8 DAY LEMOSHO ITINERARY

DAY 1 –  Arrival

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our company representative will be there to welcome you. After the meet-and-greet, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Moshi for an overnight stay. Take this time to relax and enjoy dinner, as our knowledgeable and humor-filled guides are available for any questions you may have about Kilimanjaro and the upcoming 7-day Lemosho Route expedition.

DAY 2 – Arusha to Lemosho Gate – Forest Camp

Overview

•  Hours of driving – 3 hours of driving to lemosho gate.
• Elevation of the starting point (gate)- 2100m.
• Name of the camp- forest camp or mti mkubwa.
• Elevation of the next destination – 2800m.
• Total elevation gain of the day-700m.
•  Ecological zone/habitat – rain forest.
• Hiking time -3 to 4 hours.
•  Distance -5km.
• Water-minimum 2 liters maximum 3liters.
• Lunch – saved at the gate.
•  Attractions of the day- big trees like east africa yellow wood, flowers like fireball lily, primates like black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, animals like tree hyrax and genet cat, birds like turaco, evergreen bird, white eyes, robin chart.

Description

After an early breakfast, embark on a drive to Lemosho gate, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate in the western part of the park. Here, you’ll undergo a checkup and officially begin your Kilimanjaro ascent via the Lemosho Route. Meet the team members who will accompany you on this journey.

DAY 3 – Forest Camp to Shira One

Overview

• Hiking from mti mkubwa to shira one.
• The elevation of starting point (mti mkubwa) 2800m.
• The elevation of the next camp (shira one) 3610m.
• Hiking time- 5 to 7 hours.
• Distance – 7km.
• Lunch -saved at the camp.
• Evening hiking or acclimatization – absent or present – the expedition leader is always there to decide based on how someone feeling.
• Water- minimum 3 liters and maximum 5 liters. For full whole day.
• Habitat/ecology zone – heather zone/ moorland.
• Attractions – sick view on the way to the camp and from the camp, the ridge of shira peak, shira plateau, erica trees, white nape raven, protea kilimanjaro.kibo peak and the second highest peak of tanzania of tanzania – mount meru.

Description

Trek through rainforests and moorlands, facing the challenge of ascending through alpine moorlands. The day concludes at Shira Camp 1 (Altitude: 3610 m), offering a rewarding overnight stay.

DAY 4 – Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut Camp

Overview

• Hiking from shira one to moir camp.
• The elevation of the starting point is 3610m.
• The elevation of the next camp 4200m.
• Elevation gain is 590m.
• Hiking time – 5 to 7 hours.
• Distance – 10km.
• Ecological zone –moorland and alpine desert.
• How to back in your backpack – rain gear, one or two of energy bars. Two liters of water, sun hat, neck gaiters, your passport, your wallet, your small first aid kit

Description

After breakfast and ample relaxation, embark on a steady climb to reach Moir Hut Camp at 4200 m. Despite the strenuous effort, the evening promises breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the remarkable scenery.

DAY 5 – Moir Hut Camp to Baranco Camp

Overview

• Hiking from moir camp to baranco camp via lava tower for lunch stop.
• The elevation starting is 4200m.
• The elevation of the next camp is 3940m.
• Elevation gain of the day is 600m, lunch point is 4600m.
• Hiking time is 5 to 8 hours.
• Distance is 8km.
• Attractions of the day are the rock pedestal, an amazing view of shira plateau, shark tooth, lava tower, ocean of clouds, unusual plants know as giant senecio and lobelia deckenii and glacial valleys.
• Ecological zones  are alpine desert and moor land.
• How to pack in your backpack –rain gear, water, wallet, passport, few energy bars, small first aid kit.

Description

Experience another climbing challenge as you ascend to Barranco Camp. Take in panoramic views of moorland plateaus and climb to Lava Tower (4550 m) before descending to the bottom of the impressive Barranco Valley (3940 m). Spend the night at Barranco Camp.

DAY 6 – Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Overview

• Hiking from baranco to karanga camp.
• The elevation of the starting is 3940.
• The elevation of the next camp is 3995m.
• The elevation gain of the day is 260m.
• Hiking time is 4 to 5 hours.
• Distance is 6km.
• Ecological zone is alpine desert.
• Acclimatization hike – absent.
• How to pack in your backpack –rain gear, water, wallet, passport, few energy bars, small first aid kit.
• Attractions of the day are –greate barranco wall, southern ice field, glacial valleys,mount meru view, ocean of clouds, giant senecio and lobelia plants.

 Description

After breakfast, we start the day by scaling the Baranco wall for about 2 hours, on top of Baranco wall you’ll take the long break for half an hour. This will give you enough time to suck in the beautful view from the top of baranco wall. Therefore descending to Karanga Camp. Luch, diner and Overnight.

DAY 7 – Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Overview

• Hiking from karanga camp to barafu camp.
• The elevation of the starting point is 3995m.
• The elevation of the next camp is 4673m.
• Elevation gain of the day is 678m.
• Hiking time 3 to 4 hours,
• Distance -4km.
• Ecological zone/ habitat – alpine desert.
• Acclimatization hike – absent or present.
• How to pack in your backpack –rain gear, water, wallet, passport, few energy bars, small first aid kit.
• Attractions – glacial valleys, battress windows, ringing rocks as know as sonorous rocks or lithophonic rocks, are rocks that resonate like a bell when struck, and mawenzi peak.

Description

After getting to Barafu camp, you sit for lunch, therefore summit briefing and summit gear checkup. Resting for the rest of the day. Dinner and go back to sleep for couple hours before heading to the summit.

Day 8 – Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (5895 m) and Mweka Camp (3100)

 Overview

• Please please note that is gonna be the long day, think about 14 to 16 hours.
• Hiking from barafu camp to uhuru peak (the summit of mount kilimanjaro).
• Elevation of the starting point -4673m.
• The elevation of uhuru peak (the summit of kilimanjaro) – 5895m.
• The elevation gain to uhuru peak -1222m.
• Hiking time to the summit- 6 to 8 hours.
• Hiking time to back barafu camp for branch/lunch -3 to 4 hours.
• Hiking time to milenium camp or mweka camp- 4 to 5hours.
• Distance to uhuru peak from barafu to uhuru peak -5km.
• Distance from uhuru peak to barafu camp – 5km.
• Distance to millenium camp- 3.5km.
• Distance to mweka camp -7km.
• Ecological zone- arctic zone to the top, below 5000m are alpine desert zone and moor land.
• How to dress for the summit ascend – the expedition leader will explain on how to dress up for the summit after checking your summiting gear.
• How to pack in your backpack –rain gear, water, wallet, passport, few energy bars, small first aid kit, extra fleece, sun hat, sunscreen and cameras, any identity to take pictures with it like the national of flag your country, t-shirt from where you are working, the flag from your company, pictures from love’s one  – etc.

Description

Embark on the summit climb early in the morning. After getting at the rim of the crater (Stella Point – 5756m/1886ft). You’ll stop for a quick short-break, therefore proceed to Uhuru peak. On top of the mountain you will spend roughly  half an hour savoring the landscape and taking photos before descending to Barafu camp/Mweka Camp.

DAY 9 – Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate and Return to the Hotel

Overview

• Hiking down from mweka camp to mweka gate, then get certificate then drive back to the hotel.
• Hiking time-3 to 4 hours.
• Distance -10km.
• Ecological zone –rainforest zone.
• Say farewell to the porters at the gate.

Description

In the morning, trek to Mweka Gate, receive your climbing certificate, say farewell to your mountain team, and return to the Hotel. Check into your hotel and reflect on the incredible experience.

DAY 10 – Departure or Explore Other Options