Lemosho 8 Days Climb Tour Package

Package Overview

Highlights
Length: 8 days

Destination: Kilimanjaro

Major Attractions: Vegetation zones, Wildlife, Mt Kilimanjaro

Guiding Language: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian

Starting point: Moshi

Ending point: Moshi

Route info: Lemosho route has a higher success rate since the trail requires 7 and 8 climbing days. Hence its preferred by climbers with less hiking experience

Packing list: hiking trousers, warm socks, winter jackets, long sleeve shirts, trekking socks, digital camera, binoculars, mosquito repellents, sunhat, toiletries, sunglasses with ultra violet radiation filtering etc

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Londorossi Gate (2100 m) To Mti Mkubwa Camp (2820 m)

  Distance: 6 km / 4 miles
  
  Trekking time: 3-4 hours
  
  Zone: Rainforest
  
  Pick up from your hotel in Moshi and drive to Londorossi gate to initiate the climb. The hike takes you through the tropical rainforest allowing you to spot wildlife like buffalo and elephants along the way. Proceed with the steady climb to reach Mti Mkubwa camp in the afternoon. Have rest and prepare to set camp for an overnight stay.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 2 : Mti Mkubwa Camp (2820 m) To Shira 1 Camp (3505 m)

  Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
  
  Trekking time: 5-6 hours
  
  Zone: Heath
  
  Set out for another day hike while exiting the rain forest and entering heath land moorland vegetation. A short walk passes through Shira Ridge which leads down to Shira 1 Camp. Enjoy stunning view across the valley below and Western Breach of Kilimanjaro above. Dinner and sleep at the camp.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 3 : Shira 1 Camp (3505 m) To Moir Hut (4206 m)

  Distance: 11 km / 7 miles
  
  Trekking time: 5-7 hours
  
  Zone: Heath
  
  Climb out the moorland meadows for acclimatizing heading towards Shira 2 Camp. The path crosses over Shira Plateau to finally make a stop at Moir hut. Have rest upon arrival while waiting for hot dinner to be served.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 4 : Moir Hut (4206 m) To Lava Tower (4630 m) To Barranco Camp (3900 m)

  Distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles
  
  Trekking time: 6-8 hours
  
  Zone: Alpine Desert
  
  Climb into the semi desert landscape through the ‘Garden of the Senecios’ towards Lava Tower meant for acclimatization. This enables your body to adapt to high altitude and lower oxygen levels. Have lunch at the tower and proceed hiking to reach Barranco camp for dinner and overnight stay.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 5 : Barranco Camp (3900 m) To Karanga Camp (4000 m)

  Distance: 5 km / 3 miles
  
  Trekking time: 4-5 hours
  
  Zone: Alpine Desert
  
  Spend another day acclimatizing to climb the Great Barranco Wall of 900 ft cliff. Take a walk across a series of hills and valleys into the Karanga Valley taking you to Karanga Camp. This is where you will set camp for an overnight stay.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 6 : Karanga Camp (4000 m) To Barafu Camp (4670 m)

  Distance: 4 km / 2 miles
  
  Trekking time: 4-5 hours
  
  Zone: Alpine Desert
  
  Trek out of Karanga valley following the path intersecting Mweka trail. The trail passes through the rocky section to finally arrive at Barafu Camp. Have an early dinner and retire to bed by 7:00 in preparing for the final summit.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 7 : Barafu Camp (4670 m) To Uhuru Peak (5895 m) To Mweka camp (3100 m)

  Distance: 18 km / 11.2 miles
  
  Trekking time: 13- 15hours
  
  Zone: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
  
  Be awake by around 23:00 hours for a hot drink + snacks and putting on the necessary trekking gears. By torchlight, leave camp and start climbing through the volcanic scree to reach Stella Point (5685m) by sunrise. Spend some time resting and enjoying the view before making the final round trip to reach Uhuru peak (5895m). Take photographs at the summit while feeling accomplished standing at the highest point in Africa. Start descending down the mountain to finally reach Mweka hut in the evening.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 8 : Mweka Camp (3100 m) To Mweka Gate (1980 m)

  Distance: 10 km / 6 miles
  
  Trekking time: 3-4 hours
  
  Zone: Rainforest
  
  This is the last day that hikers go for a short walk, towards Mweka gate. Upon arrival, climbers get awarded. For those who reached Stella point receive green certificates while those who reached Uhuru peak receive golden certificates. Drive back to the hotel for rest and much celebrations or to the airport for departure.
  
  End of tour!

  • Themes : Trekking

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• All park entry fees.
• Pickup to and from airport.
• All safari inclusive packages.
• Hot air Balloon Tour.
• 4WD vehicle with open roof.
• 3 proper meals a day + tea/coffee+ snacks.
• Accommodation facilities.
• Professional tour guide with extensive knowledge.

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Exclusions

• Tanzanian Visa.
• Flights.
• Items of personal nature.
• Extended tours.
• Alcohol.

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Package Start From

• Moshi, Tanzania, Africa

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.

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This Tour is Offered by

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