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9 Nights Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Trek

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$2440

Duration

9 days

Tour Type

Overview

Embark on a remarkable nine-night Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro trek, traversing diverse landscapes under the guidance of seasoned mountain experts. Reach the iconic Uhuru Peak, Kilimanjaro’s summit, and create unforgettable memories amidst the breathtaking beauty of Tanzania’s highest peak.

 

Itinerary

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by your driver and transferred to your hotel in Arusha, approximately a 1-hour drive away, for your stay.

Meal Plan: Half Board
Accommodation: Gran Melia Hotel

After an early breakfast, check out and depart for Lemosho Gate, a drive of approximately 3 hours, with a packed lunch. Upon registration, continue by 4x4 to the trailhead, where your trek begins through the lush and diverse rainforest zone. Follow a short, winding path to your first camp.

Meal Plan: Half Board
Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,780m / 9,125ft)

After breakfast, check out and leave the forest zone, ascending a steep path as the dense vegetation transitions into the Heather and Moorland zone. The remainder of the day involves a steady hike across the Shira Ridge, offering spectacular views of Shira Peak, the third volcanic cone of Kilimanjaro, with its dramatic and jagged scenery.

Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Shira One Camp (3,505m / 11,500ft)

After an early breakfast, continue your gradual hike across the Shira Plateau, traversing the Heather and Moorland zones while enjoying a picnic lunch. You may opt for an additional hike to Shira Cathedral Peak (3,880m) before proceeding to Shira Two Camp. This area offers stunning western views of Kibo, Kilimanjaro's highest peak and your ultimate goal on this trek.

Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Shira Two Camp (3,845m / 12,615ft)

After an early breakfast, begin your hike toward Kibo, steadily climbing through the alpine desert to reach Lava Tower (4,630m / 15,190ft), your first high-altitude checkpoint. From Lava Tower, descend steeply in an anti-clockwise direction around Kibo into the scenic Barranco Valley. Along the way, you'll pass the towering Kilimanjaro Senecios, large flowering cacti unique to this mountain.

Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Barranco Camp (3,960m / 12,990ft)

After an early breakfast, depart from camp and begin your ascent of the Barranco Wall, an exhilarating non-technical scramble that provides a true sense of mountain climbing, no prior experience or advanced equipment required. From the top, enjoy stunning views back toward Barranco Camp and the Heim Glacier. Continue your hike through the alpine desert, winding slowly around the mountain until you descend into the Karanga Valley, followed by a short ascent to your camp.

Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Karanga Camp (4,040m / 13,255ft)

After an early breakfast, begin your climb through the vast, barren alpine desert, maintaining a slow and steady pace despite the moderate incline. As you approach Kibo, Kilimanjaro’s main peak, you may catch your first sight of Mawenzi Peak, the mountain’s second-highest summit, to the east. Upon reaching Barafu Camp, rest and prepare for your summit attempt later that night.

Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Barafu Camp (4,640m / 15,225ft)

At midnight, begin your final ascent to Uhuru Peak through the arctic zone. The steep hike over loose volcanic scree, taken in a slow, zigzag pattern, leads you to Stella Point (5,685m / 18,650ft) on the Kibo crater rim. From there, a short but challenging trek takes you to Uhuru Peak (5,895m / 19,341ft), the highest point in Africa. After a brief time at the summit, descend back to Barafu Camp for breakfast or brunch. After a recovery meal, continue your descent through the alpine desert, Heather, and Moorland zones, eventually reaching Mweka Camp in the rainforest zone for a well-deserved rest.

Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Mweka Camp (3,080m / 10,105ft)

After an early breakfast, check out from Mweka Camp and descend through the southern rainforest to Mweka Gate. Upon arrival, meet your driver and begin the 3-hour transfer back to Arusha. Once in Arusha, you'll be dropped off at your hotel for a restful stay.

Meal Plan: Half Board
Accommodation: Gran Melia Hotel (Deluxe Mount Meru View)

Included/Exclude

  • Pickup from Kilimanjaro Airport with Transfer to Hotel/ Lodge
  • Return Transfer from Hotel/Lodge to Kilimanjaro Airport
  • Comfortable Accommodation Throughout Your Stay
  • All National Park Entrance Fees Included
  • Dedicated English-Speaking Guide for the Entire Journey
  • 24/7 Customer Support from Our team
  • International Flights and Visas
  • Travel Insurance

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