Tanzania
8 Days Kili Climb Lemosho
Mountain Climbing
ATTRACTIONS
Duration:
9 Days
Number:
From 1 persons
Tour Focus:
Mount Climbing
Price
From $ 2,640 PP
8 Days Kili Climb Lemosho
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro through the 8 Days Lemosho Glades Route Adventure
Lemosho Glades route: an unspoiled, remote used, and beautiful way up to the Shira Plateau. It can either be used to gain the western Breach route or followed by the Kibo south circuit to gain the easier Barafu route. The route is one of the few where groups are accompanied by an armed ranger as the forest around the Lemosho glades.
Experiences
This Safari can be customised to your needs as an individual or as group
Price
Prices
Price Breakdown: Luxury comfort
| Price Per Person | $2,640 |
Accommodation
Accommodation
Spring lands Hotel Moshi, Shira 1 Camp, Barranco Hut, Barafu Hut.
Itinerary
Itinerary Breakdown / Destination Highlights
Itinerary for 9 Days Kili Climb Lemosho Route
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to spring lands Hotel for overnight. Full Board
Drive to Londorosi Park Gate and Trek to MtiMkubwa Campsite
Drive from Moshi to Londorosi Park Gate (2250m, 1.5 hours). From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades (2000m, 11 km. 45 minutes) and a possible campsite. Walk along beautiful forest trails to MtiMkubwa (big tree) campsite, (2750m, 3 hours).
Ascend to Shira 1 Camp via Giant Heather Moorland Zone
The trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone then crosses the Shira ridge at about 3600m to drop gently down to Shira 1 camp located by the stream on the Shira plateau (3500m, 5 hours).
Cross Shira Plateau to Shira 2 Camp for Acclimatization
A gentle walk across the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream (3850m, 1.5 hours). A variety of walks are available on the plateau making this an excellent acclimatization day.
Trek from Shira to Lava Tower and Descend to Barranco Hut
The moorlands soon come to an end and the rocky path leads amongst outcrops to the Lava tower (this is optional if one not taking the western breach) where there are good campsites (4600m, 5 hours) then continue to Barranco hut (3900m, 2hours).
Climb Barranco Wall and Continue to Karanga Valley
After breakfast, we leave Barranco ridge, and walk up the Barranco wall that ends up at the foot of the Heim Glacier. Passing the Barranco wall Walk along to along to Karanga valley (4 hours).
Trek to Barafu Hut with Views of Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks
Continue to the Barafu hut which is located at an altitude of (4 600 m) here we make camp, Rest enjoy dinner and overnight. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are. To be seen from this position.
Midnight Ascent to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Mweka Hut
Wake up very early, at around midnight, take some light tea with cookies, Start trekking to the summit, the Uhuru peak (5895m 8hours). Spend sometimes at the summit; Start descending to Barafu hut for brunch and some rest, then walk down to Mweka hut for dinner and overnight.
Final Descent to Mweka Gate and Return to Springlands Hotel
After breakfast, walk down the Mweka Montane forest to the Mweka gate, board the already waiting vehicle and drive back to Moshi town- Springlands Hotel for overnight. Full Board