Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro Hiking

6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking via Lemosho Route Trails

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6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking via Lemosho Route adventures is the best Mount Kilimanjaro hiking trail since it is the one which does not require acclimatization while trekking, it is for clients who are best in hiking with high pace and experienced much to climb mountains. 6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking via Lemosho Route is also suitable for the beginners who are preparing for climbing big mountains. 6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking via Lemosho Route is also suitable for solo hikers and multi-hikers.

6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking via Lemosho Route trail takes you from Lemosho Gate, Forest Camp to Shira II and then on to the following camps. It is not common for climbers to experience altitude sickness symptoms only on the second day of the climb due to the fast pace. Second, day four combined with day five makes the schedule very difficult. The fourth day is a full day trekking from Barranco to Barafu. Then, after dinner and half a night's sleep, the long and strenuous summit day begins at around 9:87 am. The 6 days Lemosho route requires 19-24 hours of strenuous walking at extremely high altitude with only 4-6 hours of sleep.

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About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	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
Airport transfers
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

Day 1: Lemosho Gate to Forest Camp

Kilimanjaro

Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft, Distance: 6 km, Hiking Time: 4 hours, Habitat: Rain Forest: We leave Moshi towards Lemosho Gate which takes about 4 hours where you will complete immigration formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Arrived at the trailhead, we will have lunch and then start through the jungle winding to the first campsite.

Forest Camp

Day 2: Forest Camp to Shira Camp II

Kilimanjaro

We continue on the path that leaves the forest and enters a savannah of tall grasses, heather and volcanic rocks with lichen beards. Ascending through lush hills and crossing several streams, we reach Shira Ridge before descending gently to Shira I Camp. The views of Kibo Peak from the other side of the Shira Plateau are incredible. From here it is a gentle trek east to Kibo Glacier peak, across the Shira Plateau to Shira II Camp on moorland meadows along a creek.

Shira Campsite II

Day 3: Shira Camp II to Lava Tower

Kilimanjaro

From the Shira Plateau, continue east along a ridge past the junction to Kibo Peak. As we continue, our direction changes to the southeast to the lava tower, called "Shark's Tooth". We now continue to the Barranco Refuge. Here we rest, enjoy dinner and spend the night. Although you end the day at the same altitude as you started, this day is very important for acclimatization to and helps your body prepare for summit day at Uhuru Peak.

Lava Tower Campsite

Day 4: Barranco to Karanga Camps

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast we leave Barranco and continue up a steep ridge past the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then we leave Karanga and reach the turnoff that leads to the Mweka Trail. Continue to Barafu Hut. At this point you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we camp, rest, have dinner and prepare for the summit day. From this position, the two peaks Mawenzi and Kibo can be seen.

Karanga Campsite

Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit

Kilimanjaro

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), 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. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down.

Mweka Campsite

Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka gate

Kilimanjaro

Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft, Distance: 10 km, Hiking Time: 3-4 hours, Habitat: Rain Forest After breakfast we continue the descent to the gate of Mweka Park to receive your summit certificates for Kilimanjaro. It can be wet and muddy at lower elevations. From Mweka Gate, a vehicle will take you back to your hotel in Moshi.

Moshi

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