7 days Kilimanjaro Lemosho route
Overview
- Itinerary
1
day
- Arrival
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet an Altezza Travel representative, and transfer to the hotel under the rate. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb.
Private tour packages include shared airport transfers for your group. Extra charges will apply for additional individual transfers. To avoid extra costs, sync your group’s arrival and departure times.
PLEASE NOTE:Check-in starts at 2:00 PM.
2
day
- MOSHI - LONDOROSSI GATE - MTI MKUBWA CAMP
You’ll be picked up from your Moshi accommodations and make the drive towards the Londorossi Gate.
Stopping along the way in a local village for lunch and to buy last minute supplies, you’ll then liaise with your guides and begin your ascent through the verdant rainforest that clothes the lower reaches of Kilimanjaro.
You’ll have a short three-hour hike through the forest today, but keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife such as Colobus monkeys as you make your way to Mti Mkubwa Camp to set down for the evening.
- Trekking time: 1-2 hours
- Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles)
3
day
- MTI MKUBWA CAMP - SHIRA 2 CAMP
You’ll bid farewell to the Kilimanjaro rainforest after breakfast, as your climb takes you gradually into scrubby moorland criss-crossed with quietly bubbling mountain streams.
You’ll cross over a vast plateau on your way to Shira 2 Camp, where you’ll have spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.
Setting up camp here for the evening, you’ll find your path has now crossed with those on the Machame Route.
- Trekking time: 3-4 hours
- Distance: 7 km (4.3 miles)
4
day
- SHIRA CAMP - LAVA TOWER - BARRANCO CAMP
Your first goal today will be the intimidating form of the Lava Tower (4,640m) and you’ll set off for this distinctive landmark immediately after breakfast.
After ascending 700m to the Lava Tower, you’ll descend gradually towards Barranco Camp at 4,500m.
Your trek again takes you through different vegetation zones and you’ll set up camp at the scenic Barranco Camp in the shadows of the imposing Barranco Wall. Considered the most beautiful of all of the camps on Kilimanjaro, Barranco will be your base for the evening.
- Trekking time: 6-8 hours
- Distance:12 km (7.4 miles)
5
day
- BARRANCO CAMP - KARANGA CAMP
You’ll get your first real taste of mountain climbing today, as you’ll tackle Barranco Wall for a bit of old-fashioned rock climbing.
After this initial trial, you’ll continue for another 3-4 hours until you reach your camp in the Karanga Valley.
Stopping in time for lunch, you’ll have the afternoon to relax and acclimatize.
- Trekking time: 4-5 hours
- Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles)
6
day
- KARANGA CAMP - BARAFU CAMP
After your breakfast, you’ll continue on for another 2-3 hours until you reach Barafu Camp.
Your hike takes you across an alpine desert, making for a truly otherworldly day of hiking.
As you’ll be summitting tomorrow, it’s important that you eat a full meal and drink plenty of fluids before turning in for the evening
- Trekking time: 4-5 hours
- Distance: 6 km (3.7 miles)
7
day
- BARAFU CAMP - UHURU PEAK - MWEKA CAMP
At around midnight, you will be awoken with some hot tea and biscuits in order to get you ready for today’s ascents.
You will ascend in a north-westerly direction through heavy scree toward Stella Point, arriving there in about 5 to 7 hours.
At Stella Point (5,730m) you may rest if necessary before taking on another 1 to 2-hour stretch along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak – the highlight of your trip.
A breathtaking view awaits you as you stand on the highest mountain in Africa. After taking as many pictures as your camera will allow, you will leave behind the glistening glaciers and snowy peaks and make your way back down to Barafu Camp.
Here you will have time to catch your breath before heading further down to Mweka Camp, an approximate 3-hour walk. A scrumptious dinner and a peaceful night’s sleep await you.
- Trekking time: 8-12 hours
- Distance: 15 km (9.3 miles)
8
day
- BARAFU CAMP - UHURU PEAK - MWEKA CAMP
At around midnight, you will be awoken with some hot tea and biscuits in order to get you ready for today’s ascents.
You will ascend in a north-westerly direction through heavy scree toward Stella Point, arriving there in about 5 to 7 hours.
At Stella Point (5,730m) you may rest if necessary before taking on another 1 to 2-hour stretch along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak – the highlight of your trip.
A breathtaking view awaits you as you stand on the highest mountain in Africa. After taking as many pictures as your camera will allow, you will leave behind the glistening glaciers and snowy peaks and make your way back down to Barafu Camp.
Here you will have time to catch your breath before heading further down to Mweka Camp, an approximate 3-hour walk. A scrumptious dinner and a peaceful night’s sleep await you.
- Trekking time: 4-5 hours
- Distance: 12 km (7.4 miles)
9
day
- Departure
Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.
PLEASE NOTE:Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee.
- Trekking time: 4-5 hours
- Distance: 12 km (7.4 miles)
Climbing Cost Includes
All transfers
Hotel before and after the hike
Camping equipment
Meals on the hike
Professional guides and porters
Oxygen tanks
Medical check-ups
Fully-loaded medical kits
24/7 Support via Phone
All park fees and taxes
Dedicated support team
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