[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ bg_type=”image” bg_image_new=”24636″ bg_image_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_override=”full” parallax_content=”off” fadeout_row=”off” enable_overlay=”enable_overlay_value” overlay_color=”rgba(12,13,13,0.4)” overlay_pattern=”transperant” overlay_pattern_opacity=”16″ overlay_pattern_attachment=”scroll” css=”.vc_custom_1651158978580{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][boc_heading html_element=”h1″ alignment=”center” color=”#ffffff” font_size=”35px” css_classes=”text_transform”]Lemosho Route[/boc_heading][boc_divider divider_width=”100px” divider_position=”center” divider_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.2)” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”10px”][boc_heading html_element=”h4″ alignment=”center” color=”#c9c9c9″ subheading=”yes” margin_bottom=”30px” font_size=”15px” css_classes=”text_transform”]Kilimanjaro Trekking – 7 Days Lemosho Route[/boc_heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1650886293688{padding-top: 80px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1650550900568{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][boc_heading html_element=”h4″ color=”#ab8f63″ font_size=”25px”]Overview[/boc_heading][boc_divider divider_color=”#eeeeee”][vc_column_text]The Lemosho Glades route is perhaps the least used initial ascent route on Kilimanjaro, partly because of its remote location and likewise the difficult roads leading to the trailhead. The road to the trailhead is only accessible by 4-wheel drive vehicles and can be impassable during wet periods. The trailhead is at relatively high elevation, and thus we start slow and easy on this route. Buffalo and elephant sightings are possible on the first day trekking through the forest, and the trail is often overgrown from lack of use. The route is the longest distance to trek up Kilimanjaro, so fitness certainly plays a role in the enjoyment and success of this trek. The Lemosho (Shira) route takes 7 days / 6 nights on the mountain. Overall, the distance covered and the intensity of the final few days make this trek a good choice only for the experienced hiker. The many changes of scenery and spectacular hike across the Shira Plateau make this trek truly special. There are no huts on this route, the accommodation is in mountain tents.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1650884614215{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #efe4c4 !important;}”][boc_heading html_element=”h4″ color=”#ab8f63″ margin_top=”20px” font_size=”20px”]Highlights[/boc_heading][boc_divider divider_color=”#ab8f63″][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-star2″]Travel Style : Active[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-star2″]Service Level : Camping[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-star2″]Physical Rating : 5 – Challenging[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-star2″]Age requirement : 12+
[/boc_list_item][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][boc_heading color=”#ab8f63″ margin_top=”20px” font_size=”25px”]Itinerary[/boc_heading][boc_divider divider_color=”#eeeeee”][boc_accordion_section rounded=”yes” border=”yes”][boc_accordion title=”Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa” is_open=”yes”]Distance: 11 km
Hiking Time: 3 hours
Habitat: RainForest
Drive from Moshi or Arusha to Londorossi Gate, where we will complete entry formalities. From here a forest track requiring one hour drive to Lemosho Glades. After lunch, we will walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite,[/boc_accordion][boc_accordion title=”Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira Camp 1″]Distance: 8km
Hiking Time: 7 hours
Habitat: Moorland
We will follow a trail that leads out of the forest and into a savannah giant heather moorland zone. Our ascend through scenic rolling hills, we will cross several streams to reach the Shira Ridge before descending to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from the plateau is spectacular.[/boc_accordion][boc_accordion title=”Day 3: Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2″]Distance: 6km
Hiking Time: 2 hours
Habitat: Moorland
A gentle walk across the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. A variety of walks are available on the plateau making this an excellent acclimatization day. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on Earth.[/boc_accordion][boc_accordion title=”Day 4: Shira Camp 2 to Barranco Camp”]Distance: 7km
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Semi Desert
From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east towards the peak of Kibo and passing that junction. Here our path goes east, towards the Lava Tower, also called the Shark’s Tooth. Shortly after passing the Lava Tower, we meet the second junction that brings us to the Arrow Glacier. From here we continue down to the Barranco Hut, where we will rest, have dinner and overnight. Despite the fact that we did not changed elevation from the point where we started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for the summit.[/boc_accordion][boc_accordion title=”Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp”]Distance: 9km
Hiking Time: 8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
After breakfast, we take short scramble to the top of the Great Barranco and then a traverse over scree and ridges to the Karanga Valley, beneath the icefalls of the Heim, Kersten, and Decken Glaciers. After a short and well deserved break we leave Karanga and cross the junction that connects with the Mweka Trail, used for descend from the mountain later. From here we continue up to the Barafu Camp. Here we will rest, have dinner and prepare for the summit day. From Barafu you can enjoy the view of two volcanic cones Mawenzi and Kibo peaks, and that view is quite spectacular and you should not miss it.[/boc_accordion][boc_accordion title=”Day 6: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut”]Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
Habitat: Arctic
An early start for the ascent to the rim of the Kibo Crater between the Rebmann and Ratzel Glaciers. The last section before the rim can sometimes be snow-covered and an ice-axe or ski stick is useful for balance. At the rim we will reach Stella point, from where we have further hour to Uhuru Peak. After a short stop for taking photos we descend to the Barafu Hut for a rest and lunch before continuing on past Millenium camp down to Mweka Hut in the giant heather zone on the forest edge. Those with the strength left from the summit may wish to descend to the Reutsh Crater and visit the ice pinnacles of the Eastern Icefields. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.[/boc_accordion][boc_accordion title=”Day 7: Mweka Camp to Moshi/Arusha”]Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: RainForest
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at the village to drive you back to the hotel in Moshi or Arusha.[/boc_accordion][/boc_accordion_section][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column][boc_img_carousel items_visible=”4″ arrows_position=”side” autoplay=”yes” loop=”yes” img_link=”lightbox” fixed_size=”yes” image_ids=”24639,24638,24637,24636″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” bg_color_value=”#f2ead2″ css=”.vc_custom_1650886258061{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/12″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/12″ css=”.vc_custom_1650550413428{margin-bottom: 50px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-right-color: #ddbd8b !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″][boc_heading color=”#ab8f63″ margin_top=”20px” font_size=”20px” css_classes=”text_transform”]What’s Included[/boc_heading][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro route gate[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Government taxes[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Sleeping mountain tents[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Double layered Sleeping Mats[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]3 meals daily while on the mountain[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Filtered water throughout the trek[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Hot Water For Wash[/boc_list_item][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/12″][boc_heading color=”#ab8f63″ margin_top=”20px” font_size=”20px” css_classes=”text_transform”]Not Included[/boc_heading][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]International flights[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Items of a personal nature[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Tips for the mountain crew[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Laundry Services[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Travel insurance[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Visa fees[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Personal expenses not included in the itinerary[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic beverages[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Laundry Service[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Trekking equipment not included in the itinerary (clothing, footwear, portable toilets and tents, accessories)[/boc_list_item][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
