7 days LEMOSHO ROUTE Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour
Are You dreaming of standing on the roof of Africa ?
The lesser-known Lemosho route begins on the western side of Mt Kilimanjaro. The first 2 days of the tour cross the thick rainforest belt which then changes into heath and moorland with many ferns and erics along the way. The small trail sometimes has very steep passages and goes through diverse landscapes. On the third day, the trail joins the Machame route. Compared to the Marangu and the Rongai route, the Lemosho route is more challenging.
Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport – Moshi
Day 2: Arusha – Londorossi Gate (2,250 m)– Big Tree Camp (2,829 m)
Day 3: Big Tree Camp (2,829 m) – Shira Camp 2 (3,900 m)
Day 4: Shira Camp 2 (3,900 m) – Lava Tower (4,637 m) – Barranco Camp (3,976 m)
Day 5: Barranco Camp (3,976 m) – Karanga Camp (4,033 m)
Day 6: Karanga Camp (4,033 m) – Barafu Camp (4,673 m)
Day 7: Barafu Camp (4,673 m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – Mweka Camp (3,068 m)
Day 8: Mweka Camp (3,068 m) – Mweka Gate (1,653 m) – Arusha
Day 9: Arusha – Kilimanjaro Airport
From: Kilimanjaro International Airport
To: Kilimanjaro International Airport / Arusha
Min. number to guarantee tour: 1
Max number of participants: 10 per group
Departure day: every Friday
7 Day Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour + 2 nights hotel stay
Kilimanjaro Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be welcomed by our transfer driver and taken to the one of the hotels in Arusha. The rest of the day will be at leisure and you can either relax at the hotel or explore the town of Arusha (taxi required). In the evening you will attend a briefing in preparation of the upcoming trek.
Dinner and overnight at Meru View Lodge.
Day 2
Arusha – Londorossi Gate (2,250 m)– Big Tree Camp (2,829 m)
In the morning, you will be picked up at the lodge and taken to the Londorossi Gate (2,250 m). Here you will be registered by the national park authorities. Then you will drive an approximate 15 km on a bumpy track that will take you into the dense rainforest to the drop-off point where your trek begins. You will follow a moderately steep track, which leads you through an amazing and unspoiled natural forest to the Big Tree Camp, your destination for today.
Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner – Drinks – Hot Coffee and Tea included.
Day 3
Big Tree Camp (2,829 m) – Shira Camp 2 (3,900 m)
Today’s long trek starts on a small trail that passes through the rainforest. As one climbs, the forest gradually thins out and the landscape changes into heath and moorland where plants like erica and lobelia start to dominate the landscape. You will cross the Shira Ridge and after 4 to 5 hours of trekking, you will reach the Shira Camp 1. Here you will stop for lunch, relax a bit and enjoy the fantastic views of Mt Meru and the Rift Valley. For the last part of the climb (approximately 3 hours), you will climb another 250 meters in altitude. The landscape will change again and you will pass giant senecios that can grow to almost 9 meters in height. At Shira Camp 2, you will camp for the night and with a little luck, enjoy the wonderful view of the Kibo peak at sunset.
Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner – Drinks – Hot Coffee and Tea included.
LAKE BURUNGE TENTED LODGE
Po krótkiej porannej odprawie zostaniesz zabrany do Parku Narodowego Tarangire. Park z niekończącą się sawanną drzew, w tym imponującymi baobabami i sezonowymi bagnami, jest także domem dla największych stad słoni w północnej Tanzanii. Oprócz słoni można również zauważyć żyrafy, bawoły, lwy, zebry, gnu i inne rodzaje antylop i gazeli. Po przybyciu do parku przewodnik otworzy dach pojazdu i rozpocznie się oglądanie dzikiej przyrody. Lunch zostanie zjedzony na miejscu piknikowym, a po południu zwiedzisz więcej miejsc w tym niesamowitym i pięknym parku. Późnym popołudniem dotrzesz do Lake Burunge Tented Camp położonego poza parkiem na nocleg.
Day 4
Shira Camp 2 (3,900 m) – Lava Tower (4,637 m) – Barranco Camp (3,976 m)
Today you will climb approximately 700 meters, but you will spend the night at an elevation only slightly higher than the previous night. This will allow your body to acclimatize, as a height of over 4,600 meters will be reached before descending again. In doing so, you will be able to see how your body reacts to such an altitude. The trek begins with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau in the direction of the Lava Tower. The vegetation becomes sparser as the landscape changes to alpine desert. The climb passes through the wide Barranco Valley with its lobelia and giant senecio plants. After 6 to 7 hours walking, you will arrive at the Barranco Camp – perhaps the most beautiful camp on Kilimanjaro.
Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner – Drinks – Hot Coffee and Tea included.
LAKE BURUNGE TENTED LODGE
Po krótkiej porannej odprawie zostaniesz zabrany do Parku Narodowego Tarangire. Park z niekończącą się sawanną drzew, w tym imponującymi baobabami i sezonowymi bagnami, jest także domem dla największych stad słoni w północnej Tanzanii. Oprócz słoni można również zauważyć żyrafy, bawoły, lwy, zebry, gnu i inne rodzaje antylop i gazeli. Po przybyciu do parku przewodnik otworzy dach pojazdu i rozpocznie się oglądanie dzikiej przyrody. Lunch zostanie zjedzony na miejscu piknikowym, a po południu zwiedzisz więcej miejsc w tym niesamowitym i pięknym parku. Późnym popołudniem dotrzesz do Lake Burunge Tented Camp położonego poza parkiem na nocleg.
Day 5
Barranco Camp (3,976 m) – Karanga Camp (4,033 m)
Today’s trekking leg has many ascents and descents and shortly after the start, you will tackle the steepest part of the entire route – the Barranco Wall. Every now and then, you may need your hands to hold on as there are no climbing “paths”. Safety is paramount and your guides will assist you whenever necessary. After reaching the top of Barranco Wall, you will walk along the mountain ridge. From here you will have fantastic views of the southern glacier of Kibo Peak. You will get to Karanga Camp around lunch time.
Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner – Drinks – Hot Coffee and Tea included.
LAKE BURUNGE TENTED LODGE
Po krótkiej porannej odprawie zostaniesz zabrany do Parku Narodowego Tarangire. Park z niekończącą się sawanną drzew, w tym imponującymi baobabami i sezonowymi bagnami, jest także domem dla największych stad słoni w północnej Tanzanii. Oprócz słoni można również zauważyć żyrafy, bawoły, lwy, zebry, gnu i inne rodzaje antylop i gazeli. Po przybyciu do parku przewodnik otworzy dach pojazdu i rozpocznie się oglądanie dzikiej przyrody. Lunch zostanie zjedzony na miejscu piknikowym, a po południu zwiedzisz więcej miejsc w tym niesamowitym i pięknym parku. Późnym popołudniem dotrzesz do Lake Burunge Tented Camp położonego poza parkiem na nocleg.
Day 6
Karanga Camp (4,033 m) – Barafu Camp (4,673 m)
After breakfast you will walk along a trail that passes through an alpine desert area until you reach the destination of today – the Barafu Camp. In the afternoon you can relax and stretch your legs in preparation of the upcoming summit night. You will have dinner early in order to catch a few hours’ sleep, before you will be woken up at around midnight.
Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner – Drinks – Hot Coffee and Tea included.
LAKE BURUNGE TENTED LODGE
Po krótkiej porannej odprawie zostaniesz zabrany do Parku Narodowego Tarangire. Park z niekończącą się sawanną drzew, w tym imponującymi baobabami i sezonowymi bagnami, jest także domem dla największych stad słoni w północnej Tanzanii. Oprócz słoni można również zauważyć żyrafy, bawoły, lwy, zebry, gnu i inne rodzaje antylop i gazeli. Po przybyciu do parku przewodnik otworzy dach pojazdu i rozpocznie się oglądanie dzikiej przyrody. Lunch zostanie zjedzony na miejscu piknikowym, a po południu zwiedzisz więcej miejsc w tym niesamowitym i pięknym parku. Późnym popołudniem dotrzesz do Lake Burunge Tented Camp położonego poza parkiem na nocleg.
Day 7
Barafu Camp (4,673 m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – Mweka Camp (3,068 m)
After some hot tea and a light snack, the climb begins at around midnight. By torchlight you will start walking on the lava ash that is still frozen. After 5 to 7 hours, you will arrive at Stella Point (5,730 m), the crater rim of Mt Kilimanjaro. Another 1 to 2 hours climb along the crater ridge will lead you to the summit of Uhuru Peak. From “Africa’s Roof”, you will be able to see the surrounding landscape being lit up by the rising sun – a truly liberating experience. After a short break and taking photos, you will return to Barafu Camp just before midday where the rest of the crew will be waiting for you. You will have a warm lunch and rest for about 1 to 2 hours before you make our way down to the Mweka Camp about 3 hours away.
Breakfast – Lunch – Drinks – Hot Coffee and Tea included.
Day 8
Mweka Camp (3,068 m) – Mweka Gate (1,653 m) – Arusha
The final leg of your amazing adventure begins after breakfast with a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain crew. Then a gentle 2 to 3 hours’ descent through the rainforest continues to Mweka Gate, where your driver will be waiting for you. He will take you back to the Meru View Lodge and after a warm shower, the rest of the day is free to rest or to celebrate your achievement.
Breakfast – Lunch – Drinks – Hot Coffee and Tea included. Dinner and overnight at Meru View Lodge.
Day 9
Arusha – Kilimanjaro Airport
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport. Alternatively, you can extend your trip in Tanzania and go on safari or relax at the Indian Ocean.
Breakfast included
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Items included:
- Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Mountain crew (cook & porters)
- Overnight stays in hotels and mountain tents
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Drinking water
- All national park fees
- All mentioned transfers
Items excluded:
- Sleeping bag
- Flights
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance
from 2049* USD
Prices for the private Trekking:
Group of 6 people and above – 2049 USD per person
Group of 2-4 people – 2299 USD per person
1-person private trek – 2549 USD per person
