Alpine Ascents Kilimanjaro Expedition Lemosho Route Itinerary

Itinerary Overview
Our climbs begin and end via flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania. Note: Most flights directly to Arusha are not available for purchase online. For Travel Arrangements call Charles Mulvehill at Scan East West Travel: 1-800-727-2157 or 206-623 2157. charles@scaneastwest.com
[It is also possible to fly via Nairobi, Kenya for an additional fee. Please see Nairobi Itinerary for full details on schedule and logistics for this option].

Day-to-day Itinerary - Lemosho Route
Machame Route Itinerary
Day 1: Depart country of origin for Kilimanjaro International Airport, Tanzania. (JRO).
Day 2: Arrive in Tanzania. Airport pick up and transfer to New Arusha Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania.
Day 3: Orientation and Gear check. We meet over breakfast at the hotel and join a detailed group orientation covering all aspects of the climb. After Lunch we have a through equipment check and those interested can join a walking tour ( offsite) of Arusha before diner. O/N New Arusha a hotel
Altitude: 4500ft( 1371 M)
Day 4: Begin Kilimanjaro climb. Drive to Lemosho Glades – organize porter teams Climb to Big Tree camp 9200ft at old growth forest. The trail is through some spectacular rainforest and one can spot monkeys along the way.
• Altitude: 6,890ft (2100m)
• Distance: 3 miles (5 km)
• Trekking Time: 3-4 Hours
• Overnight at Big Tree Camp
Day 5: We cross the spectacular and remote Shira Ridge, then descend a short distance to Shira I Camp on the Shira Plateau 11,450ft (3500m). We can usually see the mountain top (Kibo) on this day as the trail steepens, eventually making our way to the Shira Plateau,
• Altitude: 9,200ft (2804m)
• Distance: 6 miles ( 10km)
• Trekking Time: 6-8 Hours
• Overnight at Shira I Camp
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.
• Altitude: 11,450ft (3500m).
• Distance: 4 miles ( 6.5 km)
• Trekking Time: 3-4 Hours
• Overnight at Moir Camp
Day 7: We ascend through the moorland and alpine desert zones to the Lava Tower camp at 15,090ft (4600m). As noted this day takes us out of the heath zone and into alpine desert. Those interested can make a small rock scramble near the top of Lava tower.
• Altitude 13,500ft (4114 m)
• Distance: 3 miles (5 km)
• Trekking Time: 2-3 Hours
Day 8: Ascend to Karanga Valley Camp, 13,900ft (4235 m). This is one of our longer days but excellent for acclimatization. From camp we can see some wonderful sunsets and have views of the glacier valley and ice fields above.
• Altitude: 15,090ft (4600m)
• Distance: 7 miles (11 km)
• Trekking Time: 7-9 Hours
• Overnight at Karanga Valley Camp
Day 9: From Karanga Valley Camp we climb past the crowded Barafu Camp and make our way to the Upper Barafu (Kosovo camp. This is a shorter day but helpful in our acclimatization, as we enter deeper into the alpine desert.
• Altitude: 15,600ft (4754m)
• Distance: 2.2 miles (3.5km)
• Trekking Time: 3-4 Hours
• Overnight at Upper Barafu (Kosovo camp
Day 10: Up just before midnight, we set off for the starlit ascent to Stella Point on the Crater Rim (19,000 ft.) From Stella it is a magnificent one-mile walk (1.5 kilometers) along the edge of the volcanic rim to the very top of Africa, Uhuru Point (19,340 ft.). After celebrating our success on the summit, we will descend back to Kosovo for lunch, then hike down the Mweka Trail to Mweka Camp at the top of the forest (10,000 ft.) 10-14 hrs. Overnight Mweka Camp.
Day 11: The long descent continues as we travel through the forest to the park. After a festive and relaxing celebration with our mountain staff at the gate; our Land Cruisers will be waiting to take us to our hotel in Arusha for hot showers. Overnight Arusha.
Day 12: (Safari itinerary subject to change. Based on team size and availability, travel order of safari parks may be reversed). Begin the safari to Tarangire National Park. This beautiful valley overlooks African grassland, sprinkled with acacia and baobab trees and is known for its variety of large mammals. Here we overnight comfortably in a deluxe safari lodge.
Day 13: After lunch we may visit a Masai village where we observe the tribal dance and local life-styles of the nomadic herders of the region. We then travel to Ngorongoro Crater and overnight comfortably in a deluxe safari lodge perched on the rim of the crater.
Day 14: We spend the morning in Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world's most incredible natural wonders. Here we encounter herds of zebra, antelope, buffalo, elephant, rhino, cheetah and hippo. After lunch we proceed with a game drive through Serengeti National Park en route to a deluxe safari lodge and dinner.
Day 15: There is an option for a spectacular sunrise balloon ride. We fly back to Arusha (Weather Permitting) for a farewell lunch at the lodge and then prepare for late night international departures.
Day 16: Arrive country of origin.