Lemosho Route 6 - 10 Days
Itinerary
Day 1: Londorossi Gate (2100m) - Mti Mkubwa camp (2750m)Hiking time: 3 hours Habitat: Montane forest Your day starts early with a briefing, followed by breakfast and a drive to Londorossi Park Gate (2100m). The guides and porters prepare and pack the supplies and your equipment in the village. You will receive a lunch pack and you can also buy mineral water in the village. From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades (2100m, 11km, 45 minutes). You will have a lunch stop about half way and will reach the Machame camping area in the late afternoon. Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite, (2750m, 3 hours). Your porters (arriving at the camp site long before you) will have your tent set up on your arrival. In the evening the porters will boil drinking and washing water and the cook will prepare dinner, before you retire to your tent for the night. Night temperatures can already drop to freezing point at this campsite, B,L,D
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa camp (2750m) - Shira 2 camp (3840mHiking time: 6.5 hours Habitat: Moorland You rise early at Mti Mkubwa camp and, after breakfast, you climb an hour or so to the top of the forest and then the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. Several streams are crossed. A gentle walk across the plateau leads to Shira 2-camp on moorland meadows next to a stream (3840m). By now you will be able to see, in an easterly direction, the Western Breach with its stunning glaciers. The porters will boil drinking and washing water, before serving dinner. The night at this exposed camp will even be colder than the previous night, with temperatures dropping to well below freezing. Enjoy dinner and overnight, B,L,D
Recommended Gears List
Pair of hiking sticks
One (1) - Hiking Boots, warm, waterproof
1 headlight torch with extra batteries.
One (1) - Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons
One (1) -Trekking Poles, collapsable highly recommended
One (1) - Head lamp, with extra batteries
One (1) - Duffel bag, 50-90L capacity, for porters to carry your equipment
One (1) - Daypack, 30-35L capacity, for you to carry your personal gear may be rented on location
One (1 )- Gym Shoes to wear at camp optional
Tree (3) - Socks wool or synthetic
One (1) - Gaiters waterproof optional
Trip Receipt
Passport
Visa (available at JRO)
Immunization Papers
Insurance Document
One (1) - Brimmed Hat, for sun protection
One (1) - Knit Hat, for warmth
One (1) - Balaclava or Buff, for face overage - optional
One (1) - Gloves, warm waterproof recommended
One (1) - Gloves, thin
1 Camera with extra batteries.
One (1) - Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood
One (1) - Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down
One (1) - Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shell
Two (2) - Long Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric
One (1) - Short Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric
One (1) - Waterproof Pants, breathable side zipper recommended
Two (2 )- Hiking Pants
One (1)- Fleece Pants
One (1) - Shorts --optional
One (1) - Long Underwear, moisture-wicking fabric
Three (3) - Underwear, moisture-wicking fabric recommended
Two (2) - Sport Bra --women
Toiletries
Prescriptions
Sunscreen
Lip Balm
Insect Repellent, containing DEET
First Aid Kit
Hand Sanitizer
Wet Wipes - recommended
Snacks, light-weight, high calorie, high energy-optional
Electrolytes, powder or tablets -optional
One (1) 1 powerbank
One (1) - Sunglasses or Goggles
One (1) - Backpack Cover, waterproof optional
One (1) - Water Bottle (Nalgene, 32 oz
One (1) - Water Bladder (Camelbak type, 3 liters
One (1) - Towel, lightweight, quick-dry ptional
One (1) - Pee Bottle, to avoid leaving tent at night --recommended
Stuff Sacks, Dry Bags or Plastic Bags, various sizes, to keep gear dry and separate
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