Mount Kilimanjaro / Standing Tall At - 19,341 feet. This is the tallest mountain in Africa, which offers so much challenge to climb.
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The 8 day Kilimanjaro trekking via lemosho route is one of our most popular and rewarding experience. The 8 days Kilimanjaro trek to the “Roof of Africa". Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa and also the highest free-standing mountain in the world. It has many trails, however Lemosho Route is our preferred route. It is regarded as one of the most beautiful routes on Kilimanjaro with spectacular scenery and an abundance of wildlife. We begin from the west, trekking in the fertile rain forest until we reach the wildflowers of the Heath Ecosystem. We then cross the stunning Shira Plateau before traversing the mountain along the southern circuit. Each of the 7 nights on Mount Kilimanjaro will be spent in our high quality four season expedition tents. The Good Earth Expedition team is excited to guide you up Mount Kilimanjaro to make sure you safely experience the time of your life!
8 - Day Lemosho route trekking program.
1- Arrival day
1 - Day rest, packing and pre-briefing
6-Days trekking up the mountain (Ascent)
2-Days trekking down the mountain (Descent)
What set Lemosho route apart?
Spectacular scenery through various habitats
Sweeping vistas of Mt. Kilimanjaro from the western slope looking out toward Mt. Meru and Moshi Town
An extra day and half to acclimatize
An unforgettable summit sunrise
A less crowded route with a high success rate (around 95% of climbers summit)
Mt Kilimanjaro ecosystems
Mount Kilimanjaro is also home to some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Mount Kilimanjaro is made up of five distinct climate zones.
Cultivation
Forest
Heather-Moorland
Alpine Desert
Summit climate zones.
Is Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Worth it? YES!
Kilimanjaro is an achievement many hikers, athletes, and nature lovers have set their eyes on. But towering 19,341 feet, with a nearly 50% fail rate, reaching the peak takes a hefty amount of work against significant odds.Climbing Mt.Kilimanjaro is absolutely worth it.
Do you need technical gear to climb Kilimanjaro? No, Kilimanjaro is trekking, no need any technical gear.
Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain on the African continent and the highest freestanding mountain in the world
We depart Arusha for Londorossi Gate, roughly a 4-hour drive, where you will complete the entry formalities. We will then drive to the Lemosho trailhead and upon arrival, we will begin the hike through undisturbed forest which winds its way to the first campsite. Keep your eyes peeled for the blue monkeys swinging through the trees!
Accommoation: Tents / Four season expedition tent Meal: Full board
We continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.
Elevation (ft): Tents / Four Season Expedition Tents Meal:Full board
We explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.
Elevation (ft): Tents / Four Season Expedition Tents Meal:Full board
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.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
Elevation (ft): Tents / Four Season Expedition Tents Meal:Full board
Elevation (ft): 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft Distance: 5 km/3 miles Elevation (ft): 4-5 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert
We begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then we climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall we cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One steeper climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization.
Elevation (ft): Tents / Four Season Expedition Tents Meal:Full board
Elevation (ft): 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft Distance: 4 km/2 miles Elevation (ft): 4-5 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert
We leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the rocky section to Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position.
Elevation (ft): Tents / Four Season Expedition Tents Meal:Full board
Elevation (ft): 15,331 ft - 19,341 ft Distance: 5 km/3 miles Elevation (ft): 4-6 hours Habitat: Arctic
UHURU PEAK TO MWEKA CAMP
Elevation (ft): 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft Distance: 12 km/7 miles Elevation (ft): 4-6 hours Habitat: Rain Forest
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. Near Stella Point (18,900 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
From the summit, 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 (ft): Tents / Four Season Expedition Tents Meal:Full board
Day 1
