Lemosho Route 9 Day Itinerary – Climb Kilimanjaro
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Our climbs begin and end by the use of flights to Kilimanjaro Worldwide Airport in Tanzania.
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Day 1
Depart nation of origin for Kilimanjaro Worldwide Airport, Tanzania (JRO).
Day 2
Arrive in Tanzania. Airport resolve up and change to 4 Components The Arusha Resort (beforehand New Arusha Resort) in Arusha, Tanzania.
Day 3
Orientation and tools confirm. We meet over breakfast on the resort and be part of an in depth group orientation masking all parts of the climb. After lunch now we have now a radical instruments confirm and other people may be part of a strolling tour (offsite) of Arusha, sooner than a workforce dinner. O/N 4 Components The Arusha Resort.
Lemosho Route start to finish. Information is approximate.
Distance: 76 km/47.2 miles
Elevation obtain: 4,818 m/15,807 ft.
Elevation loss: 4,858 m/15,938 ft.
Day 4
Drive to Londorossi Gate, roughly two hours. After ending the required registration formalities at Londorossi Gate, we drive by way of assorted farmland with open views over the plains to realize the Lemosho path head. Proper right here we’ll meet our native Tanzanian employees, most of whom are Chagga tribe from the realm spherical Kilimanjaro. It is a easy day of strolling up a small path by way of beautiful and plush forest. We camp at Large Tree Camp/Mti Mkumbwa.
Start: Lemosho trailhead 2,100 m/6,750 ft.
End: Large Tree Camp 2,850 m/9,200 ft.
Elevation obtain: 750 m/2,440 ft.
Time: 4 hours on widespread
Distance: About 5 km/3 miles
Day 5
Large Tree/Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira I Camp. We shortly go away the forest behind and enter the moorland zone of huge heather. That’s perhaps basically probably the most distinctive of the fully totally different ecological zones on Kilimanjaro. The trail climbs steadily with huge views to realize the rim of the Shira Plateau. There is a tangible sense of wilderness, significantly if afternoon mists can be found. We camp inside the coronary heart of the large Shira Volcanic Plateau at Shira I.
Start: Large Tree Camp 2,850 m/9,200 ft.
End: Shira I Camp 3,505 m/11,500 ft.
Elevation obtain: 700 m/2,300 ft.
Time: 7 hours widespread
Distance: About 9 km/5.6 miles
Day 6
Shira I Camp to Moir Camp, 13,500 ft. (4,114 m). Moir Camp is tucked away on the end of an enormous gorge, below an infinite lava transfer. We journey by way of the upper range of the moorlands zone, crossing the large Shira Plateau, and ascend progressively on simple terrain. Proper right here we’re on the northwest side of the mountain, above Kenya. This spectacular camp is located beneath the northern ice fields of Kilimanjaro.
Start: Shira I Camp 3,505 m/11,500 ft.
End: Moir Camp 4,114 m/13,500 ft.
Elevation obtain: 600 m/2,000 ft.
Time: 6 hours widespread
Distance: About 10 km/6 miles
Day 7
We ascend by way of the upper moorland zone into the alpine desert zone arriving at Lava Tower Camp (15,090 ft.). As well-known, at the moment takes us out of the heath zone and into alpine desert. This generally is a shorter day, the place we’re very close to the dramatic western face of the mountain. We sleep at merely over 15,000 ft., important for acclimatizing to the elevation of our Extreme Camp, which we’ll attain on climb Day 6. There’s time for temporary acclimatization walks for these which could be . Very scenic mountain views.
Start: Moir Camp 4,114 m/13,500 ft.
End: Lava Tower Camp 4,600 m/15,090 ft.
Elevation obtain: 490 m/1,500 ft.
Time: 3.5 hours widespread
Distance: About 5 km/3.1 miles
Day 8
We descend 2,000 ft. by way of dramatic environment to the Barranco Valley sooner than ascending the well-known Barranco wall to Karanga Valley Camp. That’s one in every of our longer days, nevertheless superb for acclimatization. From camp we’ll see some nice sunsets and have views of the glacier valley and ice fields above.
Start: Lava Tower Camp 4,600 m/15,090 ft.
End: Karanga Camp 4,053 m/13,300 ft.
Elevation obtain: 442 m/1,450 ft.
Elevation loss: 762 m/2,500 ft.
Time: 7 hours widespread
Distance: About 11 km/7 miles
Day 9
From the Karanga River we climb about 5 to six hours to our camp at Kosovo (15,600 ft.). As we wind by way of beautiful and often traveled areas, we enter a extreme desert plateau, affected by volcanic boulders. Making an attempt south we view the desert plains as a result of the pinnacles of Mawenzi Peak tower sooner than us. One different night above 15,000 ft. prepares us for sleeping inside the crater. At Kosovo we put collectively for the summit attempt. We spend our time resting and preparing for our departure the next morning. There may be an in depth summit briefing masking the climb and the crater camp with selections to sleep lower than the crater if wished.
Start: Karanga Valley 4,055 m/13,300 ft.
End: Kosovo Camp 4,760 m/15,600 ft.
Elevation obtain: 700 m/2,300 ft.
Time: 5-6 hours
Distance: About 5 km/3 miles
Day 10
Summit day and Crater Camp. Awake early inside the morning and put collectively for the ascent, leaving at roughly 6 a.m. Following a particular ridge, we technique the crater’s rim, then traverse northwest alongside the rim to the precept summit, Uhuru Peak (19,344 ft.). From proper right here we view the Bismarck Towers, rock pinnacles alongside the rim, and the hanging Rebman Glaciers.
After having enjoyable with the view from the best, we descend all the way in which right down to the crater to camp for the day and night. There are options to go to the tiny Furtwängler Glacier inside the crater flooring, along with climb as a lot because the ash pit rim to look down into the blow hole of the volcano.
Extreme Camp to Summit Start: Kosovo Camp 4,815m/15,800 ft.
Summit: Uhuru Peak 5,896 m/19,344 ft.
Elevation obtain: 1,136 m/3,726 ft.
Time: 7-9 hours widespread
Distance: About 7 km/3.4 miles
Descent Start: Uhuru Peak 5,896 m/19,344 ft.
End: Crater Camp 5,600 m/18,700 ft.
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Kosovo Camp 4,815m/15,800 ft.
Elevation loss: 200 m/1,100 ft.
Time: 1-3 hours
Day 11
The sunrises are stunning as we awaken inside the crater. After breakfast, we descend down from the crater all one of the simplest ways to Mweka Camp at 10,000 ft. on the sting of the forest zone. We have the benefit of views of the towering mountain above us as we descend by way of the heather to our ultimate night on the mountain.
Start: Crater Camp 5,600 m/18,700 ft.
End: Mweka Camp 3,000 m/10,000 ft.
Elevation loss: 3,000 m/9,344 ft.
Time: 7-8 hours descent
Distance: About 14.2 km/9 miles
Day 12
We descend the plush inexperienced panorama of the Mweka route into the thickest jungle now we have now however encountered. The environment turns into primordial, with 40-ft. fern timber making a prehistoric ambiance. After reaching the Mweka Gate, now we have now a celebration lunch and drive to Arusha, clear up on the resort, and luxuriate in a celebratory dinner. O/N 4 Components The Arusha Resort
Start: Mweka Camp 3,100 m/10,200 ft.
End: Mweka Gate 1,800 m/5,580 ft.
Elevation loss: 1,300 m/5,900 ft.
Time: 4 hours widespread
Distance: About 7 km/4 miles
Day 13
(Safari itinerary subject to change. Based totally on workforce measurement and availability, journey order of safari parks is also reversed). We begin the safari with a 2.25-hour drive to Tarangire Nationwide Park. We proceed with a sport drive all afternoon, having enjoyable with boxed lunches alongside one of the simplest ways. This beautiful valley overlooks African grasslands, sprinkled with acacia and baobab timber and is known for its focus of elephants, giraffe, and hen life. Proper right here we in a single day comfortably in a deluxe safari lodge located deep contained in the park.
Constructed to combine in with the vastness of its setting, Tarangire Sopa Lodge lies hidden among the many many kopjes, historic baobab, and grasses of the Tarangire Nationwide Park – residence to the most effective focus of elephants in Africa. Many might be seen throughout the lodge, allowing friends an in depth encounter.
Day 14
After an early breakfast, we journey 2.5 hours to Ngorongoro Crater for an extended afternoon sport drive inside the crater flooring with boxed lunches. Ngorongoro Crater, one in all many world’s most unbelievable pure wonders, is crucial unbroken caldera on the earth, part of the volcanic highlands alongside the western flank of the Good Rift Valley. Proper right here we encounter herds of zebra, antelope, buffalo, and elephant. Sightings of lions, rhino, cheetahs, and hyena are widespread. We in a single day comfortably in a deluxe safari lodge perched spectacularly on the rim of the crater.
Going by the always magnificent sunsets to the west, and located on the best degree on Ngorongoro crater’s whole rim, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge stands properly over half a km above the crater flooring and gives unparalleled views all through this enormous caldera.
Themed spherical traditionally spherical African properties with conical roofs and embellished with examples of Africa’s rich tapestry of artistic traditions via rich woodcarvings and sculptures, the lodge harmonizes fully with its dramatic setting. Nevertheless the drama does not stop with the good outdoors; it moreover flows by way of the split-level within the precept setting up, which gives an unsurpassed generosity of space whereas by some means managing to combine an practically magically welcoming environment of every warmth and coziness.
Day 15
After an early breakfast, we proceed 2.5 hours to the massive Serengeti Nationwide Park. We have the benefit of an prolonged afternoon sport drive with boxed lunches by way of the southwestern portion of the park. Widespread sightings embody zebras, wildebeest, antelope, lions, giraffe, hippos, elephant, cheetah, and usually the elusive leopard. We in a single day in a deluxe safari lodge that lies hidden inside the setting.
Positioned on the sting of the escarpment overlooking the plains of the southwestern Serengeti Nationwide Park, residence to many tons of of untamed and unusual animals, Serengeti Sopa Lodge lies inside an area of out-standing pure magnificence. It is an oasis of cool relaxation from the equatorial photo voltaic. The lodge permits its pals to experience magnificent sights and luxuriate in interaction with the land and animals — troublesome to look out elsewhere — whereas on the equivalent time profit from the best diploma of delicacies and hospitality.
Day 16
There’s an selection for a spectacular daybreak balloon expertise. We have the benefit of a sport drive in path to Seronera, the place we fly once more to the native airport in Arusha (local weather permitting) for a farewell lunch on the Arusha Resort after which put collectively for late-night worldwide departures.
Day 17
Arrive nation of origin.