Lemosho Route

7 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Lemosho Route

$1700-1850 USD

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Safari summary

The seven day Lemosho variation is preferred over the six day option because it breaks up day two into two days, providing better acclimatization and a more gradual ascent. On the seven day route, we walk from Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1 on day two, a reasonable altitude gain of 2,000 feet. Then on day three, we continue from Shira Camp 2 to the little used Moir Hut, at 13,800 feet. Overall the exposure to this altitude will help prepare the body for higher altitudes coming on the following days.

However, the treks from Barranco to Barafu, followed by the summit day are unchanged from the six day Lemosho variation. This schedule is still very tough, though the extra day on the mountain on the seven day route will help climbers deal with the exhausting itinerary better than those who opted for the six day route.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	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
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

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

Itinerary

Moshi /Londorosigate to Big tree

Kilimanjaro

Elevation : 1,200m to 1,950 m to 2,850 m Distance : 9km. Hiking Time : 3-4 hours Habitat : Montane Forest to moorland and heath vegetation. We will pick you up from your hotel your hotel and transport you to Londorosi gate for registration. After this formality, you board the vehicle and drive again to Lemoho glade. From this point you will start the trek across undisturbed Montane forest decorated with Black and White Colobus Monkey to the camp where dinner and overnight will take place

Big Tree camp

Big tree campsite /Shira two camp

Kilimanjaro

Elevation : 2,850m to 3500m to 3800m Distance : 13km. Hiking Time : 7-8 hours Habitat : Moorland and Rocky You will have an early breakfast then start the trek.The trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone then crosses the Shira ridge at about 3600m to drop gently down to Shira 1 camp located by the stream on the Shiraplateau. Stop Shira 1 at 3,500m for lunch, where you can enjoy amazing views of Kibo. After Lunch we then continue trekking to Shira two camps

Shira Two Camps

Shira two campsite / Barranco camp

Kilimanjaro

Elevation : 3800m to 3950m Distance : 13km. Hiking time: 7-8 hours Habitat : Moorland This is long acclimatization day. You will have an early breakfast then trek east to a junction leading to Lava tower rock 4600m for acclimatization. Afterwards, you will descend down to Barranco campsite for dinner and overnight.

Barranco camp

Barranco campsite to Karanga camp

Kilimanjaro

Elevation : 3950m to 3900m Distance : 6km. Hiking Time : 4-5 hours Habitat : Moorland Today is short day of trekking. In the morning you will start climbing Barranco wall and reach 4200m for acclimatization and continue crossing ridges and valleys to Karanga campsite for hot lunch. After lunch you will have a bit of rest and get another acclimatization of trekking up the scree slopes towards the Southern ice field. You will then return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Karanga Camp

Karanga campsite to Barafu campsit

Kilimanjaro

Elevation : 3900m to 4620m Distance : 8km. Hiking Time : 3-4 hours Habitat : Alpine Desert Today the trek up to the Barafu ridge campsite is difficult because of altitude. The walk take few hours because of short distance but is steep which required a slow pace to avoid fatigue. You will walk across an alpine desert with strong, cold winds blowing down from Kibo peak and its glaciers. You will have an early dinner at 1700hrs then rest until midnight when we you commence your push

Barafu Campsite

Uhuru peak to Mweka hut campsite

Kilimanjaro

Elevation : 4620m to 5895m to 3100m Distance : 15 km. Hiking Time : 10-12 hours Habitat : Desert and ice Wake at midnight to a light breakfast and then prepare for your summit ascent. The goal is to climb before dawn so that you can reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise. Departure for the summit is at 12:00AM. Switchback up steep scree or possibly snow, and reach Stella Point on the crater rim (5,861 m/18,640 ft) between 4 and 5 AM.

Mweka Hut Camp

Mweka hut campsite to Mweka gate

Kilimanjaro

Elevation : 3100m to 1700m Distance : 9km. Hiking Time : 3 – 4 hours Habitat : Montane Forest Today is your last day on the mountain. After breakfast, you will descend down to Mweka park gate walking across montane forest. This descent will take 3-4 hours. At the gate you will sign out and board the vehicle, ready for the transfer back to your hotel for your certificate presentation celebration.

Park view inn

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