7-Day Lemosho Itinerary

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7-Day Lemosho Itinerary

Duration : 7 Days 6 Nights
The Price : $ 90.00
Age Range : 18
Total Seats : 278/300
Language :English

Overview

Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp

  • Elevation (ft): 7,800 ft to 9,500 ft
  • 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 the trailhead, we eat lunch, then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first campsite.

Day 2: Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1

  • Elevation (ft): 9,500 ft to 11,500 ft
  • Distance: 8 km
  • Hiking Time: 5-6 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.

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

  • Elevation (ft): 11,500 ft to 13,800 ft
  • Distance: 14 km
  • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
  • Habitat: Moorland

We explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by 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 making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

Day 4: Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

  • Elevation (ft): 13,800 ft to 13,000 ft
  • Distance: 7 km
  • Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
  • Habitat: Semi Desert

From the Shira Plateau, we continue east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. Our direction changes southeast towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which leads us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000 ft. We then continue down to Barranco Hut at 13,000 ft. 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 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

  • Elevation (ft): 13,000 ft to 15,000 ft
  • Distance: 9 km
  • 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. We leave Karanga and hit the junction connecting with the Mweka Trail, continuing up to 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 summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are visible from this position.

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut

  • Elevation (ft): 15,300 ft to 19,345 ft (and down to 10,000 ft)
  • 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 2 am), 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 descend straight down to the Mweka Hut campsite, 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 7: Mweka Camp to Moshi

  • Elevation (ft): 10,000 ft to 5,400 ft
  • 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 your hotel in Moshi.

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Name Price Qty
Adult
$ 105.00 $ 100.00
Child
$ 100.00 $ 90.00

Available Extra Service List

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Cap $ 6.00
Coffe $ 4.00

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What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • BBQ Night
  • Welcome Drinks
  • Lunch
  • Transport

What's Excluded

  • Airport Transfer
  • Breakfast
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Outing Ticket

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Rural

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  • Enjoy a taste of Las Vegas glitz at the mind-bending magic show
  • Enjoy a taste of Las Vegas glitz at the mind-bending magic show
  • Watch as Gerry McCambridge performs comedy and magic

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