KILIMANJARO TREKKING LEMOSHO ROUTE AND CLASSIC LODGE SAFARI

Offer No.: TTKSA27

2 -6 People-individual

Kilimanjaro: Climb Kilimanjaro through a remote unspoilt beautiful Lemosho Route. For complete groups, you can start climbing any day. We pick you up at the airport and you already have 2 nights in the city hotel included in the price – before and after climbing Kilimanjaro. Wide as the whole world, great, high and snow-white” wrote Hemingway in his book The Snows of Kilimanjaro. By that he meant the roof of Africa – Kilimanjaro. A special kind of nature experience is guaranteed when you climb the highest mountain in Africa. Special mountaineering skills are not required, fitness is. Then you too can fulfill this dream: Standing on the summit of Kilimanjaro at 5,895m above sea level, with an unforgettable view below you.

With fascinating climatic zones that stretch from the tropical rain forest to the glaciated summit regions. With its wonderful views of the valley landscapes of East Africa, Kilimanjaro is not a magnet for numerous tourists from all over the world for nothing.

Accompanied by porters, you will climb the little-used Lemosho Route – a wonderful path to the Shira Plateau. There it meets the Machame Route. This combination is considered the most beautiful ascent to the highest mountain in Africa with its overwhelming landscape and fascinating flora. Standing on the white crown jewel of the black continent is a victory over oneself – congratulations!

Tanzania Safari: Enchanting landscapes, the snow-covered Kilimanjaro and the almost indescribable magnificence of the abundance of animals, inspire every visitor again and again. Whether you are admiring the colorful birdlife at Lake Manyara, watching the kings of the beasts at the bottom of the Ngorongoro Crater, watching the lions, marveling at the concert of thousands of colorful flamingos, there are great spectacles in all kinds of abundance everywhere. Experience the most diverse animal worlds in the national parks. This is where you will most likely encounter The Big Five.

 Day 1: Kilimanjaro – Moshi

You are already in Moshi or you are landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport today. You will be picked up and driven to your hotel. The hotel is located in Moshi with a magnificent view of Mount Kilimanjaro. Relax at the swimming pool after the long flight. Overnight at Parkview Inn Hotel (B)

Day 2: Moshi – Londorossi (2100m) – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2750m)

Drive to Londorossi Gate (68 km). There the team, the “guide”, the porters and the cook meet. After registration, you will hike through the dense rainforest to the Lemosho lowlands and then climb to Lemosho Mti Mkubwa Camp (Swahili = big tree) at 2,750 m. You will also be accompanied by armed rangers, as this area also includes Buffalo and elephant live. The Duration is approximately 3.5 hrs. Overnight at Mti Mkubwa Camp (B, L, D)

Day 3: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2750m – Shira 2 Camp (Shira Cathedral (3850m))

Soon you leave the forest behind; the path becomes steeper and leads into heathland and moorland. After a short descent into a small valley, you will have a lunch break by the river. Then continue to climb until you reach the edge of the Shira Plateau. In the plateau’s lovely grasslands you may also be lucky enough to see antelope and bushbuck. Duration is approximately 5 hrs. You will overnight at Shira 2 Camp at 3850m. (B, L, D)

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp (3850m) – Lava Tower (4630m) – Barranco Camp (3950m)

You can hike to Lava Tower (4630m) for acclimatization (climb high, sleep low). The hike between Shira 2 Camp and Barranco takes six to eight hours. It’s probably the hardest day so far. Towards the Lava Tower you will have to overcome huge boulders before descending to the Barranco. In the direction of the Barranco, the vegetation increases again. The descent of 680m to the Barranco is quite pleasant. Arriving at Barranco Camp you will feel more comfortable. This is the result of acclimatization climbing up Lava Tower and descending down to Barranco Camp. Enjoy the beautiful landscape and look forward to a delicious dinner. Overnight stay in Barranco Camp (B, L, D)

Day 5: Barranco Hut – Karanga Camp

Today you can get up a little later and start walking more relaxed. Enjoy the warming rays of sunshine on Kili. After breakfast, continue to climb up to Barranco Wall. The view of the Karanga valley is magnificent! The landscape is characterized by rivers and stone meadows. You will reach Karanga Hut 3,960 m after approx. 4 hours Dinner and overnight at Karanga Hut (B, L, D)

 Day 6: Karanga Hut – Barafu Camp

Because Barafu is only about 4 hours away, you can start the day more relaxed. The Karanga Valley offers a view of the mighty ice slopes of the Terrace and Rebmann Glacier. You hike through “Karanga Valley” towards Barafu. The vegetation becomes sparser again with increasing altitude and the hardy immortelle and stubborn yellow-flowering shrubs soon disappeared. The view of Mawenzi (5100m) is spectacular. You will reach Barafu Hut (4600m) where you will stay overnight after dinner (B,L,D)

Day 7: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

Set out around midnight to reach the summit before sunrise. Eat only light food (a few biscuits and tea) so as not to unnecessarily burden the body. You continue hiking through Stella Point (5745 m) and after about 6 hours you reach the highest point in Africa – UHURU PEAK – at 5,895 m. The descent to Mweka Camp (3,100 m) should be enough for the day (approx. 6 hours). Dinner and overnight at Mweka Camp (B, L, D)

 Day 8: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Arusha

The descent to Mweka Gate is much easier. You walk through the densely overgrown rainforest. You will receive the summit certificate and then we will drive you back to your Lodge in Arusha to your lodge (about 45 minutes). Only 4 km from Arusha – center away is the Karama Lodge in the upper forests of the Suye – Hills. Enjoy a tranquil setting with great views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru and the Maasai Steppe. Overnight at Karama Lodge (PL, B)

 Day 9: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast drive to Tarangire National Park for wildlife viewing. The name came from its river, which meanders through the entire park. The landscape of Tarangire NP is very varied. While you drive north through a rolling hilly landscape in which the huge baobab trees have developed a mighty population, you continue through a dry savannah with umbrella acacias. Also impressive are the candelabra trees, a cactus-like milkweed plant whose “candles” fan out into the sky. The park has a quite impressively large population of elephants. In addition, Tarangire has the second densest concentration of wild animals after the Ngorongoro Crater. Continue to a small lodge good food, beautiful garden and family atmosphere Overnight at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge (B, PL, D)

 Day 10: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

Early in the morning we continue through the Ngorongoro mountain range to the legendary Serengeti. If you like and time permits, you can visit a Maasai village. You can get to know the Maasai way of life and culture better. The landscapes in the Serengeti alternate between short and long grass areas, acacia savannas and hilly, lightly forested areas. Almost all large animal species in East Africa (except for rhinos) are at home here in large populations. One of the largest populations of hyenas and cheetahs reside here. Special feature: the migration, a gigantic migration cycle in which approx. 2 million animals search for their annual way in a more than 300 km long march depending on the dry and rainy season. Continue to your camp. You spend the night in a traditional tent camp, from where you can experience the beautiful landscape of the Serengeti with its wildlife up close. The annual migration of around 2 million animals runs past the camp between June and August. Enjoy beautiful evenings around the campfire under a starry sky. Overnight at Kati Kati Tented Camp (F, PL, A)

Day 11: Serengeti must not die!

Early in the morning go Wildlife watching. After breakfast at the lodge, embark on a full day game drive in the Serengeti. Overnight at Kati Kati Tented Camp (B, PL, D)

Day 12: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

After Breakfast go for at Morning Game drive in Serengeti. Continue towards Ngorongoro. Visit the Olduvai Gorge, the “cradle of mankind” where the earliest prehistoric finds were discovered (Optional). Drive into the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend to the Crater for Wildlife viewing with picnic lunch. The crater is home to almost all East African big game animals in high concentrations (depending on the season 15,000 – 30,000 animals). It is the wildlife sanctuary with the highest animal population on earth and is rightly called an animal paradise. With the exception of giraffes, which cannot climb the steep rims of the crater, everything that has status and reputation in East Africa is represented. Overnight at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge (B, PL, D)

Day 13: Ngorongoro – Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha

Early morning drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a Game drive in the park with picnic lunch. Within the park there is a groundwater forest with 30 different tree species and a wide variety of ground plants, which ensure a tropical atmosphere and prevent the area from drying out. About 20 to 30 tree lions, some leopards and monkeys of different species live in the park. Giraffes, impalas, wildebeests, zebras, hippos and large herds of buffalo predominate there. Continue to Arusha to your lodge. Here you can relax, dine out in Arusha, or simply enjoy a sundowner by the pool. Overnight at Karama Lodge (B, PL)

Day14: Arusha – Airport

Take your breakfast at the lodge. Transfer to the airport, flight to Europe or start of your connecting stay