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8 Days Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route itinerary

 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. The drive from Moshi town take about 70km 2hrs drive. It is the only route with distant gate from Moshi town. 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.

The 8 days route gives a complete maximum time to acclimatization and also gives the perfect view of the glaciers on the crater rim, before joining with other routes and making the final ascent to the top.

Normally April and May are the months with long rains and should be avoided.
November is usually short rains but it is not often rains all day.

The best time for climbing Kilimanjaro is January to February and September.
July to August can be colder and November to December can be wetter.

January to March is the warmest months, almost clear of clouds each evening and morning.
The success rates with our guides are outstanding compared to the overall success rates for all climbers who attempt to reach the top

Summit Success Rates:  Stella Point (98%). Uhuru Peak (96%).

   
Day 1: Arrive in Moshi

Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). We will arrange a private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). To Arusha at Keys Hotel, where the rest of the day is at leisure. We stay at Keys Hotel, which is beautifully located on the slope of Mt. Meru and is a perfect place to prepare for your adventure

We will gather in the hotel for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.
We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance. 

 
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp (Full board)

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.

Day 3: Shira Camp (Full board)

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): 6-7 hours walking.

Day 4: Shira Hut (Full board)

Today we follow an easy path to the summit of Shira Cathedral before reaching the next camp at Shira Hut.

As this camp is quite exposed, it can be substantially colder than the previous night, with temperatures dropping to well below freezing.

Shira Camp to Shira Hut (3,840 m): 3-5 hours walking.

Day 5: Barranco Valley (Full Board)

Today we walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views.  We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and after hot lunch the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,900 m.).

Shira Hut to Barranco valley (3,900 m.): 5-7 hours walking.

Day 6: Karanga Camp (Full Board)

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
Day 5: Karanga camp (4,000 m): 4-5 hours walking.

Day 7: Barafu Camp (Full Board)

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.

Day 8: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (Full Board)

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 5,735m. 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.

Day 9: Mweka Gate to Moshi (Full Board)

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 at Ilboru Safari Lodge.
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 walking Arusha (None) Depart to Kilimanjaro International Air port

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