9 DAYS LEMOSHO ROUTE WITH OVERNIGHT AT CRATER

9 DAYS LEMOSHO ROUTE WITH OVERNIGHT AT CRATER

9 DAYS ON THE MOUNTAIN THROUGH LEMOSHO ROUTE WITH CRATER

INFORMATION BACKGROUND:

Lemosho Route: Pristine, very beautiful, remote, has panoramic views on various sides of the mountain, it is one of the difficult route, has highest summit success rate, and little used. Accommodation is in camps.

Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.

Meals: No Meals Included

Day 2: Lemosho Glades (2385m) to Big Tree Camp (2780m)

You will be picked up at Springlands hotel hotel at around 08:00am and transferred to the Lemosho gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process you will still start our climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree camp where you will be spending the night.

Distance covered: 7km / 4.3mi

Approx. time taken: 4 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 3: Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 1 Camp (3500m)

Today you will trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. Our destination for today is the Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude today and parts of the route are fairly steep.

Distance covered: 8.5km / 5.3mi

Approx. time taken: 7 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 4: Shira 1 Camp (3500m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)

Today you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great panoramic views. Our destination today is the Shira 2 Camp. In the afternoon you will take an acclimatization walk then head back to camp for dinner and overnight.

Distance covered: 8km / 5mi

Approx. time taken: 5 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 5: Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking in to the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below.

Distance covered: 10km / 6.2mi

Approx. time taken: 7 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 6: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)

Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.

Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi

Approx. time taken: 5 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 7: Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.

Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi

Approx. time taken: 3 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 8: Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) to Crater Camp (5,790m)

Wake before dawn to start your summit approach. You’ll reach Uhuru Peak in the early afternoon, when few groups are around. A short descent brings you to Crater Camp, set in soft sands near the famed Furtwangler Glacier. Crater camp is not a route in it’s own right but a challenging extension which in principle can be added to any route. It involves sleeping overnight in the bowl of the crater. An amazing experience enjoyed by only a few of the most adventurous climbers.

Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi

Approx. time taken: 5-6 hours & 1-2hours to Crater.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 9: Crater Camp (5,790m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Millennium Camp (3790m)

In the morning after early breakfast, we begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope passing Barafu camp for a short break before heading down to Millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest.

Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi

Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 10: Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)

Today you walk down through the rain forest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to your arranged hotel in Moshi.

Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi

Approx. time taken: 6 hours

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day 11: Depart Tanzania

The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport.

*Safari, Zanzibar and other add-ons are available if you wish to continue exploring Tanzania

Meals: Breakfast Included

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