6 DAYS CLIMB VIA LEMOSHO ROUTE
ACTUAL 6 DAYS ON THE MOUNTAIN THROUGH LEMOSHO ROUTE
Day 1: Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met at the airport and transferred to the Springlands Hotel in Moshi for your overnight.
Day 2:Moshi (915 m/3,000 ft) to Londorossi Gate (2,250 m/7,380 ft) to Lemosho Glades (2,000 m/6,560 ft)to Mkubwa Camp (2,750 m/9,020 ft) 18 km, 4-5 hours Montane Fores Drive from Moshi or Arusha to the Londorossi Park Gate. From here follow a forest track in a 4WD vehicle for 11 km/7 mi (45 minutes) to Lemosho Glades and a possible campsite. From the Glades, walk for 3 hours along beautiful forest trails to the Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite.
Day 3: Mkubwa Camp (2,750 m/9,020 ft) to Shira Camp 2 (3,840 m/12,600ft) 12 km, 5 hours Semi-Desert
The trail gradually steepens, enters the giant heather moorland zone, then crosses the Shira Ridge at 3,600 m/11,810 ft and drops gently to Shira Camp 1 located by a stream on the Shira Plateau.
A gentle walk across the plateau leads to Shira Camp 2 on moorland meadows by a stream. A variety of walks are available on the plateau making this an excellent acclimatization day.
Day 4: Shira Camp 2 (3,840 m/12,600 ft) to Lava Tower (4,630 m/15,190 ft) to Barranco Camp (3,950 m/12,960 ft) 15 km, 7 hours Semi-Desert
After breakfast, you will hike east up a steepening path above the highest vegetation toward Kilimanjaro’s looming mass. After several hours, you walk through a rocky landscape to reach the prominent landmark called Lava Tower at 4,630 m/15,190 ft. This chunky remnant of Kilimanjaro’s earlier volcanic activity is several hundred feet high, and the trail passes right below it. For extra credit, the sure-footed can scramble to the top of the tower. After a lunch stop near Lava Tower, descend for 2 hours below the lower cliffs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall to Barranco Camp at 3,950 m/12,960 ft. There are numerous photo opportunities on this hike, especially if the walls are festooned with ice. Barranco Camp is in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Walls, which should provide you with a memorable sunset while you wait for your dinner. On this day, be careful to notice any signs of altitude sickness.
Day 5: Barranco Camp (3,900 m/12,800 ft) to Barafu camp (4,550 m/14,930 ft) 20 km, 4 hours Alpine Desert.
After breakfast, we continue up a steep ridge to the great Barranco Wall, then you climb this imposing obstacle, which turns out to be easier than it looks. Topping out just below the Heim Glacier, you can now appreciate just how beautiful Kilimanjaro really is. With Kibo’s glaciers soaring overhead, you descend into the lush Karanga Valley to the Karanga Valley campsite. From the camp, you can look east and see the jagged peaks of Mawenzi jutting into the African sky. After a hot lunch in camp, your afternoon is at leisure for resting or exploring. You hike east over intervening ridges and valleys to join the Mweka Route, which will be your descent route. Turn left toward the mountain and hike up the ridge through a sparse landscape for another hour to the Barafu Hut where you will receive a hot lunch. The last water on the route is in the Karanga Valley; there is no water at Barafu Camp, even though Barafu is the Swahili word for “ice.” The famous snows of Kilimanjaro are far above Barafu Camp near the summit of the mountain. Your tent will be pitched on a narrow, stony, wind-swept ridge, so make sure that you familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark to avoid any accidents. Prepare your equipment and warm clothing for your summit climb, and drink a lot of fluids. After an early dinner, go to bed for a few hours of precious sleep.
Day 6: Summit Day! Barafu Camp (4,550 m/14,930 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m/19,340 ft) to Mweka Camp (3,100 m/10,170 ft) 7 km up, 23 km down 8 hours up, 7-8 hours down Scree and seasonal snow
You will rise around 11:30 PM, and after some steaming tea and biscuits, you shuffle off into the night. Your 6-hour climb northwest up through heavy scree between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers to Stella Point on the crater rim is the most challenging part of the route for most climbers. At Stella Point (5,685 m/18,650 ft) you stop for a short rest and a chance to see a supremely sanguine sunrise. At Stella Point you join the top part of the Marangu Route, but do not stop here too long, as it will be extremely difficult to start again due to cold and fatigue. Depending on the season and recent storms, you may encounter snow on your remaining hike along the rim to Uhuru Peak. On the summit, you can enjoy your accomplishment and know that you are creating a day that you will remember for the rest of your life. After your 3-hour descent from the summit back to Barafu Camp, you will have a well-earned but short rest, collect your gear, and hike down a rock and scree path into the moorland and eventually into the forest to Mweka Camp (3,100 m/10,170 ft). This camp is in the upper forest, so you can expect mist or rain in the late afternoon. Dinner, and washing water will be prepared, and the camp office sells drinking water, soft drinks, chocolates, and beer!
Day 7: After a well-deserved breakfast, it is a short, scenic, 3-hour hike back to the park gate. Don’t give your porters any tips until you and all your gear have reached the gate safely, but do remember to tip your staff at the gate. At Mweka Gate, you can sign your name and add details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Climbers who reached Stella Point are issued green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak receive gold certificates. From the Mweka Gate, you will continue down to the Mweka Village, possibly a muddy, 3 km, 1 hour hike if the road is too muddy for vehicles. In the Mweka Village you will be served a delicious hot lunch after which you are driven back to Moshi for an overdue hot shower and comfortable night in our Springlands Hotel or similar hotel.
Day 8: Depart for the airport or other destinations in Tanzania or Kenya. A trip to the beaches at Zanzibar is a good way to recuperate. We can arrange many reasonably priced trips and safaris around Moshi and the Kilimanjaro region.
End of the tour!
PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF:
- 2 Nights accommodation at Springlands Hotel – Bed & Breakfast Basis
- All park fees
- National Park approved guides and porters
- 18% VAT
- Accommodation on the mountain (Three-man mountain tents used for two people only on all routes except for Marangu Route as accommodation is in huts.) Stools, a mess tent and hot water for washing are provided on the mountain.
- Meals on the mountain
- Transport from Moshi at Springlands hotel to the Starting point of the mountain and return to Moshi at Springlands hotel
Prices do not include:
- Tips to driver, porters and guide
- Visas
- Insurance
- Items of personal nature
- Transfer to and from Kilimanjaro Airport ($20/person one-way)
- Transfer from Arusha per private car hire $100 one way
- Climbing gear – sleeping bags, shoes etc.
Health Requirements
Please note you will need a Yellow Fever Inoculation, this must be done no later than 10 days prior to departure. If you have had any previous history of Liver Disorders you must consult your physician first. Malaria prophylactics are a must.
Travel Insurance
Please ensure you have sufficient Medical Cover for the duration of your trip and in particular to cover you while doing the Kilimanjaro Climb.
TIPPING
Tipping is highly appreciated at the end of safari/ hiking:
Tips will vary depending on the length and complexity of the trip, the number of staff on the trip and the number of clients on the trip. Generally, groups like to meet together before the end of the trek to discuss how much they would like to tip each staff member based on their individual trek experience.
You should prepare an envelope after your trek for your tip money at the Springlands Hotel.
You can use US dollars, Euros, TZ Shillings or a combination of these. The envelope will be submitted to mountain coordinator;
The following are daily rates for each climber recommended to tip per staff member:
- Per Chief Guide: $15- 20 Per day
- Per Assistant guide: $10- 15 Per day
- Per Cook$10 Per day
- Per Porter: $8-10 Per day
RECOMMENDED TIP:
Each climber should expect to tip between US$ 250 – US$ 350 for the entire climb.
NB: THESE ARE JUST GUIDELINES AND TIPS CAN BE GIVEN TO SAFARI STAFFS/MOUNTAIN CREW ACCORDING TO SERVICES PROVIDED.
For all Kilimanjaro routes except Marangu you will have:
1 climber: 1 guide, 3 porters, 1 cook
2 climbers: 1 guide, 6 porters, 1 extra assistance guide, 1 cook
3 climbers: 1 guide, 9 porters, 1 extra assistance guide, 1 cook
4 climbers: 2 guides, 9 porters, 1 extra assistance guide, 1 cook, 1 waiter
For Marangu you will have:
1 guide and 1 cook for each 8 climbers, 1 extra assistant guide per each
3 climbers, 2 porters per climber
- The pack that the porters carry is limited to 15 kg (35 pounds)
- Store electronics in sealed water-proof bags (double sealed if possible)
- Wrap clothing in plastic bags
- In the day pack, take along water, camera, binoculars, rain pants and jacket at a minimum. Add any other items you might need during the day because you may not see the porters until the end of your trek for that day.
Mount Kilimanjaro climbing check list
(Personal Things for Clients to remember)
Documents
- Passport
- Yellow fever certificate
- Entrance visa
- Medical insurance
Clothing
- Jersey
- Waterproof jacket
- Water proof pants
- Shorts
- T-shirts
- Jeans
- Warm jacket
- Thermal underwear
- Balaclava
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Woolen socks
- Hiking boots
- Light shoes
- Cap/hat
- Towel
- Underwear
- Socks
Equipment
- Sleeping bag
- Day pack
- Water bottle
- Toilet paper
- Torch and batteries
- Pocket knife
Food
- Energy drinks
- Chocolate
- Sweets
- Fruit
- Nuts
- Energy snacks
Photographic
- Camera
- Spare batteries
- Film
- Different lenses
- Video camera
- Binoculars
- Video tapes
First aid/medical
- Asprin
- Assorted plasters
- Sun protection cream
- Anti malaria tablets
- Insect repellent
- Lip salve
- Water purification tablets
- Antiseptic cream
- Bandages
- Adhesive tape
- Throat lozenges
Personal items
- Toothbrush & paste
- Matches
- Candles
- Soap
- Address book
- Travellers cheques
- Travel insurance
- Miscellaneous
- Walking stick
- Notebook
- Pens
- Plastic bags
- Pencils
- Cash dollars (smaller bills)
Footwear
- Be sure to break in your shoes before the hike.
- Take trekking shoes for hiking during the day, preferably warm (leather), waterproof, and with ankle-support
- Take tennis shoes or sandals for lounging in the evening
- Gaitors
- Hiking socks
- Wool socks
RENTAL EQUIPMENT
- Rucksack/Daypack: $ 12
- Balaclava:$ 7
- Mont bell Sleeping Bag –25-35C.Temp$ 40
- Ponchour – Heavy/Western/Europe $ 18
- Ponchour – Light/Local: $12
- Socks: $ 4
- Duffel Bag: $ 6
- Hiking Poles (2) $ 12
- Gaiters: $ 8
- Torch/Flashlight (We have Few) $ 8
- Gloves: $ 6
- Sweater $ 5
- Sunglasses (We have Few in Store): $ 8
- Long Underwear (We have Few) $ 5
- Raincoat: $ 6
- Raincoat – G.T, Waterproof $ 12
- Rain Pants: $ 12
- Hiking Boots: $ 9
- Water Bottle: $ 5
- Fleece Pants: $ 6
- Warm Jacket G.T: $ 12
- Warm Jacket/Down Jacket $ 8
- Hat or Neck Scarf: $ 6
We provide Tents and Foam Sleeping pads at no charge.
- Sunglasses are available for purchase in the gift shop for $ 12 – $15.
- Each Oxygen Cylinder – available for $ 12/ Day / @ group of 4 pax.
- Hyperbaric Pressure Bag (Gamow Bag): $130/group.
- Private (portable/tented) toilet: $ 120 /@ group of 4 pax.
YOU ARE MOST WELCOME AGAIN TO EXPLORE WITH PAMZI SAFARIS !!!
| CAMPING ROUTES 6 DAYS CLIMBING + 2 NIGHTS BB AT SPRINGLANDS HOTEL | COSTS | ||||||
| 1 -5 PEOPLE – PRICE PER SINGLE CLIMBER | $1,763 | ||||||
| 6 + PEOPLE – PRICE PER PERSON | $1,731 | ||||||
| 11 – PEOPLE and ABOVE – PRICE PER PERSON | $1,022 | ||||||
| EXTRA ACCLIMATIZATION DAY …. | $240 | ||||||