Arrival or departure transfers in Arusha 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners 1 nights in 3 star hotel in Arusha on a twinshare basis 7 nights fully supported camping on a twinshare tent basis Group camping equipment including tent (sleeping bag and mat not included – can be hired locally) Experienced local mountain guides, cook and camp crew Porters to carry personal and group equipment Park entrance fees valued at US$1109 Emergency oxygen Potable Mountain Toilet

International or domestic flights Sleeping bags and mats Aerated and alcoholic drinks Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc Tips Visa Travel Insurance (compulsory) Meals not mentioned in the itinerary

08 Days Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route | Wild Call Tanzania Safaris Ltd

08 Days trek | 1 Day Pre-trek

09 Days - Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

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Lemosho Route Overview;

Lemosho route is one of the most successful Kilimanjaro summit routes, the route is 08 Days trekking from Lemosho gate and descends to Mweka Gate. Step on the highest peak of Africa with Wild Call Kilimanjaro Crew – approach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, tenderly known as Kili, via the puzzling and stunning Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route. Our Kilimanjaro tour starts and ends in Arusha, and this itinerary gives extreme potential acclimatization to enjoy the unbelievable panorama. We climb the rim of the Shira Plateau with a mild ascent and spectacular views. We trek on the lava rims and enjoy wide views of the steppes below. From here, there is some steep trekking but also a chance for a soothing afternoon before the final summit day. We aim to be on the top of Kilimanjaro mountain “Uhuru Peak” by sunrise with our reward being the panorama of mountain-top and savannah, perhaps mythically swathed in mist, below us.

Inclussions

Arrival or departure transfers in Arusha
9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners
1 nights in 3 star hotel in Arusha on a twinshare basis
7 nights fully supported camping on a twinshare tent basis
Group camping equipment including tent (sleeping bag and mat not included – can be hired locally)
Experienced local mountain guides, cook and camp crew
Porters to carry personal and group equipment
Park entrance fees valued at US$1109
Emergency oxygen
Potable Mountain Toilet

Exclusions

International or domestic flights
Sleeping bags and mats
Aerated and alcoholic drinks
Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc
Tips
Visa
Travel Insurance (compulsory)
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary

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Touch down at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the city of Arusha. Located close to the foot of Mount Meru, Arusha is surrounded by lush greenery and is known as the gateway to Tanzania’s excellent national parks. Once settled at the hotel, enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure to explore the city and discover its excellent food and drinks scene. Overnight stay in Arusha, at your favorable lodge. › Meal Plan; BB

After completing the necessary registration formalities, we drive through varied farmland with open views over the plains to reach the Lemosho Gate roadhead. The last section of the road is of poor quality and difficult to drive after rain, and the drive there should be considered as part of the adventure, sometimes we start walking a kilometer or two below the roadhead. We often have our lunch at the roadhead before starting to walk. It is an easy day of walking up a small path through a beautiful and lush forest. We camp at Lemosho Big Tree Camp (2650m); [2-3 hours walking] › Meal; B,L,D

We soon leave the forest behind and enter the moorland zone of giant heather. The trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. There is a tangible sense of wilderness, especially if afternoon mists come in! We camp in the center of the plateau at “Shira One” (3550m). [6-7 hours walking] › Meal; B,L,D

An easy day to help acclimatisation, and to explore the volcanic rock formations of Shira Plateau. We walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral before reaching the next camp at Shira Hut (3840m). This campsite has stunning views, close to the glaciated dome of Kibo and the jagged rim of Shira Plateau. The views from here of Mt. Meru floating on the clouds are simply unforgettable. [4-5 hours walking] › Meal; B,L,D

A morning of gentle ascent and panoramic views, leaving the moorland plateau behind to walk on lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. After lunch near the Lava Tower junction (4550m) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3900 m), sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains far below. [5-7 hours walking] › Meal; B,L,D

A steep climb up the Barranco Wall leads us to an undulating trail on the south-eastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the Southern Icefields. The terrain changes to scree, with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows, and there is only a short distance to our camp at Karanga (4000m), the last water point on the way to the summit. [4-5 hours walking] › Meal; B,L,D

We follow an easy path on compacted scree with wide views that gains altitude unrelentingly to reach the Barafu campsite (4600m) for lunch. There is a short acclimatization walk to the plateau at the bottom of the South-East valley (4800m). The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night. [3-5 hours walking] › Meal; B,L,D

We will start our ascent by torchlight at about 1 a.m. so that we can be up on the Crater rim by sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to Stella Point (5735m), in about five or six hours. We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5895m), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Barafu is surprisingly fast, and after some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach our final campsite Millenium (3800m). [11-15 hours walking] › Meal; B,L,D

A sustained descent on a well-constructed path through the lovely tropical forest alive with birdsong and boasting lush undergrowth with considerable botanical interest. Our route winds down to the National Park gate at Mweka (1650m). Here we sign out from the National Park before walking on for a further 15 minutes through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village where our vehicle awaits. The shower, the beer, and the swimming pool are tantalizingly close!. [4-6 hours walking] › Meal; B,L

Accommodation on Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

One night at 3* hotel in Arusha before the trekking; The hotels have everything for your comfortable stay – caring staff, nice rooms, reliable Wi-Fi, restaurant and swimming pool);
Tented accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro (modern, comfortable 4-Season tents North Face VE-25 or Wild-Call Kilimanjaro Tents).
Please note:
All accommodation is on sharing basis (i.e. you will be sharing with your travel companion a twin/double room in the hotel and a tent during the hike. If you travel alone, we will match you with a same-sex adventurer).