7 Day Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Trekking – 6 nights Lemosho route climb. Kilimanjaro Trekking whereby after reaching the Barranco camp the Barafu will be broken up into two days of which allowing for a short day just before to the summit endeavor.
Kilimanjaro climbing 7 day lemosho route has an important thing because summiting day will begins on the midnight while other hikers on this trip of kilimanjaro climbing 7 day lemosho trekking are still asleep leaving them disadvantaged going into the toughest day on the mountain, by having a short day beforehand, climbers can have enough time to rest so to increase the summit reaching success whilst taking kilimanjaro climbing 7 day lemosho.
7 Day Lemosho route plus 2 night’s hotel.
7 Day Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro.
Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro Airport.
You will be met on arrival usually at Kilimanjaro Airport if you arrive by international flight or in Arusha if you arrive by internal flight or shuttles bus from Nairobi or likewise. You will be escorted to waiting vehicle by our transferring driver who will then drive you to Moshi for the rest of the day your treks will start the next day morning. Depending on your arrival time our mountain guide will meet you at the hotel or airport for briefing on the next Kilimanjaro trek.
Accommodation: Keys hotel/Sal Salinero hotel Moshi.
Meal plan: Dinner.
Day 2: Hike Londorossi Gate 2,250 meter to Mti Mkubwa Camp 2,800 meter
After breakfast at the hotel you will be taken to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate 2,250 meter, an approximate 2½ hour drive from Moshi or Arusha. Here you will be registered by the national park authorities and porters will weigh the luggage. 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 will start. You will follow a moderately steep track, which leads you through an amazing and unspoilt natural forest to the Mti Mkubwa Camp 2,800 meter. This camp is about 2½ hours away and it’s your destination for this first day. The Lemosho route is also home to wild animals, you will be accompanied by an armed ranger during the first 2 days of your trek.
Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Hike Mti Mkubwa Camp 2,780 meter to Shira 2 Camp 3,900 meter.
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 ericas 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 400 m in altitude. The landscape will change again and at Shira Camp 2, you will camp for the night and with a little luck, enjoy the wonderful view of the Kibo summit at sunset.
Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 4: Hike Shira 2 camp 3,900 meter to Lava Tower 4,640 meter to Barranco Camp 3,960 meter.
Today you will climb approximately 740 m but you will spend the night at an elevation only slightly higher than the previous night. This will allow your body to acclimatise, as a height of over 4,600 m 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 (4,640 m). 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.
Accommodation: Barranco Camp.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 5: Hike Barranco Camp 3,960 meter to Karanga Camp 4,035 meter.
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 as well as of the Kibo summit. You will get to Karanga Camp around lunch time.
Accommodation: Karanga Camp.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 6: Hike Karanga Camp 4,035 meter to Barafu Camp 4,640 meter.
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. This camp is situated at an altitude of 4,640 m and will be reached in about 3 to 4 hours. 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.
Accommodation: Barafu Camp.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 7: Hike Barafu Camp 4,640 meter to Uhuru Peak 5,895 meter (the summit) to Mweka Camp 3,080 meter.
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, 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 (5,895 m). 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 (3,080 m) about 3 hours away.
Accommodation: Mweka Camp.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 8: Hike Mweka Camp 3,080 meter to Mweka Gate 1,630 meter to Moshi.
The final hike of your wonderful 7 day Lemosho route trekking begins after breakfast with a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain crew. Then a moderate 2 hours’ walk through the rainforest continues to Mweka Gate, where you will meet a transferring driver. At the gate you will sign out and obtain your Kilimanjaro certificate then you will drive back to Moshi where you will have a long and warm shower after a tiring mountain. The rest of the day is free to rest while enjoying a glass of wine, relax at the pool or celebrate your achievement.
Accommodation: Keys Hotel/Sal Salinero hotel.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 9: Departure.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport or shuttle bus stand for your next destination.
Accommodation: None.
Meal plan: Breakfast.
Add-ons (Extension) after or before 7 Day Lemosho route.
In addition to your Kilimanjaro trekking adventure you can add few days for safari in Tanzania famous national parks. Our most popular Itinerary is 5 days tour to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater. This safari itinerary can be offered in both, camping and lodging. You can also add few nights in Zanzibar after Kilimanjaro trekking or after safari so you have a combination of Kilimanjaro trekking, safari and Zanzibar.
Tour inclusions.
- Arrival and departure airport transfers.
- 2 night’s hotel in Moshi one before and one after trekking.
- Kilimanjaro entry fees.
- Camping (hut) fees.
- Rescue fees.
- Transfer to and from the mountain.
- Certified, experienced, English-speaking guides for all routes.
- Salaries for Kilimanjaro support staff.
- All meals on the mountain.
- Sleeping Tents or hut camping.
- Sleeping mattresses.
- Cooking and eating utensils.
- Oximeter.
Tour exclusions.
- Tips for guides and support staff.
- Sleeping bag and personal items.
- Private portable toilet and privacy tent.
- Personal expenses (visas, airport taxes, Internet, etc.).
- Extra activities. 7 Day Lemosho
- Extra nights ($240 per person per day).
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