8 Days Lemosho Route
Kilimanjaro National Park
This Kilimanjaro Lemosho route 8 days itinerary is a very special itinerary designed for those wishing to make the ascent to the summit in the daylight hours as well as with sun rise. It takes us through magnificent scenery with views of the Great Rift Valley, Mt Meru and Longido. Some wildlife can be seen. The route is more scenic.
PRICE INCLUDES
- 2 night’s accommodation in Moshi or Arusha is included
- Park entry fees
- Hut fees
- Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
- Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
- 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
- Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
- Hot water for washing
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
- Government taxes
- Ox meter
- Emergency first-aid kit
PRICE NOT INCLUDE
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- Airfare
- Tips for porters, Guide, Cook and Assistant Guide
- Flights or overland transfers to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha town
- Visas
- Tips to the mountain staff
- Meals other than breakfast while in Arusha or Moshi
- Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included
- Hotel upgrade costs if you decide to request an alternative hotel to the standard
- Items considered to be non-essential, such as alcohol, beverages, cigarettes, snacks, etc
Day 1: Londorossi Park Gate (2,385m or 7825 ft)
Drive to Londorossi Park Gate (2,385m or 7825 ft) and climbing to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,700 meters or 8858 ft) Hiking hours 3-4 hours. Distance 8 Km or 5 miles.
Accommodation: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp 1 (3,500 m or 11483 feet)
Climbing from Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp 1 (3,500 m or 11483 feet) Hiking hours 5-6 hours. Distance 6 Km or 6 miles
Accommodation: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2 (3,840 meters or 12,598 feet)
Climbing from Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2 (3,840 meters or 12,598 feet) Hiking hours 3-4 hours. Distance 8 Km or 5 miles
Accommodation: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Shira Camp 2 to Barranco Camp (3,950 meters or 12959 feet)
Climbing from Shira Camp 2 to Barranco Camp (3,950 meters or 12959 feet) Hiking hours 6-7 hours. Distance 8 Km or 5 miles
Accommodation: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp (3,995 meters 13,106 feet)
Climbing from Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp (3,995 meters 13,106 feet) Hiking hours 4-5 hours. Distance 5 Km or 3 miles
Accommodation: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Karanga Valley to Barafu Camp (4,550 meters or 14928 feet)
Karanga Valley to Barafu Camp (4,550 meters or 14928 feet) Hiking hours 4-5 hours. Distance 4 Km or 2 miles
Accommodation: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters or 19,341 feet)
Climbing to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters or 19,341 feet) Hiking hours 7-8 hours and distance 5 Km or 3 miles, then descend through Barafu for short rest and continue to to Mweka Camp (3,060 meters or 10,065 feet) 4-6 hours with distance 12 Km or 7 miles.
Accommodation: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Descend to Mweka Gate (4,600)
Descend to Mweka Gate (4,600) Hiking hours 3-4 hours. Distance 4 Km or 2 miles to Mweka gate. Transfer to at Park View Hotel for certificate and summit party ceremony.
Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast at Park view Inn – Moshi
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