7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trek Via Lemosho Route
Description
Take the Lemosho Route to climb the highest African mountain during this private guided tour. Pass through the picturesque landscapes, see forests and chance upon the beautiful alpine meadows and moorlands along your way! Experience the incomparable natural beauty on this trek to Mount Kilimanjaro in just 7 days!
Highlights
- Admire the magnificent views of Kilimanjaro Peak
- Summit at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa
- Walk along the forest trails to Mti Mkubwa campsite
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Day 1: Lemosho Glades (2,100 m) to Big Tree Camp (2,650 m) expand_more
Pick-up at the lodge in Moshi and transfer to Lemosho gate to start the trek.
Leave in the morning from Moshi to Londorossi village.
Pass through the lush forest zone on to the lower slopes of the northern side, going to Shira Plateau.
Stay overnight at Mti Mkubwa at 2,650 m (4 to 5 hours trek).
7 kms – Altitude gain 700 m
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Day 2: Big Tree (2,800 m) to Shira Camp 2 (3,480 m) expand_more
Walk through fine open moorlands.
Stay overnight at Shira 2 Hut (3,480 m).
14 km – 8 to 9 hours – Altitude gain 1,050 m
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Day 3: Shira Camp 2 (3,850 m) to Barranco Camp (3,900 m) expand_more
This camp lies in a sheltered area below the remarkable cliffs of the Breach Wall. The Breach Wall, the dome of Uhuru and the edge of the Heim Glacier dominate the head of the valley.
Stay overnight at Barranco Camp at 3,900 m.
10 km – 6 to 7 hours – Altitude gain 700 m, down 600 m
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Day 4: Barranco Camp (3,950 m) to Karanga Valley Camp (3,930 m) expand_more
Acclimatization Day. Continue your trek from Baranco to Karanga valley.
Stay overnight at Karanga camp at 3,930 m.
6 km - 3 to 4 hours - Altitude gain 250 m, down 250 m
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Day 5: Karanga Camp (3,963 m) to Barafu Camp (4,600 m) expand_more
Trek to Barafu in the morning. Huge glaciers and cliffs can be seen, which mark this part of the mountain. Here is the last water point.
Stay overnight at Barafu Camp at 4,600 m.
4 km – 3 to 4 hours – Altitude gain 650 m
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Day 6: Barafu Hut (4,600 m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) to Millennium Camp (3,100 m) expand_more
Begin the trek up to the final steep at midnight to reach Stella Point.
Walk steadily up the ridge and about the crater to reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m.
Take a descent from the summit.
Stay overnight at Millennium at 3,100 m.
19 km -12 to 14 hours – Altitude gain 1,295 m, down 2,105 m
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Day 7: Millennium Camp (3,730 m) to Mweka Gate (1,800 m) to Moshi expand_more
Cover the last section of the mountain.
Trek down through the forests to the gate where your vehicle will be waiting to transport you back to Moshi.
13 km – 5 to 6 hours – descend 1,650 m
What's Included
Portable private toilet on the Mountain
Private transport from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodation in Moshi
Kilimanjaro Park rescue team fees
Government taxes
3 freshly-prepared delicious meals daily on the mountain by professional cooks who are happy to accommodate your dietary needs
3-4 litres of mineral/treated water per person per day
Hot drinks on the mountain and hot water for washing
Private transport to and from the hotel to the Kilimanjaro Park Gate
National Park entry fees and hut fees
Portable oxygen tanks, ox metre and an emergency first-aid kit
Porters, Cook’s and Guide’s Salary
2 nights of accommodation at Hotel in Moshi
Friendly and highly qualified English-speaking Tanzanian mountain guides, assistant guides and professional cooks
Enough Porters to carry camping gear and additional baggage
Accommodation in camping
What's Excluded
Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel in Moshi before and after the climb.
Personal items and toiletries
Tips for guides, porters and cook
Know before you go
- Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber):
- Guides: $15/day/guide
- Cook: $12/day
- Porter: $10/day/porter
- Trekking Gears for Hire:
- Sleeping bag: $30
- Hat: $5
- Balaclava/Scarf: $5
- Fleece Pants: $10
- Warm Jacket: $10
- Long Underwear: $5
- Raincoat/Poncho: $10
- Rain Pants: $10
- Gloves: $5
- Sweater/Pullover: $10
- Socks: $2
- Hiking Boots: $20
- Duffel Bag/Backpack: $20
- Rucksack/Daypack: $10
- Hiking Poles (2): $10
- Gaiters: $10
- Torch/Flashlight: $10
- Sunglasses: $5
- Batteries: $3
- Water Bottle: $5
Meeting Point
Moshi, Tanzania
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 1 | USD 2350 Per Person |
This is a group tour |