Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Trek + Safari Extension

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Challenge yourself on this iconic trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m), the highest point in Africa. Following the less-used and scenic Lemosho route, climb and descend on different paths, walking through the mountain's varied climatic regions and admiring the changing plant and animal life. 7 day ascent - Maximise your summit chances and enjo...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star

Highlights

    • Climb to the roof of Africa via the most scenic route on Kilimanjaro - Lemosho
    • Increase the chances of summiting by spending seven days trekking on the mountain
    • All Kilimanjaro Park fees and summit certificate included in our price

What's this trip about?

    Challenge yourself on this iconic trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m), the highest point in Africa. Following the less-used and scenic Lemosho route, climb and descend on different paths, walking through the mountain's varied climatic regions and admiring the changing plant and animal life. 7 day ascent - Maximise your summit chances and enjoyment by climbing slowly and allowing more time for acclimatisation Wild camps - Enjoy wild camping in magnificent, scenic locations Trek crew - Climb with some of the best and most experienced leaders, guides, porters and cooks on the mountain Extend your holiday - Choose from four days on the exotic island of Zanzibar (trip code: ZI) or three days on safari in some of Tanzania's finest national parks (trip code: KCS)

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range16 to 85 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityMoshi
End CityMoshi

Travel Themes

  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Africa

Attractions

  • Bar
  • Lake Manyara National Park
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • Tarangire National Park

Activities

  • Trekking

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Join trip Moshi

Our Kilimanjaro adventure starts today in the peaceful surrounds of our comfortable pre and post-trek accommodation in Moshi - the Weru Weru River Lodge Your trek Leader plans to meet everyone in the hotel reception at 5pm for the welcome meeting which will include...

Day 2 Trek from Lemosho Glades to Big Tree Forest Camp (2,780m)

After a drive through farmland and plantations we reach the Londorossi National Park Gate on the western side of Kilimanjaro. We continue from there to the Lemosho roadhead at 2100 metres/6890 feet from where we start our trek up the mountain. We will climb steadily t...

Day 3 Walk across grassy moorland to Shira One Camp (3,500m)

Today we trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. Our destination for today is the camp at Shira One (3500 metres/11484 feet), from where there are often views of Kibo Peak, seemingly floating on the clouds. We gain...

Day 4 Walk through upland desert to Shira Two Camp (3,900m)

Today we have the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatisation and we enjoy great panoramic views. Our tents will ...

Day 5 Trek via Lava Tower (4,640m) to Barranco (3,960m)

Today's walk is longer and perfect for our acclimatisation as we will ascend to a high point of 4640 metres/15224 feet before descending to a lower altitude for the night. Our trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking in to the climatic zon...

Day 6 Trek Karanga Camp (4,035m) via the Barranco Wall

Today's trek starts with a steep ascent of the Barranco Wall, a rocky cliff almost 260 metres/853 feet high, that is believed to have been created by a huge landslide around 100,000 years ago. The trail wends its way up the 'Wall' and there are sections of what could ...

Day 7 Trek across compacted scree to Barafu Camp (4,640m)

This morning we make a steep climb out of the Karanga Valley following an easy path on compacted scree constantly gaining altitude with good views, until we reach our camp at Barafu (4640 metres/15224 feet). This afternoon we rest in preparation for the final night ti...

Day 8 Kilimanjaro summit ascent (5,895m); descend to Millennium Camp (3,790m)

Today we make our final ascent to the summit at 5,895 metres/19341 feet before descending over 2,000 metres/6562 feet to our last camp site. It is undoubtedly a long and strenuous day, particularly with the high altitude and extreme cold. We plan to make a start aroun...

Day 9 Descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,630m); drive to Moshi

After a well-deserved night's sleep and rest, our final day on trek takes us down through the lush beauty of the rainforest, enjoying the increasing warmth and richness of the mountain air. The trail end is at the Mweka Gate (1630 metres/5348 feet) from where we trave...

Day 10 Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, game drive and continue to Karatu

After saying farewell to our Leader this morning, we are picked up after breakfast by our experienced driver/guide in Moshi and drive to Lake Manyara National Park top start our game viewing experience. Lake Manyara was formed as a result of the Great Rift Valley - o...

Day 11 Full day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater

We leave the lodge early and head to the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game viewing. Ngorongoro is a World Heritage Site and worlds largest intact volcanic caldera. The 600 metres/1970 feet high walls of the approximately 16 kilometres /10 miles wide crater cre...

Day 12 Game drive at Tarangire National Park. Drive to Moshi

This morning we depart the lodge at around 0730 and head to Tarangire National Park for our final game drive. Tarangire National Park is Tanzania's 5th largest park and is named after the life-giving Tarangire River that provides the only permanent water for wildlife ...

Day 13 Trip ends in Moshi

The trip ends today after breakfast at our lodge in Moshi. If you have an early morning flight you might want to leave before breakfast is available. There are no activities planned for today and you are free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing late...

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These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%
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Visa requirements
Tanzania: A single visa is required by UK, New Zealand, Australian, US & Canadian citizens. Only single entry visas can be arranged on arrival, but due to queues at immigration we recommend for the visa to be arranged in advance online or through the embassy. An E-visa for Tanzania can be obtained prior to departure via the e-visa website: http://www.immigration.go.tz. Click on the e-Services tab and then select Online Visa Application, please ensure you read the Visa Application Guidelines before applying for your e-visa. Please refer to the Explore visa letter you will receive for information required to complete your e-visa application. You will need to print a copy of your e-visa approval letter and present this with your passport and final documents at your entry point into the country. The approval letter can take approximately 10 days to approve if there are no queries on the application. We therefore advise that you apply at least 15 working days prior to travelling. Please ensure you have enough validity left on the visa through to the end of the tour before you travel. The Tanzanian High Commission in London no longer processes or issues visas. American nationals are required to apply for a multiple entry e-visa for all tourism visits to Tanzania; the ordinary single entry e-visa is unavailable for Americans. Passports must have a minimum validity of 6 months and at least 1 blank/unused page at time of travel. Plastic Bag Ban: With effect from 01 June 2019, it is illegal to use, manufacture and/or import plastic bags into Tanzania and Zanzibar. Any person found with plastic bags of any type including shopping bags on arrival into the country can receive a heavy fine. Small plastic bags used for hand luggage toiletries are permitted but must be in a reusable condition and not disposed of in the country. Please ensure you do not have any non-permitted types of plastic bag in your hand luggage or luggage. Any plastic bags obtained whilst travelling are disposed of before arriving into Tanzania or are surrendered at the designated desk available at all entry points into the country.
Health & Safety
A Yellow Fever vaccination and certificate is only required when travelling to Tanzania from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. We strongly recommend protection against malaria, hepatitis A, tetanus, typhoid, polio and yellow fever. Please note you are required to produce a valid yellow fever certificate on arrival in Tanzania. Consult your travel clinic for latest advice on different prophylaxis available against malaria. Travellers may also wish to take immunisation against meningococcal meningitis. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at <a href="https://www.explore.co.uk/essential-information/know-before-you-go/travel-health">Explore Travel Health</a> and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling. <br> <br> <h4><strong>Plastic bag fees</strong></h4> Please do not bring plastic bags into Tanzania as this could incur a fine. etc etc
Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 12
  • Dinner : 11
  • Lunch : 11
Age Requirements
16 to 85 years
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