narrow, stony,
wind-swept ridge, so make sure that you familiarize yourself with the terrain
before dark to avoid any accidents. Prepare your equipment and warm clothing for
your summit climb, and drink a lot of fluids. After an early dinner, go to bed
for a few hours of valued sleep.
DAY 7: Summit Day! Barafu
Camp
You
will be up around 11:30 PM, and after some hot tea and biscuits you will drag
your feet off into the night. 6-hour climb northwest up through heavy scree
between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers to Stella Point on the crater rim is
the most challenging part of the route for most climbers. At Stella Point 5,685
m/18,650 ft you stop for a short rest and a chance to see a supremely sanguine
sunrise. At Stella Point you join the top part of Marangu Route but do not stop
here too long, as it will be extremely difficult to start again due to cold and
exhaustion. Depending on the time of year and current storms you may stumble
upon snow on your remaining hike along the rim to Uhuru Peak. On the summit,
you can enjoy your accomplishment and know that you are creating a day that you
will remember for the rest of your life. After your 3-hour descent from the
summit back to Barafu Camp, you will have a well-deserved but short rest
collect your gear, and hike down a rock and scree path into the moorland and
sooner or later into the forest to Mweka Camp 3,100 m/10,170 ft This camp is in
the upper forest, so you can anticipate mist or rain in the late afternoon.,
Dinner and washing water will be prepared and the camp office sells drinking
water, soft drinks, chocolates, and beers.
DAY 8: Mweka Camp -3,100
m/10,170 ft to Mweka Gate
After
a well deserved breakfast it is a short scenic 3-hours hike back to the park
gate, please note no tips is given on the way until all your gears and the rest
of the crew have reached the gate safely, but do remember to tip your staff at
the gate, At Mweka Gate you will sign your name and add details in a register.
This is also where successful climbers normally receive their summit
certificates and can be followed by a bottle of champen. Climbers who reached
Stella Point are issued green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak
receive gold certificates. From Mweka Gate you will continue down to Mweka
Village 3 km where you will be served a delicious hot lunch after which you are
driven back to Arusha for a past due hot shower and comfortable night in a nice
hotel in Moshi.
Included
- Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- 3 Season mountain tents
- Double layered Sleeping Mats
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate
- Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain
- Filtered water throughout the trek
- Pre & Post Trek accommodation at the Parkview Inn
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
- 2- way private airport transfers
Not Included
- Flights
- Tips to mountain crew
- Items of a personal nature
- Laundry Services
- A doctor for the group
- Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is extra (US$70 per toilet + toilet tent)
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