Mt Kilimanjaro Lemosho 8 Day Trek High Altitude Drop

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Mt Kilimanjaro Lemosho 8 Day Trek High Altitude Drop

duration: 11 days

difficulty: Strenuous

group size: 6

experience: Beginner

Overview

On this trek you will climb the tallest peak in the African Continent, Mt Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho Route. Scenically Lemosho is an absolutely spectacular route with a wide variety of marvelous views and landscapes opening from Lava Tower, Barranco Camp and Karanga Camp.

This 8-day trek through Lemosho starts with the drop-off at 3,500 /11438ft. Two very short treks on Day 1 and Day 2 involve little physical activity and you barely trek uphill, which allows you to spare resources. Don't be afraid to skip the rainforest because of the drop-off - you will get to enjoy its special ambiance on the way down as you'll take Mweka trail for descent.

The option starting with the drop-off is generally easier and milder and will suit those looking for the most moderate and gradual experience possible.

This group trip requires a minimum of 6 people to run the trip at this price. Fewer signups will result in a small upcharge.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive In Tanzania and Pick up.

Once you're through with all border control checks, look out for a signboard with your name on it: our representative will be at the exit of the arrivals zone ready to help you with luggage and take you to your hotel. Our modern comfortable mini-vans with soft drinks and AC will provide a much-needed rest after a long flight.

Quietly nestled in the green foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro, Aishi Machame Hotel is a perfect place to recharge and gain strength before the climb. The territory of the hotel is one lush, beautiful garden with trees blooming and birds chirping all around. Lots of wild animals have long made Aishi Machame Hotel a place of their permanent residence. On a warm day you can go to the swimming pool cozily fenced by the greenery and bask in the African sun.

Meals: Breakfast Included.

Day 2: Rest Day

Day 3: Morum barrier gate - Shira 1 camp (3500m/11483ft) to (3610m/11844ft)

Day 4: Shira 1 camp - Shira 2 camp Distance 10km/6.2m (3610m/11844ft) to (3850m/12631ft)

Day 5: Shira 2 Camp- Moir Hut Distance 5km/3.1m (3850m/12631ft) to (4161m/13652ft)

Day 6: Moir hut - Barranco camp Distance 9km/5.5m (4161m/13652ft) to (3900m/12795ft)

Day 7: Barranco camp - Karanga camp Distance 6km/3.7m (3900m/12795ft) To (3995m/13107ft)

Day 8: Karanga camp - Barafu camp Distance 4km/2.4m (3995m/13107ft) to (4673m/15331ft)

Day 9: Barafu camp - Uhuru Peak - Millenium Camp Distance 14km/8.7m (4673m/15331ft) To (589m/19341ft) Down (3950 m/12959ft)

Day 10: Millenium camp - Mweka gate Distance 13km/8m (3950m/12959ft) To (1640m/5381ft)

Day 11: Rest Day

Day 12: Return / onward journey

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Accommodations

On day 1, for 2 days

You will be staying in a comfortable hotel in Moshi. Quietly nestled in the green foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro, Aishi Machame Hotel is a perfect place to recharge and gain strength before the climb. The territory of the hotel is one lush, beautiful garden with trees blooming and birds chirping all around. Lots of wild animals have long made Aishi Machame Hotel a place of their permanent residence. On a warm day you can go to the swimming pool cozily fenced by the greenery and bask in the African sun.

On day 3, for 8 days

On day 10, for 2 days

Pricing

Included:

Transfers

Accommodation

Admission fees

Porter

Guide fees

Luggage transfers

Excluded:

All meals

Alcoholic beverages

Gratuities

Flights

Visas

Travel insurance

Personal gear

Airport transfer

International flights

Domestic flights

Local guide

Some meals

Do not forget to arrange for the requisite passport, visa and travel insurance, if you are booking an international trip.

We try our best to ensure accurate and up-to-date guide information, but in some cases this may change due to emergencies or other unforeseen guide scheduling challenges. In any case, another highly-rated, certified guide with similar experience would lead your trip and you will be kept informed of any such case.