Kilimanjaro Climb: Lemosho Route

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Summary

Lemosho is a beautiful route with gentle ascents approaching the mountain from the west. We pass through the Lemosho Glades and traverse the Shira Plateau, providing stunning views of Kibo, Kilimanjaro’s main peak. We will then proceed in a counter-clockwise direction below the southern face of the mountain, climb Lava Tower for magnificent 360 degree vistas, ascend the Great Barranco Wall, a challenging and exhilarating scramble, and approach Uhuru Summit from Barafu and the ridge that abuts the South East Valley. This approach provides incredible views of Mawenzi, Kilimanjaro’s remnant volcanic cone. The itinerary includes two nights before and one night after the climb at SENE’s exclusive Mbahe Village Farm Cottages for rest, cultural immersion, climb preparation, and our famous celebration party and the awarding of certificates.

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Day 1:	Arrival Mbahe Village Farm Cottages.
Day 2:	Village cultural walk and conditioning hike. Rest; climb preparation Mbahe Village Farm Cottages.
Day 3:	Climb begins Londorossi Gate (6,890’) to Big Tree Camp (8,700’). 3.8 miles.
Day 4:	Big Tree Camp (8,700’) to Shira 1 Camp (11,420’). 4.7 miles.
Day 5:	Shira 1 Camp (11,420’) to Shira 2 Camp (12,750’). 5.3 miles.
Day 6:	Shira 2 Camp (12,750’) to Lava Tower Camp (15,230’). 4.3 miles.
Day 7:	Lava Tower Camp (15,230’) to Karanga Valley Camp (13,250’). 5.9 miles.
Day 8:	Karanga Valley Camp (13,250’) to Barafu Camp (15,360’). 2.4 miles.
Day 9:	Barafu Camp (15,360’) to Uhuru Peak (19,340’) to Millennium Camp (12,530’). 8.3 miles.
Day 10:	Millennium Camp (12,530’) to Mweka Gate (5,380’). 8.5 miles. Climb ends. Celebration party, Mbahe Village Farm Cottages.
Day 11:	Mbahe Village Farm Cottages. Departure.

Lemosho Route

To July, 2013 US $3,625

From July, 2013 US $3,800

(single supplement U.S.$425)

Includes:

All accommodations and meals for 11 days / 10 nights
Services of trip leader, climbing guides, and mountain crew
Kilimanjaro National Park entrance, camping, and rescue fees
All camping and dining equipment (excluding sleeping bag and pad)
Portable private toilet with bio-degradable waste system (Cleanwaste®) at all camps
Gamow bag (portable hyperbaric chamber) and supplemental oxygen
Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport and to/from park entrance/exit gates
Guided Mbahe Village walking tour
Bottled water at Mbahe; filtered water (by Katadyn Expedition system®) on climb; coffee, teas, cocoa, milk, juices

Does not include:
Tips and gratuities to leaders, guides, crew, or other staff; additional accommodations and meals made necessary by airline schedule changes, inability to complete the climb, or other factors; pre‐trip expenses such as immunizations, travel insurance, passports, and visas; international airfare; airport departure taxes; and any expenses of a personal nature such as souvenirs and laundry.