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8 Days via Lemosho Route

About Lemosho Route

Lemosho is considered the most beautiful route on Kilimanjaro and grants panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. It offers a great balance of lesser traffic, scenic views and a high summit success rate. It is highly recommended for those looking for a leisurely climb with a great acclimatization profile. On average you can expect to hike for 6-8 hours per day, covering a distance of about 8-15 kilometers. The maximum daily vertical gain in a day is about 1,200 meters, with an average being 500-600 meters per day.

Lemosho Route Itinerary

Day 0

ARRIVAL TANZANIA

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your arranged hotel in Moshi town. You will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day. Driving distance: 55 km Driving Time: 1 hour

Day 1

LONDOROSI GATE – MTI MKUBWA CAMP

You will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00am and transferred to the Lemosho route at Londorosi gate which is located at western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process you will still start our climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree camp where you will be spending the night. Distance: 8km/5miles Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Elevation: 7,742ft 9,498ft Habitat: Rain Forest

Day 2

MTI MKUBWA – SHIRA ONE

Today you will trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. Our destination for today is the Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude today and parts of the route are fairly steep. Distance: 5km/3miles Hiking Time: 5-6hours Elevation: 9,498ft to 11,500ft Habitat: Heath

Day 3

SHIRA CAMP ONE – SHIRA CAMP TWO

Today you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great panoramic views. Our destination today is the Shira 2 Camp. In the afternoon you will take an acclimatization walk then head back to camp for dinner and overnight. Distance: 8km/5miles Hiking Time: 6-8hours Elevation: 11,500ft to 12,631ft Vegetation: Heath

Day 4

SHIRA CAMP TWO – LAVA TOWER – BARANCO

Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking into the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below. Distance: 10km/6miles Hiking Time: 6-8hours Elevation: 12,500ft to 15,190ft to 13,044 Vegetation: Alpine Desert

Day 5

BARANCO CAMP – KARANGA CAMP

Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night. Distance: 5km/3miles Hiking Time: 4-5hours Elevation: 13,044 ft – 13,106 ft Vegetation: Alpine Desert

Day 6

KARANGA CAMP – BARAFU CAMP

After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit. Distance: 4km/2miles Hiking Time: 4-5hours Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft Vegetation: Alpine Desert

Day 7

BARAFU CAMP – UHURU – MILLENNIUM CAMP

You’ll wake at 11:30 for hot tea and biscuits, then start the steep ascent of Kibo in darkness. After a break at Hans Meyer Cave, you’ll climb to Gilman’s Point (5,681 meters) in 5-6 hours. Enjoy the dawn and Mawenzi Peak views, then trek 2 more hours to Uhuru Peak. After quick photos, descend to Stella Point (5,739 meters) and Barafu Camp (4,680 meters). After a short break, continue to Millennium Camp (3,950 meters) for your final night. The trek lasts 14-16 hours, so pace yourself, stay hydrated, and keep your energy up. Distance: 5km/3miles and 7km/4mile Hiking Time: 6-8 hours and 2-4 hours Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341ft and 12,434 ft Vegetation: Arctic to Heath

Day 8

MILLENNIUM CAMP – MWEKA GATE

A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower then celebrate with cold drinks. Overnight at your arranged Hotel.

8 Days Lemosho Route Prices

We do no compromise on safety and quality, so our prices are not the cheapest. However, they are also not unreasonably high like some other companies. We take a lot of pride in the value for money we provide to each and every client. The per person prices below are based on how many people are booking the trek together.

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