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Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour via Lemosho route

Price $ 7,300 per person

10-day tour (7 days trekking)

Meet a Tanzania elsewhere representative, and transfer to the hotel under the rate. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access.

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$ 7,300 USD

Medical Check up

During Climbing

Twice a day

  • Before Start hike
  • Before Dinner

We do check up

Oxygen Pulse (Heart Rate)

Ask for Questions for Medical

Our Aim to see you

  • Safe
  • Health

 

Meeting point

We’ll pick you up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and then transfer you to your hotel in Moshi, Tanzania. You will then stay overnight and in the morning, we’ll drive to the gate where we will start our Kilimanjaro trek. Please note: the hotel and transfers are included in the price.

 

Availability

January through mid-March
Mid-June through October
December

 

Duration

7 days of trekking, 3 days at hotel

 

Whereby; 

Day 1 – Arrival 

Day 2 – Orientation 

Trekking starts on day 3

Group size

2 minimum

 

Gear List

  • Top thermal layer
  • Bottom thermal layer
  • 1-2 pairs of hiking pants
  • 1 hardshell jacket
  • 1-2 short-sleeved t-shirts
  • 1 pair of warm trekking pants
  • 1-2 long-sleeved hiking shirts
  • 1 softshell insulated winter jacket
  • 4-5 pairs of underwear
  • 1 cozy fleece jacket
  • 1 pair of worn-in sturdy hiking boots
  • 3-4 pairs of socks. Merino wool is recommended
  • Rain coat
  • Rain pants
  • Day backpack
  • Duffel bag (recommended size 90L)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Headlamp
  • Snacks

 

Meals

On all of our Kilimanjaro tours, all of our meals are freshly prepared on the mountain by our talented chef, so when we arrive to camp after a long day of hiking, we have a delicious hot meal waiting for us.

Please note: we can accommodate any dietary needs, so please let us know what your meal requirements are and we will be sure to have our chef whip you up something yummy!

All of our guides have extensive experience and training, certification, and knowledge of the area and all of the routes. You’ll be in great hands from top to bottom and by the end of the trip, you’ll be sad to say goodbye!

Depending on the number of hikers, there will be generally 1 guide for every 2 people and 3 porters per person.

Day 1 | Arrival

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet an Tanzania Elsewhere representative, and transfer to the hotel under the rate. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access. In the evening there will be a briefing with our guides, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb.

 

Day 2 | High-Altitude Drop Off Destination And Trekking To Shira 1 Camp

A guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold another briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle (roughly 3–4 hours) to Kilimanjaro National Park’s western entrance: Londorossi Gate (2,200 m). After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group continues upwards towards their drop off point by off-road vehicles (reaching 3,500 meters). Here you can see stunning views of the Shira Plateau for the first time.

The route from your drop off point to your first high-altitude camp Shira 1 features a small gain in altitude and is not too physically challenging. Due to this, you will be able to properly begin the process of acclimatization. By the time you reach the camp, our professional mountain crew will prepare everything necessary, put tents and cook dinner for you.

ELEVATION

3,500 m to 3,505 m

HIKING TIME

1-2 hours

DISTANCE

5 km

HABITAT

Meadows

 

Day 3 | Trekking From Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Departing from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) and a light trekking towards the second high altitude camp: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m). This trek is not difficult and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area. Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru (the fifth summit of Africa), weather permitting.

 

When you arrive to camp you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest everyone will complete an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp that features a 200-meter gain in altitude.

 

Note: The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitude done in order to speed up the acclimatization process. You should take the acclimatization hikes very seriously. They help increase your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitude sickness.

Acclimatization hike:

Change in Elevation: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) — Destination point en route to Lava Tower (4,110 m)

Hiking distance: 2 km

Hiking time: 1–2 hours

ELEVATION

3,505 m to 3,900 m

HIKING TIME

3-4 hours

DISTANCE

7 km

HABITAT

Moorland

 

Day 4 | Trekking From Shira 2 Camp To The Lava Tower and Descent To Barranco Camp

After breakfast you will leave Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,600 meters. It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least 1–2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be.

 

Then you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Here you can see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness! Next day you will be climbing it, but don’t worry: it features a very simple hiking trail.

ELEVATION

3,900 m to 4,630 m

4,630 m to 3,960 m

HIKING TIME

6-8 hours

DISTANCE

12 km

HABITAT

Moorland

 

Day 5 | Trekking From Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

Early wakeup, breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups). Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano.

 

Then you start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, but don’t worry: our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group. After reaching the camp you will be offered warm lunch. After a couple of hours you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Barafu Camp with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then descent back down to the camp.

 

Acclimatization hike:

Change in Elevation: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) — Destination point en route to Barafu Camp (4,270 m)

Hiking distance: 2.5 km

Hiking time: 1–2 hours

 

ELEVATION

3,960 m to 4,035 m

HIKING TIME

4-5 hours

DISTANCE

5 km

HABITAT

Moorland

 

Day 6 | Trekking From Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

In the morning after breakfast you begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for a night summiting Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax and you will get earlly dinner at  Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting.

ELEVATION

4,035 m to 4,640 m

HIKING TIME

4-5 hours

DISTANCE

6 km

HABITAT

Alpine desert

 

Day 7 | Ascent To Uhuru Peak And Descent To Millennium Camp

Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).

Note: Please pay attention to your feet, as there is a high risk of damaging your toenails.

 

ELEVATION

4,640 m to 5,895 m

5,895 m to 3,820 m

HIKING TIME

8-12 hours

DISTANCE

15 km

HABITAT

Arctic

 

Day 8 | Descent From Millennium Camp(High Camp) To Mweka Gate

The camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park’s exit: Mweka Gate (1,650 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates in our office and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.

ELEVATION

3,820 m to 1,650 m

HIKING TIME

4-5 hours

DISTANCE

12 km

HABITAT

Rainforest

 

Day 9 | Departure

Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.

Note: Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee.

FOR V.I.P

Tour Inclusions: What included in this Tour?

 

ACTIVITIES: Climbing

 

ACCOMMODATION:

Lodge 3 Night(s), Single or Double (includes: Breakfast)

Camping Night(s) on mountain

 

DRINKS & MEALS

Full-Board Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Drinking Water on the Mountain (Chemically Treated with P&G Pure Packets)

Coffee & Tea

Professional Cook

Vegetarian Diet Optional, on Request

Vegan Diet Optional, on Request

Gluten free Diet Optional, on Request

 

GUIDING

English Speaking Guide

Assistant Guide(s) for 2 or more travelers; Max. 2 Travelers per Guide

 

SAFETY

Wilderness First Responder Certified Guide

Pulse oximeter

Emergency Oxygen (Min. 2 per group)

Pre-climbing with your Guide

First Aid Kit

Radio or Satellite Phone (For emergency communications when there is no mobile Network coverage.)

 

EQUIPMENT

Luxurious Sleeping Tent (Includes frame Bed(s) with mattress, Pillow, Sleeping Bag & Fleece Liner; & Solar Lighting System)

Sleeping Mattress

Mess Dining Tent, Tables & Chairs

Solar Lighting in Dining Tent

Wash Station

Wash Basins

Private Toilet Tent (Includes private portable toilet with Eco-friendly disposable waste system; Tent, Porter, Toilet Roll, Hand Sanitizer; Cleaned Daily &carried to each New Campsite)

Hot water bottle

Gear & Clothing available to rent locally

Need equipment rentals? Inquire now

 

TRANSFERS & PORTERAGE

TRANSFERS TO/FROM ITINERARY DESTINATIONS

Airport Transfer (Kilimanjaro International Airport)

Porters for sleeping tent, equipment & supplies

Personal bag porter

Safe Luggage Storage while on the trek

FEES & OTHER

Entrance or Park Fees & Permits- All Kilimanjaro national park Fees (Conservation, Camping/Hut & Rescue Fees)

Certificate: Mount Kilimanjaro climbing certificate (if you reach Gilman’s point, Stella Point or Uhuru Peak).

  • Airfare to and from Tanzania
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Visa
  • Tips for the support team
  • Sleeping bags and other personal gear
  • Rental gear
  • Lunch and dinner at the hotel
  • Drinks and snacks

Due to this route’s high success rate, it’s a very popular choice and the Machame route is undoubtedly the busiest on the mountain. To help mitigate this, we make sure all our groups hit the trail early and get ahead of the crowds. We also send part of the porter team ahead of you so that they get into the campsites early to get a good spot, as well as making sure that your tent is ready and there is a nice hot drink and snacks waiting for you when you arrive.

 

Although the Machame route can be climbed over 6 days, we recommend taking 7 days. The extra day makes a huge difference to the success rate as it improves acclimatization and allows you two easier days before you tackle your long summit night. Our climbers invariably say they have benefited from the extra day.

 

Kilimanjaro’s daily temperatures change drastically. They range from the high 20°C (68°F) right down to -15 °C (5°F) at night. To cope with this huge range in temperature, you will need to combine thin layers of clothing.

 

Kilimanjaro National Park operates an absolutely strict limit of 15kg per porter for your main equipment bag, which includes your sleeping bag. This is more than sufficient for your needs on the mountain. Your bag will be weighed before you leave the hotel to start the climb and if it is overweight you will have to take items out and leave them at the hotel.

 

Safety procedures: twice daily (morning and evening), our expert guides will perform health checks for all trekkers. This is an important protocol to ensure the wellbeing of all our guests. Our lead guide will test oxygen levels using a pulse oximeter and run through a checklist of health measures as a means of determining that everyone can proceed safely. This is crucial in preemptively assessing any symptoms related to altitude sickness. Health and safety are our utmost priorities!

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