Description
The 8 days Lemosho trek gives access to mount Kilimanjaro from the western part of the mountain.
The success rate for mount Kilimanjaro trekking -8 days via Lemosho is higher.
Book this trek to enjoy the free Portable toilets in this trip and hot shower in the mountain.
You can choose to trek Mount Kilimanjaro or Serengeti safari or Tanzania combined safari, day tours and cultural tours with us at special offer.
Itinerary: Mount Kilimanjaro trekking-8 days Lemosho
Day 0:
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport according to your flight schedule. After immigration and custom procedures you will meet with our representative who will drive you to the Lodge for overnight. If time allows the trek briefing will be done after arrival at the hotel or in the morning before the trek.
Day 1: Moshi to Londorossi Park Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
- Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft
- Distance: 6 km
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
- Habitat: Rain Forest
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp
- Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1
- Elevation (ft): 9,500ft to 11,500ft
- Distance: 8 km
- Hiking Time 5-6 hours
- Habitat: Moorland
Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
- Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Hut
- Elevation (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft
- Distance: 14 km
- Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
- Habitat: Moorland
Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp
- Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
- Elevation (ft): 13,800ft to 13,000ft
- Distance: 7 km
- Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
- Habitat: Semi Desert
Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
- Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 13,100ft
- Distance: 5km
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
- Elevation (ft): 13,100ft to 15,300ft
- Distance: 4 km
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 7: Barafu Camp to Summit then Mweka Camp
- Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft)
- Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
- Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
- Habitat: Arctic
Day 8: Mweka Camp to Moshi in your respective hotel
- Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft
- Distance: 10 km
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
- Habitat: Rain Forest
Kilimanjaro Climb Include
1. All government taxes
2. Mountain Guides,
3. Professional, experienced porters & cook
4. Park fees
5. Rescue fees
6. All meals while on the Mountain
7. Arrival and Departure transfers
8. Guides, Porters, cook salaries
9. Mess tents with table and chairs
10.Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food:
11.Clean, purified drinking water
12.Crisis management and safety procedures
13.Insurance and ethical treatment of porters
14.Transfers from/to hotel to/from the starting point
Kilimanjaro Climb Exclude
1. Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival
2. Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
3. Optional Tours (short/long safari after your climb etc)
3. Tips and any items of personal nature
James P –
Right from my initial enquiry to the actual climb I received prompt and professional Service, everyone was so obliging to help in every way possible and so friendly. Amazing place.