6-Day Mt Kilimanjaro Hiking via Lemos...

>> After breakfast you will be picked up at the lodge and drive to the Londorossi Gate
at the height of 2,250 m to start your 6 Days Lemosho Route Climbs. After the
necessary registration has been completed, a bumpy drive will take you into the
dense rainforest, from where your adventure commences. The moderately steep
track makes its way through an unspoilt natural forest to the Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,780
m). You will be accompanied by an armed ranger for the first 2 days of your trek as
wild game can be found in the area. You will spend the night in tents at Big Tree
Camp.
•Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft
•Distance: 6 km
•Hiking Time:3-4 hours
•Habitat: Rain Forest.

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro

>> We continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall
grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend
through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge
before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the
plateau is amazing. From here, it is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered
peak, across the plateau to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream.
•Elevation (ft): 9,500ft to 12,500ft
•Distance: 18 km
•Hiking Time 8-10 hours
•Habitat: Moorland.

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro

>> From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction
towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East
towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we
come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude
of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft.
Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same
elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and
will help your body prepare for summit day.
•Elevation (ft): 12,500ft to 13,000ft
•Distance: 10 km
•Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
•Habitat: Semi Desert.

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro

>> After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the
Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, we leave Karanga and hit
the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu
Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the
summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and
prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen
from this position.
•Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 15,000ft
•Distance: 9km
•Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
•Habitat: Alpine Desert.

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro

>> Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit
between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction
and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the
most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with
the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From
Stella Point, you may encounter snow all they way on your 1-hour ascent to the
summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro
and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.
From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the
Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and
trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Later in the
evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro

>> After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive
your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters
and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear
(keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet
you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel.
•Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft
•Distance:10 km
•Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
•Habitat: Rain Forest.

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

•  Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)