9 DAYS LEMOSHO ROUTE TO CRATER CAMP ITINERARY is an alternative approach to Uhuru Peak for those wishing for a quieter expedition. This very successful itinerary allows the most time for acclimatization and therefore has the greatest summit success rate. It is the same as the 7-night/8-day route but it has a longer, slower ascent with an extra night at Lava Tower. This gives the body even more time to acclimatize to the altitude gradually– greatly increasing summit success rate and comfort. The route has the added benefit of travelling across the Shira Plateau: a World Heritage Site and one of the Kilimanjaro wilderness areas.
MOUNT KILIMANJARO 9 DAYS LEMOSHO ROUTE TO CRATER CAMP ITINERARY
The trekking cost for a group of 2 people is $2300 per person.
The trekking cost for a group of 3 people is $2250 per person.
The trekking cost for a group of 4 people is $2200 per person.
The trekking cost for a group of 5 people is $2150 per person.
The trekking cost for a group of 6 people is $2100 per person.
The trekking cost for a group of 8 or more people is $2050 per person.
Our trips are for active, flexible-minded people who enjoy the unusual and adventurous.
For trips that have an emphasis on mountain climbing and wildlife safari, you need to remember that even the easiest trekking or walking safari involves some exertion, so you should be reasonably fit and sure that you will enjoy the activity.
DAY 1: ARRIVE AT KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Baobab Safaris will arrange a private vehicle from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Moshi at Kiliwonders Hotel for overnight stay.
We will gather in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check, we will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.
We stay at Kiliwonders Hotel, which is a beautiful hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and is a perfect place to prepare you for Kilimanjaro trekking adventure.
Dinner and overnight at Kiliwonders Hotel: Bed, Dinner and Breakfast included.
DAY 2: LEMOSHO TRAILHEAD (2385m) TO BIG TREE CAMP (2780m)
◊Distance covered: 7km / 4.3mi
◊Approx. time taken: 4 hours
You will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00am and transferred to the Lemosho gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process you will still start our climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree camp where you will be spending the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
DAY 3: BIG TREE CAMP (2780m) TO SHIRA ONE CAMP (3500m)
◊Distance covered: 8.5km / 5.3mi
◊Approx. time taken: 7 hrs
Today you will trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. Our destination for today is the Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude today and parts of the route are fairly steep.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
DAY 4:SHIRA ONE CAMP (3500m) TO SHIRA TWO CAMP (3900m)
◊Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
◊Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Today you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great panoramic views. Our destination today is the Shira 2 Camp. In the afternoon you will take an acclimatization walk then head back to camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
DAY 5: SHIRA TWO CAMP (3900m) TO BARRANCO CAMP (3960m)
◊Distance covered: 10km / 6.2mi
◊Approx. time taken: 7 hrs
Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking in to the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
DAY 6: BARRANCO CAMP (3960m) TO KARANGA CAMP (3963m)
◊Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi
◊Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
DAY 7: KARANGA CAMP (3963) TO BARAFU CAMP (4640m)
◊Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi
◊Approx. time taken: 3 hours
After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
DAY 8: BARAFU CAMP (4640m) TO UHURU PEAK (5895m) AND DOWN TO MWEKA CAMP (3050m)
◊Distance covered: 10km / 6.6mi
◊Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours
We start off at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Mweka Camp for a long well-earned rest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
DAY 9: MWEKA CAMP (3790m) TO MWEKA GATE (1630m)
◊Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi
◊Approx. time taken: 6 hours
A gentle trek takes us down through the rain forest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower (and a cold beer or two!) before our big celebration.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Included
Dinner and overnight at Kiliwonders Hotel: Bed, Dinner and Breakfast included.
DAY 10 DEPARTING DAY
After saying bye to our team of guides then you need a private departure transfer which is included from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight unless you have an option to have a short safari or any other option we will discuss.
TREKKING KILIMANJARO FOR CHARITY CHALLENGE?
The above climb can be undertaken for your own personal charity or group charity.
LEMOSHO ROUTE CLIMBING ITINERARY INCLUDES:
• Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees
• Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Moshi and Moshi to Kilimanjaro airport
• Hotel Lodging the night before and the night after the climb, with dinner and breakfast included (double occupancy)
• with bed dinner and breakfast
• Transfer from your hotel to starting point for your climb and return to your hotel after your climb
• Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
• All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping fees, and climbing permits.
• Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team)
• Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid)
• Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
• Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook
• Salaries for the mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain
• Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress
• Water for washing up daily
• Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs) from one camp to the next camp.
• Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt
• A comprehensive Climbing Kilimanjaro travel info pack
• Flying Doctor Service
LEMOSHO ROUTE CLIMBING ITINERARY EXCLUDES:
• Flights and airport taxes
• Items of a personal nature
• Compulsory tips for guides, porters and cook (average tip is anything from $ 230 to $ 300 per hiker – depending on the number of days / how many hikers in the group and route chosen)
• South African passport holders do NOT require a visa for Tanzania, however, most other nationalities require a visa for Tanzania
• Health requirements (Yellow Fever compulsory if traveling to Tanzania recommended)
• Highly recommended travel and medical insurance.
• Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
• Optional but highly recommended Portable toilet
• Snacks, personal medicine, and water purifying tablets
• Meals & drinks not specified and snacks
• Tips and any items of personal nature.
SAFETY
Success is what we want during our trip. We are prepared for any urgent situation and also have in place a complete evacuation procedure in case of altitude sickness. We carry first aid supplies, supplement summit oxygen, and Pulse Oximeters).
TRAVEL INSURANCE
all customers traveling with Baobab Safaris are required to have fully comprehensive travel insurance.
The policy needs to be valid from the date that the initial order is placed so as to provide cover for a cancellation prior to departure.
During travel, the insurance needs to provide comprehensive medical, evacuation, and repatriation cover.
