Hiking six days Lemosho route
6 days Kilimanjaro hiking Lemosho route safari starts Londorossi Gate and ends in Mweka Gate in Moshi Tanzania on Africans highest peak at 19340ft
$1200-5000 USD
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Safari summary
The 6-day Lemosho route on Kilimanjaro involves demanding walking for 19–24 hours at high elevations, with only 4-6 hours of sleep each day. This six-day Kilimanjaro Lemosho route starts at Londorossi Gate and ends at Mweka Gate, returning to Moshi Town. The most affordable price for 6-day Kilimanjaro hiking via Lemosho route is $1,200 to $5,000 per climber with a successful summit at 5,895 meters. This price depends on services including Budget, Midrange, and Luxury.
This 6 days Lemosho route is one of the most scenic and less crowded routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Known for its stunning panoramic views and diverse landscapes, it offers a challenging yet rewarding experience. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low traffic, beautiful scenery, and a high summit success rate. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west; the first two days are spent trekking through the rainforest to Shira Ridge, the Lemosho route crosses the entirety of the plain from west to east in a pleasant, relatively flat hike.
The best time to climb Kilimanjaro is during the warmest and driest times of the year, from December, January, February to mid-March and mid-June, July, August, September to the end of October. However, although these are considered to be the best times to climb the mountain in terms of weather, they are also the busiest months.
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, December | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Meals
- Park fees
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Internal flights
- Laundry
- Meals
- Private vehicle and driver
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa
Depart from Moshi to Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, you'll eat lunch, then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.
Campsite
Mti Mkubwa to Shira Camp 2
Kilimanjaro
•Elevation (ft): 9,500ft to 12,500ft •Distance: 18 km •Hiking Time 8-10 hours •Habitat: Moorland Continue on the trail leading out of the 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. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.
Campsite
Shira Camp 2 to Lava tower
Kilimanjaro
•Elevation (ft): 12,500ft to 13,000ft •Distance: 10 km •Hiking Time: 6-8 hours •Habitat: Semi Desert From the Shira Plateau, continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft.
Campsites
Barranco Camp to Karanga
Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, you will leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. In the afternoon you can relax and stretch your legs in preparation of the upcoming summit night.
camping
Barafu Camp to Summit
Kilimanjaro
•Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft) •Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent •Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent •Habitat: Arctic Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
Campsite
Mweka Camp to Moshi
•Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft •Distance: 10 km •Hiking Time: 3-4 hours •Habitat: Rain Forest After breakfast, you will continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
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