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Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Lemosho Route 8 Days

Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Lemosho Route 8 Days

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Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Lemosho Route 8 Days

8 Days Starting in Moshi, Tanzania and ending in Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Visiting: Mti Mkubwa Camp, Shira Camp One, Shira Camp Two, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Lava Tower, Karanga Camp, Barafu Camp, Millenium Camp, Mweka gate

Tour operator:

Spider Tours And Safaris

Tour code:

AB 20

Recommended For:

Couples, Family-Kids, Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 200

Physical rating:

Medium, Easy Travellers can

Age range:

6-95

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English

Private Available:

From: $2700 $2572 Travel Club discount: -$128

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Is an improvement to Shira route which begins with long drive from Moshi to Lemosho gate. The hikes start from the gate to Mti mkubwa camp which is in the forest zone. In its day one start with few hours of walk and at low altitude level, which gives high chance of acclimatization. The success of the route is high to 98% with spider tours and safaris. The route begins from west crossing the shira plateau with an amazing panoramic vista then later traverse to underneath Kilimanjaro’s southern ice filed before summiting from south-east of the mountain at Barafu camp. This route is considered most beautiful route on Kilimanjaro, but for our research and experience it’s at large offers the same scenery as Machame route. It is highly recommended using this route as its success is very high and have a varied beauty and amazing scenery, although nowadays is more populated than Machame route.

Highlights

The hikes start from the gate to Mti mkubwa camp which is in the forest zone. In its day one start with few hours of walk and at low altitude level, which gives high chance of acclimatization.
The success of the route is high to 98% with spider tours and safaris.
This route is considered most beautiful route on Kilimanjaro

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Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Lemosho Route 8 Days

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Day 1 : Londorosi Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp

Location: Mti Mkubwa Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: mti mkubwa camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00am and transferred to the Lemosho route at Londorosi gate which is located at western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process you will still start our climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree camp where you will be spending the night.

Distance: 8km/5miles,
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours,
Eleven: 7,742ft 9,498ft
Habitat: Rain Forest.

Day 2 : Mti Mkubwa – Shira One

Location: Shira Camp One

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: shira one camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you will trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. Our destination for today is the Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude today and parts of the route are fairly steep.

Distance: 5km/3miles,
Hiking Time: 5-6hours,
Eleven: 9,498ft to 11,500ft or,
Habitat: Heath.

Day 3 : Shira Camp One – Shira Camp Two

Location: Shira Camp Two

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: shira camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization, and we enjoy great panoramic views. Our destination today is the Shira 2 Camp. In the afternoon you will take an acclimatization walk then head back to camp for dinner and overnight.

Distance: 8km/5miles,
Hiking Time: 6-8hours,
Eleven:11,500ft to 12,631ft
Vegetation: Heath

Day 4 : Shira Camp Two – Lava Tower – Baranco

Location: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Lava Tower

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: baranco camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking into the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below.

Distance: 10km/6miles,
Hiking Time: 6-8hours,
Eleven:12,500ft to 15,190ft to 13,044
Vegetation: Alpine Desert

Day 5 : Baranco Camp – Karanga Camp

Location: Karanga Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: karanga camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.

Distance: 5km/3miles,
Hiking Time: 4-5hours,
Eleven:13,044 ft – 13,106 ft
Vegetation: Alpine Desert

Day 6 : Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp

Location: Barafu Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: barafu camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.

Distance: 4km/2miles,
Hiking Time: 4-5hours,
Eleven:13,106 ft to 15,331 ft
Vegetation: Alpine Desert

Day 7 : Barafu Camp – Uhuru – Millennium Camp

Location: Millenium Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: millennium camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will be awoken around 11:30 with hot tea and biscuits and will then begin the steep incline up the slopes of Kibo under the cover of darkness. Your first checkpoint is Hans Meyer Cave where you will take a short break. The climb steepens as you approach Gilman’s Point (5,681 meters), which will be around 5-6 hours after departing School Hut. Take a moment to enjoy the approaching dawn and incredible view out and across to Mawenzi Peak, but remember you still have 2 hours trekking to reach Uhuru Peak so dig deep for the energy. The slope flattens as you head west around the crater rim and you should arrive at the summit at or just after sunrise. Your stay here will be brief so get as many pictures as you can of the incredible views and surrounding glaciers. You will then retrace your steps back around the crater rim to Stella Point (5,739 meters) where you will turn south and head down the heavy screed slopes of Kibo to Barafu Camp (4,680 meters). Most trekkers take a short break here before continuing down to Millennium Camp (3,950 meters) for your final night on the mountain. In total, you will be trekking for 14-16 hours on day eight, so it is important to pace yourself, remain hydrated and keep your blood sugar levels up.

Distance: 5km/3miles and 7km/4mile
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours and 2-4 hours
Eleven: 15,331 ft to 19,341ft and 12,434 ft
Vegetation: Arctic to Heath

Day 8 : Millennium Camp – Mweka Gate

Location: Mweka gate

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower then celebrate with cold drinks. Overnight at your arranged Hotel

Distance: 12km/7miles,
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours,
Eleven:12,434 ft – 5,380 ft
Vegetation: Rain forest

What's Included

1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Accommodation
Airport Transfers at Destination
Drinks with Meals
Entrance Fees
Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Fully Guided
Game Drives on Safari
Meals – Full Board
Local Taxes
Tipping and Gratuities
Arrival and departure transfers from, to “JRO” Accommodation in the mountain and hotel 2 nights Meals All parks fee, mountain rescue fee, government taxes Services for crew team and salary Highest quality tent Transport to and from mountain Emergency oxyg

What's Not Included

Train Tickets
Country Entry Visas
Items of personal nature such as passport, visa, travellers etc. Tips for the crew Medical equipment as hyperbolic chamber Portable toilets: available for renting 110 USD/trip

Check out our Q&As

What is the maximum group size?

150
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

Quality and five star hotel
What is the tipping policy?

No, any tipping policy
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

no
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

yes all entrance fee are included

What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

We will manage that, and they are allowed to making a booking with our company they will get a fully services
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes airport transfers are included
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes they speak fluently English
What currencies are required for this tour?

USD $
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

yes they will be participating
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes you are allowed to know before you depart
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

yes
SPIDER TOURS AND SAFARIS

Feedback will be taken from you daily in the middle of the tour. How is the driver, how is the tour guide and how do you like the hotel
What documents will I receive before I travel?

My representative will meet you at the airport, and he will take you to the hotel. After that he will give you the briefing about the tour He gives Your handover will provide you hotel voucher and will give you all the information about what will be the scene of the guide. When is your site scene, how is it, everything will be mentioned in that document.
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

All
How long has the tour company been trading?

more than 4 years since 2018
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You have to tell us 15 days in advance, so we can go ahead with the tour.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

We only offer private tours. and group tours
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

Yes why not
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes and All rooms will be clean and sensitizer will be done separately.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

yes
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

We follow all the guidelines of COVID.separate mask is provided for the driver guide client and the sensitizer bottle is available 24 hrs in the Car bus

Reviews from travellers on this tour

allany

lemosho route mount kilimanjaro

20-Jul-2022

Amazing Experience I did the 8 days Lemosho route with Pace Maker Adventures (8 days of actual hiking) and couldn't have been more pleased with an experience. My guide Abubakar was very knowledgeable and helpful. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking to climb Kilimanjaro Allan

lino

lemosho route mount kilimanjaro

20-Jul-2022

excellent go for it you will not regret

jeff

lemosho route mount kilimanjaro

20-Jul-2022

it was good

santiago

lemosho route mount kilimanjaro

20-Jul-2022

I spent the last week fulfilling my long time dream of trekking up Kilimanjaro and what do you know, I got to do it with my fiance! Choosing spider tours and safaris was not difficult, a couple of my friends who beat me to Kilimanjaro's summit could not stop talking about Emanuel and his Kilimanjaro people. When the time finally came, we found the trip well organized from the moment we landed at JRO to the mountain and back to the airport. I have to mention that we had the best guides dany and Emanuel; very experienced and caring. Food was surprisingly good and filling all courtesy of peter the chef. We initially went with spider tours because of my friends and I am happy that we did. They were perfect

miguel

lemosho route mount kilimanjaro

20-Jul-2022

I can clearly recommend a trip to Mt. Kilimanjaro with the guys of spider tours and safaris. Brian the manager of spider tours and safaris and our two guides Emanuel and izack and the rest of the crew took very good care of us. We went on the 8 day Lemosho route. The route was spectacular, the guides helped us on the way, had interesting information, the food was excellent and the spirit of the whole team was great. In total it was super fun, even on summit day (which was wonderful and breath taking, yet exhausting the team was very supportive and pushed us up Uhuru Peak.

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