Lemosho – Shira Route
Lemosho – Shira Route
The Lemosho/ Shira route consists of two tracks (Lemosho and Londrosi)
starting at the same point on the Western side of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Once
you arrive at the Shira plateau, the vegetation change is spectacular,
with open grasslands sweeping into moorlands. After this point you will
pass the impressive Shira Cone, Shira Cathedral and then Shira Needles.
For an enjoyable hike, this trek requires a minimum of 7 days, though 8 or
9 days is recommended.
8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Safari on the Lemosho – Shira route
Day 1: Moshi / Mti Mkubwa camp
Meet & greet at your hotel in moshi, after breakfast drive in a land
cruiser to Londrosi park gate, where we can register for our climb and
upon obtaining a permit, drive back to Lemosho starting point where our
trek can begin. From here we have a 6km climb, which will take about 3
hours to our first camp at 2750m. We will stay at Mti Mkubwa Camp (Big
Tree) for dinner and spend the night here.
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa / Shira 1 camp
Today we have a 5- 6 hour climb from Mti Mkubwa Camp through the moorlands
to the next camp at 3500m, named Shira 1 Camp; about 9kms away. We can
have dinner and the spend the night here.
Day 3: Shira 1 / Shira 2 camp
After breakfast we have about a 3 hour trek through the heather Moorlands
of the mountain to Shira 2 Camp at 3850m, where we will have dinner
tonight and spend the night.
Day 4 : Shira 2 / Baranco camp
This morning we can leave Shira 2 Camp to hike across the Lava Tower at
4600m for acclimatisation. From here, we can continue onto Baranco camp at
3950m,where we will arrive before dinner and which will take us in total
about 6- 7 hours trekking.
Day 5: Baranco / Karanga Camp
Today we can leave Baranco camp for Karanga camp, about 5 kms away which
will take us about 3-4 hours. On our hike we will climb the Baranco Walls
at 4250m,from where we can cross Karanga Valley to arrive at Karanga camp
before dinner, at an altitude of 4000m.
Day 6: Karanga / Barafu Camp
After breakfast we can continue our hike to Barafu camp, about 4kms away
from Karanga camp, which will take us about 3 hours. We will have dinner
and the spend the night here, at an altitude of 4600m.
Day 7 : Barafu / Uhuru peak 5895 / Mweka Camp.
kili climb We can leave very early morning from Barafu camp to begin our
trek to the summit, first passing Stella Point where we can relax and soak
in the views before our final ascent to Uhuru peak, the highest point of
Mt. Kilimanjaro at 5895m. From Barafu camp to the summit is about a 6 hour
trek. After celebrating, we can then start to return to Barafu camp for a
rest and lunch, before our last descent to Mweka High camp (3700m) or
Mweka Camp (3100m) , which at an will take us about 2 hours before we
arrive at our camp for the night, in time for dinner.
Day 8: Mweka Camp / Moshi
After breakfast we can continue our final descent to Mweka park gate,
which is about a 3 hour walk down. Our vehicle will be waiting for us, and
your comfortable hotel in Moshi town inviting you in for a hot shower
before a late lunch!
Day 9: Optional
You can continue on in Tanzania for safari if you choose, otherwise we can
arrange for your transfer to Nairobi or any other destination of your
choice.
Included in the price:
-Airport transfers.
-All camping equipment.
-Transfer to and from the base of the mountain.
-Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
-3 Meals a day ( special diet vegetarian and hallal).
-Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary.
-All park entrance fees to include government taxes.
-Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and skilled cook.
-Start and finish Nairobi.
-Water -You just need bottled water only the first day. The rest of the
days we boil
or add purifying tablets then filter using MSR water filtering pump before
refilling
in your water bottles in the morning.
-Rescue fee.
-H.F Radio communication for backup incase or rescue.
Excluded in the price:
-Laundry.
-Tips.
-Hikking equipments.
-Soft drinks.
-Accommodation before and after the trek.
-climbing gears ( we have them for hire).
-International flights.
-Visas to Kenya.
-Items of personal nature.
-Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary.
-No mosquito net.
NB: Proper equipments are vital to safe and enjoyable trek.
Sample Food Menu
During our expedition we normally provide enough, fresh and clean food.
When it
comes to cooking we cook different food at different elevation putting into
consideration of the boiling point at different heights so that the food
will be
well cooked for easier digestion. We also have food supply on the Mountain
to make
sure that there is enough and fresh food through out the trek.
Considering all that, you need water to avoid dehydration, we will provide
you with
fresh fruits.
BREAKFAST: Fruit Juice, Fruit, Cereal/Porridge, Eggs
bread/French-toast/Plain-
Tea/Coffee/Drinking chocolate. Boiled egg, spinach omelet or fried egg
with beacon
and bread.
SNACKS: Peanuts/Crisps/Popcorn/
LUNCH: Sliced Carrot and Cucumber stripes, Avocado slices, Boiled egg,
Vegetable/Meat cutlets, Sandwiches (Egg/ Cheese/Tomato/Tuna/Meat/Peanut
butter),
Fruit. Boiled egg, salami sandwich, cheese, French toast, Macaroni, meat
sauce and
bread.
DINNER: Soup of the day, Bread, Salad, Rice/Pasta/Potatoes, Chicken/Meat,
Mixed
Vegetables (Carrot/French -Beans/Cabbage), Lentils, Fruit Salad, Fruit
with custard,
Tea/Coffee/Milo/Drinking chocolate. Spaghetti with meat sauce or fish with
rice,
Fried beef with roast potatoes, rice, carrots, cabbage. Roast chicken with
vegetable, fried rice, green pepper, carrots.
ON WAY TO THE SUMMIT (midnight snack) Hot Chocolate, Tea or coffee and
biscuits,
Glucose, Chocolate bar, orange squash or soup.
NB: You have the right to bring your food if you see any need to do so.
But on our side, the food will be enough and fresh to avoid any side
effects.
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