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- 10 Days | 9 Nights
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- 8 Days | 7 Nights
Wildebeest Migration
- 7 Days | 6 Nights
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- 6 Days | 5 Nights
Tanzania Luxury Safari
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- 6 Days | 5 Nights
Machame Route
- 7 Days | 6 Nights
Marangu Route
- 8 Days | 7 Nights
Lemosho Route
- 7 Days | 6 Nights
Rongai Route
- Destinations
- Northern Circuit
Serengeti National Park
- Northern Circuit
Tarangire National Park
- Northern Circuit
Ngorongoro Crater
- Northern Circuit
Lake Manyara National Park
- Safaris
- 10 Days | 9 Nights
Incredible Luxury Safari.
- 8 Days | 7 Nights
Wildebeest Migration
- 7 Days | 6 Nights
Standard Safaris
- 6 Days | 5 Nights
Tanzania Luxury Safari
- Trekking
- 6 Days | 5 Nights
Machame Route
- 7 Days | 6 Nights
Marangu Route
- 8 Days | 7 Nights
Lemosho Route
- 7 Days | 6 Nights
Rongai Route
- Destinations
- Northern Circuit
Serengeti National Park
- Northern Circuit
Tarangire National Park
- Northern Circuit
Ngorongoro Crater
- Northern Circuit
Lake Manyara National Park
- Safaris
- 10 Days | 9 Nights
Incredible Luxury Safari.
- 8 Days | 7 Nights
Wildebeest Migration
- 7 Days | 6 Nights
Standard Safaris
- 6 Days | 5 Nights
Tanzania Luxury Safari
- Trekking
- 6 Days | 5 Nights
Machame Route
- 7 Days | 6 Nights
Marangu Route
- 8 Days | 7 Nights
Lemosho Route
- 7 Days | 6 Nights
Rongai Route
- Destinations
- Northern Circuit
Serengeti National Park
- Northern Circuit
Tarangire National Park
- Northern Circuit
Ngorongoro Crater
- Northern Circuit
Lake Manyara National Park
9 Days/8 NIGHTS Lemosho Route
Conquer Mount Kilimanjaro via Lemosho Route
Lemosho is considered the most beautiful route on Kilimanjaro and grants panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. On this 8-days Lemosho route, the trek from Barranco to Barafu is divided into 2 days, allowing for a shorter period prior to the summit attempt so that climbers can rest properly. This route is a favorite pick because it offers a great balance of low traffic, scenic views and high summit-success rate.
Participating guests will be picked up by the staff of Rijay Africa Travel from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). They will be driven to their accommodation in Arusha. Participants will be given a short briefing for the climb the next day. Kits and the necessary equipment will be checked as well.
Upon booking confirmation, Rijay Africa Travel will provide a more detailed guideline regarding climate, clothing, footwear, baggage, and equipment among others so that participants can fully prepare prior to this activity.
Accommodation and meals: Maasailand Safari Lodge
Hiking time: 5hrs
Distance: Approximately 8.1 km
Habitat: Montane forest
The drive from Moshi/Marangu to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate takes about 15 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Marangu, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. Once you reach the park gate, all hikers are requested to sign in at the Park office and make their final preparations for the climb. Porters will be seen arranging and loading their packs, containing the food, water, cooking gas as well as most of your equipment.
From the park gate, we ascend on a cleared ridge trail through the rain forest where you will see most of Kilimanjaro’s animals. An alternative and more scenic parallel forest trail branches off to the left a few minutes after the gate. This trail follows the edge of a stream through the undergrowth and offers you the option to rejoin the main trail either after 1.5 hours hiking, or 1 hour before Mandara hut where you will spend the night.
Mandara hut consists of a group of wooden A-framed huts in a forest clearing. Each hut features 6-8 sleeping bunks with solar generated lighting. The total capacity of the camp is 60 climbers. Water is piped into the camp from springs above and there are flush toilets behind the main hut.
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation: Mandara hut
Elevation (ft): 9,500ft to 11,500ft
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time 5-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland.
We will continue walking through the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rocks 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. From here, you will witness an exhilarating view of Kibo from across the plateau.
Accommodation and meals: Forest Camp
Elevation (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft
Distance: 14 km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Moorland.
We will explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east towards Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.
Accommodation and meals: Shira Camp
Hiking time: 6hours
Distance: Approximately 9.6 km
Habitat: Alpine desert
After breakfast, we continue our ascent into the Alpine desert habitat. From Horombo, there are two trails to the “Saddle” (which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo). There is an upper route (right hand fork) and lower route (left hand fork) to choose from. The upper route should be very familiar, as you will have climbed most of it the previous day towards Mawenzi hut. This section is very stony and eroded.
The recommended lower route (left hand fork) is much easier and nearly an hour shorter, and it also passes the last watering point at 4130m. You will have to fill your water bottles with all the water you will need until your return to Horombo hut in two night’s time (unless you are willing to buy Mineral water at Kibo hut).
Situated in the barren Alpine desert is Kibo hut, a stone build block house which has bunk beds for 60 climbers, but no streams with water nearby. It is however possible to buy mineral water and soft drinks at the camp office. There are platform toilets behind the hut.
The summit is now a further 1195m up and you will make your final ascent the same night. Prepare your equipment, ski-stick and thermal clothing for your summit bid. This should include the replacement of your headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you have a spare set available as well. To prevent freezing, it will be wise to carry your water in a thermal flask.
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation: Kibo Hu
Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 13,100ft
Distance: 5km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert.
After breakfast, we will leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall all the way to the Karanga Valley campsite. This will be a short day of walking intended for acclimatization.
Accommodation and meals: Karanga Camp
Elevation (ft): 13,100ft to 15,300ft
Distance: 4 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert.
After breakfast, we will leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail and then continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you would have completed the South Circuit, which offers stunning views of the summit from various angles. This is also where we will camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.
The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.
Accommodation and meals: Barafu Camp
Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft)
Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
Habitat: Arctic.
At around 2 am, we will continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. We will head northwest and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim, the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
At Stella Point, we stop for a short rest and take in the magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. You may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you would have reached the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro and the whole continent of Africa.
From the summit, we descend straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site and stop at Barafu for lunch. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we will have our last dinner claim our well-deserved sleep.
Accommodation and meals: Mweka Hut
After breakfast, we will continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy but gaiters and trekking poles will help. It is also best to keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy. From the gate, you will continue for another hour to Mweka Village.
From there, a vehicle will meet you at mweka to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha where dinner and accommodation awaits. Now is the best time to celebrate!
Accommodation and meals: Maasailand Safari Lodge.
- Kilimanjaro park fee permits, camping fees,
- Fresh, nutritious meals on the mountain
- Expert guide, assistant guide, cook and porters
- Bottled Oxygen Cylinder and Pulse Oximeter for rescues only
- Hypobaric chamber (PAC)
- Comprehensive first aid kit
- Private portable private toilets only
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- 2 nights’ accommodation before and after the climb
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water on all days
- Camping equipment including mountaineering, mess and sleeping tents Four season, 3 people tent, double occupancy, sleeping mattress and pillow, hot water bottle during sleeping, table and chairs
- Baggage porterage
- Rescue Fee
- International flights (from/to home)
- Gratuities for the crew after the service
- Cigarettes
- Healthy evacuation insurance
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
- Laundry
- Climbing Gears
- Sleeping Bag
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