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9 Day Lemosho Route with overnight
at Crater: Africa Natural Tours (For
Kilimanjaro, Serengeti and Zanzibar) Tanzania safari company in Moshi
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9 Day Lemosho Route with overnight at Crater
The
Lemosho route is one of our preferred routes due to its low traffic, beautiful
scenery and a high summit success rate. The Lemosho route starts off from the
west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there,
the first two days are spent trekking through the lush rainforest to Shira
Plateau. For normal hiking we recommend a minimum of 7 days to attempt this
route but 8 days is preferable for better acclimatization and summit success.
While if you include crater camp, we recommend 8days minimum and 9days for
better acclimatization. Also overnight at crater is charged in extra to cover
an extra entrance fees.
Tour Overview
Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania
Moshi: You will be picked up at the
Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your arranged hotel in
Moshi town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek
and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain
gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day.
Hotel
is Bed & Breakfast basis.
Day 2: Lemosho Glades (2385m) to Big
Tree Camp (2780m)
You
will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00am and transferred to the
Lemosho gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration
process you will still start our climb steadily through the forests of the
Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree camp where you will be spending the night.
Distance
covered: 7km / 4.3mi
Approx.
time taken: 4 hours
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 3: Big Tree Camp (2780m) to
Shira 1 Camp (3500m)
Today
you will trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with
volcanic rock formations. Our destination for today is the Shira 1 Camp from
where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds. We gain a
reasonable amount of altitude today and parts of the route are fairly steep.
Distance
covered: 8.5km / 5.3mi
Approx.
time taken: 7 hours
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 4: Shira 1 Camp (3500m) to Shira
2 Camp (3900m)
Today
you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side
of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the
moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great
panoramic views. Our destination today is the Shira 2 Camp. In the afternoon
you will take an acclimatization walk then head back to camp for dinner and
overnight.
Distance
covered: 8km / 5mi
Approx.
time taken: 5 hours
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 5: Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to
Barranco Camp (3960m)
Your
trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking in to the
climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers
of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower
(4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In
the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located in the
base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but
with extensive views of the plains below.
Distance
covered: 10km / 6.2mi
Approx.
time taken: 7 hours
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 6: Barranco Camp (3960m) to
Karanga Camp (3963m)
Our
day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine.
We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the
southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and
tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the
Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our
night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong we will go
for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending
back to camp for the night.
Distance
covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi
Approx.
time taken: 5 hours
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 7: Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu
Camp (4640m)
After
a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at
4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation
around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude.
On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a
long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an
early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between
11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.
Distance
covered: 3km / 1.9mi
Approx.
time taken: 3 hours
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 8: Barafu Camp (4640m) to Uhuru
Peak (5895m) to Crater Camp (5,790m)
Barafu Camp
Wake
before dawn to start your summit approach. You'll reach Uhuru Peak in the early
afternoon, when few groups are around. A short descent brings you to Crater
Camp, set in soft sands near the famed Furtwangler Glacier. Crater camp is not
a route in its own right but a challenging extension which in principle can be
added to any route. It involves sleeping overnight in the bowl of the crater.
An amazing experience enjoyed by only a few of the most adventurous climbers.
Distance
covered: 3km / 1.9mi
Approx.
time taken: 5-6 hours & 1-2hours to Crater.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 9: Crater Camp (5,790m) to Uhuru
Peak (5895m) to Millennium Camp (3790m)
In
the morning after early breakfast, we begin our descent by returning to Stella
Point and then descending on scree slope passing Barafu camp for a short break
before heading down to Millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest.
Distance
covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi
Approx.
time taken: 12 – 15 hours
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 10: Millennium Camp (3790m) to
Mweka Gate (1630m)
Today
you walk down through the rain forest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park
formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are
then met by our vehicles and return to your arranged hotel in Moshi.
Distance
covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Approx.
time taken: 6 hours
Meals:
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 11: Depart Tanzania
Moshi: The day is left free to wind down
after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go
and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport.
Our vehicle will be ready to take you to the airport at your time.
Meals: Breakfast Included
Included
- Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- 3 Season mountain tents
- Double layered Sleeping Mats
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate
- Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain
- Filtered water throughout the trek
- Pre & Post Trek accommodation at the Parkview Inn
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
- 2- way private airport transfers
Not Included
- Flights
- Tips to mountain crew
- Items of a personal nature
- Laundry Services
- A doctor for the group
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more information visit www.africanaturaltours.com
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