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Safari Overview
Take the challenging and less-travelled Lemosho route up to the highest peak in Africa, 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.
Places Visited
- Kilimanjaro
- Tanzania
Is This Mt Kilimanjaro Trek – Lemosho Route Safari Right For You?
Duration: 10 days
Cost: Starting From:$3849 USD PP
Travel Style: Active
Hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking adventures all over the world, made for outdoor types.
Service Level: Camping
Camping most nights with some hotel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 5 – Challenging
Serious high-altitude hikes, cycling, or other instances of heavy exercise. Come prepared to sweat a bit.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 12, avg 10
Age requirement: 12+
All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
What’s Included
- Guided climb up Mt Kilimanjaro with local guides, cooks and porters
- Additional “acclimatization day” during ascent
- All permits and fees
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Simple hotel (2 nts), full-service alpine camping (7 nts).
Meals
9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners
Allow USD70-95 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private minibus, trekking.
Experts & Staff
Certified mountain guide, local representative, cook, porters.
Itinerary
Day 1Moshi
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Moshi/Mti Mkubwa Camp
Begin the Lemosho trail of Mt Kilimanjaro ending for the day at the Mti Mkubwa Campsite.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 3Mti Mkubwa Camp/Shira 1 Camp
Climb into the moorland over the Shira ridge and down to the plateau and the Shira 1 Camp.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 4Shira 1 Camp/Shira 2 Camp
Travel across the Shira plateau, with time for short acclimatization walks.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 5Shira 2 Camp/Barranco Camp
Climb through rocky scree to the Lava Tower. Descend into the Great Barranco Valley to acclimatize and camp.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 6Barranco Camp/Karanga Camp
Tackle the Great Barranco Wall up into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 7Karanga Camp/Barafu Camp
Trek through the alpine desert up to Barafu Camp. Prepare for the midnight start of the summit attempt.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 8Barafu Camp/Mweka Camp
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 Hut.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 9Mweka Camp/Moshi
Descend the slopes to Mweka Gate and receive a summit certificate. Continue to Mweka Gate, then Moshi.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 10Moshi
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
My Own Room – $349.00
If you’re traveling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.