9 Days Mount-Kilimanjaro Lemosho-Route
Day Nairobi – Moshi (9 Days Mount-Kilimanjaro Lemosho-Route)
Depart Nairobi by eight o’clock a board a shuttle bus to Moshi arriving in the afternoon. After lunch we take a short within Moshi visiting the market; also the guide gets an opportunity to brief you and check whether you have the right hiking equipment. Dinner and overnight at a budget hotel.
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa camp
Pick up at a hotel in Moshi and drive to Londrosi park gate, where we can register for our climb and upon obtaining a permit, drive back to Lemosho starting point where our trek will begin. We will climb for six kilometers arriving Mti Mkubwa Camp (Big Tree) for dinner and over night.
6kms, 3 – 4 hours hiking time
Day 3: Shira 1 camp
We bigin our days hike climbing through the moorlands to the next camp at 3500m, named Shira 1 Camp; about 9kms away. All meals will be served at the camp and over night at the same camp.
6 Hours, 3500m
9 Days Mount-Kilimanjaro Lemosho-Route
Day 4: Shira 2 camp
After breakfast we have about a 3 hour trek through the heather Moorlands of the mountain to Shira 2 Camp at 3850m, where we will have dinner tonight and spend the night.
3 Hours trek, 3850 meters
Day 5: Baranco camp
After breakfast hike to Baranco Camp via Lava Tower which is at 3840 meters where lunch will be served. Ascend the rocky scree to Lava tower 4,630 meters by now some climbers should be experiencing short off breadth and headaches, today’s hike is meant to acclimatize and this will be the most difficult day yet. Descend down to Baranco camp 3950 meters and by now the benefits of acclimatizing should be evident. This descent to Barranco camp takes about 2 hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful photographs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall. The camp is situated in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall, which should provide you with a memorable sunset while you wait for the preparation of your dinner.
15kms – 7 Hours Hiking Time
9 Days Mount-Kilimanjaro Lemosho-Route
Day 6: Barafu Camp (9 Days Mount-Kilimanjaro Lemosho-Route)
After breakfast set off and start today’s hike, ascend from the Great Barranco Wall and make your way past the Heim Glacier looking down from this point one just appreciates the awesome sceneries of Mount Kilimanjaro. Continue with the trek through the Karanga valley where you will find intersecting ridges and valleys that join the Mweka route which is the preferred route to descend from the summit. Karanga valley is the last water stop as there is no water at the Barafu camp. Take a left turn up the ridge and walk for an hour to arrive at Barafu Camp. The weather conditions at this point are terrible and the camp is totally exposed. The camping ground is rocky and the ridges are dangerous so it’s best to familiarize yourself with your surrounding to avoid un necessary accidents. Prepare your equipment and thermal clothing for your summit attempt. This should include the replacement of your headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you have a spare set available as well. To prevent freezing it is wise to carry your water in a thermal flask. You will wake up very early the same night for the summit attempt so get to bed early for a good rest.
13kms – 7 Hours Hiking Time
Day 7: Mweka hut
Wake up at midnight and have tea and some biscuits, trek for six hours heading the north-westerly direction ascending through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim, this is the most challenging trek for many climbers. Rest for a short while at Stella point which is at 5685 meters above sea level. The reward for getting this far is the amazing view of the sunrise from the horizon if the weather permits. From Stella Point you will normally encounter snow all the way on your 2-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak. The time you will spend on the summit will depend on the weather conditions. Do not stop here for too long, as it will be extremely difficult to start again due to cold and fatigue. Enjoy your accomplishment and a day to remember for the rest of your life. The walk back to Barafu from the summit, takes about 3 hours. Here you will have a well earned but short rest and collect the rest of your gear. Descend further down to mweka hut, the route is not difficult and will take you down the rock and scree path into the moorland and eventually into the forest. The camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Dinner and washing water will be prepared.
Ascend 7kms – 8 Hours Hiking Time, Descend 23kms – 7 Hours Hiking Time
Day 8: Moshi (9 Days Mount-Kilimanjaro Lemosho-Route)
After breakfast descend to the park gate which will take about 3 hours. It is strongly recommended not to pay your porters any tips until you and all your gear have reached the gate safely. Sing in at the Mweka gate, write your name and other details in a register and this is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Stella Point (5685m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. From the Mweka Gate you will continue down into the Mweka village, normally a muddy 3 km 1 hour walk. In the Mweka village you will be served a delicious hot lunch and after wards drive back to Moshi for a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations. Overnight at the Spring lands hotel.
15kms – 3 Hours Hiking Time
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9 Days Mount-Kilimanjaro Lemosho-Route
Price Includes:
- Camping Equipment
- Transport to and from the base of the mountain
- Fullboard Accommodation on the mountain
- Park Fees
- services of an english speaking guide, porters and a cook
- Rescue fee in case of an emergency
- H.F Radio Communication
Price Excludes:
- Hiking Equipments
- International air transportation to and from Nairobi
- Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance,laundry, beverages, tips etc
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest
mountain in Africa standing at 5,895 meters above sea level. The
Mountain has been nick named “The roof of Africa”. It has three major
peaks namely Kibo 5,895 m (19,341 ft); Mawenzi 5,149 m (16,893 ft); and
Shira 3,962 m (13,000 ft). Uhuru Peak is the highest summit on Kibo’s
crater rim. Kilimanjaro is a large stratovolcano. Two of its three
peaks, Mawenzi and Shira, are extinct while Kibo is dormant and could
erupt again. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest free standing mountain in
the world.
There are seven official trekking routes by which you can use to
hike Mount Kilimanjaro namely Lemosho, Machame, Marangu, Mweka,
Rongai, Shira, and Umbwe. Of all the routes, Machame is considered the
most scenic and can be climbed in six or seven days. The Rongai is the
easiest and least scenic of all camping routes. The Marangu is also
relatively easy, but this route tends to be very busy, the ascent and
descent routes are the same, and accommodation is in shared huts with
all other climbers.
Required Hiking Equipments
- Sleeping Bag 15°C [4 seasons]
- Rain Trouser
- Rain Jacket [Poncho]
- Balaclava [Hat Woolen]
- Warm Clothes down jacket
- Thermal underwear
- Fleece Jacket
- Hiking Boots
- Gloves
- Walking Sticks
- Head Torch
- Sunglases
- Ruck Suck 65L [Carried by porters]
- Day Pack 35 [For your personal effects]
NB:// – Mosquito nets are not required
– You only require bottled water on the 1st day. The rest of
the days we usually boil or purify the water with purifing tablets and
you just re fill your drinking bottles.
– Proper equipments are vital to safe and enjoyable trek.