8 Days - Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route
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The Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. One of the superb choice for your climb.
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Travel with experienced guides and porters – with one guide for every two climbers.
- Climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame route, passing through cloud forest and moorland.
- You will be in the safest hands during your trek – with one guide for every two climbers.
What's this trip about?
The Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. One of the superb choice for your climb.
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Details
Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age range15 to 80 years
Flights and transport
Start CityMoshi
End CityMoshi
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- Transfer from your arrival and to your departure
- Car type of Land Cruiser with an open roof and other facilities for Tourism
- Three meals per day and two liters of Mineral water.
- All Entrance fees during the Safari
- All accommodation
- Local Guide
Itinerary
Day 1 Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp
-Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft -Distance: 6 km -Hiking Time:3-4 hours -Habitat: Rain Forest.
We depart Moshi for 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, we eat lunch, then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.
Day 2
Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1-Elevation (ft): 9,500ft to 11,500ft -Distance: 8 km -Hiking Time 5-6 hours -Habitat: Moorland .
We 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.
Day 3
Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Hut-Elevation (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft -Distance: 14 km -Hiking Time: 5-7 hours -Habitat: Moorland.
We explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibos glacier peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks...
-Elevation (ft): 13,800ft to 13,000ft -Distance: 7 km -Hiking Time: 4-6 hours -Habitat: Semi Desert.
From the Shira Plateau, we 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 Sharks Tooth. Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction whi...
-Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 13,100ft -Distance: 5km -Hiking Time: 4-5 hours -Habitat: Alpine Desert.
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. This is a short day meant for acclimatization.
Day 6
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp-Elevation (ft): 13,100ft to 15,300ft -Distance: 4 km -Hiking Time: 4-5 hours -Habitat: Alpine Desert.
After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy ...
-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), we 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 c...
-Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft -Distance: 10 km -Hiking Time: 3-4 hours -Habitat: Rain Forest
After breakfast, we 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 cl...
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Price per day$310
Last Updated: 3/29/2024
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- International Flight from your beloved Country.
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- Airport taxes.
- Shopping, Alcohol, Souvenirs and etc.
- Tips for Driver Guide & Assistants Guide
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Meals Included
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Age Requirements
15 to 80 years
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