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Eastland adventures is private company owned and run by certified and licensed Kilimanjaro and Safaris guides under managerial of Daniel Pallangyo.
We are incorporated by the register of companies and member of Tourist association in Tanzania to take you and guide you to all destinations within the country. We are experienced in Mountaineering, Cultural Excursions and Safaris in Tanzania.
We surprise introduce to you people you would never meet and know on your own. We give you a fascinating insight into the local traditions and customs and bring history to life.
Eastland adventures lets you explore the potential of what Tanzania holds in terms of tourist attractions and why it’s known as the Mother of tourist destination and attraction in Africa. Once you plan your trips with us your contacting guides directly and not with managers.
Our goal is to provide unforgettable experience and safe tours of Mount Kilimanjaro, mount Meru, National Park Safaris and visits to Cities outside the classic tourism areas. We want to share the African experience and bring you in contact with local life and customs.
Our Vision
“To magnify into an outstanding tour and travel company both locally and internationally providing exclusive accommodation and affordable travel packages to our clients”
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"Explore nature and culture with us"
Our core value
*We value our customers since they are factor we exist
*Satisfaction of our customer is our main goals
*We value, respect and care about our stuff
*Quick delivery and excellent services
*What we get we share back with community
Lemosho route is the most dramatic and beautiful route up to Kilimanjaro. It is the most remote and getting popularity now days which traverse some of Kilimanjaro most striking and least traveled landscapes, including the base of Kibo Peak’s and dramatic south-facing glaciers. This route has added benefits of trekking across the Shira Plateau a World Heritage Site trekking 180 degrees around Kilimanjaro and also this route allowed plenty of time to acclimatize to the high altitude and this is the key to your safety, comfort, enjoyment and success while trekking mountain Kilimanjaro.Lemosho route can be climb for 6 days, 7 days and 8 days, we strongly recommend 8 days for more time of acclimatization and get use to the altitude before summit.
BRIEFED ITINERARY – LEMOSHO ROUTE
DAY 1: Meet at Kilimanjaro International Airport and drop off at your hotel meet your guide for brief before rest
DAY 2: Drive from hotel to Londorosi Gate for registrations, drive through varied farmland to Lemosho starting point; Hike to Mti Mkubwa Camp (Big tree)
DAY 3: Hike Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira one Camp
DAY 4: Hike Shira one Camp to Shira two Camp
DAY 5: Hike Shira two Camp to Baranco Camp
DAY 6: Hike Baranco Camp to Karanga Camp
DAY 7: Hike Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
DAY 8: Hike Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp
DAY 9: Hike from Mweka hut to Mweka Gate
DAY 10: From hotel back to Kilimanjaro Airport
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International airport our driver- with a sign bearing your name will pick you and drive to the hotel in Moshi for dinner and overnight. In the afternoon or evening your Eastland adventures Mountain Guide will meet you for a Kilimanjaro climb briefing and an equipment check.
Dinner on your own, overnight at Hotel
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DAY 2: After breakfast we will start to drive to Londorosi gate for registration (about 2-3 hours), we will drive through varied farmland with open views over the plains to reach the Lemosho trail head. We often have our lunch at the gate before starting to walk. It is an easy day of walking up a small path through the beautiful forest. This area has a variety of game, and you are likely to see monkeys and may even see elephants. When you arrive in camp you will see your tents set up and dinner being prepared for you. You will have warm water to wash up.
Dinner and overnight at Mti Mkubwa camp (Big Tree) (9,100 ft). Trekking time: 2-3 hours walking for 3km, depending on the weather and the fitness of the climbers, though we encourage “pole pole” climbing from the start.
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DAY 3: After breakfast, while the porters pack up out camp, we start walking for about an hour and half, and then we soon leave the forest behind and enter the moorland zone. As we continue walking the trail climbs steadily with wide views as we reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. Along the trail it is easy to view the Shira Plateau, especially in afternoon if there is no rain or fog.
Dinner and overnight at Shira One camp (11,500 ft). Trekking time: 6-7 hours walking for 7km, with a packed lunch on the way.
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DAY 4: After breakfast we will have an easy day to help acclimatization and to explore the volcanic rock Here we will have the optional day to walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral (12,600 ft) before reaching the next camp at Shira Two Hut (12,500 ft). Or go direct from the Shira One to Shira Two. Once we get to the campsite we will enjoy nice views of the Shira plateau. The views from here of Mt. Meru floating on the clouds are simply unforgettable.
Dinner and overnight at Shira Two Hut (12,500 ft). Trekking time: 5 – 6 hours walking for 10km, plus an optional short walk of 3 - 4 hours.
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DAY 5: We will enjoy a morning of gentle ascent and panoramic views, leaving the moorland plateau behind to walk on lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. After lunch at Lava Tower, we will descend to the bottom of the Baranco Valley to camp. Lava Tower takes us up to 15, 200 ft), promoting acclimatization, as we then descend Baranco Campsite ( 13,044 ft).
Dinner and overnight at Baranco, Trekking time: 6 -7 hours walking for 10km!
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DAY 6: A steep climb up the Baranco Wall leads to the trail on the south-eastern side of Kibo, along the southern ice fields. You will enjoy the unique vegetation as you transition from the moorlands to the high alpine desert. The Baranco Wall does involve a fair bit of scrambling up the rock face, while not a technical climb; many see this as some of the most challenging terrain. From the top of the wall, there is only a short distance to our camp at Karanga.
Dinner and overnight at Karanga Camp (13,100 ft), the last water point on the way to the summit. Trekking time: 4-5 hours walking for 6km.
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DAY 7: After breakfast we follow an easy path on compacted earth, with wide views, as we gain altitude to reach the Barafu Hut for lunch. Then following a full briefing of what we need for summit (how to dress and how to pack) and a health and safety briefing, we have an early supper and try to get some sleep.
Dinner and overnight at Barafu (15,330 ft) Trekking time: 3 – 5 hours walking for 4km
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DAY 8: We start our ascent at about midnight 12:00am, depending on the fitness and speed of the climbers, so that we can be up on the crater rim by sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree and nice graded zigzags and a slow but steady pace will take us to Stella Point (18,800 ft), in about five or six hours. We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. For those are still feeling strong we will continue with the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (19,340 ft), passing close to glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. Following with 10*20minutes time for pictures at the summit, we begin the descent back to Barafu for lunch, and after some refreshments, we continue to descend to reach our final campsite at Mweka Camp.
Dinner and overnight at Mweka Camp (10,204 ft) Trekking time: 11-15 hours walking (it is a very long day!)
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DAY 9: A sustained descent on a well-constructed path takes us through a lovely tropical forest alive with bird-song, Our route winds down to Mweka gate at 5423ft. We will have lunch at the Gate, a ceremony with the porters congratulating you as you receive your certificate, issued at the gate. We will then drive back to your Hotel about 1 hour in Moshi for a well-deserved shower.
Dinner on your own, overnight at the Hotel in Moshi, Trekking time: 2-3 hours for 10km.
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DAY 10: After breakfast, for those who plan to join us on safari, we will be there for your safari departure, or transfer to the airport for your trip back home or to your next destination.
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INCLUDED IN YOUR COST FOR KILIMANJARO CLIMB
-Kilimanjaro entry and accommodation fees
-Kilimanjaro rescue fee
-All government Taxes (VAT)
-Two night Moshi town Hotel before and after climb
-Crews/Guide/cook/porters salaries,
-Airport transfer from and to Kilimanjaro international airport
- Full board accommodation in tents on a daily, food and water
- Service of an English speaking guide
-Camping equipment such as Tents/table/Chairs and sleeping mattress
-Oxygen cylinder for any emergencies
-All transfer from Moshi to Kilimanjaro national park and back to Moshi
-Private mobile toilet
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EXCLUDES FOR KILIMANJARO CLIMB
-Extras at the hotel i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
-Tipping (recommended)
-International and local Flights
-Personal gear available for hire
-Visa (100USD for American citizen and 50USD for non American)
-Travel Insurance
-Immunization Papers (Yellow fever document)
From: Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
To: Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
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Reservation
A per person deposit of 20% of the tour price is required twelve weeks before the tour. We will send you a signed form by E-Mail confirming the advance payment immediately after receiving your payment.
Cancellation
Cancellations 5 weeks or earlier before the planned tour date are free. For later cancellations we keep a fee of 10 percent of the tour price. The rest of your advance payment will be refunded.
Pricing
Quoted tour prices include planning, handling and operational charges and are based on the current rate of exchange and tariffs. In the event of a marked change in foreign exchange rates, fuel costs or tariff rates and government Tax, tour costs are subject to revision. Such increases will be added to the client final billing. Eastland Adventures reserves the right to vary itineraries and prices, and to substitute facilities and hotels of equal or better quality if necessary.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all travelers to obtain coverage for themselves, travel companions, and family members to cover unforeseen travel issues such as cancellations, interruptions, delays, lost/stolen/damaged travel documents and personal property, medical expenses, and emergency transportation.
Our Responsibility
These tour programs are operated by Eastland Adventures. For certain services like transportation and hotels we contract with other companies.
Eastland Adventures is not responsible for any losses or damages of personal property, injuries or unforeseen expenses incurred by any tour member.
Complaints
If you are not satisfied with the services provided by us or our partner companies please inform us as soon as possible during the tour or after the tour. When we learn about problems soon we are more likely to be able to fix them in a satisfying way.
Health and Safety
All travelers or tour member should be contact the government travel bureau for your respective country for information concerning possible dangers in Tanzania or East Africa.
During the tour it is vital that you follow the advice of your guide(s). Do not attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro or mount Meru when you are sick. If you contract a minor illness like the common cold shortly before your climb we recommend to change plans and for example do a safari instead.