The Lemosho Route is typically completed in 7 days. This is a great option if you want a longer trek for acclimatization. It connects with the Machame Route at Shira 2 Camp. As professional Mountain Guide this in my preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate, due to the nature of the route itself has beautiful landscape which it allow you to do acclimatization everyday through this your body is going to update with the environment around in order to overcome high altitude sickness or Mountain sickness. >The minimum of this route is 6 days >Also you can do it 8 days climbing Kilimanjaro if we have an option to summit during the day. 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. Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2650m/8700ft Distance: 6km/4mi Hiking Time: 2-3 hours Habitat: Montane Forest Day 2 : Hike Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 2 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 past the Shira 1 camp and on to the Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3850m/12,600ft Distance: 16km/10mi Hiking Time: 7-8 hours Habitat: Moorland Day 3 : 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. Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft Distance: 8km/5mi Walking Time: 5-6 hours Habitat: Semi-desert Day 4 : 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. Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft Distance: 5km/3mi Hiking Time: 34 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Day 5 : 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. Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft Distance: 4km/2mi Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Day 6 : 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. 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 7 : Hike Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to 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 your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes). Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft Distance: 10km/6mi Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Forest AFFORDABLE AND POCKET FRIENDLY KILIMANJARO PRICE PACKAGE 7 DAYS 6 NIGHT LEMOSHO ROUTE Solo Trekker 2-4 People 5-7 People 8-10 People 11-Above People $ 1915 $ 1850 $ 1800 $ 11750 $ 1700 All prices quoted are per person in USD (US Dollars) and are subject to availability and expire on the 31st December 2018. Please contact us for a quote for travel in 2019 and beyond. Whats included in this tour ? All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel ? Professional, experienced, and friendly mountain guides ? Medical evacuation with Kilimanjaro Search and Rescue> Flying Doctors. ? 2 night and accommodations-one before and after the trek in good hotels. ? Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees ? Pulse-oximeter – To measure the oxygen level, for each climber daily ? Portable Emergency Oxygen tanks ? Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents ? Sleeping Mattress ? All meals while on the Mountain ? Quality Mess tents with table and chairs ? Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food ? Clean, purified drinking water ? Crisis management and safety procedures ? Fair and ethical treatment of porters ? Conservation fees (part of park fees) ? Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees) ? Rescue fees (part of park fees) ? Arrival and Departure transfers ? All Government Tax and Park Entrance Fees ? VAT (18% charged by the Government) ? Whats not included in this tour ? Tips for guides, cook and porters ? Track your trek by satellite device services ? Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charges $ 200 for the entire trek. ? Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting) ? Tips and gratuities ? Travel insurance ? Tanzania Visa on arrival ? Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.) ? Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc) HIGHLIGHTS Trekking to the highest mountain in Africa Two night hotel accommodation in Moshi at Mountain Inn Lindrin Lodge or Parkview Inn. LOCATIONS: Tanzania/Kilimanjaro ACTIVITIES: Mountain Trekking Please confirm your trip in advance to propagate your special offer! Please note: we provide tents and Mattress free for our clients. Climbing gear are available on hire. The hiking boot is from $20 we also have -18 and -20degree/season sleeping bag and the price is only USD$20. The price for each equipment it will cover the trip! Please be free to ask any question and we will be very happy to work with you in organizing your tour.