Lemosho route (Via Stella Point) – 8 days

Main Info

Since its introduction this route proved to be gorgeous for its profusion of scenic spots and the number of clients it has been receiving. It gives hikers enough time to acclimatize because it is long than the other routes. However, the duration of the hike, should not be a point of worry as the route is graced with gentle steepness with a high summit success rate.

The only route that can take you to Shira peak and expose you to the Eden like beauty of Shira plateau. This “Everlasting flowers” infested part of the mountain is an ancient caldera aged roughly a million and a half years. The appearance of rocks found in this area will remind you of the artistic abilities poured in the formation of this very planet.

*This is a Luxury package based on 2 pax per person sharing with an option for an upgrade to a VIP package or downgrade to a Standard package. Pricing per person also gets farer the more you are in a group. Kindly get in touch with us for a customized package*

Trek Highlights:

Kilimanjaro Afromontane forest
Shira plateau
Glacial valleys and alpine desert
Views of Mawenzi
Ascent of Kibo and possible views of Kibo caldera and ash pit.
Glaciers
The roof of Africa!

List of required equipment

Thermal Hat (Balaclavas are also ideal)
Wide Brimmed Hat (Highly essential. A baseball cap is the bare minimum)
Sunglasses (should cover eyes completely)
Scarf / Balaclava
Waterproof Jacket (Gore-Tex or similar with hood) – Must fit comfortably OUTSIDE your warm layer
Thermal Jacket – down or synthetic down (Not essential if you have a good waterproof jacket and at least 2 good fleeces)
Lightweight Fleece
Heavyweight Fleece
Shirts x 2 (With sleeves are best – keep of sun trekking and insects at night on safari)
Thermal Gloves (lightweight glove that can fit inside waterproof outer glove)
Waterproof outer glove / mitten
Thermal underwear
Lightweight Trousers x 2 (NOT JEANS) – Jeans when wet are terrible to walk in. Fine on safari however
Waterproof / windproof trousers (Essential for all trekking and mountain itineraries)
Socks (1 pair per day trekking)
Waterproof hiking boots (worn in) – with ankle support
Lightweight hiking boots / shoes
Sandals / tevas (Great for relaxing your feet after long walks)
Headlamp + spare batteries (Even on safari this is an essential item – many camps have solar lighting and so head lights are perfect for reading at night)
Hand sanitizer 250ml
Sun cream > factor 25, preferably 40
Waterproof day rucksack (for carrying water and other essentials on the day to day hikes)
Kit bag – Internal flights in East Africa require soft packs.
Small towel
Gaiters
Walking Poles (very useful on descends and helps reduce stress on knees) x 2
Water bottle 2 x 2liters (we recommend any good brand that would keep water from freezing)
Sleeping bag + thermal liner (-20C) – supplied on all trips where relevant EXCEPT Standard Specification
Insurance Reference
Insurance emergency telephone number
Medication (On your Booking form, list the medication you take or intend to take)
Allergies and dietary limitations – These should be clearly indicated on your booking form

If you have any questions on what to bring please ask well in advance of your trip to make it easier for us to reply in a timely manner.

Rental gear services are also available for any item that you may not have. However, please note that rental gear should only be used as a last resort in case of broken/missing items.

Specification of items included

Crew

Professional Tour Leader & Mountain guide (Certified Mountaineer instructor and First Aid Responder)
Assistant guide (s) (current and certified first aid responder)
Camp Crew (s)
Cook (s)
Porters

Client Tent

3 person “pup” tent used for 2 people
3-inch mattress
Pillow
Sleeping bag (-18^oC rated)
Thermal liner

Mess Tent

Walk in mess tent
Lightweight tables
Backed chair

Safety Devices

Pulse oximeter
Altitude sickness checklists
Stocked first aid kit
Custom evacuation stretcher
Oxygen – Each oxygen cylinder offers approximately 7 hours of constant flow supply. We supply min 2 tank per group or 1 per 5 clients, whichever is more

Others

Toilet tent
Full trip and safety briefing
Private 4×4 transfers

Additional Services (extra cost)

Extra Porter	–	Each porter can carry a permitted maximum weight of 20kg/40lbs. This includes food, accommodation, wages, extra porters where required to cover extra accommodation, food and so on
Mineral Water	–	4 liters of mineral water per day. Includes porterage and resupply.
Shower Tent	–	Includes a shower tent, stools for clothes, 1 towel per guest and porterage
Toilet Tent	–	Includes a toilet tent, porterage and toiletries – cleaning detergents, toilet paper, toilet paper holder (A toilet tent is already included in your package to service 5 people per group)
Portable Altitude chamber	–	This should only be used on crater trips and is included automatically on ALL trips involving overnight in the summit crater. For those that want a PAC on NON crater trips an extra charge applies
Heater for Mess Tent	–	The heater is used in the evenings for a maximum of 3 hours. Includes porterage and gas cannisters

Itinerary

Day 1: Lemosho – Forest camp

We set out in vehicles to the starting point of the Lemosho trail (Alt 2,250m / 7,380ft) Here you meet the rest of your crew and set off at a leisurely pace into Afromontane forest. Picnic lunch is served en route, and camp is reached by midafternoon. Overnight Forest Camp -Alt 2860m / 9,383ft (full board).

Route Details

	Start altitude	7,380ft
	Maximum altitude	9,383ft
	End altitude	9,383ft
	Vertical gain	2,003ft
	Drop	0ft
	Miles	3
	Kilometers	4.8
	Hike time (approx)	5 hours

Day 2: Forest Camp – Shira 1 camp

From the forested slopes of Lemosho you ascend through Podocarps and Juniper forest and break out of the forest on to the heath zone and the Shira Plateau. Picnic lunch will be served on trail before arriving at your campsite by midafternoon. Overnight Shira 1 Camp-Alt3,560m / 11,680ft (full board).

Route Details

	Start altitude	9,383ft
	Maximum altitude	11,680ft
	End altitude	11,680ft
	Vertical gain	2,297ft
	Drop	0ft

Lemosho route (Via Stella Point) – 8 days

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