The Xpedition - Itinerary

- 2010 Xpedition Itinerary -

- Lemosho Route -

Why this Route?
The Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route is the best ascent route but this offers the complete Kilimanjaro experience, more acclimatization time, more spectacular scenery and even a night in Kibo caldera. Note: this route ascends via Stella Point and NOT the Western Breach and is for that reason considered to be a safer route.

Description
Starting on the Western side of Kilimanjaro this ascent covers all of the most spectacular areas of Kilimanjaro. The trip is fully supported with spacious guest tents, mattress and pillow as well as a mess tent with lightweight tables and chairs and all cutlery. Our trips also include a toilet tent in camp and most importantly knowledgeable professional guides that go through bi-annual training. Our logistics team at our base monitors your trip from start to finish.

Highlights
THE MOST SCENIC KILIMANJARO ROUTE ! Lemosho ascent of Kilimanjaro, rain forest, Shira plateau, glacial valleys and alpine desert. Views of Mawenzi, ascent of Kibo and possible views of Kibo caldera and ash pit, glaciers and the roof of Africa!

Day

Date

Travel Schedule

To the Roof of Africa

Thursday

23-Sep

Kili 1to Forest Campsite @ 2,438 meters, few hours drive and 3 hours walk

Friday

24-Sep

Kili 2: Hike to Shira 1 Camp 3,505 meters, 3-6 hours

Saturday

25-Sep

Kili 3: Hike to Moir Hut 4,114 meters, 3-5 hrs

Sunday

26-Sep

Kili 4: Hike to Lava Tower 4,632 meters, 2-4 hours

Kilimanjaro Climb: Lemosho Route 9 Days

Map of Kilimanjaro with Western Route

Monday

27- Sep

Kili 5: Hike to Barranco Camp 3,962 meters, 3-5 hrs

Tuesday

28-Sep

Kili 6: Hike to Kossovo Camp 4,877 meters, 6-7 hours

Wednesday

29-Sep

Kili 7: Hike to special Crater camp, 5,608 meters 6-9 hours, tough day, Explore crater when feeling good

Thursday

30-Sep

Kili 8: Hike to Summit 5,895 meters and then to Mweka Camp 3,200 meters About 10-12 hours

Friday

1-Oct

Kili 9: Return to park gate, checkout. Pickup and transfer to Arusha, enjoy a well-deserved Kilimanjaro meal

Net rates to be paid in South African Rand: R25 075. @ $2950 per person.

Includes
Trained Kilimanjaro guides (1 guide to 2 clients)
Guides, Porters and cooks salaries
Kilimanjaro entry fees
Emergency medical evacuation (Intensive care Air Ambulance)
All accommodation as described in the itinerary
Transfers as described in the itinerary
Snacks and drinks on the hike (potable water, tea, coffee & hot chocolate)
Gratuities

Excludes
Items of a personal nature

- Umbwe Pofu Route -

Why this Route?
The Kilimanjaro Umbwe pofu Route is the best ascent route to experience the unspoiled northern slopes of Kilimanjaro. This route offers more acclimatization time, more spectacular scenery and even a night in Kibo caldera.

Description
Starting on the southern side of Kilimanjaro this ascent covers all of the most spectacular areas of Kilimanjaro. The trip is fully supported with spacious guest tents, mattress and pillow as well as a mess tent with lightweight tables and chairs and all cutlery. Our trips also include a toilet tent in camp and most importantly knowledgeable professional guides that go through bi-annual training. Our logistics team at our base monitors your trip from start to finish.

Highlights
THE NORTHERN CIRCUIT ROUTE ! Umbwe Pofu ascent of Kilimanjaro, rain forest, cave camps, glacial valleys and alpine desert. Views of Mawenzi, ascent of Kibo and possible views of Kibo caldera and ash pit, glaciers and the roof of Africa! Enter a differnt world by following the northwestern side of the mountain. The dry slopes of Kibo drop toward Kenya and Amboseli National Park. Very isolated, fresh signs of cape buffalo and eland, the largest of Africa's antelope. Pofu is the Swakili word for antelope.

Day	Date	Travel Schedule
To the Roof of Africa
Thursday	23-Sep	Kili 1:Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Cave Camp @ 2,974 meters, 5 hour walk
Friday	24-Sep	Kili 2: Hike to Barranco Camp 3,962 meters, 5-6 hours
Saturday	25-Sep	Kili 3: Hike to Lava Tower, 4,632 meters, 3-4 hrs
Sunday	26-Sep	Kili 4: Hike to Moir Hut 4,632 meters, 2-4 hours
Monday	27- Sep	Kili 5: Northern Circuit to Pofu Camp 4,267 meters, 3-4 hrs
Tuesday	28-Sep	Kili 6: Hike to Outward Bound School Hut 4,748 meters, 4-5 hours
Wednesday	29-Sep	Kili 7: Hike to special Crater camp, 5,608 meters 6-9 hours, tough day, Explore crater when feeling good
Thursday	30-Sep	Kili 8: Hike to Summit 5,895 meters and then to Mweka Camp 3,200 meters About 10-12 hours
Friday	1-Oct	Kili 9: Return to park gate, checkout. Pickup and transfer to Arusha, enjoy a well-deserved Kilimanjaro meal
Net rates to be paid in South African Rand: R25 075. @ $2950 per person. Includes Trained Kilimanjaro guides (1 guide to 2 clients) Guides, Porters and cooks salaries Kilimanjaro entry fees Emergency medical evacuation (Intensive care Air Ambulance) All accommodation as described in the itinerary Transfers as described in the itinerary Snacks and drinks on the hike (potable water, tea, coffee & hot chocolate) Gratuities Excludes Items of a personal nature Click on Orbie to return to the 2010 Xpedition Info Page