The Kilimanjaro Lemosho route

7 days—This 7 days Lemosho route starts from Moshi to Lemosho gate and ends to Moshi through Mweka gate on Africa's tallest mountain at about 5,895 meters.

$1400-3000 USD

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Safari summary

This 7 days Lemosho route is one of the best tour adventure to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the seven summits of the world, standing tall at an impressive elevation of 19,340 feet. The best tour to Kilimanjaro Lemosho route starting from Moshi to Lemosho gate and ends to Moshi through Mweka gate on Africa's tallest mountain at about 5,895 meters. Over the course of 7 days, traverse the breathtaking Lemosho Route, renowned for its unparalleled scenic beauty among all the routes on the mountain. This 7 days Kilimanjaro Lemosho route is captivating journey which takes you through 6 distinct ecological zones, immersing you in the vibrant lushness of the rainforest and leading you to the awe-inspiring arctic zone, where beauty and harshness converge in a captivating display. Throughout the expedition, you will be accompanied by expert African guides, whose profound knowledge of the mountain and its surroundings will enrich your experience. Indulge in the ultimate camping experience with amazing Camping, offering you spacious tents, deluxe comfort, and unforgettable meals, among other luxuries. Prepare yourself for an extraordinary expedition that will leave you with lasting memories of triumph and wonder.

The best prices for the most popular 6-day Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho route is from $1400 to $3000 per climber for the maximum and full successful summit of mount Kilimanjaro at 5,895 meters that, depending on accommodation before and after climbing, transport, meals and park fees. Those prices are the best and provide for budget service, midrange service and luxury service and can be paid in euros, pounds, USD, and Tanzanian shillings.

The full detailed itinerary for the best 7-day for Kilimanjaro Lemosho route is: Day 1:Lemosho Gate (2385 m) to Big Tree Camp (2780 m); Day 2: Big Tree Camp (2780 m) to Shira Camp 2 (3900 m); Day 3: Shira Camp 2 (3900 m) to Barranco Camp (3960 m); Day 4: Barranco Camp (3960 m) to Karanga Camp (4035 m); Day5: Karanga Camp (4035 m) to Barafu Camp (4640 m); Day 6: Barafu Camp (4640 m) to Uhuru Peak (5895 m) – Mweka Camp (3080 m); Day 7: Mweka Camp (3080 m) to Mweka Gate (1630 m)

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

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Safari highlights

Walking safari—with armed guard
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

International flights
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Londorossi gate -Forest camp

Kilimanjaro

Rising (ft.): 7,800 to 9,500ft Stretch: 6 km Hiking time: 4 hrs. Climatic habitat: Rain Forest Hikers depart Arusha or Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes 4 hours, where you will complete entry registration and formalities. Then, drive to the Lemosho Park entrance. Upon arrival at the park entrance, hikers eat lunch and then proceed through undisturbed forest, which winds to the first campsite.

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Day 2: Forest camp to Shira camp

Kilimanjaro

.Rising (ft.): 9,500 ft. to 11,500 ft. .8 km stretch .Hiking time: 6 hrs. .Climate habitat: moorland After leaving the woodland, the trail continues into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock covered in lichen beards. We ascend through the verdant, undulating hills, pass a number of streams, and eventually arrive at the Shira ridge before descending gradually to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from the plateau is breathtaking, exceptional, and wonderful.

camp

Day 3: Shira 1- Shira 2 - Moir camp

Kilimanjaro

.Rising (ft.): 11, 500 ft. to 13, 800 ft. .Stretch: 14 km .Hiking time: 6 hrs. .Moorland is a climatic habitat. Shira 2 camp is situated on moorland meadows beside a stream after a leisurely trek across the plateau to the east towards Kibo's glaciered summit with hikers and the team. Next, we carry on to Moir Camp, a remote location at the foot of the Lent Hills. There are a multitude of walks accessible on the adjacent hills, making this a fantastic opportunity to acclimatize.

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Day 4: Lava Tower to Barranco camp

Kilimanjaro

Rising (ft.): 13, 800 ft. to 13, 000ft Stretch:7 km Hiking time: 5 hrs. Climatic habitat The crew and hikers will continue eastward from the Shira plateau along a ridge, crossing the junction, and on to the summit of Kibo. As we proceed, our course shifts to the south-east, in the direction of the "Shark's Tooth" lava tower. We reach the second junction, which leads us to the Arrow glacier at a height of 16,000 ft. shortly after passing the tower. Today we descend to the Barranco camp.

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Day 5: Barranco- Karanga- Barafu

Kilimanjaro

.Rising (ft.): 13, 000ft to 15, 000ft .Stretch: 9km .Hiking time: 10 hrs. .Climatic habitat: Alpine desert After breakfast, the team and the hikers depart Barranco and go up a rocky slope, past the Barranco wall, to reach the Karanga Valley camping area. After leaving Karanga, we arrive at Junction, where the Mweka route meets it, and from there we hike up to the Barafu camp. You have now finished the South Circuit, which offers numerous summit views from various angles.

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Day 6: Barafu- Summit- Mweka Camp

Kilimanjaro

.Rising (ft.): 15,300ft to 19,345ft .Stretch:5 km ascent/ 12 km descent .Hiking time: 8 hrs. ascent .Climatic habitat: Arctic The group will resume their ascent of the summit between the Rebmann and Reitzel glaciers from midnight until two in the morning. The most physically and mentally taxing part of the walk is this one. You will pause at Stella Point for a brief rest, where you will be rewarded with the most breathtaking sunrise you have ever witnessed. Arriving at Uhuru Peak.

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Day 7:Mweka camp to Moshi

Kilimanjaro

.Descend (ft.):10, 000ft to 5, 400ft .Stretch: 10 km .Hiking time 4 hrs. .Climatic habitat: Rain Forest Hikers continue their descent to the Mweka Park Gate after breakfast to pick up their summit certificates. It could be muddy and wet at lower elevations. Shorts and t-shirts will generally be sufficient clothing, while gaiters and trekking poles will be helpful. The journey to Mweka village takes hikers another hour from the gate. Hikers will be met by a car in Mweka village.

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