9 days tour

Lemosho Route (With Crater) - 9 Days

$ 3,470 .00 USD

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Lemosho Route (With Crater) - 9 Days

This tour includes:

Guide

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

Others

Arrival and departure transfers. Park entry fees. Camping 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).

Meals

3 meals per day while on the mountain and on safari. Treated and filtered drinking water throughout tour. Daily hot water for washing.

Transport

Arrival and Departure private transfer .

Accommodation

2 Nights Accommodation in Hotel which is before and after Trek 8 nights in twin-share tents at campsites.

Not included:

Others

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

Flights

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Insurance

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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.

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Itinerary of your trip Lemosho Route (With Crater) - 9 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Londorossi Gate To Mti Mkubwa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Londorossi Gate To Mti Mkubwa

      • Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft
      • Distance: 6 km
      • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
      • Habitat: Rain Forest
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at trailhead, we begin hiking through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Mti Mkubwa To Shira 1 Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Mti Mkubwa To Shira 1 Camp

      • Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft
      • Distance: 8 km
      • Hiking Time 5-6 hours
      • Habitat: Health
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      We continue on the trail leading out of the rain 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. Here we catch our first glimpse of Kibo across the plateau.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Shira 1 Camp To Moir Hut
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Shira 1 Camp To Moir Hut

      • Elevation: 11,500 ft to 13,800 ft
      • Distance: 11 km
      • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
      • Habitat: Heath
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      We explore the Shira Plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east on moorland meadows towards Shira 2 Camp. Then we divert from the main trail 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 Plateau is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Moir Hut To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Moir Hut To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp

      • Elevation: 13,800 ft to 15,190 ft
      • Distance: 10 km
      • Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      We begin the day climbing up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower โ€“ a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. We descend down to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest to an altitude of 13,000 ft. Although you begin and end the day at the same elevation, the time spent at higher altitude is very beneficial for acclimatization

  • Day 5 Day 5: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

      • Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft
      • Distance: 5 km
      • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
      • Habitat: Alpine Desert
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      We begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then we climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall we cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

      • Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft
      • Distance: 4 km
      • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
      • Habitat: Alpine Desert
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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

  • Day 7 Day 7: Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak

      • Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft
      • Distance: 5 km
      • Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
      • Habitat: Arctic
      • Uhuru Peak to Crater Camp
      • Elevation: 19,341 ft to 18,865 ft
      • Distance: 1 km
      • Hiking Time: 0.5-1 hours
      • Habitat: Artic
      • Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner

      During normal morning hours, we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. We ascend for several hours at a slow but steady pace while taking frequent, but short, breaks. The trail turns into heavy scree as we make the steep climb to the crater rim. At Stella Point (18,900 ft), we see the summit sign in the distance. We continue the around the crater rim until finally we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.

      We then descend a short distance to Crater Camp, where the rest of the staff will join us to set up camp. There is an option to hike to Retch Crater and the ash pit, or simply explore the areas around Furtwangler Glacier. Sleeping at this high altitude can be dangerous. Serious AMS can develop if adequate altitude acclimatization has not been achieved so the guides will monitor you very closely.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Crater Camp To Mweka Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Crater Camp To Mweka Camp

      • Elevation: 18,865 ft to 10,065 ft
      • Distance: 12 km
      • Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
      • Habitat: Artic
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      From Crater Camp, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate

      • Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
      • Distance: 10 km
      • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
      • Habitat: Rain Forest
      • Meals: Breakfast

      On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.

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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: 7 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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