This route starts at the Lemosho trailhead on the Western side of Kili and traverses the most spectacular parts of the mountain including the Shira Plateau, Lava Tower, Barranco Valley and up to the summit via Stella Point. Descent is via the Mweka Route. And most importantly, the trip is lead and supported by highly professional guides and mountain crew monitored from start to finish by our logistics team at base.
Day 1 Arusha
Day 2 Mt. Kili – Forest
Day 3 Mt. Kili – Shira 1
Day 4 Mt. Kili – Moir Hut
Day 5 Mt. Kili – Barranco
Day 6 Mt. Kili – Karanga Valley
Day 7 Mt. Kili – Barafu
Day 8 Mt. Kili – Summit
Day 9 Arusha
Day 10 Your Journey Ends
- Furtwangler Glacier
- Tropical Montane Rain Forest
- Kibo Peak
- Mawenzi Peak
- Lava Tower
- Southern Glaciers
- Big Five Game Viewing
- Shira Plateau
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Tanzania Safari:
Climbing Kilimanjaro Lemosho Glades
KEY: B Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner
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DAY 1 ARUSHA
Welcome to Africa! As you arrive in Arusha, Tanzania, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the Rivertrees Country Inn for your first night in Africa. This evening, there will be a comprehensive briefing and equipment check with the climb manager and your guide.
Overnight: Rivertrees Country Inn (D)
DAY 2 FOREST
From Arusha you are driven to the trailhead where you meet the rest of your mountain crew and set off at a leisurely pace into the lush Afromontane Forest zone. Lunch is taken on trail and camp is reached mid afternoon.
Overnight: Forest Camp (B, L, D)
DAY 3 SHIRA 1
You ascend through the forest and break out on to the Heathland Zone and the Shira Plateau. Lunch is taken on trail and you arrive in camp mid afternoon.
Overnight: Shira 1 Camp (B, L, D)
DAY 4 MOIR HUT
Crossing the Shira Plateau can be one of the most scenic parts of the trip and this morning you hike for around 3-4 hours to the lunch point. After lunch, ascend to Moir Camp, arriving in the mid afternoon. If you have more energy, a hike in the late afternoon is possible.
Overnight: Moir Hut Camp (B, L, D)
DAY 5 BARRANCO
From Moir you traverse across the slopes of Kibo. Here relatively little flora or fauna can survive the extreme temperature ranges and conditions that typify this zone. Lunch is normally taken close to Lava Tower and for those that feel very strong there is an optional ascent of Lava Tower before descending down to Barranco camp in the afternoon.
Overnight: Barranco Camp (B, L, D)
DAY 6 KARANGA VALLEY
After conquering the Barranco Wall, a well supervised rock scramble, it is a relatively short hike to Karanga Camp, arriving in the late afternoon. Your time at Karanga Camp is essential to adding the time at altitude needed for safe acclimatization. Sunsets here are spectacular with views of the southern glacial valleys and ice fields towering 3300 feet above.
Overnight: Karanga Camp (B, L, D)
DAY 7 BARAFU
Today is a half day ascent to Barafu Camp. Lunch is in camp allowing plenty of time to relax before tomorrow’s summit bid. Desolate alpine desert and at times strong winds can whip through camp but evenings often offer splendid views of Mawenzi Peak.
Overnight: Barafu Camp (B, L, D)
DAY 8 SUMMIT/MWEKA CAMP
You depart just before midnight for your summit bid. Patience and persistence is the name of game, and by dawn as the first rays of light start to appear, you will arrive near the rim for your relatively short final push via Stella Point to Uhuru Peak and the “Roof of Africa”! What goes up must come down and your goal today is to descend to Mweka Camp by dusk.
Overnight: Mweka Camp (B, L, D)
DAY 9 ARUSHA
After breakfast you descend through then forest and around midday, after saying farewell to your crew, you are transferred back to the Rivertrees Country Inn for a well-deserved shower and celebratory dinner!
Overnight: Rivertrees Country Inn (B, L, D)
DAY 10 YOUR JOURNEY ENDS
Relax at the Rivertrees Country Inn (including breakfast and lunch) until it is time for your transfer to airport for your departing flight back to the USA.
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Safari Cost
FROM $4,270 per person sharing double occupancy
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INCLUDED:
Besides what is listed above, the following additional items are included in your trip price:
- National parks and concession fees
- Services of professional English-speaking guides and staff
- Comprehensive safari preparation
EXCLUDED:
- Items of personal nature
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities (estimate approx. $15 per person per day)
- Excess baggage fees
- Airport departure taxes
- Passport and visa fees
- International airfare (available upon request)
Booking Conditions
Rothschild Safaris: Terms and Conditions applicable on all tours. Cancellation insurance is highly recommended.
Deposit Requirements: 20% per person deposit is required to confirm the booking. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure.
Additional Information
- Packing list, detailed information on each country, a suggested reading list, medical information, and other pertinent travel information will be sent to you once your safari is booked.
- International flights can be arranged upon request utilizing our excellent consolidator airfares.
- All of our safaris can be customized to suit your specific interests, time frame and budget.
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