Name: Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route - 7 nights / 8 days
Start: 2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2030-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Nisimulie Africa

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Duration: 7 days

Group size: 1 - 999

Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route - 7 nights / 8 days

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

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Nisimulie Africa

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Duration: 7 days

Group size: 1 - 999

Since its introduction this route proved to be gorgeous for its profusion of scenic spots and the number of clients it has been receiving. It gives hikers enough time to acclimatize because it is long than the other routes. However, the duration of the hike, should not be a point of worry as the route is graced with gentle steepness with a high summit success rate.

The only route that can take you to Shira peak and expose you to the Eden like beauty of Shira plateau. This “Everlasting flowers” infested part of the mountain is an ancient caldera aged roughly a million and a half years. The appearance of rocks found in this area will remind you of the artistic abilities poured in the formation of this very planet.

· Thermal Hat (Balaclavas are also ideal)

· Wide Brimmed Hat (Highly essential. A baseball cap is the bare minimum)

· Sunglasses (should cover eyes completely)

· Scarf / Balaclava

· Waterproof Jacket (Gore-Tex or similar with hood) - Must fit comfortably OUTSIDE your warm layer

· Thermal Jacket - down or synthetic down (Not essential if you have a good waterproof jacket and at least 2 good fleeces)

· Lightweight Fleece

· Heavyweight Fleece

· Shirts x 2 (With sleeves are best - keep of sun trekking and insects at night on safari)

· Thermal Gloves (lightweight glove that can fit inside waterproof outer glove)

· Waterproof outer glove / mitten

· Thermal underwear

· Lightweight Trousers x 2 (NOT JEANS) - Jeans when wet are terrible to walk in. Fine on safari however

· Waterproof / windproof trousers (Essential for all trekking and mountain itineraries)

· Socks (1 pair per day trekking)

· Waterproof hiking boots (worn in) – with ankle support

· Lightweight hiking boots / shoes

· Sandals / tevas (Great for relaxing your feet after long walks)

· Headlamp + spare batteries (Even on safari this is an essential item - many camps have solar lighting and so head lights are perfect for reading at night)

· Hand sanitizer 250ml

· Sun cream > factor 25, preferably 40

· Waterproof day rucksack (for carrying water and other essentials on the day to day hikes)

· Kit bag – Internal flights in East Africa require soft packs.

· Small towel

· Gaiters

· Walking Poles (very useful on descends and helps reduce stress on knees) x 2

· Water bottle 2 x 2liters (we recommend any good brand that would keep water from freezing)

· Sleeping bag + thermal liner (-20C) - supplied on all trips where relevant EXCEPT Standard Specification

· Insurance Reference

· Insurance emergency telephone number

· Medication (On your Booking form, list the medication you take or intend to take)

· Allergies and dietary limitations – These should be clearly indicated on your booking form

If you have any questions on what to bring please ask well in advance of your trip to make it easier for us to reply in a timely manner.

Rental gear services are also available for any item that you may not have. However, please note that rental gear should only be used as a last resort in case of broken/missing items.

*This is a Luxury package based on 2 pax per person sharing with an option for an upgrade to a VIP package or downgrade to a Standard package. Pricing per person also gets farer the more you are in a group. Kindly get in touch with us for a customized package*

Day 1
Day 1
Lemosho - Forest Camp
  We set out in vehicles to the starting point of the Lemosho trail (Alt 2,250m / 7,380ft) Here you meet the rest of your crew and set off at a leisurely pace into Afromontane forest. Picnic lunch is served en route, and camp is reached by midafternoon. Overnight Forest Camp -Alt 2860m / 9,383ft (full board).

Route Details

Start   altitude - 7,380ft

Maximum   altitude - 9,383ft

End   altitude - 9,383ft

Vertical   gain - 2,003ft

Drop - 0ft

Miles - 3

Kilometers - 4.8

Hike time   (approx) - 5 hours
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Day 2
Day 2
Forest - Shira 1 camp
From the forested slopes of Lemosho you ascend through Podocarps and Juniper forest and break out of the forest on to the heath zone and the Shira Plateau. Picnic lunch will be served on trail before arriving at your campsite by midafternoon. Overnight Shira 1 Camp-Alt3,560m / 11,680ft (full board).

Route Details

Start   altitude - 9,383ft

Maximum   altitude - 11,680ft

End   altitude - 11,680ft

Vertical   gain - 2,297ft

Drop - 0ft

Miles - 4

Kilometers - 6.4

Hike time (approx) - 7 hours
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Day 3
Day 3
Shira 1 camp - Moir Camp
Crossing the Shira plateau can be one of the most scenic parts of the trip. On this morning, you will hike for around 3-4 hours to get to the lunch point. After lunch you will ascend to Moir camp (Alt 4,100m / 13,451ft) arriving at your campsite by midafternoon. For those with an extra ounce of energy, a hike in the late afternoon would be ideal. Dinner and overnight at Moir Camp (full board).

Route Details

Start   altitude - 11,680ft

Maximum   altitude - 13,451ft

End   altitude - 13,451ft

Vertical   gain - 1,771ft

Drop - 0ft

Miles - 6

Kilometers - 9.7

Hike time   (approx) - 6 hours
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Day 4
Day 4
Moir Camp - Barranco camp
From Moir camp we traverse across the slopes of Kibo. On these lands, relatively little flora or fauna can survive the extreme temperature ranges and conditions that typify this zone. Lunch is customarily taken close to Lava Tower (Alt 4,600m / 15,092ft) and for those with some extra energy, there is an optional ascent of Lava Tower before descending to Barranco camp (Alt 3,910m / 12,828ft) in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight Barranco camp (full board).

Route Details

Start   altitude - 13,451ft

Maximum   altitude - 15,092ft

End   altitude - 12,828ft

Vertical   gain - 1,641ft

Drop - 2,264ft

Miles - 6

Kilometers - 9.7

Hike time (approx) - 8 hours
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Day 5
Day 5
Barranco camp - Karanga camp
An early start is recommended to hike the Barranco wall. After about 2 hours, you get to the the top and then hike over glacial valleys to Karanga camp(Alt 4,100m / 13,451ft). Sunsets here are particularly spectacular with views of the southern glacial valleys and ice fields towering 1000 meters (over 3000 feet) above you. Overnight Karanga Camp (full board).

Route Details

Start   altitude - 12,828ft

Maximum   altitude - 13,780ft

End   altitude - 13,451ft

Vertical   gain - 952ft

Drop - 329ft

Miles - 3

Kilometers - 4.8

Hike time (approx) - 4 hours
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Day 6
Day 6
Karanga Camp - Barafu camp
Today is another half day ascending to Barafu camp (Alt 4,600m, 15,092ft). Once again lunch is taken in camp allowing plenty of time to relax before the summit bid. Desolate alpine desert and at times strong winds rip over this camp and yet in the evening splendid views of Mawenzi volcano are the norm. Overnight Barafu Camp (full board).

Route Details

Start   altitude - 13,451ft

Maximum   altitude - 15,092ft

End   altitude - 15,092ft

Vertical   gain - 1,641ft

Drop - 0ft

Miles - 2

Kilometers - 3.2

Hike time (approx) - 3 hours
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Day 7
Day 7
Barafu camp - Uhuru Peak - Barafu camp - Mweka camp
Most people depart just before midnight for the final summit bid. Patience and persistence are core values in making it to the summit and by dawn as the first rays of light start to appear, most arrive near the rim. Ascending via Stella Point (Alt 5,750m,18,865ft) affords a relatively short final section to Uhuru peak (Alt 5,895m, 19,341ft) the Roof of Africa! What goes up must come down and your goal on this day should be getting down to Mweka camp (Alt 3,100m / 10,171ft). Overnight Mweka Camp (full board).

Route Details (Barafu camp – summit – Barafu camp)

Start   altitude - 15,092ft

Maximum   altitude - 19,341ft

End   altitude - 15,092ft

Vertical   gain - 4,249ft

Miles - 4,249ft

Miles - 6

Kilometers - 9.7

Hike time (approx) - 10 hours

Route Details (Barafu camp – Mweka Camp)

Start   altitude - 15,092ft

Maximum   altitude - 15,092ft

End   altitude - 10,171ft

Vertical   gain - 0ft

Drop - 4,921ft

Miles - 5

Kilometers - 8

Hike time   (approx) - 4 hours
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Day 8
Day 8
Mweka camp - Mweka gate
After breakfast you descend once again through montane forest and around mid-day after saying farewell to your crew, you are picked up and transfer back to your lodge for a well-deserved shower!

Route Details

Start   altitude -10,171ft

Maximum   altitude -10,171ft

End   altitude - 5,906ft

Vertical   gain - 0ft

Drop - 4,365ft

Miles - 5

Kilometers - 8

Hike time   (approx) - 4 hours
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Day 1

Lemosho - Forest Camp

We set out in vehicles to the starting point of the Lemosho trail (Alt 2,250m / 7,380ft) Here you meet the rest of your crew and set off at a leisurely pace into Afromontane forest. Picnic lunch is served en route, and camp is reached by midafternoon. Overnight Forest Camp -Alt 2860m / 9,383ft (full board).

Route Details

Start altitude - 7,380ft

Maximum altitude - 9,383ft

End altitude - 9,383ft

Vertical gain - 2,003ft

Drop - 0ft

Miles - 3

Kilometers - 4.8

Hike time (approx) - 5 hours

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