Lemosho Route

8 days—Kilimanjaro Trekking via Lemosho + 2 Hotel Nights

$2735-2992 USD

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Safari summary

Hike through the amazing scenery on the Lemosho route to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, featuring captivating scenic vistas, pristine wildlife, excellent acclimatization opportunities and low traffic of climbers, Lemosho is one of the best kilimanjaro routes.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Kilimanjaro

Today early morning you’ll be picked up from your Moshi hotel for the drive to Londrossi Gate. Columbus monkeys are common along with the beginning of your trail through the rainforest. Your first camp Mti Mkubwa (2,780m) is on the edge of the forest, so there could be wildlife sightings here as well. After lunch the group will depart on an acclimatization hike towards Shira 1 Camp that features a 300m gain in altitude, after which you will hike back down to Mti Mkubwa Camp.

Mti Mkubwa Camp

Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

Kilimanjaro

After an early breakfast you will start a gradual trek upwards until 3,500 meters; at that point for the first time you will be able to see stunning views of Shira Plateau and Kibo Volcano. The passage from Mti Mkubwa Camp to the second high-altitude Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) is rather easy and takes about 5-6 hours. This will allow you to start the acclimatization process gradually, which is a main part of good trekking.

Shira 1 Camp

Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Kilimanjaro

Departing from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) and an easy trekking towards the second high altitude camp: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m). This trek is not difficult and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro. When you arrive to camp you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest everyone will complete an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp that features a 200-meter gain in altitude.

Shira 2 Camp

The Lava Tower-Down Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,630 meters. It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least 1–2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be. After lunch you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Here you can see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness.

Barranco Camp

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Kilimanjaro

Early wake up for breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall, hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano. The top provides a great photo opportunity with Kibo Peak as the backdrop. A lunch break at Karanga Camp shall be followed by an acclimatization climb towards Barafu with its highest point being 4,270 m. The group then drops back to Karanga Camp for the overnight.

Karanga Camp

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast you begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax. After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization climb towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp with its highest point being 4,800 m and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the rest of the day resting and sleeping before summit night.

Barafu Camp

Summit to Uhuru Peak

Kilimanjaro

Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).

Millennium Camp

Millennium Camp - Mweka Gate

Kilimanjaro

The millennium camp is situated in a tropical rain-forest, so today when you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the height and the victory of reaching the summit. After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.

Back to the hotel

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