10 days tour

Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho Route

$ 5,095 .00 USD

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Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho Route

This tour includes:

Guide

The licenced Kilimanjaro Chief Guide is your leader. He will meet you upon arrival and give a briefing at the hotel on Day 1. On the Kilimanjaro climb, the leader is joined by assistant guides, cooks and porters. Exodus has a high guiding ratio on the mountain: one guide for every two clients. This is especially important on summit day where you may be feeling very tired. The guides are extremely experienced and are well trained in spotting the effects of altitude. Their guidance is often key to maximising your chances of reaching the summit. The minimum age of clients on this trip is 16 years. We believe this trek is manageable for a strong 16- or 17-year-old with previous experience of sustained trekking and possibly altitude. Under 18s should be accompanied by an adult on the trek and must pay an additional fee in advance (ask your sales representative for prices) for an accompanying guide. This guide will give support throughout and be available should they need to come off the mountain at any point in the trek.

Meals

All meals during the climb are included. Please allow about US$30-US$50 for the two lunches (day 1 and 10) not included. On trek, the emphasis is on a varied and well-balanced diet with a greater amount of fresh fruit and soup to maximise the daily intake of fluids. Vegetarians are well catered for but please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests. Please note that in Tanzania the availability of certain specialised products for restricted diets, eg gluten-free or dairy-free, is minimal or non-existent and we strongly recommend you bring these specialised dietary items from home. The menu has a high liquid and carbohydrate content; the two important elements for successful climbing. At higher altitudes, stimulants (such as coffee) and less digestible foods (such as meat) are not recommended. Our evening meal at the highest camp on Kilimanjaro is a meatless stew as our experience shows this to be the ideal preparation for the summit day. At mealtimes, a selection of hot drinks is available. Soup is served twice daily. Daily meals Bed tea: Tea or coffee served in your tent Breakfast: Seasonal fresh fruit (mango/banana/watermelon), porridge, cooked eggs, sausage, bacon and toast Energy snacks, such as biscuits, bananas, and chocolate bars, are provided for the daily walk Lunch: Either a packed lunch on longer days or, more usually, a hot lunch served in camp by a small team who have raced ahead of the clients. A hot lunch typically consists of soup, bread or pancakes, cheese, tuna, jam, peanut butter, pasta salad and cake Afternoon tea: Served in late afternoon. It is an opportunity to drink lots of hot drinks and snack on peanuts or popcorn. Dinner: The main meal of the day and always consists of three courses: soup and bread, followed by the main dish, which could be rice, potatoes or pasta with fish, meat or vegetables, and is followed by a dessert often of fruit. Summit snacks: While we provide enough food for the climb, we recommend that you bring some of your favourite snacks and keep them for the summit day. The summit day is a long, tough climb and having your favourite snacks can give you a very welcome boost. Water While the water we provide on Kilimanjaro is suitable for drinking you may wish to be extra safe and treat it with your own water purification tablets.

Others

All transport and listed activities Kilimanjaro Park Fee

Transport

All transfers are usually by private minibus or bus depending on the group size.

Accommodation

You spend two nights in comfortable hotels. During the climb, you have seven nights of full-service camping with a private toilet tent. Limited single accommodation is available and includes a single tent as well as the hotel nights. We can arrange extra accommodation before or after the trip. Campsites The campsites on Kilimanjaro are designated by the national park and are mainly stone/dirt. They are not all level and can be crowded in peak season. We provide quality mountain tents that are rated as three-person tents. Hence there is plenty of personal space and ample luggage storage area in the two porches. The tents are Vango Halo 300s. A limited number of these tents are available as single tents at a supplementary charge and should be reserved in advance. Clients should bring their own sleeping bag and mat. Breakfast and dinner are served in our communal mess tent with chairs, tables and a bright LED light. This tent is also available for communal use in the afternoon and evening. There are additional tents with our groups that are used by our mountain crew for sleeping and cooking in. We provide groundsheets for all of these tents. Hygiene We always ensure there is a bowl of hot washing water for you in the morning and again after the walk at an agreed time in the afternoon. The only exception is the highest camp where there is no water source and hence all water must be carried from a lower level by porters. Handwashing water, treated with Dettol, is available along with soap before all meals, and everyone is strongly advised to make use of it. We supply a private toilet tent on all camping routes as we have found the long-drop toilets maintained by the national park are of sub-standard quality. The toilet tent has toilet paper within it, but we recommend clients bring their own toilet paper and wet wipes.

Not included:

Others

โ€” Travel insurance โ€” Single supplement โ€” Equipment hire โ€” Visas or vaccinations

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Itinerary of your trip Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho Route

  • Day 1 Day 1: Start Arusha (Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Start Arusha (Dinner)

      There will be a trip briefing this afternoon/evening. Please bring your passport, insurance details and air ticket details. The briefing will cover all aspects of your trip and will include the distribution of any hired equipment you have booked. Accommodation: Comfortable hotel

  • Day 2 Day 2: To Londorossi; Begin Ascent To Lemosho Forest (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: To Londorossi; Begin Ascent To Lemosho Forest (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      We transfer to Londorossi (7,380ft/2,250m) in the morning, passing between Kilimanjaro and the horseshoe-shaped volcanic crater of Mount Meru (a distance of about 75mi/120km). After completing the necessary registration formalities, we drive for a short distance through farmland and plantations to reach the Lemosho roadhead. The last 3mi (5km) of the road to the park gate is poor quality, particularly after rain, and the drive there should be considered part of the adventure. We often have our lunch in the glades before starting to walk. It is an easy day of walking up a small path through beautiful, lush forest, this area has a variety of game including buffalo. We camp at Lemosho Forest camp (8,695ft/2,650m). Accommodation: Full-service camping

  • Day 3 Day 3: Explore Shira Plateau; Camp At Shira One (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Explore Shira Plateau; Camp At Shira One (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      The trail starts in lush montane forest before ascending into the moorland zone of giant heather. The trail climbs steadily with views across the plains opening out as we reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. There is a tangible sense of wilderness, especially if the afternoon mists come in. We camp in the centre of the plateau at Shira One (11,645ft/3,550m). Accommodation: Full-service camping

  • Day 4 Day 4: Walk To The Summit Of Shira Cathedral To Camp At Shira Hut (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Walk To The Summit Of Shira Cathedral To Camp At Shira Hut (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Enjoy a day to help acclimatisation and explore the grassy moorland and volcanic rock formations of the plateau. We walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral, a huge buttress of rock surrounded by steep spires and pinnacles. The views from our camp near Shira Hut (12,600ft/3,840m) of Mount Meru floating on the clouds are unforgettable. The afternoon is free to relax. Accommodation: Full-service camping

  • Day 5 Day 5: Descend To Camp At Great Barranco Valley (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Descend To Camp At Great Barranco Valley (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      We have a morning of gentle ascent and panoramic views, walking on lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. After lunch near the Lava Tower junction (14,930ft/4,550m), we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (12,795ft/3,900m), sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains far below. Accommodation: Full-service camping

  • Day 6 Day 6: Over The Barranco Wall To Karanga (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Over The Barranco Wall To Karanga (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      A short steep climb up the famed Barranco Wall leads us to an undulating trail on the southeastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the southern icefields. The terrain changes to volcanic scree, with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows, and a powerful sense of mountain wilderness. Our next camp is at Karanga (13,125ft/4,000m) a short distance away. The valley floor has the last water point on the approach to Barafu and we camp on the higher sides of the valley with views towards the glaciers of the southern icefields. Accommodation: Full-service camping

  • Day 7 Day 7: Steep Ascent To Barafu Campsite, With Optional Afternoon Ascent To Bottom Of Southeast Valley (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Steep Ascent To Barafu Campsite, With Optional Afternoon Ascent To Bottom Of Southeast Valley (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      The trail follows a path on compacted scree with wide views ahead including the Barafu Ridge where our camp lies. The trail climbs unrelentingly to reach the Barafu campsite (15,090ft/4,600m) for lunch, after which there is a short acclimatisation walk to the plateau at the bottom of the southeast valley (15,750ft/4,800m). The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent and includes a very early night. Accommodation: Full-service camping

  • Day 8 Day 8: An Early Start To Reach Stella Point For Sunrise; On To Uhuru Peak, The Highest Point In Africa; Descend To Millennium Camp (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: An Early Start To Reach Stella Point For Sunrise; On To Uhuru Peak, The Highest Point In Africa; Descend To Millennium Camp (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      We start our ascent by torchlight around midnight so we can reach the crater rim by sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zigzags and a slow but steady pace will take us to Stella Point (18,815ft/5,735m) in about five or six hours. We rest there for a short time to enjoy 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 (19,340ft/5,895m), 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 refreshments we continue to descend to reach our final campsite (12,470ft/3,800m) at Millennium Camp. Most of us will be too tired to notice the beauty of the forest surrounding the crowded campsite: this is an extremely long, hard day at high altitude. Accommodation: Full-service camping

  • Day 9 Day 9: To Mweka Gate; Transfer To Arusha (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: To Mweka Gate; Transfer To Arusha (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      This day is a sustained descent on a well-constructed path through lovely tropical forest alive with birdsong and lush undergrowth with considerable botanical interest. Our route winds down to the national park gate at Mweka (5,415ft/1,650m) and on through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village. The shower, beer and swimming pool are tantalisingly close! We return by bus to Arusha (a distance of about 62mi/100km). Accommodation: Comfortable hotel

  • Day 10 Day 10: End Arusha (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: End Arusha (Breakfast)

      The morning can be spent resting in the hotel garden by the pool or exploring Arusha for souvenirs if you have time before your flight. The adventure doesnโ€™t have to end here. Speak to your sales representative if you would like to join our trip extensions; either a relaxing break on Zanzibar or a three-day safari adventure.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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