climb Kilimanjaro - 8 days lemosho route

we proceed with the trail that will lead us to the savannah grasses, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. We will continue descending through the lush rolling hills, and along the way crossing several streams, and after reaching the shira ridge we will gently descend to shira 1 camp. The view of the kibo is spectacular from here. Elevation: 9,498ft – 11, 500ft Distance: 8km Hiking time: 5- 6 hours Habitat: moorland

on this day we traverse though the shira plateau for the whole day. We will keep trekking towards shira camp 2 and join hikers from the machame route whilst indulging in the beautiful scenery across the valley below and western breach of Kilimanjaro above. Proceed to shira caldera and diverge to an off - the - beaten path to moir hut. This is a site at the base of lent hills. You can opt to take walks on lent hills, which can be the best for acclimatization. Elevation: 11,500ft -13,800ft, Distance: 14km, Habitat: moorland, Hiking time: 5- 7 hours

we begin our day by proceeding eastwards up a ridge, passing the intersection towards the peak of kibo. As we keep moving, our direction changes to the south east towards lava tower. Immediately after the tower we reach the second intersection which leads us to the arrow glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We head down the barranco hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. We will retire here and spend overnight. the day ends up at almost the same elevation as when we started which is best for acclimatization. Elevation: 13,800ft – 13, 044ft, Distance: 7km, Hiking time: 4- 6hours, Habitat: semi desert

we start this day by descending to the base of the intimidating barranco wall. Afterwards we hike the non – technical yet steep cliff. from the top of barranco we go across a sequence of hill and valleys until we descend into karanga valley. the day is short to improve acclimatization. Elevation: 13,044ft – 13, 106ft, Distance: 5km, Hiking time: 4 -5 hours, Habitat: alpine desert

Summit to Barafu Camp (15,331ft) we depart from karanga and reach the intersection which connects with mweka trail. We then proceed to barafu hut this will be the completion of southern route which offers a spectacular view of the summit from different angles. Here we will rest and enjoy a tasteful early dinner as we prepare for the summit on the next day. The two peaks of kibo and mawenzi are clearly visible here Elevation: 13,106ft -15,331ft Distance: 4km Hiking time: 4 – 5 hours Habitat: alpine desert

On this day we will push our way to the summit our trek will begin in early hours, this can a bit more physically and mentally challenging compared to the other parts of the trek. After reaching Stella Point (18,600ft), we will take a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, snow may be encountered all the way on our 1-hour ascent to the summit. Your time at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa will be brief. Take as many pictures as you want, enjoy your accomplishment and then start heading back to Stella Point. We then descend a short distance to Crater Camp, where the rest of the staff will join us to set up camp. There is an option to hike to Reutsch Crater and the ash pit, or simply explore the areas around Furtwangler Glacier. Sleeping at this high altitude can be dangerous. Serious AMS can develop if adequate altitude acclimatization has not been achieved so the guides will monitor you very closely

we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep Elevation: 18,865 ft to 10,065 ft Distance: 12 km/7 miles Hiking Time: 4-6 hours Habitat: Artic

Following a well-earned breakfast, we will have a celebration with all the team and afterwards will have three hours walk to mweka gate. Upon arrival at the gate you will receive your gold certificate for reaching the summit and there after head to mweka village where we will meet our driver who will take you back to your hotel for a long rest. Distance Covered: 9.1km Time to be used: 3hrs Meals: Breakfast & Lunch