Best eight days Lemosho route

8 days—This 8 days Kilimanjaro Lemosho route starts from Moshi to Lemosho gate and ends to Moshi town through Mweka gate is around 70 kms or 42 miles.

$1600-3000 USD

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Safari summary

This 8 days expedition to summit Mount Kilimanjaro via the scenic Lemosho Route. Starting from Moshi and ending in the same town, you'll cross six ecological zones, from lush rainforest to the challenging arctic zone. Expert African guides will accompany you, sharing their extensive knowledge of the mountain. The ideal schedule for the Lemosho route is the eight-day variation. This carefully planned itinerary takes into consideration the physical demands of the trek and ensures climbers are well-rested for the challenging summit attempt. The best time to climb Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route is during the dry seasons, which are from January to March and from June to October in 2023, 2024, 2025 and any year.

On the eight-day Lemosho route, the trek from Barranco to Barafu is divided into two days. This deliberate decision allows for a shorter day of hiking just before the summit attempt. It is crucial because summit day begins in the early hours of the morning, typically around midnight, and climbers are already sleep-deprived. By incorporating a shorter day before the summit push, climbers can get some much-needed rest, improving their chances of a successful ascent.

The best prices for the most popular 6-day Kilimanjaro climbing via Machame route is from $1600 to $3000 per climber for the maximum and full successful summit of mount Kilimanjaro at 5,895 meters which 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.

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

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Private vehicle and driver
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Londorossi to Forest camp

Kilimanjaro

Rise (ft.): 7, 800to 9,500ft Stretch: 6 km Walking time 4 hrs. Climatic habitat: Rain Forest It took approximately 4 hours to go from Moshi or Arusha to Londorossi gate, where you must complete immigration procedures and register. the Lemosho trailhead next by car. After eating lunch at the trailhead, hikers continue through unspoiled woodland that winds to the first camp, a forest camp known as giant tree camp.

Camp

Day2: Forest camp to Shira camp

Kilimanjaro

Elevation from 9,500 to 11,500 ft.8 km stretch Walking time: 6 hrs. Hikers will continue on the track that exits the forest and enters a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock covered in lichen beards after completing their full board at Shira One Camp. We reach the Shira Ridge before descending gently to Shira 1 Camp as we ascend through the lush, rolling hills and pass multiple streams. From the plateau, there is an amazing and revitalizing view of Kibo.

camp

Day 3: Shira1- Shira 2- Moir camp

Kilimanjaro

.Elevation ft. 11,500 to 13,800 ft. .stretch: 14 km .walking time .Climatic habitat: moorland full board at Shira 2 camp, hikers and the team will spend the entire day exploring the Shira plateau. To get to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows beside a stream, cross the plateau gently in the direction of Kibo's glaciated peak. Afterwards, we go to Moir Camp, a little-used location at the foot of the Lennox Hills, where we spend the night.

camp

Day 4: Lava tower to Shira camp

Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 13,800 to 13, 000 Stretch:7 km Walking time: 6 hrs. Hikers will proceed to the east up the ridge, crossing the intersection, in order to reach the peak of Kibo after completing full board at Shira 2 or Moir Hut Camp from the Shira Plateau. As we proceed, our direction shifts to the south-east, towards the "Shark's Tooth" lava tower. A short distance after the tower, we reach the second intersection, which leads us up the arrow glacier at a height of 16,000 feet.

camp

Day 5: Barranco to Karanga camp

Kilimanjaro

.Elevation 13,000 to 13,100 .stretch:5 km .Walking time 5 hrs. .Climatic habitat: Alpine desert After breakfast, hikers will depart Barranco and proceed up a rocky slope past the Barranco campsite to the Karanga camp, where they will have full board.

Camp

Day 6: Karanga to Barafu camp

Kilimanjaro

.Elevation 13000 to 15,300 .stretch 5 km .Walking time 5 hrs. .Climatic habitat: Alpine desert Once you reach Barafu Camp, you will have covered the South Circuit, which offers a wide range of stunning views of the peak from a number of positions. As we get ready for summit night, we have an early dinner and relax.

Camp

Day 7:

Kilimanjaro

.Rise ft15, 300 to 19,345 ft. and down to 10,00 ft. .Stretch:5 km .Walking time: 8 hrs. .Climatic habit: Arctic Between the Rebmann and Ratzel mountains, we make our way to the peak while attempting to stay warm and concentrating on the incredible sense of success that lies ahead. On the crater rim, Stella Point is reached by ascending over dense scree in a northwesterly direction. During your brief break here, you will be rewarded with the most beautiful sunrise.

Camp

Day 8: Mweka gate to Moshi / Arusha

Kilimanjaro

.Descend 10,000 to 5,00 .Stretch: 10 km .Walking time: 4 hrs. .Climatic habitat: Rain Forest We continue the descent to the Mweka Park Gate, so you can pick up your summit certificates there. Gaiters and trekking poles are highly advised because the terrain is damp, muddy, and steep and because the weather is significantly warmer.

Hotel in Moshi or Arusha

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