Eight Days Lemosho Route
8 days—Eight Days Lemosho Route
$2300-3000 USD
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Safari summary
With eight days of trip-time, your Kilimanjaro trek on the Lemosho Route takes longer than the alternatives, but is a bit quieter and gives plenty of acclimatization time to trekkers... The landscape is varied, with possible animal sightings on the first day’s trek, when you start out from Londorosi Gate. You will have a private vehicle to take you to and from the mountain. Accommodation on the mountain on this trip will be in tented camps – a great experience, a true mountain adventure.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | None | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Sightseeing | shopping | markets
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- All drinks
- Laundry
- Meals
- Park fees
What’s not included?
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Londorosi Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp
Londorosi Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp Trekking Hours: 3–4 hours Arrive at Londorosi Gate for registration and final preparations before driving to the trailhead. Begin trekking through the beautiful Kilimanjaro rainforest, enjoying the rich vegetation and birdlife along the way. After a picnic lunch, continue to Mti Mkubwa Camp, arriving in the late afternoon for dinner, relaxation, and overnight rest.
Mti Mkubwa Camp
Mti Mkubwa - Shira 1 Camp
Mti Mkubwa - Shira 1 Camp Trekking Hours: 4-5 hours eave the forest on day two for Kilimanjaro's moorland. When the trail flattens out, you will have your first views of Kibo peak. After lunch, you will trek the Shira Plateau, created when Kibo's lava flows filled up the Shira crater. Stop at Shira 1 Camp, where you will relax for the rest of the day.
Shira 1 Camp
Shira 1 Camp - Shira 2 Camp
Shira 1 Camp - Shira 2 Camp Trekking Hours: 3-4 hours This is an acclimatization day that allows you to take day treks that explore the Shira Plateau. You will trek only a short while and gain just over 1000 feet in elevation..
Shira 2 Camp
Shira 2 Camp – Lava Tower–Barranco
Shira 2 Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp Trekking Hours: 6–7 hours After breakfast, trek across the Shira Plateau toward Lava Tower, reaching approximately 4,530 m. This climb-high, descend-low day is important for acclimatization. After lunch, descend through the dramatic alpine landscape to Barranco Camp, a scenic campsite surrounded by giant senecio plants with impressive views of Kibo and the surrounding glaciers.
Barranco Camp
Baranco Camp - Karanga Camp
Baranco Camp - Karanga Camp Trekking Hours: 3-4 hours Leave Barranco Camp after breakfast for Karanga Valley. The day begins with an hour and a half scramble up the Barranco Wall. This is the hardest part of the day and in some places you may have to use your hands to pull your body up. After reaching the top, make a short descent into the greener Karanga Valley. We generally camp on the ridge above the valley to allow for greater acclimatization.
Karanga Camp
Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp
Kilimanjaro
Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp Trekking Hours: 3–4 hours After breakfast, trek through the alpine desert toward Barafu Camp, enjoying spectacular views of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks and several glaciers along the way. Arrive at Barafu Camp, the starting point for the summit attempt. After dinner, rest early as you will wake before midnight for your final ascent to Uhuru Peak.
Barafu Camp
Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak–Mweka Camp
Kilimanjaro
Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp Trekking Hours: 11–14 hours Begin the summit ascent around midnight, trekking through the darkness toward Stella Point on the crater rim. Continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa. After celebrating and taking photos, descend to Barafu Camp for breakfast and a short rest, then continue through the alpine landscape to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight rest.
Mweka Camp
Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate
Kilimanjaro
Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate Trekking Hours: 3-4 hours After breakfast, finish the trek with a descent to Mweka Gate. Your last trek on Kilimanjaro is a beautiful one, passing through Kilimanjaro's cloud forest. Watch your step during the descent as the trail can be slippery. Kilimanjaro Trekking Guides vehicles will be waiting at the lower station of Mweka Gate to take you back to Moshi. You will be able to buy t-shirts and sodas at the gate.
Mweka Gate
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