Mt. Kilimanjaro Summit Trek ~ Personalized route

Our climb up Mt. KILIMANJARO is a rugged trek to the top of Africa - UHURU PEAK (19,340 ft.) in Tanzania.  With us, you can climb of six either different route - We recommend this route Lemosho Glades due to over crowd on other routes. These are few of the most dramatic routes up Kilimanjaro and are rarely used. Only 9% of the people climbing Kilimanjaro use these routes.  85% use the over-used Marangu route and Machame route.  The last 6% climb the technical routes.  Lemosho is a day longer than Machame, and takes us through wildlife habitat. We sometimes see elephant and buffalo, among other types of game.  For this reason, we take a game ranger with us.   On both these routes, we traverse some of Kilimanjaro most striking and least traveled landscapes, including the base of Kibo Peak’s dramatic south-facing glaciers. On all our routes we camp in MEM's rugged mountain tents every night, and dine on great meals prepared by our guides

The overall height difference between Lemosho Gate, National Park entrance and the summit of Uhuru peak is 4200 meters (13,13,776 ft) and the distance is 34 km (21.25 miles). Each way

In all a good 68 km (42.50 miles) trek with the bonus of an ascent of one of the worlds finest 5000 meter peaks

Arrival day in Tanzania
Kilimanjaro to Moshi 45Km (27 miles) 50 Min drive.
Elevation 1200M (3,937 Ft)
We will pick you from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Machame where you will be taken strait to Aishi Protea Hotel where you will meeting the Mountain crew and preparing for the climb. You will have the opportunity to go over any last minute questions, have the crew check your gear. At this point you will also have the chance to leave a bag behind with anything you don't need on the mountain. Your left-behind gear will be secured at the office in Moshi and will meet you as soon as you come down off the mountain. Stay overnight at Bristol Cottage in Moshi.

Mt. Kilimanjaro Summit Trek

Lemosho Glade
Stage 1: LONDOROSSI GATE to MTI MKUBWA (9,170 ft.) A three-hour drive from our Moshi Hotel brings us to the Londorossi Park Gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. At the gate, we pick up our game ranger who will accompany us, as we might encounter elephants and buffaloes during our trek. We drive to the trailhead at Lemosho Glades and start our trek through the rain forest. In places, the vegetation is so untouched that it grows right across the narrow track. The flora and fauna are richer here than on the other more popular routes through the rain forest. Our trek today will be along a little used track known as Chamber's Route. In about 3-4 hours, we reach our camp in the rain forest at Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree).

Stage 2: MTI MKUBWA to SHIRA ONE CAMP (11,500 ft.)
After breakfast, we start the climb cross the remaining rain forest towards the giant moorland zone. Today is a full day trek with an altitude gain of 2,000 ft. A great lunch stop is One, a beautiful valley just outside the Shira Crater at around 10,000 ft. After lunch, we cross into the Shira Caldera, a high altitude desert plateau that is rarely visited. Shira is the third of Kilimanjaro volcanic cones, and is filled with lava flow from Kibo Peak. The crater rim has been decimated by weather and volcanic action. Today you will get your first close views of Kibo - the dramatic summit of Kilimanjaro.

Stage 3: SHIRA ONE CAMP to SHIRA TWO CAMP (12,200 ft.)
After breakfast continue hike east across the Shira Plateau past the Shira Cathedral towards Shira Two camp. We only gain 700 feet in elevation – this allows us to acclimatize slowly to the altitude. The views of the plateau are nothing less than spectacular.

Stage 4: SHIRA TWO CAMP to BARRANCO HUT (12,675 ft.)
Hike time: 5 hrs, Elevation change: +100 M
Estimated distance: Final elevation: 3900 M
Today is the last of the "easy days". It is about a 7-hour superb hike. We pass the Lava Tower, around the southern flank of Kibo, and slowly descend into the spectacular Barranco Valley, interspersed with giant lobelia and senecia plants. After arriving at our most spectacular campsite, everyone stands in awe at the foot of Kibo Peak, looming high above, on our left. Our camp is only 465 feet higher than where we were last night, but during the day,  we will have climbed to just over 14,000 feet. This is one of our most valuable days for acclimatization.

Stage 5: BARRANCO HUT TO KARANGA VALLEY (13,200 ft.)
Hike time: 3.5 hrs, Elevation change: +100 M
Estimated distance: 4km, Maximum elevation: 4590 M
Final elevation: 4000 M
On the eastern side of the valley, across the stream is the Barranco Wall - a 950 ft. barrier of volcanic rock.  Although it is tall and looks steep, it is very easy to climb.  This is our first challenge of the day. The views from the wall are nothing less than magnificent.  The rest of the day is spent skirting the base of Kibo peak over our left shoulder. We descend down into the Karanga Valley, where we rest up for the night before the tough climb up to Barafu hut.

Stage 6: BARAFU CAMP (14,950 ft.)
Hike time: 3.5 hrs, Elevation change: +600 M
Estimated distance: 4km, Final elevation: 4600 M
First thing, you will be making a steep hike out of the valley. The air starts getting quite thin, and you will be running short of breath. It is a tough, but rewarding uphill to the rocky, craggy slopes at the camp.  Barafu means, ice in Swahili, and it is extremely cold at this altitude. So, go to bed early because we will be waking you at midnight for the final leg to Uhuru Peak.

Stage 7: BARAFU to UHURU PEAK (19,340 ft.) to Mweka CAMP (9,550 ft.) SUMMIT DAY!
Summit time: 7 hrs, Elevation change: +1300 M
Estimated distance: 5km, Final elevation: 5895 M
Descent time: 5 hrs, Elevation change: -2800M
estimated distance: 12km, Final elevation: 3100 M
Dress warmly, because we start climbing around midnight, on the steepest and most demanding part of the mountain. The moon, if out, will provide enough light, and we will reach the Crater rim by sunrise, after a 7 hour hike, and welcome a new dawn. 

From the Crater rim, rugged Mawenzi Peak is a thrilling sight, with the Kibo saddle still in darkness beneath you, and the crater's ice-walls looming ahead. We now continue to Uhuru Peak (1-2 hrs.) This is the highest point in Africa, and the world's highest solitary peak (19,340 ft). It is the best view in Africa!

The descent is invigorating. It is a good idea to have a little rest once in awhile as you continue down back to Barafu Camp (4 hours), and then down the Mweka route to Mweka camp (5 hours). This is where we spend our last night on the mountain.

Stage 8: MOSHI
Descent time: 4 hrs, Elevation change: -1250M
Estimated distance: 10km, Final elevation: 1828 M
in the morning we walk down to the road head. This takes about 3 - 3^1/2 hours. After a welcome lunch, it is time to say "kwaheri" to the porters. We then get a lift back to the Novotel Mount Meru. B&B we can organize for you Safari or flight to Zanzibar on your request.

ncluded:
· An experienced Tanzanian climbing guide
· Mountain climbing orientation the afternoon before the climb
· Tanzanian couriers and porters
· All hotel and lodge accommodations as specified on this itinerary
· Hut fee on the mountain
· All meals as specified on this itinerary
· All ground transportation as specified on this itinerary
· All group  equipment
· All park fees on Mt. Kilimanjaro

Not Included:
· All international Flight
· All airport departure taxes
· Personal equipment, sleeping bag and pad etc
· Meals in hotels
· Passport and visa fees
· Gratuities for our local couriers, porters, and trip leaders while on the climb.
· Items of a personal nature such as liquor, fax, telephone, and laundry
· Trip cancellation, travel delay, or baggage insurance, emergency evacuation off the mountain