Nine days Lemosho route

9 days—The best 9 days Kilimanjaro hiking starts and ends in Moshi town on the highest peak mountain in Africa and the world, free-standing at 5,895 meters

$1800-4000 USD

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Safari summary

The 9-day Kilimanjaro hiking via the Lemosho route is a wonderful journey that starts and ends in Moshi, Tanzania. This 9 days Lemosho route is the most popular and scenic trail offers a gradual ascent, showcasing diverse landscapes and boasting a high success rate. The most affordable price for this 9-day hike is from $1800 to $6000 per climber, depending on factors including park fees, accommodation services, and meals. Payments can be made in US dollars, pounds, Tanzanian shillings, or euros, making it accessible to climbers from different parts of the world.

This 9 days Lemosho route on Kilimanjaro is an incredible experience, and the scenic and lesser-traveled route spans over 9 days, allowing for better acclimatization and higher success rates. Starting at Lemosho Gate, you'll journey through diverse landscapes, including lush rainforests, the Shira Plateau, and the dramatic Barranco Wall. The route offers stunning views of azure glaciers, wildlife encounters, and the iconic Lava Tower. With its advantageous acclimatization conditions, the Lemosho route is a popular choice for those seeking a memorable and successful Kilimanjaro climb.

This 9-day Lemosho route on Mount Kilimanjaro has an average summit success rate of approximately 90%. The gradual ascent and favorable acclimatization conditions of the Lemosho route contribute to its high success rate, providing climbers with a greater chance of achieving their goal of reaching the summit.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Internal flights
International flights
Park fees

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Moshi Tanzania

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a member of our staff, representing Kigelia Tours, will be waiting for you. You will then be transferred to your hotel in either Moshi(Kilimanjaro White House Hotel) depending on your selected accommodation, for an overnight stay.

hotel

Day 2: Londrosi Gate to Mti Mkubwa

After breakfast, we travel by 4WD to Londrossi gate, where our guides and mountain crew await. National park formalities, including climber registration and weighing of duffle bags, are efficiently taken care of to ensure each porter stays within the 20-kg limit. Lunch may be served at the gate, depending on the program and weather conditions.

Camping

Day 3: Mt Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft Distance: 8 km Hiking Time 5-6 hours Habitat: Health We continue on the trail leading out of the rain forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 Camp. Here we catch our first glimpse of Kibo across the plateau.

camping

Day 4: Shira 1 Camp - Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 13,800 ft to 15,190 ft Distance: 10 km Hiking Time: 6-7 hours We begin the day climbing up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. We descend down to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest to an altitude of 13,000 ft. Although you begin and end the day at the same elevation, the time spent at higher altitude is very beneficial for acclimatization.

camping

Day 5: Barranco to Karanga Camp

Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft Distance: 5 km Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert We begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then we climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall we cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization.

camp

Day 6: Karanga to Barafu Camp

Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft Distance: 4 km Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert We leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the rocky section to Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position.

Camping

Day 7: Barafu to Uhuru Camp

Kilimanjaro

During normal morning hours, we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. We ascend for several hours at a slow but steady pace while taking frequent, but short, breaks. The trail turns into heavy scree as we make the steep climb to the crater rim. We continue the around the crater rim until finally we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.

Camping

Day 8: Crater Camp to Mweka Camp

Elevation: 18,865 ft to 10,065 ft Distance: 12 km Hiking Time: 4-6 hours Habitat: Artic From Crater Camp, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep

Camping

Day 9: Mweka camp back to Moshi

Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft Distance: 10 km Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Rain Forest On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi. Drive back to your hotel in Moshi.

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