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Mt Kilimanjaro – Lemosho Route

Adventure Safari, Safari, Walking Safari
Tanzania

Mt Kilimanjaro – Lemosho Route
Tanzania
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Kilimanjaro Experience
from  $4,550
Inclusions:
  • bullet Hotel and Tents
  • bullet 8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 8 Dinners
  • bullet Return Airport Transfers
  • bullet Return Road Transfer
  • bullet Expert Guides/Porters/Cook
  • bullet Entrance Fees Included
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from  $4,550
Inclusions:
  • bullet Hotel and Tents
  • bullet 8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 8 Dinners
  • bullet Return Airport Transfers
  • bullet Return Road Transfer
  • bullet Expert Guides/Porters/Cook
  • bullet Entrance Fees Included
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Trip Summary

Departs: Scheduled departures throughout the year (private departures available)
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Starting from the west, the Lemosho route is one of the most natural and remote of all the Kilimanjaro routes offering superb views of the Southern Ice Fields. On the first day, an armed ranger may accompany groups as the forests around the Lemosho Glades are rich in buffalo, elephant and other game.

What greater adventure can there be than to summit the world’s highest free-standing mountain? Kilimanjaro is one of the world’s greatest natural wonders: a snow covered mountain on the equator, an ocean of green forest surrounded by dry savannah.

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  • 04 Jul 24 $4,550 $4,685
  • 18 Jul 24 $4,550 $4,685
  • 01 Aug 24 $4,550 $4,685
  • 15 Aug 24 $4,550 $4,685
  • 29 Aug 24 $4,550 $4,685
  • 12 Sep 24 $4,550 $4,685
  • 26 Sep 24 $4,550 $4,685
  • 10 Oct 24 $4,550 $4,685
  • 24 Oct 24 $4,550 $4,685
  • 07 Nov 24 $4,550 $4,685
  • 21 Nov 24 $4,550 $4,685
  • 05 Dec 24 $4,550 $4,685
  • 19 Dec 24 $4,550 $4,685
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Prices shown are per person based on twin share. Seasonal supplements and minimum night requirement may apply. Solo traveller and extra night prices available on request. Luggage restrictions may apply. International flights not included.

Price excludes mountain gear, tipping, and first aid kit.

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Mt Kilimanjaro – Lemosho Route

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    Day 1 – Arusha

    On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be greeted by your transfer driver and taken to the Green Hills of Africa. The rest of the day will be at leisure and you may choose to relax at the hotel or perhaps explore the town of Arusha (taxi required). In the evening, you will attend a briefing in preparation of your upcoming trek. Dinner and overnight at the Green Hills of Africa. (D)

    Accommodation: 1 night Meru View Lodge.

    Meru View Lodge is a tranquil haven of peace set within ten acres complex far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life of central Arusha. Situated at the foothills of Mount Meru, it offers you pure calmness, recreation and relaxation – after a day of travel or safari.

    The Lodge is ready to make your visit to northern Tanzania truly special, with elegant accommodation, superb service and a picture-perfect location. Relax and unwind in one of our spacious, well-appointed lodge rooms.

    Day 2 - Londorossi Gate (2,250m) – Big Tree Camp (2,800m)

    Hiking time: 2-3 hours
    In the morning, you will be picked up at the Green Hills of Africa and taken to the Londorossi Gate (2,250 m). Here you will be registered by the national park authorities. Then you will drive an approximate 15 km on a bumpy track that will take you into the dense rainforest to the drop-off point where your trek begins. You will follow a moderately steep track, which leads you through an amazing and unspoilt natural forest to the Big Tree Camp (2,800 m). This camp is about 2½ hours away and it’s your destination for today. As this region is also home to wild game, you will be accompanied by an armed ranger during the first 2 days of your trek. (BLD)

    Accommodation: 1 night Big Tree Camp

    Day 3 - Big Tree Camp (2,800m) – Shira Camp 2 (3,850m)

    Hiking time: 7 – 8 hours
    Today’s long trek starts on a small trail that passes through the rainforest. As one climbs, the forest gradually thins out and the landscape changes into heath and moorland where plants like ericas and lobelia start to dominate the landscape. You will cross the Shira Ridge and after 4 to 5 hours of trekking, you will reach the Shira Camp 1. Here you will stop for lunch, relax a bit and enjoy the fantastic views of Mt Meru and the Rift Valley. For the last part of the climb (approximately 3 hours), you will climb another 250 m in altitude. The landscape will change again and you will walk on ground that once was a lava flow. Just before reaching Shira Camp 2, you will pass the giant senecios that can grow to almost 9 meters in height. At Shira Camp 2, you will camp for the night and with a little luck, enjoy the wonderful view of the Kibo summit at sunset. (BLD)

    Accommodation: 1 night Shira Camp 2

    Day 4 - Shira Camp 2 (3,850m) - Barranco Camp (3,960m)

    Hiking time: 6 – 7 hours
    Today you will climb approximately 700 m but you will spend the night at an elevation only slightly higher than the previous night. This will allow your body to acclimatise, as a height of over 4,500 m will be reached before descending again. In doing so, you will be able to see how your body reacts to such an altitude. The trek begins with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau in the direction of the Lava Tower (4,600 m). The vegetation becomes sparser as the landscape changes to alpine desert. The climb passes through the wide Barranco Valley with its lobelia and giant senecio plants. After 6 to 7 hours’ walking, you will arrive at the Barranco Camp – perhaps the most beautiful camp on Kilimanjaro. (BLD)

    Accommodation: 1 night Barranco Camp

    Day 5 - Barranco Camp (3,960m) - Karanga Camp (4,250m)

    Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours
    Today’s trekking leg has many ascents and descents and shortly after the start, you will tackle the steepest part of the entire route – the Barranco Wall. Every now and then, you may need your hands to hold on as there are no climbing “paths”. Safety is paramount and your guides will assist you whenever necessary. After reaching the top of Barranco Wall, you will walk along the mountain ridge. From here you will have fantastic views of the southern glacier of Kibo as well as of the Kibo summit. You will get to Karanga Camp around lunch time. (BLD)

    Accommodation: 1 night Karanga Camp

    Day 6 - Karanga Camp (4,250m) - Barafu Camp (4,600m)

    Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours
    After breakfast you will walk along a trail that passes through an alpine desert area until you reach the destination of today – the Barafu Camp. This camp is situated at an altitude of 4,600 m and will be reached in about 3 to 4 hours. In the afternoon you can relax and stretch your legs in preparation of the upcoming summit night. You will have dinner early in order to catch a few hours’ sleep, before you will be woken up at around midnight. (BLD)

    Accommodation: 1 night Barafu Camp

    Day 7 - Barafu camp (4,600m) - Uhuru Peak (5,895m) - Mweka Camp (3,080m)

    Hiking time: 10 – 14 hours
    After some hot tea and a light snack, the climb begins at around 00:00 h. By torchlight you will start walking on the lava ash that is still frozen. After 5 to 7 hours you will arrive at Stella Point, the crater rim of Mt Kilimanjaro. Another 1 to 2 hours climb along the crater ridge will lead you to the summit of Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). From “Africa’s Roof”, you will be able to see the surrounding landscape being lit up by the rising sun – a truly liberating experience. After a short break and taking photos, you will return to Barafu Camp just before midday where the rest of the crew will be waiting for you. You will have a warm lunch and rest for about 1 to 2 hours before you make our way down to the Mweka Camp (3,000 m) about 3 hours away. (BLD)

    Accommodation: 1 night Mweka Camp

    Day 8 - Mweka Camp (3,080m) - Mweka Gate (1,630m) – Arusha

    Hiking time: 2 – 3 hours
    The final leg of your amazing adventure begins after breakfast with a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain crew. Then a gentle 2 to 3 hours’ descent through the rainforest continues to Mweka Gate, where your driver will be waiting for you. He will take you back to the Green Hills of Africa and after a warm shower, the rest of the day is free to rest or to celebrate your achievement. (BD)

    Accommodation: 1 night Meru View Lodge.

    Day 9 - End of Kilimanjaro Tour

    After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward journey. (B)

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