7 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho Route

 Price in South African Rand: 

1,850.00 US Dollar =

33,175.054 South African Rand

1 USD = 17.9325 ZAR

1 ZAR = 0.0557648 USD

Itinerary:

Arrival Day

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) greeted by our friendly driver, transfer comfortably to your accommodation at Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel in Moshi town (overnight stay with breakfast).

Relax and enjoy amenities like a swimming pool and Wi-Fi.

Attend an evening briefing by our experienced manager to ensure you're prepared for the climb.

Day 1: Londorossi Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,785m)

Depart Moshi for a 3-hour drive through villages to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate.

Enjoy the scenic rainforest and windy trails while your guide shares insights on local flora and fauna.

Hike for 3-4 hours, gaining 396m in elevation, and reach Mti Mkubwa Camp in the rainforest.

Expect cooler temperatures and potentially muddy trails. Gaiters and trekking poles are recommended.

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira 1 Camp (3,895m)

After breakfast, leave the rainforest behind and ascend on a path with wide views.

Hike for 6-8 hours, gaining 1110m in elevation, to reach Shira 1 Camp on the Shira Plateau.

Temperatures will begin to drop as you reach higher altitudes.

Day 3: Shira 2 Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp (3,986m)

This day is crucial for acclimatization, though you'll end at a similar elevation as you began.

Hike east from Shira Plateau, passing the Kibo peak junction before continuing to the Lava Tower (4,650m).

Descend to Barranco Camp for the night, gaining only 91m in elevation.

Day 4: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp (4,034m)

Ascend a steep ridge to conquer the adventurous Barranco Wall, reaching the Karanga Valley.

Witness the impressive agility of your crew navigating the wall.

Hike for 4-5 hours, gaining 48m in elevation, before overnighting at Karanga Camp.

Day 5: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (4,662m)

Continue uphill to Barafu Camp, completing the South Circuit with breathtaking summit views.

This section offers a variety of angles to admire the peak.

Enjoy an early dinner and rest in preparation for the challenging summit night.

Day 6: Summit Day - Uhuru Peak (5,895m) & Descent to Mweka Camp (3,090m)

Begin your summit attempt with an early morning start (midnight to 2 AM).

This is the most demanding part of the trek, both mentally and physically.

Ascend   through scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim, witnessing a   magnificent sunrise (faster hikers may see it from the summit).

Continue for 1 hour on a snow-covered trail to reach the pinnacle - Uhuru Peak (5,895m)!

Savor this incredible achievement, capturing photos and enjoying the moment.

Descend to Barafu Camp for lunch and a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp.

Gaiters and trekking poles are highly recommended for the loose gravel and volcanic ash terrain.

Celebrate your accomplishment and enjoy your last night on the mountain.

Day 7: Mweka Camp – Moshi (Departure)

After breakfast, participate in a farewell ceremony with your crew.

Descend for 3-4 hours to Mweka Park Gate, receiving your well-deserved summit certificates.

Expect warmer weather, muddier trails, and steeper descents. Gaiters and poles are again recommended.

A vehicle will transfer you from the Mweka gate to Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel in Moshi town (around 30 minutes).

Included in the Prices:

• 2 Airport Transfers, to/from JRO Kilimanjaro Airport.
• 1 night accommodation at Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel in Moshi town on Bed and Breakfast basis, Double Occupancy
• 3 Delicious meals a day while on the mountain
• All park entrance, camp and rescue fees
• Warm water for washing to be provided every morning and evening.
• Oxygen Cylinder - only for emergency
• English Speaking Guides (Wilderness First Responder certified), cook and porters
• Staff salaries and fees
• Transport to/from national park gates
• First aid kit and pulse oximeter
• Emergency telephone between the guides and our office in Moshi town
• 3 liters of bottled drinking water to be provided on the first day of your hike, on the mountain porters will fetch water from the streams  to  be boiled and filtered for you
• Breakfast included at Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel in Moshi town

Excluded from the Prices:

• Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
• 2nd night at Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel after the climb.
• Gratuities/Tipping your crew
• Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
• Energy food & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
• International airfare & VISA
• Laundry service (available at the hotel for small price)
• Meals not noted on the itinerary
• Personal travel insurance

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