8 Days Lemosho Route

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Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp

We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours. At Londorossi Gate, we will complete entry formalities, then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at Lemosho trailhead, we eat lunch, then proceed through undisturbed forest to the first camp site.

Day 2: Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1

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 across the plateau is amazing.

Day 3: Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Hut

We explore the Shira plateau for a full day. The walking is gentle as we move eastwards toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp situated on moorland meadows beside a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little-used site at the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills, providing an excellent opportunity for acclimatization. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

Day 4: Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction that leads 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 16,000 ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut which stands at an altitude of 13,000 ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation at which you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for the summit day.

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

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 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

After breakfast, 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 7: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut

You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater’s 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 need gaiters and trekking poles to cope with the loose gravel encountered on the descent. 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 8: Mweka Camp to Moshi

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 adequate clothing (but keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). From the gate, you continue for another hour to Mweka Village. Our vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to the hotel in Moshi.

Included:

Overnight stays in mountain Huts
Professional, experienced mountain guides
All Park fees
Rescue fees
All meals while on the Mountain
Guides’, Porters’, and Cook’s salaries and park fees
Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
Clean, purified drinking water

Not included:

Airport transfers
Accommodation outside of trekking route
Tanzania Visa
Gratuities
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Meals not listed above
Optional Tours (short safari after your climb, etc.)

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Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp

Day 2: Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1

Day 3: Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Hut

Day 4: Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Day 7: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut

Day 8: Mweka Camp to Moshi

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8 Days Lemosho Route

6 Days Machame Route

6 Days Umbwe Route

Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp

Day 2: Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1

Day 3: Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Hut

Day 4: Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Day 7: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut

Day 8: Mweka Camp to Moshi

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