Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho Route(Trip #65664)

Tour Overview

A superb ascent of Kilimanjaro on the little-trekked Lemosho Route
Our route approaches Kilimanjaro from the west, crossing the caldera of Shira Volcano before traversing beneath the southern icefields of Kibo, Kilimanjaro's highest volcano. We have eight days of trekking on Africa's highest mountain, an extra day added allowing maximum time for acclimatisation. This improves your chances of reaching the summit while allowing time to enjoy the variety of scenery in the different climatic zones. This is one of the least trekked routes so we can really savour the immense wilderness of the Shira Plateau, with stunning views of the glaciers on the crater rim. The Sun - recommends Kilimanjaro with Exodus (28 February 2009).Daily Express on Kilimanjaro with Exodus (08 March 2009)

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1
Start Arusha.

Day 2
To Londrossi; begin ascent of Kilimanjaro to Lemosho Forest (2650m).

Day 3
Explore Shira Plateau; camp at Shira One (3550m).

Day 4
Walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral to camp at Shira Hut (3840m).

Day 5
Descend to camp at Great Barranco Valley (3900m).

Day 6
Over the Barranco Wall to Karanga (4000m).

Day 7
Steep ascent to Barafu campsite (4600m), with optional afternoon ascent to bottom of S.E. Valley (4800m).

Day 8
An early start to reach Stella Point in time for sunrise: on to Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Descend to Millennium Camp (3800m).

Day 9
To Mweka Gate; transfer to Arusha.

Day 10
End Arusha.