8 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking - Lemosho Route

8 DAYS LEMOSHO ROUTE ITINERARY

DAY 0: ARRIVAL TO TANZANIA.
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro international airport and transferred to your hotel in moshi town, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day .
DAY 1: HOTEL - LEMOSHO GLADES - BIG TREE CAMP
Distance : 7KMS
Time : 4 -5 HOURS
ALTITUDE GAIN: 700M
Pick up at the Hotel and transfer to Lemosho gate to start your trek. Leave in the morning from Moshi to Londorossi village were gate is located. The start of trail 2100m trek winds up through the lush forest zone on to the lower slopes of the northern side, going to Shira Plateau. Overnight at Mti Mkubwa 2650m, 4 to 5hrs
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 2: BIG TREE 2800M TO SHIRA CAMP 2
Distance: 14KMS
Time: 7 TO 8HRS
ALTITUDE GAIN 1050M
Trek to Shira 2 Hut walking through the fine open moorlands. Overnight at Shira 2 Hut.
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 3: SHIRA CAMP2 3850M TO BARRANCO CAMP
Distance : 10KMS
Time : 6 TO 7HRS
ALTITUDE GAIN 700M, DOWN 600M
A long trek to Barranco. This camp lies in a sheltered area below the remarkable cliffs of the Breach wall. The Breach wall, the dome of Uhuru and the edge of the Heim Glacier dominate the head of the valley. Overnight at Barranco Camp.
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 4: BARRANCO CAMP 3950M TO KARANGA VALLEY CAMP
Distance : 6KMS
Time : 3 TO 4HRS
ALTITUDE GAIN 250M DOWN 250M
Acclimatization Day. The trek continues from Baranco to Karanga valley. Overnight at Karanga camp.
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 5: KARANGA CAMP 3963M TO BARAFU CAMP 4KMS
Time: 3 TO 4HRS
ALTITUDE GAIN 650M
In the morning trek to Barafu. Huge glaciers and cliffs can be seen which mark this part of the mountain. Here is the last water point. Overnight Barafu Camp. 4600m, 3hrs
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 6: BARAFU CAMP 4600M TO CRATER CAMP FURTWANGLER GLACIER
Distance: 10KMS
Time: 10 TO 12HRS
ALTITUDE GAIN : 1000M
In the morning trek to Crater Camp beautify scenery of Ash pit after lunch your guides take you to walk around the Ash pit. Overnight Furtwangler glacier. In the morning trek to Crater Camp beautify scenery of Ash pit after lunch your guides take you to walk around the Ash pit. Overnight Furtwangler glacier.
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 7: CRATER CAMP FURTWANGLER GLACIER TO UHURU PEAK
Distance: 1KM
Time: 1HR
ALTITUDE GAIN : 295M
UHURU PEAK 5895M
MILLENNIUM CAMP
Distance: 15KMS
Time: 7HRS
DESCEND 2445M
At midnight the trek instigates up to the final steep walk gradually up the ridge and around the crater to reach Uhuru peak at 5895m. From the summit the trek descends to overnight at Millennium. 3100m
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 8: MILLENNIUM CAMP TO MWEKA GATE TO HOTEL
Distance: 13KMS
Time: 4 TO 5HRS
DESCEND 1650M
Covering the last section of the mountain, the trek continues down through the forests to the gate where your vehicle will be waiting to transport you back to Moshi
Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. A vehicle will take you back to your hotel in Moshi, where it is definitely time for celebration!
BREAKFAST & LUNCH. DINNER NOT INCLUDED.

PRICE INCLUDES

Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.
2 nights of accommodation in Moshi.
Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate.
Park entry fees.
Camping fees.
Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees.
18% VAT on tour fees & services.
4 Season mountain tents.
Double layered Sleeping Mats.
Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters.
3 hot meals daily while on the mountain.
Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek.
Hot water for washing.
Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO).
Government taxes.
Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter.
Emergency first-aid kit.

PRICE EXCLUDES

Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after climb.
Travel insurance.
Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charges $ 225 for the entire trek.
Flights.
Laundry (Available at hotel).
Personal items and toiletries.
Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain).
*Tips on Mountain Kilimanjaro are recommended for group sharing as follows:
Guide $25 - $30 per day
Assistant Guide $20 - $25 per day
Waiter/camping crew/dish washer $15 per day
Chef $20 - $25 per day
Porters $10 per day

TREKKING EQUIPMENTS

Technical Clothing:

• 1 - Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood

• 1 - Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down

• 1 - Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shell

• 2 - Long Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric

• 1 - Short Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric

• 1 - Waterproof Pants, breathable (side zipper recommended)

• 2 - Hiking Pants

• 1 - Fleece Pants

• 1 - Shorts (optional)

• 1 - Long Underwear, moisture-wicking fabric

• 3 - Underwear, moisture-wicking fabric recommended

• 2 - Sport Bra (women)

Equipment

• 1 - Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons

• 1 - Camp Pillow, inflatable (optional)

• 1 - Trekking Poles, collapsible (highly recommended)

• 1 - Head Lamp, with extra batteries

• 1 - Duffel Bag, 50-90L capacity, for porters to carry your equipment

• 1 - Daypack, 30-35L capacity, for you to carry your personal gear

Paperwork

• Passport – Valid more than 6 months.

• Visa (applied online but also available at JRO)

• Immunization Papers

• Insurance Document (That covers 6000m recommended) *

Accessories

• 1 - Sunglasses or Goggles

• 1 - Backpack Cover, waterproof (optional)

• 1 - Water Bottle (Nalgene, 32 oz.)

• 1 - Water Bladder (Camelbak type, 3 liters)

• 1 - Towel, lightweight, quick-dry (optional)

• 1 - Pee Bottle, to avoid leaving room/tent at night (recommended)

Head Wear

• 1 - Brimmed Hat, for sun protection

• 1 - Knit Hat, for warmth

• 1 - Balaclava or Buff, for face coverage (optional)

Hand Wear

• 1 - Gloves, warm (waterproof recommended)

• 1 - Gloves, thin

Footwear

• 1 - Hiking Boots, warm, waterproof, broken-in

• 1 - Gym Shoes, to wear at camp (optional)

• 3 - Socks, wool or synthetic

• 1 - Gaiters, waterproof (optional)

Other Important things:

• Toiletries

• Prescriptions

• Sunscreen

• Lip Balm

• Insect Repellent, containing DEET

• First Aid Kit

• Hand Sanitizer

• Toilet Paper

• Wet Wipes (recommended)

• Snacks, light-weight, high calorie, high energy (optional)

• Electrolytes, powder or tablets (optional)

• Camera, with extra batteries (optional)

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