Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho Route

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Walk this less-trekked and scenic route

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Day 1

Start Arusha.

There will be a trip briefing this afternoon/evening. Please bring with you your passport and insurance details, and your air ticket details. The briefing will cover all aspects of your trip and will include the distribution of any hired equipment you have booked. *Comfortable Hotel*

Day 2

To Londorossi; begin ascent to Lemosho Forest (2650m).

In the morning we transfer to Londorossi (2250 m), passing between the slopes of Kilimanjaro and the horseshoe-shaped volcanic crater of Mt. Meru (a distance of about 120 km). After completing the necessary registration formalities, we drive on for a short distance through farmland and plantations to reach the Lemosho roadhead. The last 5 km of the road to the park gate is of poor quality, particularly after rain, and the drive there should be considered part of the adventure. We often have our lunch in the glades before starting to walk. It is an easy day of walking up a small path through beautiful and lush forest, this area has a variety of game including buffalo. We camp at Lemosho Forest camp (2650 m). Approx 3-4 hours walking. *Full-service Camping*

Distance in Km: 7
Distance in Miles: 4

Day 3

Explore Shira Plateau; camp at Shira One (3550m).

The trail starts out in the lush rich montane forest before ascending into the moorland zone of giant heather. The trail climbs steadily with views across the plains opening out as we reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. There is a tangible sense of wilderness especially if the afternoon mists come in. We camp in the centre of the plateau at Shira One (3550 m). Approx 6-7 hours walking. *Full-service Camping*

Distance in Km: 8
Distance in Miles: 4

Day 4

Walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral to camp at Shira Hut (3840m).

A day to help acclimatisation and to explore the grassy moorland and the volcanic rock formations of the plateau. We walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral, a huge buttress of rock surrounded by steep spires and pinnacles. The views from our camp near Shira Hut (3840m) of Mt. Meru floating on the clouds are simply unforgettable. The afternoon is free to relax. Approx 4-5 hours walking. *Full-service Camping*

Distance in Km: 10
Distance in Miles: 6

Day 5

Descend to camp at Great Barranco Valley (3900m).

A morning of gentle ascent and panoramic views, walking on lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. After lunch near the Lava Tower junction (4550m), we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3900m), sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains far below. Approx 5-7 hours walking. *Full-service Camping*

Distance in Km: 8
Distance in Miles: 4

Day 6

Over the Barranco Wall to Karanga (4000m).

A short steep climb up the famed Barranco Wall leads us to an undulating trail on the south-eastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the southern icefields. The terrain changes to volcanic scree, with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows, and a powerful sense of mountain wilderness. Our next camp is at Karanga (4000m) a short distance away. The valley floor has the last water point on the approach to Barafu and we camp on the higher sides of the valley with views towards the glaciers of the southern icefields. Approx 4-5 hours walking. *Full-service Camping*

Distance in Km: 5
Distance in Miles: 3

Day 7

Steep ascent to Barafu campsite (4600m), with optional afternoon ascent to
bottom of S.E. Valley (4800m).

The trail follows a path on compacted scree with wide views ahead including the Barafu Ridge where our camp lies. The trail climbs unrelentingly to reach the Barafu campsite (4600m) for lunch, after which there is a short acclimatisation walk to the plateau at the bottom of the southeast valley (4800m). The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent and includes a very early night. Approx 3-5 hours walking. *Full-service Camping*

Distance in Km: 3
Distance in Miles: 1

Day 8

An early start to reach Stella Point in time for sunrise; on to Uhuru Peak
(5895m), the highest point in Africa; descend to Millennium Camp (3800m).

We will start our ascent by torchlight around midnight so that we can be up on the crater rim by sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zigzags and a slow but steady pace will take us to Stella Point (5735m), in about five or six hours. We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Barafu is surprisingly fast, and after some refreshments we continue to descend to reach our final campsite (3800m) at Millenium camp. Most of us will be too tired to notice the beauty of the forest surrounding the crowded campsite. This is an extremely long and hard day with between 11 and 15 hours of walking at high altitude. *Full-service Camping*

Distance in Km: 11
Distance in Miles: 6

Day 9

To Mweka Gate; transfer to Arusha.

This day is a sustained descent on a well-constructed path through lovely tropical forest alive with birdsong and boasting lush undergrowth with considerable botanical interest. Our route winds down to the national park gate at Mweka (1650m); and on through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village. The shower, the beer, and the swimming pool are tantalisingly close! We return by bus to Arusha (a distance of about 100 km). Approx 4-6 hours walking. *Comfortable Hotel*

Distance in Km: 5
Distance in Miles: 3

Day 10

End Arusha.

The morning can be spent resting in the hotel garden by the pool or exploring Arusha for souvenirs for those on group flights. Those not flying back to UK with the group will leave us in Arusha. **

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• The trip destination

  
  * 7 nights full service camping in three-man tents, private toilet tents
  provided, 2 nights comfortable en suite hotels
  * 8 days point-to-point walking
  * Full porterage throughout
  * Altitude maximum 5895m, average 4000m
  * Full moon departures
  * Exodus is a member of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP)
  
  

• Food

  
  All meals during the climb are included. Please allow about GBP20-30
  (USD30-50) for the two lunches (day 1 and 10) not included. 
  
  On trek the emphasis is on a varied and well-balanced diet with a greater
  amount of fresh fruit and soup to maximise the daily intake of fluids.
  
  Vegetarians are well catered for but please inform us before departure of any
  special dietary requests. Please note that in Tanzania the availability of
  certain specialised products for restricted diets, e.g. gluten-free or
  dairy-free, is minimal or non-existent and we strongly recommend you bring
  these specialised dietary items from home.
  
  The menu has a high liquid and carbohydrate content; the two important
  elements for successful
  climbing. At higher altitudes, stimulants (such as coffee) and less
  digestible foods (such as meat) are
  not recommended. Our evening meal at the highest camp on Kilimanjaro is a
  meatless stew as our
  experience shows this to be the ideal preparation for the summit day. At
  mealtimes a
  selection of hot drinks are available. Soup is served twice daily.
  
  Daily Meals
  
  Bed Tea - tea or coffee served in your tent.
  Breakfast  - consists of seasonal fresh fruit (mango/banana/watermelon),
  porridge, cooked eggs,
  sausage, bacon and toast.
  Energy snacks are provided for the daily walk such as biscuits, bananas, and
  chocolate bars.
  Lunch  -  either a packed lunch on longer days or, more usually, a
  hot lunch served in camp by a small
  team who have raced ahead of the clients. A hot lunch typically consists of
  soup, bread or pancakes,
  cheese, tuna, jam, peanut butter, pasta salad and cake.
  Afternoon tea  -  served in late afternoon. It is an opportunity to drink
  lots of hot drinks and snack on peanuts or popcorn.
  Dinner  -  the main meal of the day and always consists of three courses;
  soup and bread, followed by the main dish, which could be rice, potatoes or
  pasta with fish, meat or vegetables, and is followed by a dessert often of
  fruit.
  Summit snacks - Whilst we provide enough food for the climb, we recommend
  that you bring some of your favourite snacks, and keep them for the summit
  day. This is because the summit day is a long and tough climb and having your
  favourite snacks can give you a very welcome boost.
  
  Water
  
  Whilst the water we provide on Kilimanjaro is suitable for drinking you may
  wish to be extra safe and treat it with your own water purification tablets.
  Biox Aqua drops or tablets are the best available alternative for sale in the
  UK as they kill giardia and cryptosporidium.
  
  

• at a glance

  
  * 7 nights full service camping in three-man tents, private toilet tents
  provided, 2 nights comfortable en suite hotels
  * 8 days point-to-point walking
  * Full porterage throughout
  * Altitude maximum 5895m, average 4000m
  * Full moon departures
  * Exodus is a member of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP)
  
  

• trip for you

  
  Grade 6 . The summit attempt is graded 7 / tough because of the high altitude
  and the level of physical effort needed. Please be aware many clients find
  the summit day on Kilimanjaro the toughest physical challenge of their life.
  The rest of the trek is graded as 5- challenging more as a consequence of the
  high altitude and extended wilderness camping than the difficulty of walking;
  hence the overall grading of this trek as challenging/tough. We strongly
  recommend that you thoroughly read the Exodus grading system as outlined in
  the Walking & Trekking Brochure before booking this trip.
  
  Walking Conditions This is a long and hard trek, which reaches an altitude of
  5895m. Even if you consider yourself fit, you might still find the climb very
  hard, depending on how well your body acclimatises to high altitude. There is
  no scientific way to determine how easily you acclimatise, and be aware that
  the acclimatisation process also can differ from climb to climb. Most of the
  trails on the Kilimanjaro trek are well defined and of good quality but some
  forest sections are often slippery and moorland paths can be very wet in poor
  weather conditions. The final ascent to Uhuru peak is almost exclusively on
  scree and loose rock without permanent footpaths but no technical skills are
  required. During the course of the trip we shall spend time at both high and
  low altitude, experiencing both extremely cold and quite hot conditions. You
  should be prepared for an early start every day on Kilimanjaro.
  
   
  
  

• accommodation

  Hotels & Camping
  You will spend 2 nights in comfortable hotels with en suite facilities.
  
  During the climb you will have 7 nights of full-service camping, with a
  private toilet tent. Limited single accommodation is available and includes a
  single tent as well as the hotel nights. We can arrange extra accommodation
  before or after the trip.
  
  Campsites
  The campsites on Kilimanjaro are designated by the national park and are
  mainly are stone/dirt. They are not all level and can be crowded in peak
  season. We provide quality mountain tents that are rated as 3 person tents.
  Hence there is plenty of personal space and ample luggage storage area in the
  two porches. The tents are Vango Hurricane 300’s
  (www.vango.co.uk/tents/hurricane-300.html [1]). A limited number of these
  tents are available as single tents at a supplementary charge and should be
  reserved in advance. Clients should bring their own sleeping bag and mat.
  
  Breakfast and dinner are served in our communal mess tent with chairs, tables
  and a bright LED light. This tent is also available for communal use in the
  afternoon and evening. There are additional tents with our groups that are
  used by our mountain crew for sleeping and cooking in. We provide
  groundsheets for all of these tents.
  
  Hygiene
  We always ensure that there is a bowl of hot washing water for you in the
  morning and again after the walk at an agreed time in the afternoon. The only
  exception is the highest camp where there is no water source and hence all
  water must be carried from a lower level by porters.
  Handwashing water treated with Dettol is available along with soap before all
  meals, and everyone is strongly advised to make use of it.
  We supply a private toilet tent on all camping routes as we have found that
  the long drop toilets maintained by the national park are of sub-standard
  quality. The toilet tent has toilet paper within it, but we recommend clients
  bring their own toilet paper and wet wipes as well.
  
  
  [1] http://www.vango.co.uk/tents/hurricane-300.html
  

• group description

  
  The licenced Kilimanjaro Chief Guide is your leader. He will meet you upon
  arrival, and give a briefing at the hotel on Day 1. On the actual Kilimanjaro
  climb the leader is joined by assistant guides, cooks and porters. Exodus has
  a high guiding ratio on the mountain; 1 guide for every 2 clients.This is
  especially important on summit day where you may be feeling very tired. The
  guides are extremely experienced  and are well trained in spotting the
  affects of altitude. Their guidance is often key to maximising your chances
  of reaching the summit.
  
  The minimum age of clients on this trip is 16 years. We believe this trek is
  manageable for a strong 16 or 17 year old with previous experience of
  sustained trekking and possibly altitude. Please note that those under the
  age of 18 should  be accompanied by an adult on the trek and must pay an
  additional fee in advance (ask your sales consultant for prices) for an
  accompanying guide. This guide will give support throughout and be on hand
  should they need to come off the mountain at any point in the trek.
  
  

• eating drinking

  
  All meals during the climb are included. Please allow about GBP20-30
  (USD30-50) for the two lunches (day 1 and 10) not included. 
  
  On trek the emphasis is on a varied and well-balanced diet with a greater
  amount of fresh fruit and soup to maximise the daily intake of fluids.
  
  Vegetarians are well catered for but please inform us before departure of any
  special dietary requests. Please note that in Tanzania the availability of
  certain specialised products for restricted diets, e.g. gluten-free or
  dairy-free, is minimal or non-existent and we strongly recommend you bring
  these specialised dietary items from home.
  
  The menu has a high liquid and carbohydrate content; the two important
  elements for successful
  climbing. At higher altitudes, stimulants (such as coffee) and less
  digestible foods (such as meat) are
  not recommended. Our evening meal at the highest camp on Kilimanjaro is a
  meatless stew as our
  experience shows this to be the ideal preparation for the summit day. At
  mealtimes a
  selection of hot drinks are available. Soup is served twice daily.
  
  Daily Meals
  
  Bed Tea - tea or coffee served in your tent.
  Breakfast  - consists of seasonal fresh fruit (mango/banana/watermelon),
  porridge, cooked eggs,
  sausage, bacon and toast.
  Energy snacks are provided for the daily walk such as biscuits, bananas, and
  chocolate bars.
  Lunch  -  either a packed lunch on longer days or, more usually, a
  hot lunch served in camp by a small
  team who have raced ahead of the clients. A hot lunch typically consists of
  soup, bread or pancakes,
  cheese, tuna, jam, peanut butter, pasta salad and cake.
  Afternoon tea  -  served in late afternoon. It is an opportunity to drink
  lots of hot drinks and snack on peanuts or popcorn.
  Dinner  -  the main meal of the day and always consists of three courses;
  soup and bread, followed by the main dish, which could be rice, potatoes or
  pasta with fish, meat or vegetables, and is followed by a dessert often of
  fruit.
  Summit snacks - Whilst we provide enough food for the climb, we recommend
  that you bring some of your favourite snacks, and keep them for the summit
  day. This is because the summit day is a long and tough climb and having your
  favourite snacks can give you a very welcome boost.
  
  Water
  
  Whilst the water we provide on Kilimanjaro is suitable for drinking you may
  wish to be extra safe and treat it with your own water purification tablets.
  Biox Aqua drops or tablets are the best available alternative for sale in the
  UK as they kill giardia and cryptosporidium.
  
  

• transportation

  
  All transfers are usually by private minibus or bus depending on the group
  size.
  
  

• joining instructions

  
  *Travelling flight inclusive from London: 12 days*
  
  The group flight from London is an overnight flight departing the day before
  Day 1 of the itinerary.
  
  *Flights from London *
  
  We normally use the scheduled services of Ethiopian Airlines or Kenya Airways
  (depending on availability). As flight timings and schedules change regularly
  we recommend you call one of our specialist sales staff or your agent to
  confirm up‐to‐date timings. Please note timings may change at a later
  date and cannot be confirmed until approximately two weeks before departure.
  
  *Travelling land only: 10 days starting and ending in Arusha*
  
  Your trip normally starts at our accommodation in Arusha in the afternoon of
  Day 1 of the itinerary. Details of how to reach the start point are provided
  in the Final Joining Instructions ‐ sent approximately two weeks before
  departure. Accommodation check‐in times are normally from around 12pm.
  
  

• transfer details

  
  Airport transfers are included for those on the group flights. Please note
  that transfers are not included for clients arriving on any other flight,
  even if Exodus has booked it. 
  
  If you require airport transfers, you may (by prior arrangement only) be
  able to join the group transfer. Transfers are arranged to coincide with the
  arrival time of the group flight ‐ please check the group flight details 2
  weeks before departure. If you do not take this transfer, or miss it, you
  must make your own way to the joining point at your own expense.
  
  

• when to go

  
  Although Tanzania lies in the tropics, the temperature depends more on
  altitude than on season. Northern Tanzania has temperatures ranging from
  16degC to 23degC in August, rising to 18degC to 28degC in February. The 'long
  rains', during which we do not operate trips, occur from late March to May,
  and there are intermittent 'short rains' in November and December, though the
  latter have no great effect on mountain climbs.
  
  

• weather info

  
  Although Tanzania lies in the tropics, the temperature depends more on
  altitude than on season. Northern Tanzania has temperatures ranging from
  16ºC to 23ºC in August, rising to 18ºC to 28ºC in February. The 'long
  rains', during which we do not operate trips, occur from late March to May,
  and there are intermittent 'short rains' in November and December, though the
  latter have no great effect on mountain climbs. Kilimanjaro can be climbed at
  any time of the year but it is usually very wet in the rain forest in April
  and May. January and February are the warmest months. Above the cloud line
  the days are warm and pleasant, with temperatures in sunlight often above
  20ºC, but the nights can get very cold. It is possible for temperatures to
  get as low as -20ºC at Barafu campsite, our highest overnight stop. The
  daily weather pattern on the mountain tends to be clear mornings with an
  afternoon cloud build-up that often clears before sunset. In the (European)
  summer, the weather is usually cloudy at lower altitudes and often sunny
  above 3,500 m. Please note that mountain weather conditions are never totally
  predictable and we may meet wet and snowy conditions at any time.
  
  

• essential equipment

  
  You will be sent a Kilimanjaro high altitude kit list on booking, this
  includes information on hire kit as its is possible to rent sleeping bags,
  sleeping mats, duvet jackets and walking poles, these must be pre booked
  through Exodus. All camping equipment is provided except for your own
  personal equipment.
  All luggage for the Kilimanjaro climb should be packed in a soft kitbag or
  duffel bag. The weight limit on trek is 15kgs. This does not include your
  daypack.
  
  *VERY IMPORTANT - in case of lost luggage, it is vital that you take
  essential climbing equipment such as boots and clothes in your daypack and
  travel with this as hand luggage. Should this kit go missing en-route to
  Kilimanjaro it will seriously affect your trip.*
  
  4/5 season sleeping bag
  Sleeping mat
  Good quality boots well worn-in (leather recommended)
  4/5 season duvet jacket
  Fleece jacket or equivalent, Warm sweater(s)
  Thermal underwear
  2 x 1 litre water bottle
  Waterproof jacket and trousers
  2 pairs of gloves
  Warm hat or balaclava
  Sunglasses; sunhat high factor (at least 30+) sun cream for the twin exposure
  to high altitude and equatorial sun.
  Thick socks
  Head torch (with spare batteries, possible freezing temperatures at altitude
  can affect your batteries, so we recommend a couple of spare sets!)
  30-40 litre daypack
  We recommend summit snacks (see food section above)
  
  Whilst climbing Kilimanjaro clean clothes and other items can be left at the
  hotel in Arusha.
  A first aid kit is carried on each trek, but you should bring you own first
  aid kit with diarrhoea treatment, painkillers, rehydration sachets, insect
  repellent (with DEET), plasters and a blister treatment kit.
  
  *Please note*:  In a move praised by conservation groups and health
  organisations, Tanzania and Zanzibar have taken the lead in banning the use
  of plastic carrier bags and certain other plastic bags. Included in the ban
  are the following items that travellers might carry:
  ▪ Duty free carrier bags
  ▪ General shopping bags
  ▪ Bin liners (sometimes used to protect luggage during rain)
  ▪ Dry cleaning bags (commonly wrapped around clothing)
  ▪ Ziplock bags
  Travellers arriving into Tanzania and Zanzibar via airports, sea ports or
  land borders will be required to leave any bags deemed to be on the banned
  list at the point of entry and risk facing heavy fines.
  
  

• optional equipment

  
  Entertainment for the evenings, a book, playing cards, games etc
  
  

• equipment hire

  
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• spending money

  
  Tanzanian shillings may not be imported or exported. There is no restriction
  on the import of foreign currency provided it is declared on arrival. On
  leaving Tanzania you may convert any amount of TZS into hard currency
  provided you have a currency exchange receipt. We recommend that you take
  your money in US dollars issued from 2009 or newer with the big head design
  on them. Bring a sensible mix of denominations, including some small US
  dollar bills. We recommend changing money at the airport in Kilimanjaro on
  arrival.
  
  
  Luggage to be carried by porters on the Kilimanjaro trek is limited to 15kgs
  per person. Any client wishing to take extra luggage should allow $185 per
  porter, which is payable in US dollars cash to our local agents at the start
  of the trip.
  
  It is impossible to spend a lot of money on the mountain climb but both
  alcohol and souvenirs are readily available in Arusha.
  Beer- approx. $3
  Mineral water- aprox. $2
  If anyone needs to leave the group at any point during the trip (for reasons
  such as an early descent from Kilimanjaro due to altitude sickness), all
  expenses incurred until rejoining the group on the itinerary described in
  these Trip Notes are the responsibility of the individual(s) concerned and
  should be paid directly to our local operators before leaving Tanzania.
  
  Altox personal oxygen system -£295 
  This should be pre-ordered before travel
  The Altox Personal Oxygen System is designed to help close the altitude gap
  between the top camp and the summit.
  The pack includes:
  2 x Oxygen Cylinders (each cylinder gives 12hours endurance)
  1 x Oxygen Regulator
  1 x Pulse Dose Delivery System
  1 x Silicone Nasal Cannula
  1 x Personal Backpack
  An additional porter is required to carry the system
  The complete system is supplied in a protective Pelicase and backpack,
  carried by your porter.
  Guides are all fully trained in the use of the system.
  
   
  
  

• tipping

  
  This is entirely at your own discretion however we suggest that you allow
  some dollars for tips for the local guides and staff. Our local staff are
  paid well and fairly for their work with Exodus but with the increase in
  tourism, tipping has become customary in Tanzania. The local staff will
  expect some gratuity and we suggest you allow for this. On arrival the tour
  leader will suggest to the group that they donate a sum of between US$ 210 to
  US$ 235 per person as a reasonable starting point for all the staff on
  Kilimanjaro. This money is then used to tip guides, the cook and the porters.
  How the tips are distributed will be explained in the pre-trip briefing. This
  method is the smoothest way to ensure that all the crew on the mountain
  receive the right amount. In addition, it is also normal to give small tips
  in restaurants, to luggage porters, and to drivers.
  
  

• not included

  
  * Travel insurance
  * Single supplement
  * Equipment hire
  * Visas or vaccinations
  
  

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