KILIMANJARO – LEMOSHO ROUTE – 8 DAYS

8 Day Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour via Northern Circuit Route + 2 nights’ hotel stay

The Kilimanjaro trek adventure via Lemosho route starts at the Lemosho entrance gate after you have signed in and complete all the registration processes as per the Kilimanjaro National Park (KINAPA) rules and regulations. Travelling documents including your passport will be required to accomplish this task. The trip from Moshi Town to the Lemosho entrance gate will be full of fun and a bit of a Safari picnic flavour as you may be able to see a few varieties of wildlife such as giraffes, zebras and primates including different species of birds on the way.

The first day of the trek will begin with a walk through a lush rainforest, with your day pack not to forget a bottle of water not less than 3Ltr minimum in your bucket list. Your professional mountain trekking guide and his team will be there to guide you in every step you take. On the way, you will be able to take a couple of pictures for the beautiful sceneries and wildlife around you. The rest of the days will be full of beauty, eye catching sights including the wonderful plains of the Little Meru from a distance and the glistening glaciers of the Africa’s gigantic geographical feature called Mount Kilimanjaro. The 8-day Lemosho trek package Via the Northern Circuit Route offers an extra day on this package to give you the opportunity to better acclimatize, in order to increase the chances of achieving a successful summit challenge.

Overnights on the 8-day Lemosho Route via Northern Circuit will be in tents.

Itinerary:

Day 0: Arrival in Tanzania – drive to Moshi

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town. Today you will be introduced to your guide who will be around to answer any questions you may have. Briefing and equipment check can either be done today or tomorrow during your free day.

Day 1: Lemosho Glades (2100m / 690ft) to Big Tree Camp (2800m / 9187ft)

Our driver will pick you up at your hotel at 8:00am hours and transferred to the Lemosho entrance gate located on the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro. The trek will begin after the completion of the registration process while the rest of the team including porters and a chef will have departed early for timely preparations. We will therefore start our steady hike through the lush rainforest of the Lemosho glades (with our lunch box to be taken on the way) heading to the Big Tree Camp for dinner and overnight.

Distance: 7km / 4.4mi

Duration: 3 – 4 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.

Day 2:  Big Tree Camp (2800m / 9187ft) to Shira 1 Camp (3500m / 11483ft)

Our second day will be a little different as we have already gained an advantageous hiking experience of the trek from the first day. Today you will therefore be able to tackle the little challenges as we walk across a grassy vegetation cover plateau of the heather and moorland zones scattered with unique volcanic rock formations. As we walk towards our final destination to Shira 1 camp, we will be able to catch a glimpse of the amazing views of the Kibo Peak floating beneath the clouds. On this trail, we will gain a reasonable amount of altitude as we hike towards the todays final destination at the Shira 1 camp whereby many parts of this route at certain stages are fairly steep and strenuously demanding. As you proceed towards the Shira 1 camp, you will get the chance to view the Northern Kilimanjaro Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unique panoramic views of the magnificent Kibo Peak.

Distance:  7 km / 4.4mi

Duration: 4 – 5 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp (3500m / 11483ft) to Moir Camp (4200m / 13124ft)

Today we have the chance to view the Northern ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. The terrain during our steady climb will change from the moorland of the Shira Plateau to the broad upland desert beneath the Lent Hills with great panoramic views. Look out for the giant Senecio before the high alpine desert zone. Our camp is close to Moir Hut (4175m). After a short rest you can go on a recommended afternoon acclimatization walk towards the top of the ridgeline. The ridgeline is in the lower part of the Lent Hills (4300m) – about 2 km away and 130 meters higher than the camp. Dinner will be served on your return to camp.

Distance: 10km / 6.3mi

Duration: 5 – 7 hours

Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included.

Day 4: Moir Camp (4200m / 13124ft) to Pofu Camp (4000m / 13222ft)

Today we trek North to Moir Valley – tackle the hardest part of the day at the beginning as you climb a bleak and imposing slope to the summit of Little Lent Hill at 4,375m. Strike eastwards around the Northern Circuit Trail, continuing up and down the undulating valleys on the northern face of Kibo, before finishing your trek day at Pofu Camp. Afternoon Acclimatization Hike recommended.

Distance: 10km / 6.3mi

Duration: 5-7 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Day 5: Pofu Camp (4000m / 13222ft) to Third Cave (3900m / 12796ft)

The day starts with a climb up heading east through the remote valleys and around the northern slopes to the Rongai Third Cave at 3,800 meters. The trek is shorter than the day before and vegetation gets increasingly sparse, but by now you should be feeling well acclimatized to the altitude and enjoying the fact there are no steep passages to tackle today. You will arrive at the Third Cave just around mid-afternoon.

Distance: 8km / 5mi

Duration: 5-7 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 6: Third Cave (3900m / 12796ft) to School Hut Camp (4750m / 15584ft)

We begin today with a steady incline up and over the Saddle which sits between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi Peak. Although you should be acclimatizing by now, make sure to drink lots of water and stick to your guide’s slow pace. You could feel the weight of altitude today as you climb steadily higher up Kilimanjaro. Take a few breaks to rest when possible and enjoy stunning views across the saddle to Mawenzi. In preparation for you summit attempt, you will be served an early dinner after arriving at School Hut, before going to bed for an attempt at some shut-eye and rest. Remember to prepare all your gear, including warm clothes, insulated water bottles, snacks and headlamp before going to bed, as you will be awoken before midnight to start your summit attempt.

Distance: 10km / 6.3mi

Duration: 4-5 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 7: School Hut (4750m / 15584ft) to UHURU PEAK (5895m / 19341ft) to Millennium Camp (3730m / 12238ft)

Today is “The Big Day” – for the summit stage. Your guide will wake you around midnight for a hot beverage and snacks before you begin your final ascent which will be long, slow and strenuous ascent. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you should reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 – 2 hours, you will pass Stella Point (5730m) to reach the highest summit on Kilimanjaro – Uhuru Peak at 5895m.
Witness the awe-inspiring views from the highest point on the African continent, take your pictures to document your achievements and revel in an unforgettable experience. Your descent to School Hut, will be fast and dusty, but a warm meal and short rest awaits you, before proceeding downwards 3-4 hours to Horombo Hut.

Distance: 7km / 4.4mi ascent & 8.5km / 5.3-mile descent

Duration: 6-7 hours’ ascent and then 5-6 hours’ descent

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 8: Trek Millennium Camp (3730m / 12238ft) to Mweka Gate (1600m / 5250ft)

After breakfast the final day of your adventure begins, with a gentle trek down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! Our vehicles and driver will meet us at the gate to take you to your accommodation in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower, a cold swim (and a cold beer or two!) before a big evening celebration. Overnight in Moshi

Distance: 13.5km / .4mi

Duration: 5-6 hours

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included

Accommodation: Accommodation back to the hotels depending

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*For those having a lower budget, you can request for alternative accommodation at a lower price or no accommodation as part of the package.