Climb Kilimanjaro via Lemosho Route with Berg Adventures
Lemosho Traverse Itinerary:
For those with the time, commitment and conditioning, this is the ultimate experience on Africa’s greatest mountain, Kilimanjaro. Beginning at the rarely visited western edge of Kilimanjaro, we traverse the wild and unspoiled Shira Plateau to reach the Barafu approach to the crater rim. We take more days to acclimatize because we will actually sleep inside the crater of Kilimanjaro, at 18,700 feet (5700 m). This is an exceptional chance to look closely at the marvels of Kili’s inner crater, set against the backdrop of towering glacial walls of ice.
Camping at this elevation is a serious objective. Equipment of the highest quality is used to ensure the comfort and safety of our climbers and our Chagga staff, as well as to protect the delicate and unique environment within the crater. We carry medical oxygen and a gamov bag and bring with us years of experience and judgment gained on the highest peaks of the world.
Itinerary is for the climb only portion of your trip, our safari itineraries begin immediately after your climb.
Day 1 – Depart North America.
Day 2 – Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met by our staff and transferred to your hotel.
Day 3 – Team orientation at 8 a.m. Packing and trip preparation. Afternoon for hiking, a visit to the town of Arusha, or sleeping off jet lag. Team welcome dinner in Arusha.
Day 4 – Drive to Lemosho Glades 6890 ft (2100 m). Meet local staff and porters. Hike to Big Tree Camp 9,200 ft (2804m) in a beautiful old growth forest.
Day 5 – We cross the spectacular and remote Shira Ridge, then descend a short distance to Shira I Camp on the Shira Plateau 11,450 ft (3500m).
Day 6 – Today we move even higher to the Moir Camp, 13,500 ft (4114 m). This spectacular camp is located beneath the Northern Ice fields of Kilimanjaro.
Day 7 – We ascend through the moorland and alpine desert zones to the Lava Tower camp at 15,090 ft (4600m)
Day 8 – Ascend to Karanga Valley Camp, 13,900 feet (4235 m).
Day 9 – From Karanga Valley Camp we climb past the crowded Barafu Camp and make our way to the Kossovo Camp.
Day 10 – Today we reach the crater where we will spend the night and wake early the next day to reach the summit during daylight hours, camping at 18,700 ft (5700m).
Day 11 – Summit day. In less than two hours from camp, a measured pace will get us to the highest spot in Africa, Uhuru Point 19,339 ft (5894m). We descend the Barafu Route all the way to 10,000 feet at the top of the forest.
Day 12 – We walk through the forest to the park gate, where our Land Cruisers are waiting to take us back to Arusha.
Day 13 – Safari adventure begins. See detailed description of three and six day safari options.