Kibo crater KILIMANJARO – LEMOSHO TREK
We trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Following the little-used Lemosho route we climb and descend on different paths, walking through the mountain’s different climatic regions and admiring the changing plant and animal life. Highlights include the ice fields of Kibo, the daunting Barranco Wall and the breathtaking views from the summit itself.
ITINERARY
Days 1/2 Overnight flight to Kilimanjaro and travel to Moshi. Day 3 Kilimanjaro trek From Lemosho Glades walk through forests to Big Tree Camp (2780m). Day 4 Shira Camp (3500m) Trek to Shira enjoying views of Mount Meru and the Rift Valley along the way. Day 5 Northern Ice Fields Trek below the ice fields of Kibo. Optional walk to Lent Hills. Spend the night at Moir Hut (4175m). Day 6 Lava Tower (4640m) Climb volcanic landscapes to the camp at Lava Tower. Optional trek to Arrow Glacier Hut (4800m). Day 7 Karanga Valley (4035m) Descend into the Barranco Valley (3960m) before climbing the Barranco Wall to Karanga. Day 8 Barafu Camp (4640m) Climb the lunar landscape and spend the night at the camp at Barafu. Day 9 Kilimanjaro ascent Trek to Stella Point (5700m) and climb to the summit of the Uhuru Peak (5895m). Make a long descent to Millennium Camp (3790m). Day 10 Mweka Gate (1630m) Return to verdant forest and Mweka Gate before transferring back to Moshi. Days 11/12 Arusha National Park Relax or take an optional game drive in search of giraffes, elephants, hippos and buffaloes. Overnight flight to the UK. Note that our trek is 2 days longer than most other Kilimanjaro ascents. This is to improve your chances of reaching the summit and maximise your enjoyment Please see trip notes for details.
Kilimanjaro – Lemosho Trek Ref KC
Lemosho Glades 2100m
BIG TREE FOREST CAMP 2780m
SHIRA ONE 3500m
MOIR HUT 4175m
CAMP
LAVA TOWER 4640m
Uhuru Peak 5895m
KARANGA 3960m
TA N Z ANIA
Mweka Gate 1630m
MILLENNIUM CAMP 3790m
BARAFU 4640m
KIBO
“A strenuous to tough trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro following the
inclusive from
£2198 12 DAYS
beautiful and quiet Lemosho route”
Trek grade STRENUOUS/TOUGH Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 2 nights hotel, 7 nights camping. 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners are included.
Transport: Bus.
Trekking Details: This is an 8-day trek with an average of 5 to 7 hours trekking each day, except on the ascent of the Uhuru Peak which involves 12 to 14 hours of trekking. Generally we walk at altitudes between 3000m and 5000m and we reach a maximum altitude of 5895m. We have graded this trek as strenuous to tough. The trek is fully- supported by porters and staff.
Group Size: Generally 12 to 16. TOUR DATES MOSHI
Kilimanjaro Airport
km 015 Sunset over Mt Mawenzi/P Eshelby EXTEND YOUR TOUR KCZ
Extend your tour to include a visit to the island of Zanzibar. Ref, KCZ – see website for details.
TREK LENGTH & GRADIENT
6000m 5000m 4000m 3000m 2000m 1000m 0
Big Tree Forest Camp
Shira One
optional walk Lent Hills (4300m)
Moir Hut
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/kc
The Kilimanjaro – Lemosho Trek tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/kc
TOUR ONLY – 10 DAYS Tour price without flights from £1530
optional walk Arrow Glacier Hut
(4800m) Lava Tower Karanga
Barafu Camp
Millennium Camp flight DETAILS Ref: KC
Day 3 – 4-6hrs or call our experts on 0844 875 1893
Day 4 – 3-4hrs
Day 5 – 4-6hrs
Day 6 – 4-6hrs
Day 7 – 6-8hrs
Day 8 – 3-5hrs
Day 9 – 10-14hrs
Day 10 – 4-6hrs 87
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