Our driver will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport for pick up and transferred to your hotel either Parkview Inn or Weruweru River lodge in Moshi town, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day. Overnight at your arranged Hotel
Nalemoru Gate(1,800m/5,900ft)to Simba Camp (2,600 m/8,400ft)FB
After an early breakfast in Moshi, you will drive to Marangu National park gate for necessary
registration formalities, then we transfer to rongai (Nalemoru) Gate (1,800m/5,900ft) near the Kenya
border. We begin our climb on this unspoilt wilderness route. The walk then starts to climb
consistently, but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest
begins to thin out and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone (2600 m.) with extensive views
over the Kenyan plains. The first day is only a half-day walk. Nalemoru Gate to Simba Camp is 3-4 hours
walking.
Simba Camp (2,600 m/8,400ft) to Rongai Second Cave (3,450 m) FB
The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave, (3,450m) with superb views of Kibo and the
Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. After hot lunch we have a free time to rest at the camp or in the
afternoon we can explore the surrounding area for acclimatisation walk to Third Cave. Simba Camp to
Second Cave is 3-4 hours walking.
Rongai Second Cave (3,450 m) to Kikelelwa Camp(3,600m/11,810ft) FB
Gradual rise through beautiful open moorland towards jagged pinnacles of Mawenzi to Kikelewa Camp
(3679m) we reach in late afternoon at Kikelewa Caves for dinner and overnight at the camp. Second Cave
to Kikelelwa Camp is 3-4 hours walking
Kikelelwa Camp(3,600m/11,810ft to Mawenzi Turn (4,330m/14,200ft) FB
A Short but steep ascent to Mawenzi Tarn (4330m). Leave the vegetation behind shortly before reaching
the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn. The afternoon is free to help your acclimatization. Kikelelwa Camp to
Mawenzi Turn is 3-4 hours walking.
Mawenzi Turn hut(4,330m/14,200ft)to Kibo Hut (4,750m/15,580ft) FB
Today we cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Mawenzi and KiboHut (4700m), at the bottom of the
Kibo Crater wall by early afternoon. There is no running water at Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is
spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night. Mawenzi Turn hut to Kibo
Hut is 5-6 hours walking.
Kibo Camp (4,750m/15,580ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,340ft) to Horombo Hut
(3,720m/12,200ft)
Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over
loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to rim of the
main crater, Gillman’s 5,685 m. We will rest there for few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi.
Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the three hour round trip from here along
the crater rim to Uhuru peak 5,895 m. which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to
appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Kiko Hut is amazingly fast, and we stop at Kibo Hut for
some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Horrombo Hut. Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hutis
13-15 hours walking
Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) FB
Today we will
descend past Mandara hut to MaranguGate, successful climbers will receive their summit certificates.
From here you will be transferred to Moshi in your hotel for dinner and overnight. (Alternative
transferred to JRO for departure). Horombo hut to Marangu Gate. (6-7 hours walking)
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The Lemosho Route is a newer route on Mount Kilimanjaro that approaches from the west. It is a difficult and long route, but one that is favored by most reputable Kilimanjaro outfitters due to its smaller crowds, scenic variety and high success rates.
This is a region of incredible natural beauty with a great range of landscape and terrain. Furthermore, all the game viewing areas offer a selection of excellent accommodation options - a winning combination!