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Mountain Kilimanjaro
9-Day Kilimanjaro via Lemosho Route
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Description
Introduction: Embark on an unforgettable adventure to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro via the scenic Lemosho Route. This 9-day hike takes you through lush rainforests, vast moorlands, and barren alpine deserts, offering stunning views and great chances for wildlife sightings. The Lemosho Route is known for its beauty and is considered the most scenic way up Kilimanjaro. With a longer trek and extra days for acclimatization, your chances of reaching the summit are significantly higher.
Highlights
- Ascend through the rainforest with chances to spot wildlife.
- Walk across the highest plateau on Earth at Shira Camp.
- Experience diverse habitats from lush rainforests to semi-desert.
- Summit Mount Kilimanjaro at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
- Enjoy spectacular views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
- Relax in comfortable accommodations at campsites along the way.
Tour Plan
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Day 1 Arrival & Transfer to Arusha
Overview: Arrive at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport. You’ll be transferred to your accommodation in Arusha where you will meet your guide, who will brief you on the upcoming trek and check your gear.
- Activity List:
- Airport pickup and transfer to Arusha.
- Briefing on the trek.
- Accommodation: Tulia Spa & Boutique Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & Dinner not included)
- Drinks: Not included
Day 2 Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp
Overview: Depart Arusha for Londorossi Gate, then drive to the Lemosho Trailhead. Trek through the lush rainforest to Big Tree Camp.
- Activity List:
- Transfer to Londorossi Gate.
- Trek from trailhead through rainforest to Big Tree Camp.
- Accommodation: Budget Camping at Big Tree Camp
- Meals: Full board (Lunch, Dinner, and Drinking Water included)
- Drinks: Other drinks not included
Day 3 Forest Camp to Shira One Camp
Overview: Continue your ascent through moorland, passing across streams and reaching Shira 1 Camp with stunning views of Kibo.
- Activity List:
- Hike through moorland and past streams.
- Arrival at Shira One Camp.
- Accommodation: Budget Camping at Shira One Camp
- Meals: Full board (Lunch, Dinner, and Drinking Water included)
- Drinks: Other drinks not included
Day 4 Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Hut
Overview: Ascend to Shira 2 Camp and then continue to Moir Hut for an acclimatization day.
- Activity List:
- Hike from Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp.
- Continue to Moir Hut for acclimatization.
- Accommodation: Budget Camping at Moir Hut or Shira 2 Camp
- Meals: Full board (Lunch, Dinner, and Drinking Water included)
- Drinks: Other drinks not included
Day 5 Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Overview: After breakfast, ascend towards the Lava Tower (Shark’s Tooth) before descending to Barranco Camp for the night.
- Activity List:
- Hike from Moir Hut to Lava Tower.
- Continue descending to Barranco Camp.
- Accommodation: Budget Camping at Barranco Camp
- Meals: Full board (Lunch, Dinner, and Drinking Water included)
- Drinks: Other drinks not included
Day 6 Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Overview: Navigate the Barranco Wall and make your way to Karanga Camp, offering additional acclimatization time.
- Activity List:
- Ascend the Barranco Wall.
- Hike to Karanga Camp.
- Accommodation: Budget Camping at Karanga Camp
- Meals: Full board (Lunch, Dinner, and Drinking Water included)
- Drinks: Other drinks not included
Day 7: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Overview: Reach Barafu Camp, completing the South Circuit and enjoying panoramic views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
- Activity List:
- Hike from Karanga to Barafu Camp.
- Enjoy views of the summit from Barafu.
- Accommodation: Budget Camping at Barafu Camp
- Meals: Full board (Lunch, Dinner, and Drinking Water included)
- Drinks: Other drinks not included
Day 8: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut
Overview: Reach the summit at Uhuru Peak, then descend to Mweka Hut for your overnight stay. Experience sunrise from the summit (weather permitting).
- Activity List:
- Midnight ascent to the summit via Stella Point.
- Enjoy sunrise at Uhuru Peak.
- Descend to Mweka Hut for rest.
- Accommodation: Budget Camping at Mweka Hut
- Meals: Full board (Lunch, Dinner, and Drinking Water included)
- Drinks: Other drinks not included
Day 9: Mweka Camp to Moshi
Overview: Descend from Mweka Hut to Mweka Gate, where you'll be picked up and transferred back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
- Activity List:
- Descend to Mweka Gate.
- Transfer back to Moshi/Arusha.
- Accommodation: None (End of tour)
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & Dinner not included)
- Drinks: Not included
Tour End
Price Includes:
- Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro or Arusha).
- Accommodation in budget camping throughout the trek.
- All park fees, permits, and entry fees.
- All meals and drinking water during the trek (except for specified drinks).
- Professional guide, porters, and cook.
- Emergency evacuation service if needed.
Price Excludes:
- International flights to/from Tanzania.
- Accommodation before or after the trek (can be arranged at an extra cost).
- Tips for guides, porters, and cooks.
- Personal equipment and gear.
- Drinks other than drinking water.
- Travel insurance.
