| The Lemosho Route
This route is one of the more unusual routes on Kilimanjaro. Although offering spectacular views, only few climbers take this route. Overnight camping.
ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS:
- TENTED ACCOMMODATION ONLY (SLEEPING BAG & HIKING MATTRESS REQUIRED).
- PHOTOGRAPHIC SCENERY
- LONGER TREKKING
- BIG GAME ANIMAL VIEWING POTENTIAL
MAP OF LEMOSHO ROUTE ABOVE
7 DAY LEMOSHO ITINERARY:
Day 1
Londrosi gate - Simba Camp (3-4 hrs)
Collect from your hotel in Arusha after breakfast and transfer to Lemosho gate.
Then trek up to Simba Camp for, dinner and overnight.
Day 2
Simba Camp - Shira 1 (3 hrs)
From Simba Camp continue trekking to Shira 1 Camp for dinner
and overnight.
Day 3
Shira 1 - Moir Hut (3-4 hrs)
From Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut for dinner and overnight.
Day 4
Moir Hut - Lava Tower (3 hrs)
The trek continues from Moir Hut to Lava Tower for dinner and
overnight.
Day 5
Lava Tower - Arrow Glacier (1-2 hrs)
At midnight to Uhuru Peak and down to Barfu Hut (6-7 hrs)
Day 6
Barafu Hut - Mweka Hut (4 hrs)
Day 7
Mweka Hut - Mweka gate (4 hrs)
From Mweka Hut to Mweka gate, from where you will be transferred to Arusha or Moshi.
Note: This route can also be climbed in 6 days for better acclimatization.
Included:
- National park entry fees, camping fees, rescue fees
- English speaking guide(s), cook and porters
- Full board camping accommodation during the climb
- All camping equipment
- One day accommodation before and after the climb
Not included:
- Other drinks
- Sleeping bag
- Personal expenses and tips
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