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Mount Kilimanjaro Climb-Lemosho Route

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Mount Kilimanjaro Climb-Lemosho Route

Mount Kilimanjaro Climb-Lemosho Route

The Shira/Lemosho route approaches Kilimanjaro from the west. Rather than simply intersecting Shira Plateau (like Machame), Lemosho crosses it from Shira Ridge to Shira 2 Camp, in a pleasant hike. Climbers encounter low traffic until the route joins the Machame route. Afterwards, Lemosho follows the same route through Lava Tower, Barranco and Barafu, known as the southern circuit. There are several options to complete the trek over 7, 8, or 9 days bas

Arrive in Arusha

After arriving at Kilimanjaro airport, you check into the hotel at Arusha,

Arusha

Arusha to Shira One Camp

Shira One Camp Londrossi Gate to Shira One Camp (3550 m): 4-5 hours walking. After breakfast at the hotel in Arusha, we drive approximately 2 hours through the rural countryside to the Londrossi Gate. For the necessary park registration formalities at the Londorossi National Park gate, we dri ve a short distance on a steep track through farmland and plantations to the starting of Shira Route. We start our ascent along the shrub forests the trail climbs steadily with wide views of Kibo Icefield to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. Read more

Shira Camp

Shira Camp One to Shira Hut

Shira Camp One to Shira Hut (3,840 m): 4-5 hours walking. Today we follow an easy path to the summit of Shira Cathedral before reaching the next camp at Shira Hut. As this camp is quite exposed, it can be substantially colder than the previous night, with temperatures dropping to well below freezing. Read more

Shira Hut

Barranco Valley

Moir Hut to Barranco valley (3,900 m.): 5-7 hours walking. Today we walk on a gentle ascend and panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and after hot lunch the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m. ) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,900 m.) Read more

Moir Hut

Karanga Camp

Barranco Valley to Karanga camp (4,000 m): 4-5 hours walking. A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo,the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp Read more

Karanga Camp

Barafu Camp

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m): 3-4 hours walking. Today we take the Traverse Route that takes up the Barafu Ridge, we walk up quite slowly to the final camp before your last ascent day to the summit. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night. Read more

Barafu Camp

Barafu Camp to Summit to Mwe

Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3100 m): 13-15 hours walking. Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. We will re st there for few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp. Read more

Mweka Camp

Mweka Gate to Arusha

Mweka Gate to Arusha Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking. A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch we drive back to Arusha Safari Lodge. Mweka Gate to Arusha

Arusha

Departure day.

Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Let us know if you’re interested with Safaris in Tarangire National Park,Ngorongoro crater and Serengeti National park ,

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Day in trip
Location
Hotel
Day 1
Location Arusha
Day 3
Location Mount Kilimanjaro
Hotel Shira One Camp
Day 4
Location Mount Kilimanjaro
Hotel Shira Hut
Day 5
Location Mount Kilimanjaro
Hotel Moir Hut
Day 6
Location Mount Kilimanjaro
Hotel Karanga Camp
Day 7
Location Mount Kilimanjaro
Hotel Barafu Camp
Day 8
Location Mount Kilimanjaro
Hotel Mweka Camp
Day 9
Location Arusha

TRIP PACKAGE

Package includes

  • Transfer from/to the airport
  • Transport during the tour
  • Accommodation
  • Local guides
  • Information services
  • Entrance fee

Package excludes

  • Airfare
  • Personal expenses
  • Visa, consular 76fees or any other formalities.
  • Tips
  • Beverages
  • Additional journeys and transfers

More information

  • Items to consider packing or renting in Tanzania
  • Sun glasses (1)
  • Walking sticks/poles (2)
  • Expedition pack (1)
  • Day pack (1)
  • Sleeping bag (preferably rated to 0°) (1)
  • Headlamp(1)- with spare bulb and extra batteries
  • Camp towel (1)
  • Pocket knife (1)
  • 1quart water bottles-(3)
  • Sun cream and lip balm
  • Travel wallet (1)
  • Camera
  • Extra batteries
  • Leather hiking boots (remember to waterproof your boots before you leave home) (1 pair)
  • Tennis shoes or light hikers (1 pair)
  • Wool or polypro socks - medium/heavyweight (2 pairs)
  • Sun hat
  • Balaclava
  • Gaiters
  • Films (8 or more)
  • Energy bars (8)
  • Other snacks, energy gel and jerkey (energy gel is best for the summit day) (4)
  • Anti-malaria medicines (doses)
  • Cipro (gi, general antibiotic) (doses)
  • Diamox (altitude) (doses)
  • Iodine/water purification tabs (1 bottle)-note: the chef may also boil water on hike
  • Headache medicine (as needed)
  • Imodium (diarrhea medicine) (as needed)
  • Pepto or antacid (rolaids) rolls (stomach acid medicine) (as neede

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Garett B, United States

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Expect in Africa Safari exceeded my expectations. Our driver was Raymond. Raymond was extremely knowledgeable, he had an answer for every question we had. He was able to use his knowledge of birds and animals to locate every animal we wanted to see. He was professional and kind. We will be returning with our children and using Raymond again. We also loved the accommodations. We felt safe and the tents were clean and spacious. If you are considering safari, this company is who you need to book with. Read more

April, United States

The trip with Expect in Africa Safari was a spectacular "endless plain" of big game and beautiful wildlife. Our driver and guide was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable, and made every effort to give us a trip of a lifetime!

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