Overview
9 Days Lemosho Route
Tanzania is renowned for offering some of the best safari experiences in the world. With its diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, and iconic national parks, it's a prime destination for those seeking an unforgettable safari adventure. Here's an overview of what you can expect during an 8-day safari in Tanzania.
Day 1:
Pick up from Arusha town or Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Moshi town, which is commonly known as the gateway to Mount Kilimanjaro. Half board accommodation at a Base Hotel in Moshi.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2:
Lemosho trailhead (7800ft/2375m) – Forest Camp (9500ft/2895m)Departure from the base hotel for Londorossi gate, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, eat lunch, and then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp, only about 3-4 hours of trekking. Overnight at Forest Camp (MteeMkubwa Camp).
Day 3:
Forest Camp – Shira 1 Camp (12200ft/3720m)Once out of the forest, take a steep track into a Savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. Ascend through the lush rolling hills below the Shira plateau, finally reaching camp at the edge of the plateau, a day of 5-6 hours trekking. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.
Day 4:
Shira 1 Camp – Shira 2 Camp (12600ft/3950m)Full day exploration of the Shira plateau; trek east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, with the option to visit the ancient collapsed Shira cone, the oldest of Kilimanjaro’s three volcanoes. Arrive at Shira 2 camp at 12600ft. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth, averaging 12500 feet. Trekking time without the optional excursions is about 3 hours.
Day 5:
Shira 2 Camp – Barranco Camp (12950ft/3950m)Proceed steadily upward over expansive ridgelines of high desert to Lava Tower, for lunch. The trek is about 4 hours. Lava Tower, a 300 foot volcanic plug, marks an exposed pass at 15000 feet. In the afternoon, descend the steep track into the Great Barranco Valley. Barranco Camp: with hanging glaciers that glint in the sunshine above amidst the eerie landscape is a very exotic site to experience. Enclosed three sides with the massive valley walls and the Kibo massif itself, the camp is a paradise for the nature lovers. Trekking time is 6-7 hours.
Day 6:
Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (19340ft/5895m) – Mweka Camp (10200ft/3110m)The steaming hot drink will arrive very early on this momentous day. A midnight wake-up call is the start of a juggernaut (12-17 hours of trekking). You begin trekking at lam. The temperature range from just below freezing at midnight, to between 10 deg F (-12 deg C) to 10F (-23 dg C) just before dawn at the summit. The winding path of endless switchbacks will take form and shape in the shadows of the Ratzel and Rebman glaciers at early dawn, and behind you the spires of Mawenzi will be silouhetted against the red glow of the sun from beneath the clouds. After about 6 hours of walking, you will come to the edge of the crater; Stella Point, at 19000 feet (5790m) on the crater rim is the end of the steep track. From here, there is a gentle slope about 1 hour to Uhuru Peak. The strength it takes to ascend this final 340 feet is for many monumental. After a short time at the summit, descend the steep scree trial back to Barafu Camp for some rest, then summon your strength again for further descent to Mweka Camp for the night.
Day 7:
Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (19340ft/5895m) – Mweka Camp (10200ft/3110m)The steaming hot drink will arrive very early on this momentous day. A midnight wake-up call is the start of a juggernaut (12-17 hours of trekking). You begin trekking at lam. The temperature range from just below freezing at midnight, to between 10 deg F (-12 deg C) to 10F (-23 dg C) just before dawn at the summit. The winding path of endless switchbacks will take form and shape in the shadows of the Ratzel and Rebman glaciers at early dawn, and behind you the spires of Mawenzi will be silouhetted against the red glow of the sun from beneath the clouds. After about 6 hours of walking, you will come to the edge of the crater; Stella Point, at 19000 feet (5790m) on the crater rim is the end of the steep track. From here, there is a gentle slope about 1 hour to Uhuru Peak. The strength it takes to ascend this final 340 feet is for many monumental. After a short time at the summit, descend the steep scree trial back to Barafu Camp for some rest, then summon your strength again for further descent to Mweka Camp for the night.
Day 8:
Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate (6000ft/1830m)Descend straight to the gate (2-3 hours), where you’ll have lunch and will be awarded climbing certificates. Transfer to base hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 9:
Moshi – Airport or ArushaAfter breakfast, transfer back to Arusha town. End of our services.
- Transport in modified 4WD Land Cruiser or Land Rover with photographic roof.
- All airport pick up and drop off.
- Accommodation and meals in Hotels/ Lodges/ Tented Camps as per itinerary.
- Game drives in 4×4 safari vehicle with pop roof ideal for photographing.
- Services of professional English speaking safari guide.
- All park fees and crater service fees and camping fees.
- 5 litre of bottled mineral water per person per day.
