8 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking via Lemosho Route

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Overview

The Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. We specializes in guiding on the Lemosho route. Most of our clients climb Kilimanjaro using this route and they consistently report that they loved it. Thus, Lemosho is highly recommended. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rain forest to Shira Ridge. The Lemosho route crosses the entire Shira Plateau from west to east in a pleasant, relatively flat hike. Crowds are low until the route joins the Machame route near Lava Tower. Then the route traverses underneath Kilimanjaro's Southern Ice Field on a path known as the Southern Circuit before summiting from Barafu. Descent is made via the Mweka route.

What’s Included

Full board accommodation on the mountain

Services of Experienced Professional Tour guide

Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables)

All specified accommodation

All oxygen cylinder - only for emergency

Mountain crew (cook and porters)

first aid kit and pulse oximeter

VAT (18% charged by the Government)

All taxes, All entrances fees, and service fees included

What’s Excluded

International & Domestic Flights

Medical Insurance if needed

Gratuities for Mountain crew (please tip separately)

Visa fee (US $50 / US $100 for American or Irish Passport holders)

Sleeping bags

Drinks and beverages in the Camps

Expenses of a personal Nature

Meals not specified

Laundry service

Detailed Itinerary of the Trip

Arrival: Kilimanjaro International Airport - Welcome to Tanzania - The Trip of Your Lifetime!

Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), there will be a pick up private transfer waiting to Stella Maris Hotel or similar hotel in Moshi. All airport transfers are the part of the package, no extra fee is required. We will gather in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.

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Day 1: Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Londorossi Gate, Hike to Mti Mkubwa Camp

After breakfast and briefing, drive to Londorossi Park Gate (about a 3-hour drive). From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades. Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite.

  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included (FB)
  • Elevation: 2400m/7838ft to 2700m/9137ft
  • Distance: 5km/3mi
  • Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
  • Habitat: Montane Forest
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Day 2: Hike Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

After breakfast, we continue as the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. After several streams are crossed we continue over the Shira Ridge then gently downwards to Shira 1 camp located by a stream on the Shira Plateau.

  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included (FB)
  • Elevation: 2700m/9137ft to 3504m/11,496ft
  • Distance: 8km/5mi
  • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
  • Habitat: Moorland
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Day 3: Hike Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

After breakfast, a gentle hike across the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. A variety of hikes are available on the Plateau, making this an excellent acclimatization day.

  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included (FB)
  • Elevation: 3504m/11,496ft to 3895m/12,779ft
  • Distance: 7km/4mi
  • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
  • Habitat: Moorland
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Day 4: Hike Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp

From the Shira Plateau we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elevation 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included (FB)
  • Elevation: 3895m/12,779ft to 3986m/13,077ft
  • Distance: 10km/6mi
  • class="fas fa-check-circle dominant" aria-hidden="true"> Walking Time: 6-7 hours
  • Habitat: Semi-desert
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Day 5: Hike Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.

  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included (FB)
  • Elevation: 3986m/13,077ft to 4050m/13,250ft
  • Distance: 5km/3mi
  • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert
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Day 6: Hike Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.

  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included (FB)
  • Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4600m/15,350ft
  • Distance: 4km/2mi
  • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert
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Day 7: Hike Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa! From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.

  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included (FB)
  • Elevation: 4600m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft down to 3100m/10,190ft
  • Distance: 5km up / 12km down
  • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
  • Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
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Day 8: Hike Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Moshi

After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). A vehicle will meet you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes).

  • Meal Plan: Breakfast included (BB)
  • Elevation: 3100m/10,150ft to 1633m/5358ft
  • Distance: 10km/6mi
  • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
  • Habitat: Forest
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