Lemosho Route 8 days

8 days—The Lemosho Route is the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, offering panoramic vistas from multiple sides of the mountain

$1850-2100 USD

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Safari summary

The Lemosho Route is the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, offering panoramic vistas from multiple sides of the mountain. Due to the ideal balance of limited trekkers, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate, this is our preferred route. You will begin with a drive from Moshi to the Londorossi Gate, which approaches the mountain from the west. The first two days of your trek you will cross the Shira Plateau from west to east, which is a relatively flat hike. As you approach Lava Tower, this route joins the Machame route. You will traverse underneath Kilimanjaro’s Southern Ice Field on a path known as the Southern Circuit and will begin your summit climb from the Barafu Camp. The descent will be via the Mweka Route.

About this tour

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

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
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
Visas

Itinerary

Londorossi Gate to MtiMkubwa Camp

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Walking distance: 6 km, 3-4 hours All meals are included (breakfast this day not included in budget package) After breakfast at your hotel, you will begin your adventure with a two-hour drive to the Londorossi Park Gate (2100m). As the guides and porters prepare and pack the supplies, you will get registered into the park. Your trekking will begin through the rainforest and you will camp at 2810m for your first night’s camp.

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MtiMkubwa to Shira Camp

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Your trail will lead you out of the rain forest and into the moorland zone where you will walk through the savannah giant heather. You will ascend through scenic hills and cross several streams to reach the Shira Ridge. As you descend into the Shira 1 camp, your view of Kibo will be spectacular.

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Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2

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ou will enjoy a gentle walk along a stream and across the Shira Plateau on moorland meadows. This will be an excellent acclimatization day with a variety of walks available along the plateau. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

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Shira camp 2Barranco camp

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As your route turns east, you will be in the semi-desert and rocky landscape that surrounds Lava Tower. You will first head to Moir camp, which is nestled near enormous beds of volcanic rock and surrounded by rocky hills and cliffs. To aid with your acclimatization, you will hike to the base of Lava Tower at 4500M. Following a short rest, you will descend through the Senecio Forest passing beautiful waterfalls. The Barranco Camp is set in the shadow of the massive Barranco Wall,

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Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

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Today’s challenge will be trekking the 150M face of the Barranco Wall. As you scramble over this wall face, you will gain a great appreciation for the work performed by the porters each day, and will arrive at camp for a well-deserved dinner and rest.

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Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

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Your morning trek will be a slow and steady uphill hike as you enter into the Arctic Zone. As the temperatures become cooler, the excitement will fill the camp as you make final preparations for the summit day ahead.

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summit attempt, barafu Camp

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This is the day for which you have prepared; your greatest trekking challenge and most rewarding moment. You will receive an early wake up call for preparation and a light breakfast before beginning your summit trek at 0100 Hours. Spectacular views coupled with the amazing sunrise will warm your soul and strengthen your spirit, as the iconic Uhuru Peak comes into view. After your well-earned summit accomplishment, you will descend to Barafu Camp for a break and celebration before continuing .

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mweka Camp to mweka gate

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our last trek will take you to the park gate. Here you will receive your appropriate summit certificate. You will then be driven back to your hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower and celebrate with cold drinks.

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