The Lemosho Route is widely considered to be the best route on Mount Kilimanjaro. Not too long ago, there were only two main routes used to climb Kilimanjaro – the Marangu (Coca Cola) route and the Machame (Whiskey) route. But as Tanzania’s tourism industry flourished, the Kilimanjaro park authority created more trails to African’s highest peak. Lemosho, a relatively new route, is preferred by reputable operators due to its beauty, remoteness and success rate. In short, it maximizes the chances that a climber will reach the summit, and enjoy the experience overall.
The Lemosho route can be done in as little as seven days (six nights) on the mountain. However, it is ideally tackled over eight days (seven nights) for a better altitude acclimatization schedule. The trek begins at the western base of mountain, within its lush, fertile rainforest. The route heads across the Shira Plateau, before circling along the southern circuit halfway around the mountain, exposing the climber to great views from all angles. The approach to the summit is made from the east, and the descent follows the Mweka trail.
DAY 0: ARRIVAL TO TANZANIA.
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro international airport and transferred to your hotel in moshi town, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day .
DAY 1: HOTEL - LEMOSHO GLADES - BIG TREE CAMP
Distance : 7KMS
Time : 4 -5 HOURS
ALTITUDE GAIN: 700M
Pick up at the lodge and transfer to Lemosho gate to start your trek. Leave in the morning from Moshi to Londorossi village were gate is located. The start of trail 2100m trek winds up through the lush forest zone on to the lower slopes of the northern side, going to Shira Plateau. Overnight at Mti Mkubwa 2650m.
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 2: BIG TREE 2800M TO SHIRA CAMP 2
Distance :14KMS
Time : 8 TO 9 HRS
ALTITUDE GAIN 1050M
Trek to Shira 2 Hut walking through the fine open moorlands. Overnight at Shira 2 Hut. 3480m, 6 to 7 hrs
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 3: SHIRA CAMP 2 3850M TO BARRANCO CAMP
Distance:10KMS
Time: 6 TO 7HRS
ALTITUDE GAIN 700M, DOWN 600M
A long trek to Barranco. This camp lies in a sheltered area below the remarkable cliffs of the Breach wall. The Breach wall, the dome of Uhuru and the edge of the Heim Glacier dominate the head of the valley. Overnight at Barranco Camp.
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 4: BARRANCO CAMP 3950M To KARANGA VALLEY CAMP
Distance : 6KMS
Time: 3-4HRS
GAIN 250M DOWN 250M
Acclimatization Day. The trek continues from Baranco to Karanga valley. Overnight at Karanga camp. 3930m, 3 to 4hrs
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 5: KARANGA CAMP 3963M To BARAFU CAMP
Distance: 4KMS
Time 3 TO 4HRS
ALTITUDE GAIN 650M
In the morning trek to Barafu. Huge glaciers and cliffs can be seen which mark this part of the mountain. Here is the last water point. Overnight Barafu Camp.
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 6: BARAFU CAMP 4600M To UHURU PEAK 5895M Down To MILLENNIUM CAMP
Distance: 19KM
Time: 12 TO 14HRS
ALTITUDE GAIN 1295M DOWN 2105M
At midnight the trek begins up to the final steep, scree section to reach Stella Point. Walk steadily up the ridge and about the crater to reach Uhuru peak at 5895m. From the summit the trek descends to overnight at Millennium.
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 7: MILLENNIUM CAMP 3730M To MWEKA GATE 1800M AND TRANSFER TO THE LODGE/HOTEL.
Distance: 13KMS
Time: 5 TO 6HRS
Covering the last section of the mountain, the trek continues down through the forests to the gate where your vehicle will be waiting to transport you back to Moshi.
1 PERSON | 2-5 PERSONS |
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$ 2720 | $ 2640 |
6 - 10 PERSONS | 11 + PERSONS |
$ 2550 | $ 2470 |