| 3 Days | $1250 /person | Free Cancellation |
Tour Description
Embark on an extraordinary 8-day expedition along the Lemosho Route, an adventure crafted to ignite your spirit of exploration and perseverance. Traverse diverse landscapes, from lush forests to alpine deserts, as you ascend toward the towering Uhuru Peak. This journey promises an immersive experience, combining the thrill of conquering Kilimanjaro's heights with the serenity of its unspoiled natural beauty.
Price Includes
- Sleeping bag or bed linen
- Rental vehicle
- 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)
Embarking from Londorossi Gate, the journey commences amid rich, verdant surroundings. The trek leads to Mti Mkubwa camp at an elevation of approximately 2,820 meters, revealing diverse vegetation and a temperature drop to around 15°C. [Geographical Description: Altitude gain to 2,820 meters; the terrain transitions from urban areas to dense forests, showcasing various plant species.]
Accommodation: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite
Day 2 - Mti Mkubwa Shira 1 Camp
Ascending through the rainforest, the trail opens up to Shira 1 Camp (3,505 meters). The temperature continues to decrease to about 10°C as the landscape transforms into heathland and moorland. [Geographical Description: Altitude increase to 3,505 meters; the transition to heath and moorland signifies a shift in vegetation.]
Accommodation: Shira 1 Campsite
Day 3 - Shira 1 Camp Moir Hut
The trek advances to Moir Hut at an altitude of around 4,200 meters, showcasing unique flora and rocky terrains. The temperature further decreases to approximately 5°C, providing glimpses of the alpine desert. [Geographical Description: Altitude gain to 4,200 meters; rocky terrains and sparse vegetation characteristic of the alpine zone.]
Accommodation: Moir Hut Campsite
Day 4 - Moir Hut Lava Tower Barranco Camp
Traversing to Lava Tower (4,600 meters) and descending to Barranco Camp (3,960 meters), the landscape offers breathtaking views of volcanic formations. The temperature fluctuates around 0°C, surrounded by imposing rock walls. [Geographical Description: Altitude fluctuates between 4,600 meters and 3,960 meters; encounters volcanic formations and the transition to alpine desert.]
Accommodation: Barranco Campsite
Day 5 - Barranco Camp Karanga Camp
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Navigating the Barranco Wall, the trek progresses through the Karanga Valley, reaching Karanga Camp at an elevation of 3,995 meters. The temperature remains around 0°C, with sparse vegetation. [Geographical Description: Altitude at 3,995 meters; the landscape represents a high-altitude desert environment.]
Accommodation: Karanga Campsite
Day 6 - Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp
Advancing toward Barafu Camp at 4,673 meters, the vegetation diminishes, revealing the stark beauty of the alpine desert. The temperature drops below 0°C, marking the final stop before the summit ascent. [Geographical Description: Altitude rises significantly to 4,673 meters; rocky alpine desert landscape.]
Accommodation: Barafu Campsite
Day 7 - Barafu Camp Uhuru Peak Back to Barafu Camp - Mweka Camp
The ultimate challenge awaits as the summit of Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters is conquered. Descending to Barafu Camp and further to Mweka Camp (3,100 meters), witness diverse ecological zones, from alpine desert to moorland and rainforest. [Geographical Description: Summit reached at 5,895 meters, followed by a descent through varied terrains to 3,100 meters, representing diverse ecosystems.]
Accommodation: Mweka Campsite
Day 8 - Mweka Camp Mweka Gate Moshi
Descending through the lush Mweka rainforest, the trek culminates at Mweka Gate (1,640 meters). A transfer to Moshi marks the conclusion of an extraordinary adventure. [Geographical Description: Descent from 3,100 meters to 1,640 meters through dense rainforest.]
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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.