Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb

8 DAYS LEMOSHO ROUTE CLIMB MT. KILIMANJARO

$2080-2280 USD

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Safari summary

The Lemosho route is one of our preferred routes due to its low traffic, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. The Lemosho route starts off from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the lush rainforest to Shira Plateau. We recommend a minimum of 7 days to attempt this route but 8 days is preferable for better acclimatization and summit success. The Lemosho route joins the Machame route at Shira 2 Camp and then follows the same route through the southern circuit and descending at Mweka Gate.

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

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
All drinks
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

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

Itinerary

Londorossi Gate – Forest camp

Kilimanjaro

After eating breakfast at your hotel, your guide will brief you on the day. You will drive from Moshi town to Londorossi Park Gate (2100m). In the village near Londorossi where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, we eat lunch, then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.

Forest Camp

Forest Camp – Shira 1 Camp

Kilimanjaro

We continue the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.

Shira 1 Camp

Shira 1,Shira 2-Moir Hut

Kilimanjaro

This spectacular camp we will be going to today is located beneath the Northern Ice Fields of Kilimanjaro. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

Moir Hut

Moir Hut,Lava Tower-Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. Our direction changes to the Southeast towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” , we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

Barranco Camp

Barranco Camp-Karanga Camp

Kilimanjaro

This is a short hiking day meant for acclimatization. After an early morning breakfast, it is now time to conquer the Great Barranco Wall! Although it may look intimating at first glance, hikers state that this Class 2 hike is usually much easier than they anticipated. At the top of the Wall, you will have a view of Heim Glacier and will be above the clouds. The trail then winds up and down in the Karanga Valley. You will spend the night at Karanga Camp and enjoy dinner and washing at the site

Karanga Camp

Karanga Camp-Barafu Hut

Kilimanjaro

The trail intersects with the Mweka Route, which is the trail used to descend on the final two days, you will reach Barafu Hut. The word “barafu” in Swahili means “ice” and this camp is located on a rocky, exposed ridge. Tents will be exposed to wind and rocks, so it is important for hikers to familiarize themselves with the campsite before dark. An early dinner will be served so hikers can rest before attempting the summit the same night.

Barafu Hut

Summit attempt, Barafu Camp-Mweka

Kilimanjaro

. You will then begin your summit attempt. The route heads northwest and you will ascend over stone scree. You will reach Stella Point, located on the crater rim. You will continue ascending on a snow-covered trail to Uhuru Peak. The hike down to Barafu Camp, you will continue descending to Mweka Hut. The Mweka Trail will lead you through the scree and rocks to the moorland and eventually into the rain forest.

Mweka Camp

Mweka Camp- Mweka Gate

Kilimanjaro

It is here on the mountain that you will present your tips to the guide, assistant guides, chef(s), and porters. After celebrating, you will descend for three hours back to Mweka Gate. The National Park requires all hikers to sign their names to receive certificates of completion. Hikers who reached Stella Point receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak receive gold certificates. After receiving certificates, hikers will descend into the Mweka village

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