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Tanzania

Start Point: Moshi

Day 1

Moshi Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel

Day 2

Mount Kilimanjaro Mti Mkubwa Camp

Day 3

Mount Kilimanjaro Shira Camp 1

Day 4

Mount Kilimanjaro Shira 2 Camp

Day 5

Mount Kilimanjaro Barranco Camp

Day 6

Mount Kilimanjaro Karanga Camp

Day 7

Mount Kilimanjaro Barafu Camp

Day 8

Uhuru Peak Mweka Camp

Day 9

Moshi Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel

Day 10

Kilimanjaro Airport (No accommodation)

End Point: Moshi

Day 1

Moshi

It's time to begin your safari. Welcome to Tanzania! After we greet you and provide you with the trip briefing, we'll take you out to help you discover why so many people think Tanzania is the best place in Africa to go on safari.

Watch for Mt Kilimanjaro to appear above Moshi’s rooftops to the north – the best time is usually when the clouds clear in the early morning or late afternoon. Moshi is quieter than Arusha and is a pleasant place to stroll with good shops, restaurants and bustling markets.

Activity Day 1

You will be transferred from the airport in Kilimanjaro Airport.
We'll take you to your hotel.

Accommodation Day 1

Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel

Hotel

Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel will be your Moshi base and it's a good one. The hotel is conveniently close to the city center but a little away to the north, which means that it is quieter than most downtown hotels. Rooms are large and simply furnished, and facilities include a restaurant and swimming pool. Whenever the clouds clear, look to the north and you might see Mt Kilimanjaro.

Meal Plan Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Trekking from Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

A guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold another briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle (roughly 3-4 hours) to Kilimanjaro National Park's western entrance: Londorossi Gate (2,200 m). After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will start trekking towards the first camp of the route: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,780 m). Raincoats are necessary on this day in particular, as you will be walking through rainforest. By the time you reach the camp, our professional mountain crew will prepare everything necessary, put tents and cook lunch for you. After lunch the group will depart on an acclimatization hike towards Shira 1 Camp that features a 300 meter gain in altitude, after which you will hike back down to Mti Mkubwa Camp, where a hot dinner will be waiting.

Note:
The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitude done in order to speed up the acclimatization process. You should take the acclimatization hikes very seriously. They help increase your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitude sickness.

Activity Day 2

You'll go hiking with us in Mount Kilimanjaro and enjoy being surrounded by nature while out on foot.

Accommodation Day 2

Mti Mkubwa Camp

Mountain hut

Sleep at an altitude of 2650m above sea level and surrounded by tall trees at Mti Mkubwa Camp on the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro. It's a lovely camp, the lowest of the camps on the Lemosho route, and the closest camping area to Lemosho Gate. It's a good place to meet other travelers as there are always plenty of other climbers passing through. There are simple shared toilets here.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3

Trekking from Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

An early wakeup, breakfast, and a gradual trek upwards until 3,500 meters; at that point for the first time you will be able to see stunning views of Shira Plateau and Kibo Volcano. On the whole, the passage from Mti Mkubwa Camp to the second high-altitude Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) is rather easy and takes about 5-6 hours. This will allow you to start the acclimatization process gradually, which is a mainstay of good trekking. When you reach the camp, your team of specialists will cook you lunch and you will have the chance to rest in your tent or walk around the nearby area.

Activity Day 3

Leave your vehicle behind and explore on foot when we take you hiking.

Accommodation Day 3

Shira Camp 1

Camping

We think you'll enjoy Shira 1 Camp, which inhabits a plateau at 3810m and sees fewer travelers than many other Kilimanjaro campsites. There are no facilities here, but you should be able to see Kilimanjaro's Kibo summit north-east from your tent, and Mount Meru to the west. Although there are no trees, the scrubby vegetation adds a tinge of green.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4

Trekking From Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Departing from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) and a light trekking towards the second high altitude camp: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m). This trek is not difficult and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area. Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru (the fifth summit of Africa), weather permitting.
When you arrive to camp you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest everyone will complete an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp that features a 300 meter gain in altitude.

Activity Day 4

Trekking from Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp:
Change in Elevation: Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) — Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m)
Hiking distance: 7 km
Hiking time: 3-4 hours

Acclimatization hike:
Change in Elevation: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) — Destination point on the way
to Lava Tower (4,270 m)
Hiking distance: 2 km
Hiking time: 1–2 hours

Accommodation Day 4

Shira 2 Camp

Camping

Enjoy camping under the stars and listening to the night sounds of Africa at Shira 2 Camp.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5

Trekking From Shira 2 Camp to The Lava Tower And Descent To Barranco Camp

After breakfast you will leave Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,600 meters. It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least 1–2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be.

Activity Day 5

Hiking, Barranco Camp

Accommodation Day 5

Barranco Camp

Camping

You can see the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro from Barranco Camp (3983m). It's a stirring backdrop to the campsite, and its high snows are a contrast to the bare, dry landscape that surrounds you here, high above the tree line. Barranco lies along a number of climbing routes, including the popular Machame Route, so there are always lots of people in camp.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6

Trekking from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Early wakeup, breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups). Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano.

Then you start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, but don't worry: our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group. After reaching the camp you will be offered warm lunch. After a couple of hours, you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Barafu Camp with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then descent back down to the camp.

Activity Day 6

Trekking from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp:
Change in Elevation: Barranco Camp (3,960 m) — Karanga Camp (4,035 m)
Hiking distance: 5 km
Hiking time: 4-5 hours

Accommodation Day 6

Karanga Camp

Camping

Landscapes of austere beauty surround you and the oxygen is pretty thin at Karanga Camp, which lies high on Mt Kilimanjaro at an altitude of 3995m. You're well above the treeline here, in a terrain known as an alpine desert. The summit is clearly visible high above you, there's plenty of space to pitch your tent, and there are always many other climbers around with whom to swap stories.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7

Trekking from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

In the morning after breakfast you begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for a night summiting Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax. After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization hike towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m) and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting.

Activity Day 7

Trekking from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp:
Change in Elevation: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) — Barafu Camp (4,640 m)
Hiking distance: 6 km
Hiking time: 4-5 hours

Acclimatization hike:
Change in Elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) — Kosovo Camp (4,800 m)
Hiking distance: 2 km
Hiking time: 1-2 hours

Accommodation Day 7

Barafu Camp

Mountain hut

When you stay at Barafu Camp, at an altitude of 4681m on Mt Kilimanjaro, you're surrounded by a landscape where nothing grows and the views extend out across the mountain's high and treeless valleys. 'Barafu' means 'ice' in Swahili and it's always cold up here, as well as beautiful. Enjoy talking with the other climbers who've reached this milestone.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8

Uhuru Peak

Stand on Africa's highest point (5895m) when you make it all the way to Uhuru Peak. The summit of Mt Kilimanjaro looks out from the Kibo crater rim, and the views go deep down into Kenya and Tanzania. Admire the glaciers and enjoy that feeling of achievement.

Activity Day 8

Hiking, Uhuru Peak
Descending, Millennium Camp

Accommodation Day 8

Mweka Camp

Camping

There's always a real sense of excitement at Mweka Camp, which lies at an altitude of 3060m and along four different descent-only routes down off the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. There's more oxygen here, and everyone enjoys that the most difficult sections of the climb are now behind you. The views in the area are also beautiful.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9

Moshi

Extra time in Moshi lets you experience life in a provincial Tanzanian town, with all the street energy and infrastructure you’ll need.

Activity Day 9

Descending, Mweka Gate

Accommodation Day 9

Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel

Hotel

Return to Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10

The end of your safari with us

Your Tanzanian safari draws to a close, and we're sure that you will have enjoyed it as much as we have.

Activity Day 10

Afternoon

This afternoon we will take you to the airport.

2x Adult - $2,100.00	2x $2,100.00	$4,200.00
Total in USD		$4,200.00

8 Days Lemosho Route: Journey to Kilimanjaro's Roof of Africa

8 Days Lemosho Route: Journey to Kilimanjaro's Roof of Africa

Moshi

Activity Day 1

Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel

Trekking from Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Activity Day 2

Mti Mkubwa Camp

Trekking from Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

Activity Day 3

Shira Camp 1

Trekking From Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Activity Day 4

Shira 2 Camp

Trekking From Shira 2 Camp to The Lava Tower And Descent To Barranco Camp

Activity Day 5

Barranco Camp

Trekking from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Activity Day 6

Karanga Camp

Trekking from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Activity Day 7

Barafu Camp

Uhuru Peak

Activity Day 8

Mweka Camp

Moshi

Activity Day 9

Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel

The end of your safari with us

Activity Day 10

Afternoon

Pricing

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10 Days / 9 Nights

8 Days Lemosho Route: Journey to Kilimanjaro's Roof of Africa

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8 Days Lemosho Route: Journey to Kilimanjaro's Roof of Africa

Moshi

Activity Day 1

Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel

Trekking from Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Activity Day 2

Mti Mkubwa Camp

Trekking from Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

Activity Day 3

Shira Camp 1

Trekking From Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Activity Day 4

Shira 2 Camp

Trekking From Shira 2 Camp to The Lava Tower And Descent To Barranco Camp

Activity Day 5

Barranco Camp

Trekking from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Activity Day 6

Karanga Camp

Trekking from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Activity Day 7

Barafu Camp

Uhuru Peak

Activity Day 8

Mweka Camp

Moshi

Activity Day 9

Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel

The end of your safari with us

Activity Day 10

Afternoon

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

Overview Tour

10 Days / 9 Nights

8 Days Lemosho Route: Journey to Kilimanjaro's Roof of Africa

Breakdown of Costs

Included

Excluded