Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Trek

TRIP CODE - KC | TANZANIA

AU$6520 per person, trip only. (10 days)

NZ$6770

606kg of CO²e

Average carbon footprint pp

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

WANT TO EXPERIENCE MORE?

Extend your trip with a relaxing four days on the exotic island of Zanzibar, spending time at the beach and in fascinating Stone Town.

Trip code: ZI

Add on three days to safari in some of Tanzania’s finest national parks - Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the stunning Ngorongoro Crater.

Trip code: KCS

Rising up from the elephant-studded savannah, solitary Mount Kilimanjaro is a bucketlist heavyweight. This tour follows the less-used Lemosho path that winds through dramatic climatic zones to the 5,895-metre summit – the highest point in Africa.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

7-day ascent | Climb slowly and acclimatise to maximise your chance of summit success

Wild camps | Enjoy wild camping in magnificent, scenic locations

Trek crew | Climb with some of the best and most experienced guides on the mountain

PRODUCT RATING:

Itinerary

DAY 1: Join trip in Moshi, a country town with great views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

DAY 2: Ascend on a trail through beautiful rainforest from Lemosho Glades to Big Tree Camp (2,780m).

DAY 3: Hike across wild heath to the camp at Shira One (3,500m) enjoying views of Mount Meru.

DAY 4: Trek below the ice fields of Kibo to our campsite at Shira Two (3,900m).

DAY 5: Cross volcanic landscapes to the Lava Tower before the descent to Barranco Valley (3,960m).

DAY 6: Climb the Barranco Wall before reaching our camp in the Karanga Valley (4,035m).

DAY 7: Hike across a barren lunar-like landscape to our camp at Barafu (4,640m).

DAY 8: Trek to the summit at Uhuru Peak (5,895m) before the long descent to Millenium Camp (3,790m).

DAY 9: Return to verdant forest where the trek ends at Mweka Gate (1,630m) before driving back to Moshi.

DAY 10: Opportunity to take an optional game drive in the morning before the trip ends in Moshi.