Lemosho Route 8 Days With Crater Camp

Lemosho Route 8 Days With Crater Camp

Lemosho passes through some of the most spectacular landscapes like the rain forest at the beginning, the spectacular Shira Plateau and together with Machame it shows some of the best view points of the Southern Circuit, it is considered to be one of the scenically most beautiful routes to the summit of Kilimanjaro. Lemosho has low crowds until it combines with Machame. Lemosho is highly recommended and it has an abundance of wildlife such as elephant, buffalo, eland and lion which come over to forage during dry season from Longido game controlled area.

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Your Hotel in Moshi

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by your driver who will pick you up and transfer to your designated lodge in Moshi town for overnight.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Packview Inn, Moshi

Day 2: Londorossi Gate and Starting Point to Mti Mkubwa

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
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 5 hours.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 2 Camp

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Trek to Shira 2 Hut walking through the fine open moorlands. Overnight at Shira 2 Hut, 3480m 6 to 7 hours
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping on the mountain

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
A long trek to Barranco. There is a good sheltered area below the cliffs of the Breach wall, where the camping is done. The beach wall, the some of Uhuru and the Heim Glacier create a spectacular view that make it a favorable spot for an overnight stay. The journey takes 6-7 hours from Shira 2 to Barranco Camp.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.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
This is an acclimatization day. The trek continues from Barranco to Karanga valley. Overnight at Karanga camp, 3930m, 3 to 4 hours.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping at Karanga Camp

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
In the morning of day 6 you start trekking to Barafu. The grand sights of the huge glaciers and the cliffs would give you a very pleasant view. And remember, that, this is the last point of getting water Overnight Barafu Camp, 4600m, 3 hours.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping at Barafu Camp

Day 7: Barafu Camp to Crater Camp (Furtwangler Glacier)

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
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.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping at Furtwangler Glacier

Day 8: Crater Camp to Uhuru Peak (Summit) to Mweka Camp

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
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 Mweka Camp (3100m).
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping at Mweka Camp

Day 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
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
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Packview Inn

Day 10: Departure to Kilimanjaro International Airport

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Today, you may option to relax at the lodge or choose to extend your holiday by continue with safari but if not our driver will transfer you to the Airport to connect with your flight back home.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.