8
Days Londorossi / Lemosho Route
Minimum Rate Per
Adult: US$ 1,600
Departing From: Arusha
Duration: 7 Nights/8 days
Departures:Daily
Minimum Persons Required:2
Itinarery
Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa
Drive from Arusha to Boma la Ng’ombe then turn to
Londorossi Gate on the western side of Kilimanjaro. Continue
driving to the Lemosho Glades; from there start trekking
through the rain forest to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Campsite.
Overnight at Mti Mkubwa Campsite
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa
to Shira Cave 1
After breakfast, continue with ascending across the dense
rain forest, climbing is gradually become steeper before
reaching a wide moorland zone. Proceed toward Gane &
Marshall One Valley for Lunch Break. Then cross a high
altitude desert plateau Shire Caldera to Shire Cave (on
request this can be omitted). Overnight camping here
Day 3: Shira Cave
to Shira Hut 2
After breakfast at Shire Cave proceeds gently east across
the Shira Plateau and the Shira Cathedral towards Shira
Hut on the moorland meadow; It is an excellent place in
this route for acclimatization, while gaining the altitude
slowly. Overnight Camping at Shire Hut
Day 4: Shira Hut
to Barranco Hut/Camp
From Shira Hut turn eastward and continue climbing towards
the Barranco Hut through Lava Tower while getting great
views of the spectacular Barranco Valley. Overnight stay
at Barranco Hut
Day 5: Barranco
Hut/Camp to Karanga Valley
After overcoming the volcanic rock barrier “the
Great Barranco (locally known as breakfast)” descends
through scree and ridges to Karanga Valley and the rest.
Overnight here
Day 6: Karanga Valley
to Kibo Crater Floor
Start climbing early in the morning (normally 01:00 am)
to reach the Kibo Crater rim at the Stella Point before
sunrise. Then descent to the crater floor to Furtwangler
Glacier for camping
Day 7: Kibo to the
UHURU PEAK 5895
Ascending towards the peak between glaciers to UHURU PEAK
at 5,896m the highest point in Africa; it is here that
you can have that feeling “I have Conquered Kilimanjaro,
the highest mountain of Africa” Then descend to
Mweka Hut at the edge of the rainforest, for overnight
camping, with a stopover at Barafu Hut for Lunch
Day 8: Mweka Hut
to Mweka Gate
After breakfast, descend to Mweka gate, meet the waiting
driver and drive back to the New Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha
for hot shower and dinner & overnight
Price
US$ 1,600 Per person Sharing
Note: We
also offer hotel, car rental and flights bookings which
we can organise for you with your tour enquiry.
Remarks
The above prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons.
A price reduction is available for numbers above two persons.
When arranging for your international air tickets, note
that it is usually cheaper to disembark at Nairobi in
Kenya. You then take a shuttle bus to Arusha at a cost
of US$ 25.
This shuttle bus leaves at 0800 and 1400 hrs daily from
either Nairobi or Arusha. The drive takes 5 hours. If
you wish to make use of this option, please indicate so.
Includes:
- Transfers with pick up and drop off at Arusha or Airport
- Park entrance & rescues fees
- Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Accommodation in tents with 2 persons per tent during
climb
- Services of a cook to prepare meals during the climb
- Service of a mountain guide (English speaking) and porters
- Government taxes
Excludes:
- Extras at the hotel i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry
etc.
- International flight
- Departure tax
- Tips to guides, porters and drivers
- Climbing equipment and sleeping bags
What to bring
A) Waterproof hiking boots,
B) Rain suit, sleeping bags,
C) Flashlights,
D) Sunglasses balaclava,
E) Hand gloves,
F) Night shoes
G) Large plastic bags -essential for wetness in case of
rain.
