Kilimanjaro via Lemosho Route

The trek

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain above
sea level in the world: 5,895 metres (19,341 ft). This snow-capped peak of Africa is a dormant
volcano.
It is part of the Kilimanjaro National Park that houses among other animals, elephants, cape
buffaloes, and indigenous species such as the Kilimanjaro shrew and the chameleon Kinyongia
tavetana. The Tussock Grassland is an area on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro that contains many
unique species of vegetation.
Kilimanjaro requires minimum of 6 nights, 7 days on the mountain and a day in Arusha post the trek,
so one needs atleast 7 nights in Africa excluding travel. 2 days of African safari are highly
recommended, taking the total time required to 10 days.

Why do Kili with WBA?

• We have a summit centric approach, to give you the best possible chance for a summit. Our guides are patient and encouraging.
• Atleast one of our guide will be a certified Wilderness First Aider and our team is capable of handling medical emergencies in the wilderness.
• Our guides are trained naturalists and love sharing information about the local flora and fauna and also the culture.
• Our team consists of professional, experienced, licensed mountain guides and honest, hardworking, team-oriented support staff
• We take daily pulse and oxygen saturation monitoring & carry a well-equipped first aid medical kit with us.

The Routes

Kilimanjaro can be done from 7 different routes. Below are the details:

We take the Rongai route in March and the Lemosho route in September

Expected Weather: March

Afternoons: Upto 8 degrees Celsius in Kibo hut camp, lower camps to be warmer. Nights: around -5
degrees Celsius in Kibo hut camp, lower camps to be warmer. Chances of rain/ hail – less likely;
Snow on trail – less likely

Route - We will take the Rongai route (the most offbeat) which is very scenic, has gentler
ascends, full of wildlife spotting opportunities, least crowded and boasts a good summit
ratio. We believe this route offers one of the best experiences on Kilimanjaro!

Day 1 - Arrive in Arusha and drive to base (Tarakea)
Participants are requested to book a flight that would reach the airport before 12pm (Tanzanian
time). We will pick you up from the airport and drive you to Tarakea (Drive time 4 hrs). Stay at
unique hotels. Gear check and Briefing in the evening. Retire by 9pm. Overnight in Hotel

Day 2 - Drive to Rongai gate (1950 mts) post breakfast and hike to Rongai cave (2834 mts).
Distance - 8 kms , Time - 4 hrs. After breakfast drive to Rongai gate. Start hiking after finishing
the trek registration for the park. We stop for lunch at Simba camp. Continue hiking to Rongai
camp post Lunch. Overnight stay at camp.

Day 3 - Hike from Rongai cave to Kikelewa cave ( 3598 mts) via Second cave (3444 mts)
Distance - 12 kms , Time - 7 hrs. Overnight stay in camp

Day 4 - Hike from Kikelewa cave to Mawenzi Tarn (4314 mts) and afternoon acclimatization hike to Mawenzi Ridge (4388 mts)
Distance - 5 kms , Time - 3 hours. Lunch at camp. Acclimatization hike : Distance - 2 kms ,
Time - 2 hrs. Overnight stay in camp.

Day 5 - Hike from Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo hut (4701 mts)
Distance - 8 kms , Time - 3 hours. Overnight stay in camp

Day 6 - Kibo hut to Uhuru peak (Kilimanjaro Summit) and back to Horombo hut
Distance - 22 kms , Time - 13 hours. We start for the summit push at 11 pm and make it just in
time to see the sunrise from the top. After reaching the summit, we descend all the way down
to Horombo hut camp. Overnight stay in camp.

Day 7 - Trek from Horombo hut to Marangu gate. Drive to Arusha (2 hours)
Distance - 20 kms , Time - 6 hours. We are expected to reach the hotel by 5pm in the evening.
Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 8 - Depart to airport after breakfast (For only trek participants) OR Morning Safari to
Tarangire National park
The participants who have only joined us for only the trek to be dropped to the airport today
and the participants joining for the Safaris to be driven to Tarangire National park (2 hours
drive). The Tarangire NP is famous for Elephant spotting. The sight of big herds led by
matriarchs foraging on the plains will leave you speechless! One will also spot some other
herbivores like Zebras, Giraffes, Wild beasts, Imphalas, Ostriches, Gazzelles, Baboons and if
you're lucky some big Cats too! Finish the safari at 3.30 pm and drive to Kudu camp near
Norongoro crater (2.5 hrs)! On the way we stop to look at the marvelous lake Manyara. The
sight of this beautiful lake will stay with you for life! Overnight in camp

Day 9 - Morning Safari to Ngorongoro crater and drop back to the airport by 4 pm.
We start early today. Our safari starts at 6.30 am and we drive to the gate (20 mins from Kudu
camp). We spend 4 hours inside the crater. The Crater is famous for some of the best game
sightings in the world. You can see the African big 5 along with various other species up close!
The sights and views from today will leave you speechless! Drop to Arusha around 9.30 PM.
Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 10 – Checkout at 10 AM, Drive to Airport, 52km, 1 hrs, 15 min.

• Airport pick up and drop off
• Standard hotel accommodation (twin sharing)
• All mountain fees, entry, camping, rescue
• Meals for the duration of the trip
• Guide and expertise charges
• Team including support staff, cooks, porters
• Rentals for all common gear provided to you like tent, kitchen tents, table and chairs
• Rentals for climbing gear such as ropes, anchors, crampons etc.

• • 5% GST
  • Meals or drinks purchased by participants during the travel or trek
  • Rentals for personal gear
  • Trek insurance
  • Any extra government charges. (There aren’t any as of now)
  • Flight/Train/Bus ticket till Tanzania.
  • Lunch and dinner in Arusha (800-1000 INR per meal)
  • Tips for staff (approx 10 - 15k depending upon the group size.)