The Kilimanjaro 9 Days Lemosho route with crater is a very special itinerary designed for those wishing to make the ascent to the summit in the daylight hours as well as with sun rise. You can spend a night in Kibo crater, trek to the top of the inner Reusch crater and cross the Shira Plateau. It takes us through magnificent scenery with views of the Great Rift Valley, Mt Meru and Longido.
(JRO) Kilimanjaro International Airport (View Map)
08:30 Hrs (+3GMT)
| Safety and Health | Classic | Deluxe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Emergency Oxygen tanks | ||
| 2. | VHF handheld radios – Carried on each trek, for easy communication between guides,the camp manager and office. | ||
| 3. | Non alcoholic champagne on summit | ||
| 4. | Warm water for washing every day | ||
| 5. | Wash basins provided for each trekker, provided for each guest upon reaching camp | ||
| 6. | Clean, purified drinking water | ||
| 7. | Gamow Bag – Hyperbaric chamber (a portable altitude chamber) for emergencies. | ||
| 8. | Management and safety procedures | ||
| 9. | Rescue fees in mountain | ||
| 10. | Medical evacuation with AMREF Flying Doctors Or Kilimanjaro Search and Rescue | ||
| 11. | Stretcher / Litter – A fully rigid steel-framed litter | ||
| 12. | Portable personal flash toilet | ||
| 13. | Pulse-oximeter – To measure the oxygen level, for each climber daily. | ||
| 14. | ALTOX Personal Oxygen System | ||
| Meals on the Mountain | Classic | Deluxe | |
| 1. | All meals while on the Mountain | ||
| 2. | Large portions of fresh, healthy and nutritious foods | ||
| Camping Equipment | Classic | Deluxe | |
| 1. | Water proof tents on climbing, Mess tent, Crew tents, Cold-weather sleeping mats, High powered solar LED lights and Toilet tents | ||
| 2. | Aluminum dining tables, Large aluminum chairs with backs and armrests, for all meals. | ||
| Accommodation and Transport | Classic | Deluxe | |
| 1. | Arrival and Departure transfers | ||
| 2. | All transportation in destination location | ||
| 3. | 2 nights classic standard hotel accommodations; one before and after the trek | ||
| 4. | 2 nights comfort hotel accommodations; one before and after the trek. | ||
| 5. | Accommodation – Bed and Breakfast | ||
| 6. | Full Board Accommodation – Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner | ||
| Other Inclusions | Classic | Deluxe | |
| 1. | All Government Tax and Park Entrance Fees | ||
| 2. | Fair and ethical treatment of porters | ||
| 3. | Experienced professional English speaking mountain guides | ||
| 4. | Porter to carry your day-pack during the summit attempt. |
Arrival in Tanzania and transfer to a hotel for a night stay. Upon your Arrival in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro International airport (JRO), Kilimanjaro Brothers staff will pick you up and transfer you to Moshi town where you will spend the first night at Park View Inn, for those who will arrive through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya, we will pick you up and get transferred by Shuttle bus to Moshi.
Drive to Londorossi Park Gate (2,360m or 7,420 ft) and climbing to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,895 meters or 9,498 feet)
Hiking hours: 5-6 hours.
Distance: 8 Km or 5 miles.
Zone: Rainforest.
Climbing from Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp 1 (3,505 m or 11,500 feet)
Hiking hours: 3-4 hours.
Distance: 6 Km or 6 miles.
Zone: Low Alpine Zone
Climbing from Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2 (3,840 meters or 12,600 feet)
Hiking hours: 5-6 hours.
Distance: 8 Km or 5 miles.
Zone: Low Alpine Zone.
Climbing from Shira Camp 2 to Barranco Camp (3,976 meters or 13,044 feet)
Hiking hours: 8-9 hours.
Distance: 8 Km or 5 miles.
Zone: Low alpine zone / High alpine zone.
Climbing from Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp (3,995 meters 13,106 feet)
Hiking hours: 4-5 hours.
Distance: 5 Km or 3 miles.
Zone: High alpine zone.
Karanga Valley to Barafu Camp (4,600 meters or 15,100 feet)
Hiking hours: 4-5 hours.
Distance: 4 Km or 2 miles.
Zone: High alpine zone.
Climbing to crater (5,700 meters or 18,600 feet) Hiking hours 5-6 hours and distance 4.5 Km or 3 miles and overnight crater camp. Zone: Glacial zone and the all preceding zones
Morning summit to uhuru Peak (5,895 meters or 19,341 feet) Hiking hours 1 hours and a distance of 2 Km or 1 mile, then descend through Barafu for short rest and continue to to Millenia Camp (4,060 meters or 13,065 feet) 4-5 hours with a distance of 7 Km or 5 miles.
Descend to Mweka Gate (1,640) Hiking hours 5-6 hours. Distance 20 Km or 12.5 miles to Mweka gate transfer to at Park View Inn for a certificate and summit party ceremony.
Hiking hours: 5-6 hours.
Distance: 20 Km or 12.5 miles.
Zone: Rain forest.
Transfer airport or continue with wildlife safaris
Total distance covered is: 70 Km or 42 miles.
End of climb.
| Per Person | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 to 10 |
| Classic Package | |||||
| Price Rate | $3,450pp | $ 3,350pp | $ 3,200pp | $ 3,150pp | $ 3,100pp |
| Deluxe Package | |||||
| Price Rate | $ 3,600pp | $ 3,350pp | $ 3,330pp | $ 3,300pp | $ 3,250pp |
