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Kilimanjaro by Lemosho Route.
The Lemosho Route: is an unspoilt, remote,
little-used and beautiful way up to the Shira
Plateau. It can either be used to gain the
Western Breach route or followed by the Kibo
South Circuit to ascend by the easier Barafu
Route. The route is one of the few where groups
may be accompanied on the first day by an armed
ranger as the forests around the Lemosho Glades
are rich in buffalo, elephant and other big game
animals
The route is quite long and a party wishing to
ascent slowly can comfortably take 8 days on the
trip. However the campsites at Shira 1 and at
Karanga Valley could be left out by a strong
party ascending via the Barafu Route making this
a 6 day trip. Also it is possible to go up the
Western Breach and complete the trip in 5 days -
this is a tough option. The Western Breach
variant is described below.
04 – 7 Nights/ 8 Days - Lemosho Route
Trail.
Day – 1 - Arrive at Kilimanjaro International
Airport, meet and transfer to Impala Hotel
(B&B).
Day - 2 - Drive from Moshi or Arusha to
Londorossi Park Gate (2250m, 2 hours). From here
a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to
Lemosho Glades (2100m, 11km, 45 minutes) and a
possible campsite (park fees are not paid to
camp here). Walk along forest trails to Mti
Mkubwa (big tree) campsite, (2750m, 3 hours).
Day – 3 - The trail gradually steepens and
enters the giant heather moorland zone. Several
streams are crossed then it gains the Shira
Ridge at about 3600m and drops gently down to
Shira 1 camp located by a stream on the Shira
Plateau (3500m, 5 hours). This campsite could be
omitted.
Day - 4 - A gentle walk across the plateau leads
to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream
(3850m, 1.5 hours). A variety of walks are
available on the Plateau making this an
excellent acclimatisation day.
Day – 5 - The moorlands soon come to an end and
the rocky path leads amongst outcrops to the
Lava Tower where there are good campsites
(4600m, 4 hours). A strong group may want to
continue up a steep scree path to the site of
the Arrow Glacier hut where there are poor
campsites (4800m, 5.5 hours).
Day – 6 - From the Lava Tower [or Arrow Glacier]
steep scree and rocky outcrops requiring
scrambling lead up the Western Breach to the
crater floor. On rare occasions after snowfalls
the route can become icy and in these conditions
an ice axe or ski stick will be required,
(5700m, 6 [or 4.5] hours). It is possible to
camp almost anywhere in the crater or in a
further 2 hours Uhuru Point may be reached.
Descend the Mweka Route to Mweka Hut, 5 hours.
Day -7 - A 3 - 4 hour descent through beautiful
forest brings you to the Park gate and your
waiting transport. Drive back to Arusha Impala
Hotel. Evening you can refresh and relax in your
day room. If you're continuing with one of our
scheduled departures you'll overnight and begin
your wildlife safari the next day. Otherwise
you'll continue according to your onward
arrangements.
Prices:
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Per
person |
per extra Day |
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$1110 |
$150 |
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Extra Hotel
Nights |
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Triple - $33
Double - $ 35 Single - $ 70 |
*Our prices above are
inclusive of: Transport, private vehicles used
throughout.
*All park fees, our own selected National Park
approved guides & porters. Park Rangers as
required. Donkeys and local Maasai guides on
Crater Highland treks.
*Double skinned mountain for two people and
sleeping mats. Stools, a mess tent and hot water
for washing are provided on the mountain.
*Food on the mountain is plentiful and prepared
fresh by skilled cooks. Typical menus include:
Breakfast - fruit, fruit juice, hot chocolate,
coffee, tea, oats or muesli, egg, sausage,
toast, margarine, honey and jam. Lunch - soup,
chips, sandwiches, hot tea, coffee and
chocolate, biscuits, pancakes with honey or jam,
fruit. Supper - soup, cooked meat or vegetarian
meal, fruit, variety of hot drinks.
*Bed and Breakfast only at the Springlands
Hotel. Hotel details.
*Full-board on Game Park Safaris. Safari
details.
*Not included: Tips, hotel meals other than
breakfast at Springlands outside of Mountain
Packages. Visas. Airport transfers.
*Extras: Hyperbaric Bag - $100 per group per
trip, if requested.
*Two oxygen canisters - $35 if requested.
For larger groups please ask for our discounted
prices. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
Please note you can add an additional day for
acclimatization if you wish..
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