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7 Days Lemosho Route

Trip Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Price: From USD 1400 per person sharing
Trip Starts: Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Trip Ends: Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
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Tour Summary: Arusha/First hut/Shira Camp I/Shira Camp II/Baronco Hut/Barafu Hut/Mweka Hut/Arusha
The route is an unspoilt, remote, little-used and beautiful way up to the Shira Plateau. It can either be used to gain the Western Breach route or followed by the Kibo South Circuit to ascend by the easier Barafu route. The route is one of the few where groups may be accompanied on the first day by an armed ranger as the forests around the Lemosho Glades are rich in buffalo, elephant and other big game animals.

Itinerary
Day 1
Kilimanjaro Airport - Arusha
You will be met upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Impala Hotel Arusha. Dinner at leisure not included in the tour price.
Day 2
Arusha - Londorossi 2250m - first Hut
After breakfast, drive to Londorossi Park Gate (2250m, 2 hours) in a 4wD vehicle for registration and permit. Thereafter, drive to the starting point of the trek. Start your trek till Mti Mkubwa (Big tree) for overnight. This walk takes about 3 hours.
Day 3
First Hut - Shira Camp I 3500m
After breakfast, you climb to Shira Camp I located by a stream on the Shira Plateau (3500m) for overnight. However, this campsite could be omitted to Shira Camp II. At Shira Camp I you will get some magnificent view of Kibo Peak and Western Breach. This walk may take 5 hours.
Day 4
Shira Camp I - Shira Camp II
After breakfast, continue hike East across the Shira Plateau past the Shira Cathedral towards Shira Camp II. We only gain 700 feet in elevation – this allows us to acclimatize slowly to the altitude. The views of the plateau are nothing less than spectacular. Nice dinner and overnight at the Shira Camp II.
Day 5
Shira Camp II - Barranco Hut 3,860m
From the Shira Camp II you continue to the East passing the junction of the route up to the peak of Kibo. You continue on until your direction turns to the South East and you head towards the Lava Tower, called the 'Shark's Tooth'. Shortly after the tower you come to a second junction, which leads you up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 4,876m. You then continue on and down to the Barranco Hut at 3,860m (12,795ft) to enjoy a well-deserved rest, evening meal and overnight camp. Total walking time around 6 hours.
Day 6
Barranco - Barafu Hut 4,600m
After breakfast, you leave the Barranco Hut to ascend a steep ridge, which passes the Barranco Wall in the Karanga Valley. Here you meet up with the top part of the Mweka trail and continue up to the Barafu Hut at 4,600m (15,500ft). This is your high camp from where the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo can be seen. The rest and evening meal will be very welcome after a walking day of around 8 hours.
Day 7
Barafu - Summit - Descend to Mweka Hut 3,100m
SUMMIT DAY: Very early in the morning you make your way slowly up to Stella Point at 5,745m before making the final traverse to the Uhuru Peak, highest point in the continent of Africa, at 5,985m (19,340ft). This ascent will take around 6 hours. Views of the plains and Mount Meru in the early morning sunlight are possible before any cloud drifts up from the steamy jungle below. From the summit you now make your descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp at 3,100m. This descent should take around 5 hours and you can take pleasure in a well-deserved rest and final evening meal on the mountain.
Day 8
Mweka - Mweka Gate - Arusha
After a comparatively late breakfast you continue the descent down through the rain forest to the Mweka Park Gate. This takes around 4 hours. At the Park Gates you will be met by the guides’ vehicle to travel back to Arusha for overnight.
Day 9
Arusha - Kilimanjaro Airport
You will be transferred after your morning breakfast for Kilimanjaro Airport.

PLEASE NOTE

This trek

Includes:

  • Full board accommodation whilst on the Mountain
  • Private guide
  • 7 days Kilimanjaro trek - Lemosho Route
  • All ground transfers as mentioned on the itinerary
  • English speaking mountain Guide and porters
  • Porters
  • 6 nights accommodation in Huts/Camps while trekking Lemosho route
  • First and last night accommodation at Impala Hotel Arusha - Bed and Breakfast
  • All park entrance fees and government levies
  • Full board accommodation i.e 3 meals per day while trekking - Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian
  • Transfers in both directions between the International Airport
  • Park fees
  • Airport Arrival/Departure Meet and Greets at the airport
  • During tour, karibuni welcome packet with useful information for all guests, upon your arrival you will be given safari authentic Wildebeest Safaris T-shirts
  • Government taxes, VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals

Excludes:

  • Tanzania Visa: $50 per person and $100 for American and Canadian passport holders obtained at entry point
  • Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
  • Meals not listed above
  • Tips and any items of personal nature
DISCLAIMER
The rates are subject to change without prior notice. There is no refund for the unutilized services.