Category

Duration
10 Days
Tour Type
Mountain Trekking
Group Size
5+ People
Tour Guide
02 People
10 Days Kilimanjaro Climb VIA SHIRA/LEMOSHO Route
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

10 Days Kilimanjaro Climb VIA SHIRA/LEMOSHO Route

Package Details

Lemosho Route is approaching the summit from the west of the Mountain. Lemosho route is considered to be easier and more beautiful than any other trail and it retains a real sense of unspoilt wilderness. We travel through the forest and moorland from the west of the mountain, crossing the caldera of Shira volcano and exploring the rock formations of the plateau. .

Destination Arusha
Included
  • Crater service fees
  • All park entrance fees
  • Government taxes and levies
  • Bottled drinking water during safari
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Professional safari guide/driver
  • All airport transfers (JRO – Arusha – JRO)
  • All game drives and activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
  • Meals as specified (usually breakfast, lunch, and dinner during safari)
Excluded
  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guides
  • Additional accommodation before or after the tour

Overview

10.00

Excellent
Accommodation 10.0
Transport 10.0
Comfort 10.0
Hospitality 10.0
Food 10.0
  • Silvia Perry

    The crew was amazing, helped us a lot and the trip wouldn’t be the same without them. They are amazing and professional people.

Details

Lemosho Route is approaching the summit from the west of the Mountain. Lemosho route is considered to be easier and more beautiful than any other trail and it retains a real sense of unspoilt wilderness. We travel through the forest and moorland from the west of the mountain, crossing the caldera of Shira volcano and exploring the rock formations of the plateau. .

After breakfast at the hotel in Arusha, we drive approximately 2 hours through the rural countryside to the Londrossi Gate. For the necessary park registration formalities at the Londorossi National Park gate, we drive through varied farmland with open views over the plains to reach the Lemosho road head. We start our ascent along the forest trail we camp at Lemosho Mti Mkubwa Camp.Londrossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650 m); 3-4 hours walking .

We leave the forest behind now, the trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. A full day trekking with slow and steady pace up to Shira Camp.
Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp (3,550 m): 6 hours walking. .

This will be short day, walking slowly on shira plateau, If you have stress visit the Shira caves. Meals and overnight at Shira 2 Camp (3850 m) 4 hours of walking .

After breakfast proceed with the ascend to Moi hut, with acclimatization of 4500m. Overnight at Moi Camp which is (4200m) 3hrs of walking .

Breakfat at leisure then you will proceed with the ascend to lava Tower for lunch. After lunch proceed to Arrow glassier for acclimatization at 4900m. Overnight at Lava Tower Camp 4600m, 2 hours .

After breakfast you will proceed with slow descend to Barranco Camp (3,900 m.): 2 hours walking.
Here you will be relaxing after acclimatization at Lover tower .

A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp
Barranco Camp to Karanga camp (4,000 m): 3-4 hours walking. .

Today we take the Traverse Route that takes up the Barafu Ridge, we walk up quite slowly to the final camp before your last ascent day to the summit. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night. Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m): 3-4 hours walking. .

Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5735m. We will rest there for few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp. Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3100 m): 13-15 hours walking. .

A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch we drive back to Arusha base hotel
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking
Please note that on day 5 Clients can stay 2 nights at Lava Tower Instead of descending down to Baranco Camp.
Thus they will have one full day at Lava Tower for acclimatization at Arrow Glassier
See here below list of things and renting price for the whole trip.
Sleeping Bag - $30 per person per trip
Sleeping Matress(air inflated) - $20 per person per trip
Walking Stick - $20 per person per trip
Down/warm Jacket - $15 per person per trip
2 Flees - $20 per person per trip
Rain Trouser - $10 per person per trip
Rain Jacket - $15 per person per trip
Thermo Underwear - $5per person per trip
4 pair Socks
Thermo Trouser - $10 per person per trip
Water Bottle 3Lts
Head Light - $10 per person per trip
Hiking Boots - $25 per person per trip
Lip Bum
Sun Cream
Sun hut & Warm Hut
Purification Pills
2 pairs Gloves - $10 .