10 days- Mt kilimanjaro lemosho route.

2 Nights at Hotel in Arusha, 8 Nights on Mountain, Hikers will sleep in a Tented Camps.

TRIP INFOS,

This is without a doubt, the longest and the little-used route, its unspoiled and most beautiful way up to the Shira plateau. The  landscape is varied, with possible animal sightings on the first day hike. This is one of the few routes where an armed ranger will accompany our group, since there are animals in the forest around Lemosho Glades. Our private vehicle will take you TO and pick you FROM the starting point of the trek. Accommodation under this route is Basic, whereby guest will sleep in tented camps.

TRIP FACTS

• Info

2 Nights at Hotel in Arusha, 8 Nights on Mountain, Hikers will sleep in a Tented Camps.

• transportation:

Our Private vehicle will pick you FROM and TO Airport and FROM the hotel in Arusha TO any of Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing gate

• altitude:

Weather and temperature vary according to the season in which you decide to climb; and, whichever season you choose, both vary according to the altitude. While it might be 20 C down in the rainforest section of the climb, up in the crater the temperature could be as low as -20 C. Climbers must be prepared for these huge variations, choosing their clothing accordingly. A waterproof should be close to hand at all times and layers of clothing used to maximise flexibility.

Overview

ROUTE WAY POINTS.

Itinerary

Day 1

KILIMANJARO INT. AIRPORT TO ARUSHA.

On your arrival at Kilimanjaro Int. Airport, Our driver-guide will happily pick you from the airport to the hotels in Arusha. Drive will take 1hr.

Day 2

LONDOROSI TO MTI MKUBWA CAMPSITE.

After breakfast at 7:00am, We drive to Londorosi Gate for few minutes of registrations and other formalities. At 12:00 We will take our picnic lunch then a short drive to our trekking starting point. The walk of 3.5 – 4 hrs to the distance of 7km is expected to take us to our first camp Mti mkubwa Campsite that stands 9200f high, We will camp here for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation – Mti Mkubwa Campsite

Meals – Breakfast, Lunch Box and Dinner

Distance – 4hrs from Londorosi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Campsite.

Day 3

MTI MKUBWA CAMPSITE TO SHIRA I CAMP.

After an early breakfast we leave for Shira plateau that stands 11,550ft high, with the same distance as the first day but today we will be ascending from 2600 to 3500 metres under the walking time of 6-7hrs. We will eventually leave the forest environment behind as soon as we approach moorlands to put yourself in a sight of Shira Plateau and Kibo.

Accommodation – Shira I Camp

Meals – Breakfast, Lunch Box and Dinner

Distance – 7hrs from Mti Mkubwa to Shira I Camp.

Day 4

SHIRA I CAMP TO SHIRA II CAMP.

Today we continue to hike across the high desert to Shira II Camp that stands 12,220 ft high. It’s a steady, uphill climb with a distance of 7km, an expectation of 3-4hrs walking time.

We expect to be at Shira II Camp around 13.00 whereby we will be served lunch followed by well deserved rest before our last meal and overnight.

Accommodation – Shira II Camp

Meals – Breakfast, Lunch Box and Dinner

Distance – 4hrs from Shira I to Shira II Camp.

Day 5

SHIRA II TO BARRANCO CAMP.

After breakfast we leave for Barranco Camp that stands 13,100 ft high. Its located 10km ahead of us with an approximate 6-7hrs walk. On the way we will have to climb to the foot of Lava Tower (4267 metres). Thereafter we will descend down to Barranco for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation – Barranco Camp

Meals – Breakfast, Lunch Box and Dinner

Distance – 7hrs from Shira II Camp to Barranco Camp.

Day 6

BARRANCO CAMP TO KARANGA CAMP.

We take breakfast around 7.30am, a walking time of 3.5-4hrs is expected to cover the distance of 4km. We will depart from Barranco Camp at 08.30am and arrive at Karanga Camp around 13.00 where our delicious dinner will be served, then you will have a pleasant rest while examining your highlight of the day before dinner and a calm night of sleep.

Accommodation – Karanga Camp

Meals – Breakfast, Lunch Box and Dinner

Distance – 4hrs from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp.

Day 7

KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP.

Today it’s also a short day in distance wise, We will have our breakfast at 7.30am and start our hike around 8.30am. Ascending about 500 metres at a distance of 5km with the walking time between 3.5-4hrs. We expect to be at Barafu Camp at 13.00 where our hot lunch will be served.

Today’s dinner will be served a bit earlier as it is a summit day ahead of us, So it’s important to relax enough and make ourselves ready for a challenging but promising next day.

Accommodation – Barafu Camp

Meals – Breakfast, Lunch Box and Dinner

Distance – 4hrs from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Day 8

BARAFU CAMP TO UHURU SUMMIT TO MWEKA CAMP.

Today it’s a big day for all of us, the sense to achieve our goal is undeniable, to be at the roof of Africa is the real deal, it is also the most challenging day. We wake up at midnight around 23.00 and have a small snack to energise our body and ready to depart. Our first challenge will be to climb from 4600 metres to 5745 metres then another 150 metres of ascent and 45min of walk to the Summit.

The goal is to reach the Summit point at 07.00am, then the endless joy with lots of celebrations while taking photos of the life-time-experience will be our main activity on the roof of Africa. After the Summit we take our way back to Barafu for a hot lunch before descend to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight. In total we cover 17km with about 13hrs walking time.

Accommodation – Mweka Camp

Meals – Breakfast, Lunch Box and Dinner.

Distance – 13hrs from Barafu to Mweka Camp.

Day 9

MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE TO ARUSHA.

It’s the first morning from accomplishing the real deal. The feeling is still fresh! Breakfast is served at 7.00am and read to depart at 9.00am, before that its a good time to give back to the fantastic climbing crew `Tipping ́then after descend to Mweka Gate stand 1640 metres high, here is where we will be served lunch while receiving your well deserved Certificate. Then after followed by the ride back to Arusha for more relaxation activities and celebrations.

Accommodation – Hotel in Arusha

Meals – Breakfast, Lunch Box

Distance – 3hrs from Mweka Gate to Arusha.

Day 10

ARUSHA TO KILIMANJARO INT. AIRPORT.

After a pleasant night at the hotel in Arusha, you will be served breakfast a little late within a checking-out time at 10.00am ( feel free to add more days in Arusha under your cost and please inform us in advance)

If you have booked a transfer to airport, you will be picked from the hotel by our driver and drop you at the Airport. For those travellers who booked to go to Safari, our Driver-Guide will meet you at the hotel for Safari briefing.

Meals – Breakfast

Distance – 2hrs from Arusha to Kilimanjaro Int. Airport