Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route, 8 days Lemosho route is the technical route for experienced climbers.
For this route, you need some mountain climbing skills and you need to be fit.
Lemosho Route is a very special itinerary designed for those wishing to make the ascent to the summit in the daylight hours. You spend a night in the Kibo crater and trek to the top of the inner Reusch crater. There is a stunning view into the Ash Pit, and this itinerary crosses the Shira Plateau. It takes in the glades on the Lemosho Route as well as the drive to high altitude on the first day which takes us through magnificent scenery with views of the Great Rift Valley, Mt Meru and Longido.
Day 1 JRO Airport - Moshi Town
Arrival at JRO/ Nairobi Airport, met by Tambuga Representative, then make a transfer to Moshi Town to the Hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Briefing about the Kilimanjaro climb by your guide. Kilimanjaro Crane Hotel (BB)
Day 2 Moshi Town - Machame Gate
Pick Up from Kilimanjaro Crane Hotel in Moshi Town, do some brief shopping around town before leave the town to drive along Boma Ngombe to Sanya Juu and up to Londorosi Gate (alt.2200m). Registration and drive to the road near Lemosho glades and start the trek through the rain forest. Dinner and Overnight at Forest Camp (alt.2400m).
Day 3 Forest Camp - Shira Camp I
Full Day trekking through Shira Caldera and desert plateau, Overnight at Shira Camp (alt.3700 m).
Day 4 Shira Camp I - GM II Camp
Trekking across Shira plateau, for dinner and Overnight at GM II Camp (alt.3700 m).
Day 5 GM II Camp- Barranco Camp
Trekking 6-7 hours through Barranco Valley. Overnight at Barranco Camp(alt.3940m). This day Can also be used for altitude acclimatization.
Barranco Camp (alt.3940m)
Day 6 Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp
Climb up to Barranco Wall across Valleys. Dinner and Overnight at Karanga Camp (alt.4270m).
Day 7 Karanga Camp
This day is spent for acclimatization, dinner and Overnight at Karanga Camp (alt.4270m)
Day 8 Karanga Camp - Uhuru Peak
Trek to the Summit, Uhuru Peak (alt. 5895m) with magnificent views. The return (12-15hrs) for dinner and Overnight at GM III Camp (alt.1100m)
Day 9 GM III Camp - Mweka Gate
Walk down across the alpine moor land to Mweka and receive your certificate. Say goodbye to your guide and porters and transfer to Moshi Town to your Hotel. Kilimanjaro Crane Hotel (BB)
Day 10 Moshi Town - JRO Airport
After short relaxation in your Hotel or short walk around town you take a transfer to Kilimanjaro/ Nairobi International Airport for your flight.
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Includes
Destination transfers, all meals during the tracking (breakfast, lunch and dinner), other meals mentioned, drinking water, accommodations (hotel and tents), knowledgeable guide, porters, cook, rescue and entrance fee to the National Park.
Excludes
International Flights, visa
Insurance
Beverages
Personal things like sleeping bag, rucksack, footwear, other clothing etc.
Tips and personal expenses such as laundry and communication.
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