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7 Days Private Climb via Lemosho Route
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7 Days
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Offered in: English
Overview
The Lemosho Route is one of the most popular and scenic routes for Kilimanjaro Climbing Tours. This route is known for its remote and pristine wilderness areas. The Lemosho Route is longer than other routes, generally taking 7 to 8 days to complete, and offers a gradual ascent. This allows climbers to acclimate to the altitude and reduce the risk of altitude sickness
What's Included
- Park fees
- Bottled oxygen, for emergency rescue only
- Four season, 3-person mountain tents,
- Professional Guides
- Tips for the crew
- Visa fee
- Travel insurance
Meeting And Pickup
What To Expect
Londorossi Gate To Mti Mkubwa Camp
1 Stop
Mount Kilimanjaro
After early breakfast and briefing, drive to Londorossi Park Gate. From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades. Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa campsite. Elevation:6000ft to 8700ftDistance:6 km Hiking Time: 2-3 hoursHabitat:Montane Forest
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Mti mkubwa Campsite
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
Mti Mkubwa Camp To Shira 2 Camp
1 Stop
Mount Kilimanjaro
On second day early breakfast, we continue as the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. After several streams are crossed, we continue over the Shira Ridge past the Shira 1 camp and on to the Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Elevation: 8700ft to 12,600ftDistance:16km Hiking Time: 7-8 hours Habitat:Moorland
8 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Shira 2 campsite
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Shira 2 Camp To Barranco Camp
1 Stop
Mount Kilimanjaro
From the Shira Plateau we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day. Elevation:12,600ft to 13,000ftDistance:8km Hiking Time: 5-6 hoursHabitat:Semi-desert
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Barranco camp
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Barancco camp to Katanga camp
1 Stop
Mount Kilimanjaro
after brakfast we leave barranco camp to karanga valley and the junction which connects mweka trail Elevation :13250 Distance 5 kilometers Hiking time 3:4hrs habitat : alpine desert
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : karanga camp
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp
1 Stop
Mount Kilimanjaro
We continue up to the Barafu Camp. 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. Elevation:3,250ft to 15,350ftDistance:4 km Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Barafu Camp
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp
1 Stop
Mount Kilimanjaro
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. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa! From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain. Elevation:15,350ft to 19,340ft to 10,150ftDistance:5km up / 13km downHiking Time:5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours downHabitat:Stone scree and ice-capped summit
8 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Mweka camp
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate
1 Stop
Mount Kilimanjaro
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. Gifted Adventures vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha. Elevation:10,150ft to 5500ftDistance:10 km Hiking Time: 3-4 hoursHabitat: Forest
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : No Accomodation
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Operated by Gifted African Adventures
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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