Spend 8 days | 7 Nights climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via Lemosho Route. The The Lemosho Route is an unspoilt, remote, little used and beautiful way up to the Shira Plateau. The route is one of the few where groups may be accompanied on the first day by an armed ranger, as the forests around the Lemosho Glades are inhabited by buffalo, elephant and other wildlife. The minimum duration for the Lemosho Route is 6 days, however we strongly recommend hiking the route in 7 days. The additional 7th day will give your body more time to acclimatize, reducing the effects of altitude sickness and give you more time to rest before attempting the summit then escape to Zanzibar Island and explore long stretches of virgin powdery white sand beaches. This itinerary also allows you to spend 6 Days | 5 Nights at Baraza Resort & Spa which is located on the East Coast of Zanzibar where you will have the chance to discover the best activities in Zanzibar Island including the Stone Town City Tour, Spice Tour, Prison Island Boat Trip, Safari Blue Sea Adventure, Kizimkazi Dolphin Tour and the Jozani Forest Tour. You can start on any date you request. We can help to arrange flights and speed boats in and out of Zanzibar
ITINERARY AND QUOTE
Arrival
Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), there will be a pick up private transfer waiting to Stella Maris hotel in Moshi. All airport transfers are the part of the package, no extra fee is required. We will gather in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.
Day 1: Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Londorossi Gate, Hike To Mti Mkubwa Camp
After breakfast and briefing, drive to Londorossi Park Gate (about a 3-hour drive). From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades. Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite.
Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Bed & Breakfast (FB)
Elevation: 2400m/7838ft to 2700m/9137ft
Distance: 5km
Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Day 2: Hike Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp
After breakfast, we continue as the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. After several streams are crossed we continue over the Shira Ridge then gently downwards to Shira 1 camp located by a stream on the Shira Plateau.
Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Bed & Breakfast (FB)
Elevation: 2700m/9137ft to 3504m/11,496ft
Distance: 8km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Day 3: Hike Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
After breakfast, a gentle hike across the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. A variety of hikes are available on the Plateau, making this an excellent acclimatization day.
Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Bed & Breakfast (FB)
Elevation: 3504m/11,496ft to 3895m/12,779ft
Distance: 7km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Day 4: Hike Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp
From the Shira Plateau we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Bed & Breakfast (FB)
Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert
Day 5: Hike Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.
Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Bed & Breakfast (FB)
Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft
Distance: 5km/3mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Day 6: Hike Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.
Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Bed & Breakfast (FB)
Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft
Distance: 4km/2mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Day 7: Hike Barafu Camp to Summit, Down to Mweka Camp
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa!
From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.
Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Bed & Breakfast (FB)
Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft Down to 3090m/10,150ft
Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Day 8: Hike Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate - Moshi
After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). A vehicle will meet you at Mweka gate to drive you back to Stella Maris hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes).
Accommodation: Stella Maris hotel
Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Bed & Breakfast (FB)
Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Forest
Day 9: Kilimanjaro International Airport - Zanzibar Island
Morning after breakfast drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will take your flight to Zanzibar Island. On arrival you will be Met and greet by our guide and driver at Zanzibar Airport. Our representative would be holding a name card for you for easy identification and transfer to the Baraza Resort & Spa which is located on the South Coast of Zanzibar.
MEAL PLAN: Dinner, Lunch and Bed, Breakfast & Drinks (AI)
ACCOMMODATION: Baraza Resort & Spa or similar accommodation
Day 10: Stone Town City Tour + Zanzibar Spice Tour + Prison Island Boat Trip
Morning after breakfast pick-up from Baraza Resort & Spa for the Spice Tour on this tour you will see and taste the tropical fruits, spices plantation or plots in the island. A variety of spices plants used as ornament, medicines, flowers, fruits and another interesting flora can be seen during spice tour and if you will have a time, you will visit Kidichi bath built in 1850 by the first Sultan for his wife Sheharzad (Grand daughter of Fateh Ali Shah of Persia).
After Spice Tour we'll head to Stone Town one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Cultural Arts Centre of East Africa. You will have the Stone Town City Tour takes around the historical culture and architectural important town of Zanzibar with a century history. It includes a visit to former slave market site, now stands as Anglican church built in 1871, town market, visit the Zanzibar Memorial Museum, House of Wonder built in 1883 (Beit-Al-Ajab), Old Arab Fort, Palace Museum, Old Indian dispensary (Cultural Center).
After the Lunch, you will have a trip to Prison Island Boat Trip,Visit Lloyd Mathew's Architecture built in 1893 and the Island is a home of Aldabra Giant Tortoises. Flanged by an amazing beach of reef sanctuary, the island is ideal for swimming, snorkeling and beach relaxation. After tours, you will be dropped off at Baraza Resort & Spa for dinner and overnight.
MEAL PLAN: Dinner, Lunch and Bed, Breakfast & Drinks (AI)
ACCOMMODATION: Baraza Resort & Spa or similar accommodation
Day 11: Safari Blue Sea Adventure
Morning after breakfast pick-up from Baraza Resort & Spa for Safari Blue. A full day sailing / snorkeling / sunbathing on a traditional dhow and seafood barbecue. Setting sail from Fumba, you will explore the Menai Bay where dolphins are often sighted. When dropping the anchor at Kwale sandbank, you can snorkeling the coral reefs. Kwale Island - a great place to explore and climb an ancient baobab tree, which fallen down hundreds years ago but still standing tall. You’ll be served a buffet of grilled fish, lobster, calamari, chickens and coconut rice. The boat sails to a stunning natural lagoon where there is opportunity to swim, before the day is over and back to your hotel.. After tours, you be dropped off at your hotel for overnight.
MEAL PLAN: Dinner, Lunch and Bed, Breakfast & Drinks (AI)
ACCOMMODATION: Baraza Resort & Spa or similar accommodation
Day 12: Kizimkazi Dolphin Tour + Jozani Forest Tour
In the early morning you will have a trip to Kizimkazi Dolphin Tour, a day trip to Kizimkazi Village, wonderful you may swim with hundreds of spinner & bottle - nose dolphin, playing off Kizimkazi beach and you will also have a channce to visit the Oldest Mosque in East Africa. On the way to Baraza Resort & Spa you will have a Jozani Forest Tour for Red Colobus Monkeys, natural forest, and mangrove forest, Visit Jozani Sea Turtles Sanctuary and other living spieces of fish under nealth. After tours, you be dropped off at your hotel for overnight.
MEAL PLAN: Dinner, Lunch and Bed, Breakfast & Drinks (AI)
ACCOMMODATION: Baraza Resort & Spa or similar accommodation
Day 13: Beach Leisure
Day leisure or swims and play at the beach in front of the hotel, enjoying the beach or flexible to arrange any other water sports.
MEAL PLAN: Dinner, Lunch and Bed, Breakfast & Drinks (AI)
ACCOMMODATION: Baraza Resort & Spa or similar accommodation
Day 14: Beach Leisure
Breakfast at the Hotel – Swims or Some leisure with the Hotel till the time for the transfer to the Airport/Seaport for the departure transfer (Time will depend on the flight departure timing).
Include
2 Nights Accommodation in Stella Maris hotel
7 Nights Accommodation in Water proof tents tent on climb, Mess tent and crew tents
5 Nights Accommodation in Baraza Resort & Spa
Experienced Professional Tour guide
Services of a professional English speaking guide
All meals while on the Mountain
VAT (18% charged by the Government)
All game drives as mentioned in the itinerary
Pick up and drop off from your hotel in private car
All Excursions shown in the package
Experienced Professional Tour guides for Zanzibar Activities
3 meals a day prepared by the safari chef
Bottled water during the tour
All Entrances Fees included
Transport waiting charge
All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
Exclude
Medical Insurance
International & Domestic Flights
Visa
Airport Taxes
Expenses of a personal Nature
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