9-Day Kilimanjaro Group Hike via Scenic Lemosho Route

9-Day Kilimanjaro Group Hike via Scenic Lemosho Route

Tour Summary

This 9 days Kilimanjaro hike takes you through the lemosho route (trail), starting off your hike through a beautiful & remote rain forest, with good chances of seeing wildlife. This trail is nothing other than spectacular, considered the most scenic up the Kilimanjaro & with extra days for acclimatization chances of successful summit-ting are higher than ever.

Why you will love this trip?

The most beautiful route up the Kilimanjaro

Spectacular scenery

the Shira plateau / the lava tower / the Barranco wall are amazing

This route provide a superb wildness experience,

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Day 1 : Pick up from the Airport

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On this day you will be picked up from the airport either the Kilimanjaro or Arusha airport, will then drive to Tulia spa & boutique hotel once you arrive & settled in, your guide will arrive briefly after to brief you on the hike, what to expect day by day as well as checking if you have all necessary gears for the hike.

Accommodation

Name: Tulia boutique & spa

Type: Hotel

Level: Mid-range

Day 2 : Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp

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Depart Arusha/Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which will take about 4 hours. Then we will drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at the trailhead, we will have lunch and then commence through the undisturbed forest which winds to the first campsite, Forest camp Known as (Big tree Camp).

Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft
Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time:3-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest

Accommodation

Name: Forest camp

Type: Bush Camp

Level: Budget

Day 3 : Forest Camp to Shira One Camp

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After your breakfast, we will continue on the trail leading out of the forest up into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we climb up through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we will reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.

Accommodation

Name: Shira One Camp

Type: Bush Camp

Level: Budget

Day 4 : Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Hut

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Today is the gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland. Stay at Shira 2 camp or continue to Moir Hut, a little-used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

Elevation (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft.
Distance: 14 km.
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours.
Habitat: Moorland.

Accommodation

Name: Shira 2 Camp

Type: Bush Camp

Level: Budget

Day 5 : Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp Or Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco

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Soon after our breakfast, will start a walk, and our direction will change to the South East towards the Lava Tower. Our direction will change to a place called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft.

You will have a rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight.
Elevation (ft): 13,800ft to 13,000ft.
Distance: 7 km.
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours.
Habitat: Semi Desert

Accommodation

Name: Moir Hut camp

Type: Bush Camp

Level: Budget

Day 6 : Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

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After your breakfast, will leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. This is a short day and it is meant for giving your body more acclimatization time..
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Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 13,100ft..
Distance: 5km..
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours..
Habitat: Alpine Desert..
Full Board at Karanga Camp.

Accommodation

Name: Karanga Camp

Type: Bush Camp

Level: Budget

Day 7 : Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

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After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

Elevation (ft): 13,100ft to 15,300ft
Distance: 4 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Accommodation

Name: Barafu Hut Camp

Type: Bush Camp

Level: Budget

Day 8 : Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut

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From midnight to 1200am, we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the Kilimanjaro trekking. At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow on your 1-hour ascent to the summit.

At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit. You may need gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down.

Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon.

Full Board at Mweka hut Camp.

Accommodation

Name: Mweka hut Camp

Type: Bush Camp

Level: Budget

Day 9 : Mweka Camp to Moshi >

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After breakfast, we will continue with our descent down to the Mweka Park Gate. Our vehicles will be waiting for you at the Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi.

Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft.
Distance: 10 km.
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours.
Habitat: Rain Forest.

Accommodation

Name: details to be confirmed!

Type: details to be confirmed!

Level: details to be confirmed!

Included

✓ 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 /appreciation from us
✓ Free storage of excess baggage is not required on the mountain hike
✓ Crisis management apparatus - VHF 2-way radio/mobile phone, basic first aid kit, and an on-call vehicle.

Excluded

✗ International flights
✗ Tips
✗ Personal items

>This route is for people with hike experience or confidence in their ability to hike a difficult terrain, camp out, want a superb wilderness experience, and whose budget is not the ultimate consideration.

>For a successful helicopter evacuation on Mount Kilimanjaro, one should acquire travel insurance that covers medical evacuation 6000 meters above sea level.

>Necessary things to carry in your daypack are waterproof gear, Snacks, Gloves, hats, Sunglasses & Bug repellant.

>Be prepared to trek all types of weather because can complicate matters.

>Remoteness and added transport make Lemosho an expensive route.

>Remember to carry Powerbanks and extra batteries for the Camera Visas are required when traveling to Tanzania, Foreigners may apply for a visa online in advance of travel

>A passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond visa insurance and/or date of entry

>Yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers arriving from or having transited through countries where yellow fever is endemic

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