Lemosho Route
Duration
8 Days
Tour Type
Group Joining
Start/End
Moshi
Transport
Transfer include
8 Days Lemosho Route
Safari Overview
The Lemosho route is one of the most beautiful and unique routes to the summit. It starts on the western side of the mountain, is less crowded for a more secluded hiking experience, and famous for its breathtaking views throughout.
This route requires a decent level of fitness and is one of the more expensive ones. Also, it takes a bit longer which is actually a good thing: this gives you the possibility to acclimatize properly, which is also why it has the highest success rate.
So start preparing for the hike of your lifetime and for the picture you’ll be taking on the summit showing off your biggest smile
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What you'll Experience on this Tour
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Full Itinerary
When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport our Tanzania Specialist guide is there waiting for you. He then drops you off at your hotel, where you can relax from your flight.
Preparation for your climb: You meet your guide before the start of your climb, where he briefs you and offers advice on what to wear, what to pack, and other important tips to make your climb as comfortable as possible.
- Overnight
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Our guide meets you at your hotel in the morning to take you to Londorossi Gate, on the west side, where your unforgettable Kilimanjaro climb begins! After completing registration and the necessary ascent permit formalities, you head to the first camp on the route: Big Tree Camp.
Be sure to bring your rain jacket, as you have to cross a part of rainforest. After lunch, enjoy an acclimatization hike to Shira 1 Camp, gaining 300 meters in elevation, before returning to Big Tree Camp for dinner.
- Altitude: 2,100m to 2,820m
- Hiking distance: 6 km / 3.7 miles
- Hiking time: 3-4 hours
An early morning wake-up call, followed by breakfast, sets the stage for a gradual ascent to 3,505 meters, offering a breathtaking first view of the Shira Plateau and Kibo Volcano.
The hike to Shira 1 high mountain camp is relatively easy, taking about 5-6 hours, which aids in the crucial acclimatization process, a key aspect of successful trekking. Upon reaching the camp, lunch is served, with the option to either rest in your tent or take a walk in the surrounding area.
- Altitude:2,820m to 3,505mm
- Hiking distance: 8 km / 5 miles
- Hiking time: 6-7 hours
Today you trek from Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp. This walk is not difficult and you can enjoy the amazing landscapes and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro's surroundings as you climb higher.
On a clear day, Shira 2 Camp is the perfect location to see Mount Meru (the fifth peak of Africa). After lunch, take an acclimatization walk to Lava Tower Camp (elevation gain of 200m) to increase the chances to summit and reduce the chances of altitude sickness.
- Altitude: 3,505m to 3,850m
- Hiking distance: 7 km
- Hiking time: 7 km / 4.3 miles
The Lemosho route joins the Machame route today. The hike leads from Shira Camp 2 to the beautiful Lava Tower at 4,630 m (15,190 ft). This part of the climb has many ascents and descents, but offers magnificent views along the way. It is a long hike and you may start to feel a bit uncomfortable because of the height.
It is therefore important to find the right pace in order for your body to adjust to the altitude. After lunch, you descend to Barranco Camp at the foot of Barranco Wall.
- Altitude:3,900m to 4,630m to 3,950m
- Hiking distance: 7 km
- Hiking time: 10 km / 6.2 miles
After breakfast you depart from Barranco Camp to the Barranco Wall. For many people, this is their favorite part of the climb. Once at the top of the Barranco Wall, you have a spectacular view of the Kibo Volcano and Mount Meru.
Afterwards, a more difficult hike starts to reach Karanga Camp. This route has many ascents and descents, so keep the right pace. You have lunch at the camp and after a rest you can take an acclimatization hike in the direction of Barafu Camp.
- Altitude: 3,976m to 3,995m
- Hiking distance: 5 km / 3.1 miles
- Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Today, you hike to Barafu Camp (once breakfast is done, of course!). This camp is the starting point for your ascent to Uhuru Peak - the top of Kilimanjaro! You arrive at the camp around lunch.
Have a rest and after you regain your strength, take an acclimatization hike to Kosovo Summit Camp (4,870 m) and back. Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and experience the thrill of high-altitude camping as you prepare for the final push to the summit around midnight.
- Altitude: 3,995m to 4,673m
- Hiking distance: 4 km / 2.5 miles
- Hiking time: 4-5 hours
The big day is finally here! Around midnight, the ascent from Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak begins. The climb leads over good trails and the most challenging part is the high altitude.
Once you reach the summit you can enjoy a beautiful sunrise, which is quite impressive at this height! After a quick celebration at the top (because, hey, you just conquered Kilimanjaro!), you start a slow descent to the scenic Millennium Camp.
- Altitude: 4,673m to 5,895m (Uhuru Peak), then down to 3,068m
- Hiking distance: 17 km / 10.5 miles
- Hiking time: 10-14 hours (6-8 hours ascent, 4-6 hours descent)
The Millenium camp is located in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up today, you feel a sense of relief from the reduced altitude and satisfaction from reaching the summit. After breakfast, you take an easy walk to Mweka Gate, the exit of Kilimanjaro National Park.
Your driver then brings you back to the hotel for a well-deserved rest. Unforgettable memories, breathtaking views, and a true sense of accomplishment await and will stay forever with you!
- Altitude: 2,200 m – 2,780 m
- Hiking distance: 7 km
- Hiking time: 5 hours time
Kilimanjaro Lemosho route
per person sharing
8 Days Trek
1 Pax
$5000
2 Pax
$5000
3 Pax
$5000
4 Pax
$5000
5 Pax
$5000
6 Pax
$5000
- Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) accommodation.
- All park and entrance fees
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide or other language as specified during the safari.
- Bottled water in safari vehicles
- Current Government taxes and levies
- 24-Hour support during the safari from our office in Moshi.
- Internal or International flights
- Transfers to and from the airport
- Balloon excursion (US$600 pp)
- Entry visa to Tanzania.
- Travel and health insurance
- Gratuities to your guide, hotel staff, and porters
- Meals, drinks, and excursions not described in the itinerary
- Any other items of a personal nature, laundry, telephone and postage
- Item of personal Nature
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