8 Days Londorossi / Lemosho Route

Departing From: Arusha

Duration: 7 Nights/8 days

Departures: Daily

Itinerary

Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa

Drive from Arusha to Boma la Ng’ombe then turn to Londorossi Gate on the western side of Kilimanjaro. Continue driving to the Lemosho Glades; from there start trekking through the rain forest to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Campsite. Overnight at Mti Mkubwa Campsite

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira Cave 1

After breakfast, continue with ascending across the dense rain forest, climbing is gradually become steeper before reaching a wide moorland zone. Proceed toward Gane & Marshall One Valley for Lunch Break. Then cross a high altitude desert plateau Shire Caldera to Shire Cave (on request this can be omitted). Overnight camping here

Day 3: Shira Cave to Shira Hut 2

After breakfast at Shire Cave proceeds gently east across the Shira Plateau and the Shira Cathedral towards Shira Hut on the moorland meadow; It is an excellent place in this route for acclimatization, while gaining the altitude slowly. Overnight Camping at Shire Hut

Day 4: Shira Hut to Barranco Hut/Camp

From Shira Hut turn eastward and continue climbing towards the Barranco Hut through Lava Tower while getting great views of the spectacular Barranco Valley. Overnight stay at Barranco Hut

Day 5: Barranco Hut/Camp to Karanga Valley

After overcoming the volcanic rock barrier “the Great Barranco (locally known as breakfast)” descends through scree and ridges to Karanga Valley and the rest. Overnight here

Day 6: Karanga Valley to Kibo Crater Floor

Start climbing early in the morning (normally 01:00 am) to reach the Kibo Crater rim at the Stella Point before sunrise. Then descent to the crater floor to Furtwangler Glacier for camping

 

Day 7: Kibo to the UHURU PEAK 5895

Ascending towards the peak between glaciers to UHURU PEAK at 5,896m the highest point in Africa; it is here that you can have that feeling “I have Conquered Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain of Africa” Then descend to Mweka Hut at the edge of the rainforest, for overnight camping, with a stopover at Barafu Hut for Lunch

 

Day 8: Mweka Hut to Mweka Gate

After breakfast, descend to Mweka gate, meet the waiting driver and drive back to the New Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha for hot shower and dinner & overnight

 

Note: We also offer hotel, car rental and flights bookings which we can organise for you with your tour enquiry.

 

Remarks

The above prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons. A price reduction is available for numbers above two persons. When arranging for your international air tickets, note that it is usually cheaper to disembark at Nairobi in Kenya. You then take a shuttle bus to Arusha This shuttle bus leaves at 0800 and 1400 hrs daily from either Nairobi or Arusha. The drive takes 5 hours. If you wish to make use of this option, please indicate so.

Includes:

- Transfers with pick up and drop off at Arusha or Airport

- Park entrance & rescues fees

- Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary

- Accommodation in tents with 2 persons per tent during climb

- Services of a cook to prepare meals during the climb

- Service of a mountain guide (English speaking) and porters

- Government taxes

Excludes:

- Extras at the hotel i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.

- International flight

- Departure tax

- Tips to guides, porters and drivers

- Climbing equipment and sleeping bags

What to bring

A) Waterproof hiking boots,

B) Rain suit, sleeping bags,

C) Flashlights,

D) Sunglasses balaclava,

E) Hand gloves,

F) Night shoes

G) Large plastic bags -essential for wetness in case of rain.

Package Includes :-	Package Excludes :-
-Transport inclusive of fuel. -Service of an English speaking driver guide. -Park Fees/ Permits where applicable. -Accommodation based on fullboard.	-Extras i.e Laundry, telephone calls, drinks etc -Tips to driver guides and porters. -Air transport and applicable departure taxes. -Visa.