Tanzania Mount Kilimanjaro

7 days—Hike via Lemosho Route

$1900-2100 USD

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Safari summary

About Lemosho Route
The Lemosho route starts from the West at the Londorossi gate at an altitude of 2360 meters from the sea level. The Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route is an improved version of old Shira route. This route will take you through the rainforest beautiful and remote rainforest. It also increases the chances of spotting wildlife.
The route has the success rate of almost 95% as it has a longer itinerary and gives you more time to sleep on the lower elevations and spend more time on the mountains compared to other routes like Marangu route.
This route usually a longer trek as it has longer itinerary for proper acclimatization. You can take Lemosho route 7 days which is standard and Lemosho route 8 days which is recommended.

Lemosho route with its beautiful scenic view and highest success rate is popular route among all the other Kilimanjaro routes. The Lemosho route has the most significant geological structures which are stunning rocks ridges, massive craters, stunning glaciers, alpine desserts will hold your attention on the trek through to the top of Kilimanjaro.

Lemosho Route climate
The Lemosho route starts through the fertile rainforest and you may feel the humid temperature at the beginning. The heath and moorland region or zone give you a bit drizzle of rain or snow. The summit attempt is made from Barafu in the early morning hours, often during the full moon day. This is the coldest and windiest section your climb. The best time to climb is the dry season.
How long is the Lemosho route?
The Lemosho route is approximately 70 Kms/ 40 miles long from gate to gate. Here is the daywise breakup of the distance to route. You can experience climbing the Baranco wall with a distance covering 7kms on this route

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	June, July, August, September, October
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Rock climbing
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Internal flights
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Lemosho Glades to Big Tree Camp

Kilimanjaro

You will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00 am and transferred to the Lemosho route at Londorosi gate which is located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process, you will still start our climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree camp where you will be spending the night. Distance covered: 7km / 4.3mi Approx. time took: 4 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Camping at Big Tree campsite

Big Tree Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Kilimanjaro

Today you trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. trek through Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds as we head towards our destination which is Shira 2. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude. As you proceed you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo Distance: 16.5km Approx. time: 9 -11 hrs Meals: Fullboard

Camping at Shira 2 campsite

Shira 2 Camp to Barranco camp

Kilimanjaro

Trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking into the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located at the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m). Distance: 10km / 6.2mi Approx. time took: 7 hours Meals: Fullboard

Camping at Barranco campsite

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Kilimanjaro

Descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi Approx. time took: 5 hrs Meals: Fullboard

Camping at Karanga campsite

Karanga Camp to Barafu camp

Kilimanjaro

After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi Approx. time took: 3 hours Meals: full board

Base camp -Barafu campsite

Barafu camp to Uhuru Peak

Kilimanjaro

We start off at around midnight and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views of jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). Distance: 16.4km Approx. time took: 13hrs – 15hrs Meals: Fullboard

Mweka Campsite

Mweka Camp to Mweka gate

Kilimanjaro

A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower then celebrate with cold drinks. Overnight at your arranged Hotel Distance covered: 9.1km / 7.5miles Approx. time took: 3 hours Hotel: Bed &Breakfast

Overnight at Moshi Town.

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