| 3 Days | $1250 /person | Free Cancellation |
Tour Description
The 7-day Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro trek is an immersive journey designed to challenge your limits while showcasing the beauty of Tanzania's landscapes. This trekking expedition is meticulously crafted to offer gradual acclimatization, ensuring a safe and fulfilling experience as you ascend towards Uhuru Peak. The route takes you through various ecological zones, from lush rainforests to arid alpine deserts, providing an unparalleled opportunity to witness nature's grandeur.
Price Includes
- Sleeping bag or bed linen
- Porterage
- Rescue fee
- Park fees
- A professional driver/guide
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- Camping equipment (only sleeping bag/bed linen may be listed as excluded)
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Price Excludes
- Bath towels
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All flights during the tour
- International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline
- Personal items
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Moshi/Arusha- Londorossi gate -Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree)
Commencing from Moshi/Arusha, the trek officially starts at Londorossi gate. As you ascend, the temperature gradually drops, and the vegetation transitions from urban surroundings to dense rainforests. Mti Mkubwa camp, situated at an altitude of approximately 2,820 meters, welcomes you with diverse flora.
Accommodation: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite
Day 2 - Mti Mkubwa -Shira 2 Camp
Ascending through the rainforest, the landscape opens up to expansive views as you reach Shira 2 Camp at approximately 3,850 meters. The temperature decreases further, and the vegetation changes to heathland, signaling the approach to the alpine desert.
Accommodation: Shira 2 Campsite
Day 3 - Shira 2 Camp -Lava Tower -Barranco Camp
Trekking towards Lava Tower at an altitude of 4,600 meters, the terrain showcases unique volcanic formations. Descending to Barranco Camp (3,960 meters), the environment becomes increasingly arid, surrounded by imposing rock walls.
Accommodation: Barranco Campsite
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Day 4 - Barranco Camp -Karanga Camp
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Negotiating the Barranco Wall, you traverse the Karanga Valley to reach Karanga Camp at an elevation of 3,995 meters. The landscape transforms into a high-altitude desert, with sparse vegetation characteristic of these zones.
Accommodation: Karanga Campsite
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Day 5 - Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp
The journey intensifies towards Barafu Camp at 4,673 meters, the final stop before the summit. The vegetation diminishes, revealing the raw beauty of the rocky alpine desert.
Accommodation: Barafu Campsite
Day 6 - Barafu Camp -Uhuru Peak (Summit Point)- Barafu camp to Mweka camp
The ultimate challenge awaits as you summit Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters, the highest point in Africa. Descending to Barafu Camp and continuing to Mweka Camp at 3,100 meters, the diverse ecological zones unfold as you transition from alpine desert to moorland and rainforest.
Accommodation: Mweka Campsite
Day 7 - Mweka Camp- Mweka Gate -Moshi
Descending through the lush Mweka rainforest, the trek concludes at Mweka Gate. A transfer takes you back to Moshi, marking the end of an exhilarating journey.
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Burigi Chato Safaris CO LTD
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Helena
April 25, 2022 at 10:46 am
Take in the iconic skyline and visit the neighbourhood hangouts that you've only ever seen on TV. Take in the iconic skyline and visit the neighbourhood.
Helena
April 25, 2022 at 10:46 am
Take in the iconic skyline and visit the neighbourhood hangouts that you've only ever seen on TV. Take in the iconic skyline and visit the neighbourhood.