Mount Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Route

Moshi, Tanzania
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At 5895m, Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain of Africa and is the highest free-standing mountain in the world.

There are seven established routes for a Kilimanjaro trek. As Moana Tanzania, we organize Kilimanjaro treks for all different routes. We make sure that the mountain trek will be enjoyable and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Londorossi gate to Mti Mkubwa (forest camp)

Pass By: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Elevation: 2400m to 2800m, distance: 6 km, hiking time: 3-4 hours, habitat: rain forest

Your hike will start from the Londorossi gate and will continue through the rainforest. Keep your eyes open for wildlife. Overnight you will stay at Mti Mkubwa.

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Mti Mkubwa

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa (forest camp) to Shira 2 Camp

Pass By: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Elevation: 2800m to 3750m, distance: 14 km, hiking time: 7-8 hours, habitat: heath/ moorland

You will continue your trek and will leave the rainforest behind you when you enter into the heath andmoorlands. After that, you will reach the Shira ridge and continue to the Shira 2 camp for the night.

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Shira 2 camp

Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Pass By: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Elevation: 3750m to 3950m, distance: 10 km, hiking time: 6-8 hours, habitat: alpine desert

We will continue towards the Kibo peak, after which we continue to the Lava Tower (also called 'sharkstooth'). Shortly after, we will pass the Arrow Glacier and continue to the Barranco Camp.

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Barranco Camp

Day 4: Barranco camp to Karanga camp

Pass By: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Elevation: 3950m to 4040m, distance: 5 km, hiking time: 4-5 hours, habitat: alpine desert

During the trek we pass the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley. You will stay overnight at the Karanga Camp.

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Karanga Camp

Day 5: Karanga camp to Barafu Camp

Pass By: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Elevation: 4040m to 4700m, distance: 4 km, hiking time: 4-5 hours, habitat: alpine desert

In the morning we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. You have now completed the south circuit and you will rest and prepare for the summit at Barafu camp.

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Barafu camp

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka camp

Pass By: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Elevation: 4700m to 5895m and down again to 3100m, hiking time 5-7 hours up, 5-7 hours down, habitat:icy summit

You will start to summit between the Rebmann and Ratzell glaciers, making your way up to the StellaPoint. Then you will summit the Uhuru peak, after which there will be time to celebrate and make pictures. After that, you will start the descent to Mweka Hut where you will stay overnight.

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Mweka camp

Day 7: Mweka camp to Mweka gate and back to Moshi

Pass By: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Elevation: 3100m down to 1650m, hiking time: 3-4 hours, habitat: forest

At this last day of the trek, you will continue your descent from Mweka hut straight to Mweka gate.

Meals included:


No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Guides, cook and porters
  • Drinking water and hot water for washing
  • Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
  • Portable first-aid kit
  • 6x Breakfast
  • 6x Dinner
  • 7x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 6 nights

Exclusions

  • Personal items and toiletries & personal mountainclimbing gear
  • Accommodation in Moshi before and after the mountain trek
  • Travel insurance
  • Flight tickets
  • Laundry service
  • Gratiuties/tips for the guides, cook and porters

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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Cancellation

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

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