Guide

Our guides are friendly and professional for the mountain with wilderness first aid certificates along with many years of experience.

Transport

Mini-coach transfers throughout tour

Accommodation

2 nights in twin-share rooms at the 3-star Parkview Inn Hotel (before and after your trek) 7 nights in twin-share tents at mountain campsites Please be aware that all accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. Final accommodation details will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Meals

8 Breakfasts 8 Lunches 8 Dinners Other meals are not included to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat.

Others

Arrival and departure transfers. Park entry fees. Camping fees. Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees. Four-season mountain tents with double-layered sleeping mats. Cook and porters throughout tour. Portable oxygen tanks, ox meter and emergency first-aid kit. All camping equipment (except sleeping bag). Treated and filtered drinking water throughout tour. Daily hot water for washing.

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Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

Others

Toilet tent (during the trek) - US$70. Sleeping bag - These are available for rent for US$15. Pre and post-tour accommodation. Tipping. Other meals, snacks and drinks. Single supplement (Optional) - This can be purchased on the ‘Book Now’ page.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

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Day 1 Day 1: Moshi - Londorossi Gate
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Moshi - Londorossi Gate

Distance: 6 km Hiking Time:3-4 hours Habitat: Rain Forest Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner After eating breakfast at your hotel, your guide will brief you on the day. You wil drive from Moshi town to Londorossi Park Gate (2100m). In the village near Londorossi where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, we eat lunch, then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site
Day 2 Day 2: Shira Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Shira Camp

Hiking time: 5.5 hours Habitat: Moorland Distance: 8 km Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner We continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing
Day 3 Day 3: Moir Hut
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Moir Hut

Hiking time: 5-7 hours Distance: Approximately 15 kilometers Habitat: moorland Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner This spectacular camp we will be going to today is located beneath the Northern Ice Fields of Kilimanjaro. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we 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.
Day 4 Day 4: Barranco Hut
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Barranco Hut

Hiking time: 7 hours Distance: Approximately 7 kilometers Habitat: Semi Desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner From Moir hut, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, 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. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
Day 5 Day 5: Karanga
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Karanga

Hiking time: 4-5 hours Distance: Approximately 5 kilometers Habitat: Alpine desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner This is a short hiking day meant for acclimatization. After an early morning breakfast, it is now time to conquer the Great Barranco Wall! Although it may look intimating at first glance, hikers state that this Class 2 hike is usually much easier than they anticipated. At the top of the Wall, you will have a view of Heim Glacier and will be above the clouds. The trail then winds up and down in the Karanga Valley. You will spend the night at Karanga Camp (3950m) and enjoy dinner and washing at the site.
Day 6 Day 6: Barafu Hut
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Barafu Hut

Hiking time: 3-4 hours Distance: Approximately 4 kilometers Habitat: Alpine desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner After breakfast, you will begin your ascent. The trail intersects with the Mweka Route, which is the trail used to descend on the final two days. As you continue hiking for an hour, you will reach Barafu Hut. This is the last water stop for the porters because there is no accessible water at Barafu Camp (4550m). The word “barafu” in Swahili means “ice” and this camp is located on a rocky, exposed ridge. Tents will be exposed to wind and rocks so it is important for hikers to familiarize themselves with the campsite before dark. An early dinner will be served so hikers can rest before attempting the summit the same night. Your guide will brief you in detail on how to prepare for summit night. Get to sleep by 19:00!
Day 7 Day 7: Mweka Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Mweka Camp

Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak, 7-8 hours to descend to Mweka Distance: Approximately 7 kilometers ascent and 23 kilometers descent Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Your guide will wake you around 23:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt. The route heads northwest and you will ascend over stone scree. During the ascent, many hikers feel that this is the most mentally and physically challenging part of the climb. In about 6 hours, you will reach Stella Point (5685m), located on the crater rim. After enjoying the magnificent sunrise, you will continue ascending for about 2 hours on a snow-covered trail to Uhuru Peak (5895m). Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment! You will be able to spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea before the descent to Barafu begins. The hike down to Barafu Camp takes about 3 hours. At camp, you will rest and enjoy a hot lunch in the sun. After eating, you will continue descending down to Mweka Hut (3100m). The Mweka Trail will lead you through the scree and rocks to the moorland and eventually into the rain forest. Mweka Camp (3100m) is located in the upper rain forest, so fog and rain should be expected. You will have a dinner, wash, and rest soundly at camp.
Day 8 Day 8: Moshi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Moshi

Hiking time: 3 hours Distance: Approximately 15 kilometers Habitat: Forest Meals: Breakfast Following a well-deserved breakfast, your staff will have a big celebration full of dancing and singing. It is here on the mountain that you will present your tips to the guide, assistant guides, chef(s), and porters. After celebrating, you will descend for three hours back to Mweka Gate. The National Park requires all hikers to sign their names to receive certificates of completion. Hikers who reached Stella Point (5685m) receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. After receiving certificates, hikers will descend into the Mweka village for 1 hour (3 kilometers). You will be served a hot lunch then you will drive back to Moshi for long overdue showers and more celebrations.

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Lemosho Route - 8 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Lemosho Route - 8 Days

Day 1: Moshi - Londorossi Gate

Day 2: Shira Camp

Day 3: Moir Hut

Day 4: Barranco Hut

Day 5: Karanga

Day 6: Barafu Hut

Day 7: Mweka Camp

Day 8: Moshi

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