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Mt Kilimanjaro Trek - Lemosho Route
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CAD 5,039
Duration
10 days
Countries
Tanzania
Activity
challenging
Group size
Max 12
The adventure
Take the challenging and less-travelled Lemosho route, considered by many to be the most beautiful path up the western breach of the mountain, to the Shira Plateau. This adventure starts off with a few long days as you gain altitude, and has several days built in to help you acclimatize, improving your chances of making the summit. Enjoy the climb through magnificent forests and moorland, and emerge into high-alpine deserts as you enjoy spectacular views along the way to the summit.
Arrive at any time.
Begin the Lemosho trail of Mt Kilimanjaro ending for the day at the Mti Mkubwa Campsite.
Climb into the moorland over the Shira ridge and down to the plateau and the Shira 1 Camp.
Travel across the Shira plateau, with time for short acclimatization walks.
Climb through rocky scree to the Lava Tower. Descend into the Great Barranco Valley to acclimatize and camp.
Tackle the Great Barranco Wall up into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley.
Trek through the alpine desert up to Barafu Camp. Prepare for the midnight start of the summit attempt.
At midnight, begin the summit trek. Conquer the rim of the main crater, then cross the scree and snow to Uhuru Peak. Descend to Mweka Camp.
Continue descent through the forested, lower slopes to Moshi. Meet the mamas of the Moshi Women’s Cooperative, a G supported project, for a climbing ceremony.
Depart at any time.
At a glance
Duration
10 days
Route
Moshi → Moshi
Countries
Tanzania
Activity level
challenging
Style
Active & Multi-Sport, Trekking & Hiking
Group size
Max 12
Ages
12+
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome
Where you'll go
Day by day
Your journey through
Tanzania
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10-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time.
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Begin the Lemosho trail of Mt Kilimanjaro ending…
KilimanjaroBegin the Lemosho trail of Mt Kilimanjaro ending for the day at the Mti Mkubwa Campsite.
Day 3Climb into the moorland over the Shira ridge…
Climb into the moorland over the Shira ridge and down to the plateau and the Shira 1 Camp.
Day 4Travel across the Shira plateauBecause the hiking time is only about 3 hours today, use the free time to take a number of short acclimatization walks around and above the Shira 2 Camp. This camp is more exposed than the previous night's camp. It may be windier and colder, with temperatures dropping to below freezing.
Because the hiking time is only about 3 hours today, use the free time to take a number of short acclimatization walks around and above the Shira 2 Camp. This camp is more exposed than the previous night's camp. It may be windier and colder, with temperatures dropping to below freezing.
Day 5Climb through rocky scree to the Lava Tower
Climb through rocky scree to the Lava Tower. Descend into the Great Barranco Valley to acclimatize and camp.
Day 6Tackle the Great Barranco Wall up…
Tackle the Great Barranco Wall up into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley.
Day 7Trek through the alpine desert up to Barafu CampIn preparation for the final ascent the same night, you will familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark, and prepare your equipment and thermal clothing for the summit attempt. Sleep may be difficult, but lie down after dinner to try and rest for the 1295m final ascent.
In preparation for the final ascent the same night, you will familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark, and prepare your equipment and thermal clothing for the summit attempt. Sleep may be difficult, but lie down after dinner to try and rest for the 1295m final ascent.
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