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8-Day Uhuru Peak Trek Via Lemosho Route
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Climbing, Camping

  • Duration

    8 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English, Swahili

Description

The Lemosho route towards Mount Kilimanjaro is relatively difficult and moderately busy. The view it offers of Mount Meru, before rounding the Shira from the north, is certainly the most popular. Considered the most scenic trail on the mountain, the route grants panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. Experience the incomparable natural beauty on this trek to Mount Kilimanjaro in just 8 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
  • Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha expand_more
    • Be welcomed at Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to the hotel.

    • Get a briefing from the head guide about climbing, equipment for camping, and the local team.

    Overnight at the hotel with full board accommodation.

  • Day 2: Arusha to Londorossi Gate (2250m) to Mti Mkubwa (2750 m) expand_more
    • After breakfast, proceed to the Londorossi Gate.

    • After getting the permit for entrance and meeting the team (guides, cook, and porters), weigh the luggage, and start trekking for 5-5.5 hours to Mti Mkubwa camp.The zone is forest.

    Overnight at the camp in the tent with full board accommodation.

  • Day 3: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp (3600m) expand_more
    • After breakfast, move to Shira 1. The zone is savannah and steep for some parts.

    • If the weather is clear, get wonderful views of Kibo, Mount Meru, and Mawenzi mountain. The walking takes 5-6 hours, with hot lunch at the camp.

    Overnight at the camp in the tent with full board accommodation.

  • Day 4: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp (3840m) expand_more
    • After breakfast, move to Shira 2. The zone is savannah .

    • If the weather is clear, get wonderful views of Kibo, Mount Meru, and Mawenzi mountain. The walking takes 3-4 hours, with hot lunch at camp.

    Overnight at the camp in the tent with full board accommodation.

  • Day 5: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp (3950m) expand_more
    • After breakfast, move to Barranco camp. The zone is savannah one part; the other part is desert.

    • Before arriving at the camp, go past Lava tower (4600m) to acclimatize. Take hot lunch before descending towards the camp. 

    • If the weather is clear, get wonderful views of Kibo, Mount Meru, and Mawenzi mountain. The walking takes 6-7 hours, with hot lunch at the camp.

    Overnight at the camp in the tent with full board accommodation.

  • Day 6: Barranco to Barafu Camp (4600m) expand_more
    • After breakfast, move to Barafu hut.

    • In the beginning, climb the wall of Barranco in one hour and go past Karanga for hot lunch before arriving at Barafu. The zone is savannah and desert, steep, and plain. The walking takes 6h to7h.

    Overnight at the camp in the tent with full board accommodation.

  • Day 7: Barafu to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Mweka Hut (3100m) expand_more
    • After dinner, sleep early.

    • Wake up at midnight for the final preparation and take a cup of tea with a biscuit.

    • Begin to walk slowly.

    • Since the area is steep, climb in zig-zag motion for 6-7 hours to reach the summit.

    • Enjoy the wonderful view of the sunrise, see Mawenzi mountain, Usambaa mountain & Mount Meru.

    • After spending some time at the summit, go back to camp (3-4h for descent) for a short break and take a full breakfast.

    • Pack everything, and continue to descend (4h to Mweka camp).

    Overnight at camp with full board accommodation.

  • Day 8: Mweka Hut to Mweka Gate (1700m) expand_more
    • After breakfast, depart towards Mweka gate to meet the driver for transfer back to the hotel. Certificates will be given to those who reached the summit. The descent takes 3-3.5 hours, with full board.

    End of services.

What's Included
  • Airport transfers

  • 2 nights at the hotel half board before and after climbing Kilimanjaro

  • Transfer from hotel to the starting point for climbing according to the itinerary (gate)

  • Transfer from the gate (end of climbing) to the hotel

  • English-speaking Kilimanjaro guide

  • All park fees

  • Hut fees

  • Rescue fees

  • Salary of guides

  • Salary of cooks

  • Salary of porters

  • Equipment for cooking

  • All accommodation during ascent (morning tea, breakfast, hot lunch and dinner)

  • Cylinder of oxygen for emergency

  • 1 bottle of Kilimanjaro water for the first day per person

  • Fill water bottle at the hut before leaving

What's Excluded
  • Flights (local or international)

  • Entry visa

  • Tips for local team (guides, cook, and porters)

What to bring
  • Warm, windproof jacket with hood

  • Good warm sleeping bag

  • Waterproof jacket and over trousers

  • Water bottle (2 to 3 litres)

  • Walking trousers

  • Shirts and pullover

  • Water purification tablets and filter

  • Warm underwear

  • Wash kit, towel, toilet paper

  • Walking socks

  • First aid kit (including blister plasters, lip slave, headache pills, sun cream, personal medication)

  • Good comfortable walking boots

  • Torch with extra batteries

  • Trainers (for evenings)

  • Sunglasses

  • Gaiters

  • Walking pole(s)

  • Glasses

  • Warm Gloves Rucksack or duffel bag

  • Sun hat

  • Warm hat or balaclava

Meeting Point

Arusha, Tanzania

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
2 To 3 USD 2000 Per Person
4 To 4 USD 1920 Per Person
5 To 7 USD 1840 Per Person
8 To 10 USD 1760 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 2000 / person