Lemosho Route + Crater Stay

8 days—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

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Safari summary

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. Most of the clients climb Kilimanjaro using lemosho route and their feedback on this route is excellent.

We highly recommend the Lemosho route to our clients. The climb begins at Londorossi Gate at an altitude of 2360 metres, with an approach far to the west of the mountain. It then circles around Kilimanjaro to the south, passing through the majestic rainforest where some of the region’s most unique wildlife can often be seen. The route continues up to the mountain’s third summit at Shira Ridge.

About Crater Camp on Kilimanjaro

Crater camp is not a route in its own right but a challenging extension which in principle can be added to any route. It involves sleeping overnight in the bowl of the crater. An amazing experience enjoyed by only a few of the most adventurous climbers. The time period depends on the route. Camping at the crater is a bit expensive since it’s charged extra by park authority and also the crew wages are paid in extra.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Walking safari—with armed guard
Photography safari—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

ARRIVAL

Kilimanjaro

All trekkers need to organise their own flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). From JRO we will arrange a private transfer to your hotel. That night or early the next morning you will meet your local representative and have a full pre-climb briefing. Transport: Private transfer (0.8 hour, 40 km) Accommodation: Hotel

Hotel

LEMOSHO GATE TO MTI MKUBWA CAMP

Kilimanjaro

4WD transfer to Lemosho Park Gate for registration. Our porters prepare and pack our supplies and luggage before we start our ascent along the forest trail to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) campsite at 2895m. We will stay here overnight. Transport: 1.7 hours, 80 km Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours Ascent: 535 m Max. altitude: 2895 m Accomodation: Camping Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

MTI MKUBWA CAMP

MTI MKUBWA CAMP TO SHIRA 1 CAMP

Kilimanjaro

Our journey continues eastwards across the Shira Plateau with spectacular views of Shira Cathedral. We cross moorland meadow to reach Shira 1 Camp for dinner and overnight camping at 3500m. By now we will be able to see the stunning glaciers of the Western Breach. It will be colder tonight than the previous night with temperatures possibly falling below freezing. Hiking time: 5 – 6 hours Ascent: 605 m Max. altitude: 3500 m Accomodation: Camping Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

SHIRA 1 CAMP

SHIRA 1 CAMP TO MOIR HUT

Kilimanjaro

We leave the forest behind now and the trail gets steeper as it enters the moorland zone. A gentle grade walk takes you across the high altitude Shira Caldera to Moir Hut with fabulous views of Arrow glacier. We will camp here for the night at 4200m. Hiking time: 6 – 7 hours Ascent: 700 m Max. altitude: 4200 m Accomodation: Camping Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

MOIR HUT

MOIR HUT TO BARRANCO CAMP VIA LAVA

Kilimanjaro

Today we will climb up to 4600m to the base of Lava Tower for lunch and acclimatization. This will be our toughest day so far and you may, for the first time, feel the altitude. After lunch we will descend again by almost 650m to Barranco Camp, following the “walk high, sleep low” golden rule of acclimatisation. Our descent to Barranco Camp takes about 2 hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful photographs of the Western Breach and breach wall.

KARANGA CAMP

BARRANCO CAMP TO KARANGA CAMP

Kilimanjaro

A short but fun day, starting with a scramble to the top of the Great Barranco Wall. We then traverse over scree to the Karanga Valley (3930m) beneath the icefalls of the Heim, Kersten and Decken Glaciers. We will stay overnight at Karanga campsite. Hiking time: 4 hours Ascent: 260 m Descent: 280 m Max. altitude: 4210 m Accomodation: Camping Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

KARANGA CAMP

KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP

Kilimanjaro

We leave Karanga campsite behind to meet the junction connecting with the Mweka descent trail. From here we continue up to Barafu Camp. You have now completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. At camp, we can rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be clearly seen. Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours Ascent: 670 m Max. altitude: 4600 m Accomodation: Camping Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

BARAFU CAMP