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6 Days Lemosho
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6 Days Lemosho route
Lemosho Route Overview
6 Day Kilimanjaro Climb Lemosho Route is
unique, challenging and adventurous. Suitable for experienced climbers and
those with enough energy. The climb takes up to 6 days to and from the top of
Africa
Day 0: Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International
Airport
Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport
where you will be met at the airport and be transferred to Kilimanjaro Crain hotel in
Moshi for overnight
Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp
Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft, Distance: 6
km, Hiking Time: 3-4 hours, Habitat: Rain Forest
We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which
takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to
the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at
trailhead, we eat lunch, and then commence through undisturbed forest which
winds to the first camp site.
Day 2: Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1 to Shira
Camp 2
Elevation (ft): 9,500ft to 12,500ft, Distance:
18 km, Hiking Time 8-10 hours, Habitat: Moorland
We continue on the trail leading out of the
forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped
with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross
several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira
1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing. From here, it is a
gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau to Shira 2
camp on moorland meadows by a stream.
Day 3: Shira Camp 2 to Lava Tower to Barranco
Camp
Elevation (ft): 12,500ft to 13,000ft, Distance:
10 km, Hiking Time: 6-8 hours, Habitat: Semi Desert
From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east
up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our
direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the
"Shark's Tooth." Shortly after the tower, we come to the second
junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We
now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest,
enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as
when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help
your body prepare for summit day.
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu
Camp
Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 15,000ft, Distance:
9km, Hiking Time: 8-10 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue
on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite.
Then, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka
Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the
South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles.
Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two
peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.
Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka camp
Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down
to 10,000ft), Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent, Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
ascent / 4-6 hours descent, Habitat: Arctic
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we
continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You
head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella
Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging
portion of the trek. At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short
rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely
to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the
way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the
highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers
will see the sunrise from the summit. From the summit, we now make our descent
continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for
lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going
down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be
expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner
on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
Day 6: Mweka Camp to Moshi
Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft, Distance:
10 km, Hiking Time: 3-4 hours, Habitat: Rain Forest
After breakfast, we continue the descent down
to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower
elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help.
Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer
clothing handy). From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A
vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi.
Standard package Included:
- Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport.(private)
- Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees and 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- 4 Season mountain tents
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate
- Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain
- Filtered water throughout the trek
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
- Accommodation at the hotel, 2 nights at the hotel in Moshi at Kilimanjaro Crain which include bed & breakfast.
Not Included:
- Flights
- Items of a personal nature
- Laundry Services
- A doctor for the group
- Tips to mountain crew
- Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is extra (US$100 per toilet + toilet tent
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