Lemosho Route
10 days—Mt Kilimanjaro 7 Days Lemosho Route
$1750-1750 USD
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Safari summary
Mt Kilimanjaro 7 Days Lemosho Route approaches Kilimanjaro from the west. Rather than simply intersecting Shira Plateau (like Machame), Lemosho crosses it from Shira Ridge to Shira 2 Camp, on a pleasant hike. Climbers encounter low traffic until the route joins the Machame route. Afterward, Lemosho follows the same route through Lava Tower, Barranco, and Barafu, known as the southern circuit. There are several options to complete the trek over 6, 7, or 8 days based on your experience.
Mt Kilimanjaro 7 Days Lemosho Route
Mt Kilimanjaro 7 Days Lemosho Route is an unspoiled, remote, little used and delightful way as much as the Shira plateau. The direction is one of the few where companies may be accompanied on the first day through an armed ranger because the forests across the Lemosho Glades are inhabited by means of buffalo, elephant and different natural world.
High summit success rate. Good for acclimatization, especially on the longer itineraries
Remote and spectacular, dramatic gorges and views of West Kilimanjaro
Converges with Machame on day 4 at Barranco
Shira offers a higher start point compared to Lemosho and poorer acclimatization
Fully catered camping only
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | None | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | |
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Itinerary
Day 1
Kilimanjaro
Day 1: Arrival transfers from KIA-Hotel We will pick you up from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Snow view hotel http://www.snowviewhotel.com/
Day 2
Day 2: Rest day We recommend at least one rest day before starting your trek and try to sleep because of different time zone, our guide he will give the briefing and check your trekking gears to make sure you have everything needed.
Day 3
Kilimanjaro
Day 3: 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. • Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2650m/8700ft • Distance: 6km/4mi • Hiking Time: 2-3 hours • Habitat: Montane Forest • Meals: LD • Budget Lodging: Mti Mkubwa Camp
Day 4
Day 4: Hike Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 2 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 past the Shira 1 camp and on to the Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. • Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3850m/12,600ft • Distance: 16km/10mi • Hiking Time: 7-8 hours • Habitat: Moorland • Meals: BLD • Budget Lodging: Shira 2 Camp
Day 5
Day 5: 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” (elev 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. • Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft • Distance: 8km/5mi • Walking Time: 5-6 hours • Habitat: Semi-desert • Meals: BLD • Budget Lodging: Barranco Camp
Day 6
Day 6: 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. • Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft • Distance: 5km/3mi • Hiking Time: 34 hours • Habitat: Alpine Desert • Meals: BLD • Budget Lodging: Karanga Valley Camp
Day 7
Day 7: 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. • Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft • Distance: 4km/2mi • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours • Habitat: Alpine Desert • Meals: BLD • Budget Lodging: Barafu Camp
Day 8
Kilimanjaro
Day 8: 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. • Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft • Down to 3090m/10,150ft • Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down • Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit • Meals: BLD • Budget Lodging: Mweka Camp
Day 9
Day 9: 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). From the gate, continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes). Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. • Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft • Distance: 10km/6mi • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours • Habitat: Forest • Meals: B
Day 10
Day 10: Departure transfers Pick up from the hotel and transfer to KIA to say bye
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