9 days Mount Kilimanjaro trek via Lemosho route

upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will meet an Oreteti Safaris company representative, and after greetings and a short briefing, he will transfer you to your accommodation for relaxation dinner and overnight. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb.

Our team, which includes the guide and a mountain support crew, will arrive at the hotel in the morning to meet you and give you another briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle (approximately 3-4 hours) to Kilimanjaro National Park western entrance: Londorossi Gate (2,200 m). Following the quick formalities of obtaining climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group ascends by off-road vehicles to their drop-off point (reaching 3,500 meters). For the first time, you can see stunning views of the Shira Plateau from here. The route from your drop-off point to your first high-altitude camp, Shira 2, has a moderate altitude gain and is not physically demanding. As a result, you will be able to properly begin the acclimatization process. When you arrive at the camp, our professional mountain crew will have prepared everything you need, set up tents, and cooked dinner for you.

On the second day, after a delicious breakfast, you will depart Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) and make your way to the route's pivotal point: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This section of the route includes numerous ascents and descents that culminate in a camp at over 4,600 meters. It may be difficult and uncomfortable, but you must spend at least 1-2 hours here to successfully acclimate to the altitude, so this is where lunch will be served. You will then descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). The famous Barranco Wall can be seen here, which is impressive in both its massive size and steepness! You'll be climbing it the next day, but don't worry: it has a very simple hiking trail. Note: If one or more participants become ill, the group may forego passing the Lava Tower and instead take the road for porters. In this case, you will only reach a maximum altitude of 4,400 meters rather than 4,630 meters.

Early morning awakening, breakfast, and the start of the Barranco Wall ascent (we recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups). The gorge wall hike is not difficult and only takes about an hour. After the climb, relax and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano. Then you begin a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, with numerous ascents and descents along the way, but don't worry: our guides are experts at determining the best pace for the group. When you arrive at the camp, you will be served a hot meal. After a couple of hours, you'll have to complete a 300-meter altitude gain acclimatization hike in the direction of Barafu Camp, followed by a descent back to the camp. Note: The acclimatization hike is a simple walk with a slight altitude gain to expedite the acclimatization process. Acclimatization hikes should be taken seriously. They improve your chances of summiting Kilimanjaro and protect you from the effects of altitude sickness.

After breakfast, you set out for Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for a night summit of Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). So you can relax, our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, complete with tents and sleeping bags. After regaining strength, you must complete an acclimatization hike to the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m) and then return to Barafu Camp, where a hot dinner will be served. It is preferable to spend the rest of the day resting and sleeping before summiting at night.

Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor their physical and mental conditions. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m). Note:

Don't forget that 90% of all accidents occur during the descent, including all broken arms and legs. Please pay attention to your feet, as there is a high risk of damaging your toenails

The camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park's exit: Mweka Gate (1,640 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates in our office and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.

On this day you will descend from Millenium Camp to Mweka gate, where you will meet our team to start your journey to Arusha, where you will rest and relax for the rest of the day while preparing yourself to start your wildlife safari adventure OR taken back to the airport for your flight back home on the next day.

Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.

Note: Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee.