10 days tour

Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho Route

$ 5,095 .00 USD

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Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho Route

This tour includes:

Guide

Tour leader: Our leader is a licensed Kilimanjaro Chief Guide, and they will meet you upon arrival and hold a welcome briefing at the hotel on Day 1. On the Kilimanjaro climb, the leader is joined by assistant guides, cooks and porters. Assistant guides: Exodus has a high guiding ratio on the mountain: one guide for every two trekkers. This is especially important on summit day where you may be feeling very tired. The guides are extremely experienced and are well trained in spotting the effects of altitude. Their guidance is key to maximising your chances of reaching the summit.

Others

All transport and listed activities Kilimanjaro Park Fee

Meals

All meals during the climb are included. Please allow about US$30-US$50 for the two lunches (days 1 and 10) not included. On trek, the emphasis is on a varied and well-balanced diet with a greater amount of fresh fruit and soup to maximise the daily intake of fluids. Vegetarians are well catered for but please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests. The availability of certain specialised products for restricted diets, eg gluten-free or dairy-free, is minimal or non-existent in Tanzania and we strongly recommend you bring these specialised dietary items from home. The menu has a high liquid and carbohydrate content, the two important elements for successful climbing. At higher altitudes, stimulants (such as coffee) and less digestible foods (such as meat) are not recommended. Our evening meal at the highest camp on Kilimanjaro is a meatless stew as our experience shows this to be the ideal preparation for the summit day. At mealtimes, a selection of hot drinks is available. Soup is served twice daily. Daily meals Bed tea: Tea or coffee served in your tent. Breakfast: Seasonal fresh fruit (mango/banana/watermelon), porridge, cooked eggs, sausage, bacon and toast. Energy snacks, such as biscuits, bananas and chocolate bars, are provided for the daily walk Lunch: Either a packed lunch on longer days or, more usually, a hot lunch served in camp by a small team who have raced ahead of the clients. A hot lunch typically consists of soup, bread or pancakes, cheese, tuna, jam, peanut butter, pasta salad and cake. Afternoon tea: Served in late afternoon. It is an opportunity to drink lots of hot drinks and snack on peanuts or popcorn. Dinner: The main meal of the day and always consists of three courses: soup and bread, followed by the main dish, which could be rice, potatoes or pasta with fish, meat or vegetables, and is followed by a dessert often of fruit. Summit snacks: While we provide enough food for the climb, we recommend you bring some of your favourite snacks and keep them for the summit day. The summit day is a long, tough climb and having your favourite snacks can provide a very welcome boost. Water While the water we provide on Kilimanjaro is suitable for drinking you may wish to be extra safe and treat it with your own water-purification tablets.

Transport

All transfers are usually by private minibus or bus depending on the group size.

Accommodation

On this adventure, we spend seven nights camping in three-person tents and two nights in a hotel. Arusha: Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge (nights 1 and 9) Before and after our time on Kilimanjaro, we stay at the Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge. In a peaceful setting just outside Arusha, this property has 40 spacious thatched cottages dotted throughout a beautiful garden overlooked by Mount Meru. Thereโ€™s also an excellent restaurant serving African and international dishes, a bar and a swimming pool. It is also possible to book a massage for when you return from the trek. Kilimanjaro: Full-service camping (nights 2-8) Although conditions are basic on the mountain, the camping we experience is one of the best available on the Lemosho Route. We sleep in Vango Halo Pro 300 tents regardless of whether you have made a twin-share or single supplement booking. These are spacious three-person tents that are ideal for the conditions on Kilimanjaro. Our camp life is about as comfortable as it gets on Kili, with a communal mess tent, where we gather as a group and eat breakfast and dinner, and a private toilet tent. We also ensure there is a bowl of hot washing water for you in the morning and again after the walk at an agreed time in the afternoon. The only exception is the highest camp where there is no water source. Worth knowing The campsites on Kilimanjaro are designated by the national park and are mainly stone/dirt. They are not all level and can be crowded in peak season. Handwashing water, treated with Dettol, is available along with soap before all meals, and everyone is strongly advised to make use of it. The toilet tent has toilet paper within it, but we recommend that you bring your own toilet paper and wet wipes. All camping equipment is provided except for sleeping bags, sleeping mats and pillows.

Not included:

Others

โ€” Travel insurance โ€” Single supplement โ€” Equipment hire โ€” Visas or vaccinations

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Itinerary of your trip Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho Route

  • Day 1 Day 1: Start Arusha (Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Start Arusha (Dinner)

      The adventure begins at our much-loved hotel in Arusha, which is our home today and upon our return from Kilimanjaro. Depending on your arrival time, you may have time for a dip in the pool or to relax in the lovely gardens. This afternoon/evening, we have a welcome briefing with the Kilimanjaro Chief Guide, which covers all aspects of the trip and includes the distribution of any hired equipment you have booked. Please also bring your passport, insurance details and air ticket details. Accommodation: Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge (or similar)

  • Day 2 Day 2: To Lemosho Gate; Begin Ascent To Lemosho Forest (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: To Lemosho Gate; Begin Ascent To Lemosho Forest (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      We transfer (67mi/108km) to Lemosho entrance gate (6,890ft/2,100m) in the morning, passing between Kilimanjaro and the horseshoe-shaped volcanic crater of Mount Meru. In the short distance before reaching the Lemosho trail head gate, we drive through farmland and plantations. The last 3mi (5km) of the road to the park gate are poor quality, particularly after rain, and the drive there should be considered part of the adventure. After completing the necessary registration formalities, we often have lunch in the designated tourist shelter before starting our walk. It is an easy day of walking up a small path through lush forest and an area with a variety of wildlife, including buffalos. We camp at Lemosho Forest camp (8,695ft/2,650m). Accommodation: Full-service camping

  • Day 3 Day 3: Explore Shira Plateau; Camp At Shira One (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Explore Shira Plateau; Camp At Shira One (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      This morning begins, as all do on the trail, with hot tea brought to your tent โ€“ a very welcome wake-up. Todayโ€™s hike starts in lush montane forest before ascending into a moorland zone of giant heather. The trail climbs steadily with views across the plains, opening out as we reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. There is a tangible sense of wilderness here, especially if the afternoon mists cloak the landscape. We camp in the centre of the plateau at Shira One (11,645ft/3,550m). Accommodation: Full-service camping

  • Day 4 Day 4: Walk To The Summit Of Shira Cathedral To Camp At Shira Hut (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Walk To The Summit Of Shira Cathedral To Camp At Shira Hut (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Enjoy a day to help acclimatisation and explore the grassy moorland and volcanic rock formations of the plateau. We walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral, a huge buttress of rock surrounded by steep spires and pinnacles. The views from our camp near Shira Hut (12,600ft/3,840m) of Mount Meru floating on the clouds are unforgettable. The afternoon is free to relax, enjoying those views and getting to know each other even better. Accommodation: Full-service camping

  • Day 5 Day 5: Descend To Camp At Great Barranco Valley (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Descend To Camp At Great Barranco Valley (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      We have a morning of gentle ascent and panoramic views, walking on lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. After lunch near the Lava Tower junction (14,930ft/4,550m), we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (12,795ft/3,900m), sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains far below, including the Barranco Wall, which we tackle tomorrow. Accommodation: Full-service camping

  • Day 6 Day 6: Over The Barranco Wall To Karanga (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Over The Barranco Wall To Karanga (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      A short, steep scramble up the famed Barranco Wall provides us with a different challenge and leads us to an undulating trail on the southeastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the southern icefields. The terrain changes to volcanic scree, with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows, and a powerful sense of mountain wilderness. Our next camp is at Karanga (13,125ft/4,000m), a short distance away. The valley floor has the last water point on the approach to Barafu and we camp on the higher sides of the valley with views towards the glaciers of the southern icefields. Accommodation: Full-service camping

  • Day 7 Day 7: Steep Ascent To Barafu Campsite (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Steep Ascent To Barafu Campsite (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      The trail follows a path on compacted scree with wide views ahead including the Barafu Ridge, where our camp lies. The trail climbs to reach the Barafu campsite (15,090ft/4,600m) for lunch, after which there is a short acclimatisation walk to the plateau at the bottom of the southeast valley (15,750ft/4,800m). The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent and includes a very early night. Accommodation: Full-service camping

  • Day 8 Day 8: Reach Stella Point For Sunrise; To Uhuru Peak, The Highest Point In Africa; Descend To Millennium Camp (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Reach Stella Point For Sunrise; To Uhuru Peak, The Highest Point In Africa; Descend To Millennium Camp (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      We start our ascent around midnight so we can reach the crater rim by sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zigzags and a slow but steady pace takes us to Stella Point (18,815ft/5,735m) in about five or six hours. We rest there for a short time to enjoy sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the two-hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (19,340ft/5,895m) โ€“ congratulations, youโ€™ve made it! Standing at the highest point in Africa, taking your photo at the Uhuru Peak sign and knowing you have climbed one of the Seven Summits is a moment that will stay with you forever! The descent to Barafu is surprisingly fast; after some refreshments, we continue to descend to reach our final campsite (12,470ft/3,800m) at Millennium Camp. Accommodation: Full-service camping

  • Day 9 Day 9: To Mweka Gate; Transfer To Arusha (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: To Mweka Gate; Transfer To Arusha (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Today is a sustained descent on a well-constructed path through lovely tropical forest alive with birdsong and lush undergrowth with considerable botanical interest. Our route winds down to the national park gate at Mweka (5,415ft/1,650m) where we meet our vehicle and drive through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village. The shower, beer and swimming pool are tantalisingly close! We return by bus (62mi/100km) to Arusha. Accommodation: Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge (or similar)

  • Day 10 Day 10: End Arusha (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: End Arusha (Breakfast)

      The morning can be spent resting in the hotel garden by the pool or exploring Arusha for souvenirs if you have time before your flight. However, if youโ€™d like a little time to recuperate after climbing Kilimanjaro, speak to your sales representative to join our trip extensions, either a relaxing break on idyllic Zanzibar or an unforgettable safari adventure encompassing three different national parks.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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