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7 days—Kilimanjaro 7 days lemosho route hiking tour

$1550-1600 USD

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Safari summary

Lemosho route is considered the most beautiful trail to the roof of Africa, we highly recommend it too because of its dazzling landscape and the high success rate, and most of our clients prefer this route also, hence making it one of our top choices when it comes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. The hike commences in the londorosi gate just 3 hours away from moshi town, the trek will take you through five different climates from cultivation zone, to arctic zone at the peak.
The route is thoughtfully designed in a way to improve acclimatization for climbers. lemosho route can be tackled in six days, however it is advised to be done in at least 7 – 9 days for a better altitude acclimatization schedule. Opting to climb the mountain in more than eight days increases your chance of reaching the top up to 90%.
After passing though the cultivation zone, lemosho route continue in fertile forest, heads up to shira plateau; the Kilimanjaro third peak before it collapsed. Then the route proceed to moir hut which is a best place for acclimatization due to short hike that can be done in the nearby lent hills, there after we will hike over lava tower before dropping into barranco valley. We will trek along the intimidating barranco wall and then circle along the southern circuit to karanga and high barafu hut. Summit will be done from the barafu camp and descent will follow the mweka trail.

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
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Internal flights
International flights
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Moshi-Londorossi Gate – Mti Mkubwa

Kilimanjaro

Departure will commence from moshi as we head to londorossi gate for registration, the drive will only take about 4 hours, and from there we will drive to lemosho trailhead. Lunch will be offered on arrival and then will proceed through the lush, green forest which leads to the first camp

mti mkubwa

Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira 2 Camp

Kilimanjaro

Depart from your camp after an early breakfast and begin your ascent into the heather moorland zone. We will come across a good number of streams and trek on a plateau that leads to shira 2 campsite (3840m). The site is located near a stream and offers an incredible view of the western breach and its glaciers in the east. Your tents will be put up before your arrival by your crew. After arrival relax and enjoy evening snacks and a tasty drive. Beware the temperature here can be freezing.

shira 2 camp

Shira– Lava Tower – Barranco Camp

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After an early morning breakfast you will depart from shira 2 camp and enter the desert and rocky landscape. You will reach lava tower after a five hour long walk. Enjoy lunch at the tower and opt to hike the enormous lava tower if the weather permits. After having lunch you will descend from the tower to barranco campsite. The descent will only take 2 hours and upon arrival you will spot the famous barranco wall which will be hiked the next day.

barranco camp on mount kilimanjaro

Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp

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Prompt departure from barranco camp to begin your summit to barranco wall which will only take about an hour, at the top the view of heim glacier is spectacular and you will be above clouds, thereafter will head to karanga valley campsite where dinner will be offered

karanga camp

Karanga Camp- Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

We depart from karanga and reach the intersection which connects with mweka trail. We then proceed to barafu hut. This will be the completion of southern route which offers a spectacular view of the summit from different angles. Here we will rest and enjoy a tasteful early dinner as we prepare for the summit on the next day. The two peaks of kibo and mawenzi are clearly visible here.

barafu camp on mount Kilimanjaro

BARAFU CAMP-UHURU PEAK -MWEKA CAMP

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On this day we will push our way to the summit our trek will begin around midnight, this can a bit more physically and mentally challenging compared to the other parts of the trek. From the summit, we will immediately start our descent straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site . Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. We will later enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and take a well-earned rest.

mweka camp

MWEKA CAMP (10,065ft) -MOSHI

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Following a well-earned breakfast, we will have a celebration with all the team and afterwards will have a three hours walk to mweka gate. Upon arrival at the gate you will receive your gold certificate for reaching the summit and there after head to mweka village where we will meet our driver who will take you back to your hotel for a long rest.

Moshi lodges/hotel

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