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We offer eight (8) days of Lemosho route experience to Mount Kilimanjaro.
The Lemosho route is very scenic and designed to climb for eight (8) days but seven (7) days of climbing is also possible.
Climbers from the Lemosho route meet up with the climbers from the Machame route at the junction near the Lava Tower.
The 8-day Lemosho route climbing is the best choice for people with enough time to spend on the mountain.
Spending many days on Kilimanjaro helps you to acclimatize naturally to the high altitude and therefore reduces the chance of getting altitude sickness.
10 Days
12 years
Tanzania
Any group size
Moderate
Enjoy a charming and friendly team soon after arrival at the Airport and drop off at the hotel
Enjoy the short ride from the airport to the hotel depending on arrival time, you can experience the semi-arid environment before reaching the beautiful city of Arusha.
Expect to meet the Blessing Safaris Team for a tour briefing and other arrangements
A beautiful start to the day with a heavy breakfast and a hot shower at the hotel
Expect to travel with not only a mountains guide but also a friendly and knowledgeable climbing crew including porters and cooks
Outside the park. The land is very fertile and suitable for agriculture, with villagers growing different crops such as Banana, Coffee, Potatoes, Maize, Beans, Cabbages, Carrots, Onions, Tomatoes, etc. You can also see the plantation of pine trees in the forest which is useful for timber production and fuel.
Inside the park. Expect to see different species of plants, birds, and animals such as Black and white colobus monkeys, Blue Monkeys, Hartlaub’s turaco, White Necked Raven, four Striped Mouse, Lobelia Deckenii, Dendrosenecio Kilimanjari, etc.
Every zone supports different species of plants, expect to see famous plants and trees on Kilimanjaro some of them are Old Man’s Beard, Lobelia Deckenii, Dendrosenecio kilimanjari, Stoebe Kilimandscharica, Red Hot Poker, Protea Kilimandscharica
Expect to cross different climatic zones. This adds spice to your climb, the scree and glacial create a magnificent experience while climbing.
What about delicious foods? Delicious and healthy meals are served on time, on every camp and in between camps you have time to break for picnic lunch. Yum Yum!
Camping experience. From day one to the last day of your climb, we will use tents for accommodation
Expect to sing the JAMBO Africa Song! The very common Mount Kili Climbing Anthem. After conquering the peak of Africa
Expect to collect your certificates at Marangu gate. Bravo! You have Made it to 5895 Meters above sea level.
Expect direct communication with the ground team for tour monitoring but also in case of any emergency. Your safety is our priority.
Return to Arusha for an overnight and long shower after a long rally of climbing the Mountain. Getting some massage service could send you to heaven.
On departure day, have on one with the Blessing Safaris team, for tour review and feedback exchange. Airport transfer or other arrangements with the Blessing Safaris
Arrival to Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha
You will meet your driver at Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive to your hotel in Arusha for lunch/dinner and relaxation after the long flight. Depending on your program, your mountain guide will meet you in the hotel for briefing and equipment checking.
Day 2: Arusha to Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa camp 2650m
You will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and driven to Lemosho Gate. After completing the necessary registration formalities at the gate, spend your time taking photos, eating your lunch, and changing your clothes if necessary while waiting for the climbing permit. After obtaining the permit, your adventure starts from the rain forest, you can see Black and White Colobus Monkeys on your way to the camp. After 3 hours, we’ll arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp, your waiter will bring hot water for washing up, cups of tea/coffee, and popcorn to refresh yourself while waiting for your first dinner on Kilimanjaro Mountain.
Hiking time: 3 hours Hiking distance 7 km
Day 3: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 camp 3610 m
After your first breakfast on the mountain, you will leave Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 camp 3610 AMSL. Ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, you will reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp for your hot lunch, take a short walk around the camp after lunch, and also enjoy playing cards until evening.
Hiking time: 3 hours Hiking
Day 4: Leave Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp 3850 m
After your healthy breakfast, you leave Shira 1 camp to Shira 2 camp. This day you cross between Moorland and Heathland while enjoying the beautiful view of the Shira plateau and if you are lucky you can see dik-dik and Klipspringer on the way to the next camp. Hot lunch and dinner will be served at Shira 2 camp.
Hiking time: 4 hours Hiking distance 10km
Day 5: Shira 2 to Barranco Camp 3900 m
The morning after your heavy breakfast, leave Shira 2 camp and hike slowly until we reach the junction connecting people from the Machame route a few minutes before arriving at the lava tower 4600 m camp where you can take your lunch. The Lava Tower is a volcanic rock that was formed by volcanic activity many years ago, this is an acclimatization point for people going overnight at Barranco Camp. After lunch at the lava tower, descend to Barranco camp for dinner and overnight.
Hiking time and distance from Shira 2 to lava tower: 4 hours, 7 km
Hiking time and distance from lava tower to Barranco camp: 2 hours, 3 km
Day 6: Barranco Valley camp to Karanga camp
Wake up early in the morning after breakfast start hiking the Barranco wall which is also known as breakfast. The Barranco wall is somehow a technical part of the whole trek where you experience hugging and kissing some rocks. After one hour, we reach the top of the Barranco wall where we take a short break before continuing with our journey to Karanga Camp for Lunch, dinner, and overnight.
Day 7: Karanga Camp to Barafu camp 4673 m
Wake up in the morning for breakfast and be prepared to leave the camp. Today the next camp is not far, the trail is also less steep. After arriving at Barafu Camp, check, in and spend your time resting until dinner time. Today you will get your dinner earlier to give yourself enough time to rest. Your guides will meet for a summit briefing before you go to sleep. Carefully listen and follow the advice from your guides for a successful summit
Hiking time: 4 hours Hiking distance 4 km
Day 8: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak 5895 to Mweka Camp
Today you wake up early around 11 pm for summit preparation and breakfast. Unlike other days your breakfast will be very early and light. After breakfast, we start our summit journey around 12.00. Don’t rush, enjoy your special night. The summit night is always challenging but if you. Respect the mountain and follow the advice from your guides it will be easy. At some point, you can feel exhausted but never give up, try to push yourself slowly while drinking frequently. It is advised to drink a lot of water at the beginning before freezing. Stop at Stella Point 5,756 m for hot drinks and photos. It takes us 1 hour from Stella Point to Uhuru Peak where we celebrate conquering the peak of Africa and enjoying the beautiful sunrise, crater view, and glaciers. After taking many photos at the top of Africa, we return to the base camp for breakfast, short rest, and lunch before we descend to Mweka Camp 3100 m. Enjoy your last dinner and your last night in Kilimanjaro. Hopefully, you will get a better night’s sleep due to physical exhaustion
Hiking time and distance from Barafu to Stella Point: 6 hours, 4km
Hiking time and distance from Stela Point to Uhuru Peak: 1 hour 1km
Hiking time and distance from Uhuru Peak to Barafu camp: 3 hours, 5km
Hiking time and distance from Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp: 4 hours,7.5km
Hiking time and distance from Mweka camp to Mweka gate: 3 hours, 10km
Day 9: Mweka camp to Mweka gate to Arusha
After the last breakfast on the mountain, you will descend about 3 to 4 hours through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, on arrival you will check out, and your guide will collect your certificates and be ready to drive back to your hotel in Arusha for a shower and celebrations.
This tour ends after breakfast in the hotel, our driver will collect you from the hotel at the arranged time to take you to the airport. However, it is possible to extend your trip to Tanzania to visit Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater or you may decide to visit cultural Tourism programs near Arusha before your departure time to the Airport.
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