7 Day Lemosho Route

What is included

• Accommodation according to the itinerary
• Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Professional, English-speaking guide
• Professional, English-speaking safari cook
• Overnight stays in safari tents
• Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables etc.)
• Meals according to the itinerary
• Mineral water
• All mentioned activities
• All national park fees
• Sleeping bag
• Flights
• Optional activities
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Visa fees
• Tips
• Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
• Travel insurance

Day by day

1. 1

   Day 1

   Arrival at Lemosho Gate

   We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at the trailhead, we eat lunch, then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site. Stay: Forest Camp · Meals: Lunch, Dinner

2. 2

   Day 2

   Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1

   We continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing. Stay: Shira Camp 1 · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3. 3

   Day 3

   Shira Camp 1 to Moir Hut

   We explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Stay: Moir Hut · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4. 4

   Day 4

   Moir Hut to Barranco Hut

   From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Stay: Barranco Hut · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5. 5

   Day 5

   Barranco Hut to Barafu Hut

   After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Stay: Barafu Hut · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6. 6

   Day 6

   Summit Day

   Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. Stay: Mweka Hut · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7. 7

   Day 7

   Descent to Mweka Village

   After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Arusha. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Your operator

African Savannah Trekkers

African Savannah Trekkers is based in Arusha and offers safaris and treks in Tanzania, Kenya, Zanzibar, and Uganda. They provide a variety of trips, including the 6 Days Rongai Route and the 7-Day Wildebeest Great Migration Safari. The company is certified by TATO.

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Cancellation

Free up to 24 hours before the start. After that the booking is non-refundable.