7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

Package Overview

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via The Lemosho Route

As a newer route, it is more remote and arguably more beautiful, but a bit longer and slightly more expensive. It starts on the Western side of the mountain at the Londorossi Gate which is a further drive from town, and was introduced as an alternative to the Shira route.

After beautiful forests and moorlands it crosses the Shira Plateau on day 3 to connect with the Machame Route at Lava Tower and down towards Barranco Valley via the Southern Circuit. You may be lucky enough to see buffalo, elephant and other game. Because this route can be done over a longer period of time for acclimatization, it has a higher success rate of summit.

Duration: 7 – 8 days
Difficulty: Medium
Scenery: Excellent
Traffic: Medium

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival in Moshi, Kilimanjaro

  Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Moshi. Meet your guides for a briefing and gear check. Overnight in a hotel in Moshi.

  • Themes Food and Drink, Sightseeing
  • Accommodation Salinero Hotel [ 5 Star ]
• Day 2 : LEMOSHO GATE – MTI MKUBWA CAMP: 4.8km /3mi | 3-4 hrs | Rainforest

  Elevation: 2389m/7838ft to 2785m/9137ft
  Altitude gained: 396m
  
  Departing from Moshi a 3 hours drive will take you through welcoming mountainside villages to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.

  • Themes Adventure, Camping, Food and Drink, Trekking
• Day 3 : MTI MKUBWA CAMP – SHIRA I CAMP: 17km/5mi | 6-8hrs | Moorland

  Elevation: 2785m/9137ft to 3895m/12,779ft
  Altitude gained: 1110m
  
  After a good nights sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, we leave the forest behind now, the trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. Temperatures begin to drop.

  • Themes Adventure, Camping, Food and Drink, Trekking
• Day 4 : SHIRA 2 CAMP – LAVA TOWER – BARRANCO CAMP: 10.1km/6mi | 5-7hrs | Semi-Desert

  Elevation: 3895m/12,779ft to 3986m/13,077ft
  Altitude gained: 91m
  
  Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization. From Shira Plateau we continue east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the Kibo peak before we then continue, South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev. 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, we come to a second junction, which leads to the Arrow Glacier. We then continue to descend to overnight at Barranco Camp.

  • Themes Adventure, Camping, Food and Drink, Trekking
• Day 5 : BARRANCO CAMP – KARANGA CAMP: 5.2km/3mi | 4-5hrs | Alpine Desert

  Elevation: 3986m/13,077ft to 4034m/13,253ft
  Altitude gained: 48m
  
  After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up to the adventurous Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction, which connects, with the Mweka Trail. This is one of the most impressive days to see the power, agility, and strength of your crew zip over this wall with what appears such ease. Overnight at Karanga Camp.

  • Themes Adventure, Camping, Food and Drink, Trekking
• Day 6 : HIKE KARANGA CAMP – BARAFU CAMP: 3.3km /2 mi | 4-5hrs | Alpine Desert

  Elevation: 4034m/13,253ft to 4662m/15,295ft
  Altitude gained: 628m
  
  We continue up toward Barafu Camp, and once reached you have now completed the South Circuit, which offers a variety of breathtaking views of the summit from many different angles. An early dinner and rest as we prepare for summit night. Overnight at Barafu Camp.

  • Themes Adventure, Camping, Food and Drink, Trekking
• Day 7 : BARAFU CAMP – SUMMIT: 5km /3mi up | 5-7hrs | – MWEKA CAMP: 11.5km /8mi down | 5-6hrs | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit

  Elevation: 4662m/15,295ft to 5895m/19,341ft
  Altitude gained: 1233m
  Descent to 3090m/10,150ft
  Altitude lost: 2789m
  
  Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
  
  We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way.
  
  Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa!
  
  After photos, celebrations and maybe a few tears of joy we take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain. Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Overnight Mweka Camp.

  • Themes Adventure, Camping, Food and Drink, Trekking
• Day 8 : MWEKA CAMP – MWEKA GATE – MOSHI: 9.1km/5.7mi |3-4hrs | Rainforest

  Elevation: 3106m/10,190ft to 1633m/5358ft
  Altitude lost: 1473m
  
  After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles.
  
  From the gate, a vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes)

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Inclusions

• AP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
• Hotel
• Transfers
• Pickup-Drop
• Private Guide
• Entry Tickets/Passes
• Welcome Drink
• Accommodation
• Veg & Non Veg Meals
• Transportation to and from the mountain
• 7 Nights Accommodation in camps
• Professional mountain guides, cooks, and porters
• All park fees and rescue fees
• Three meals per day on the mountain
• Filtered water throughout the trek
• Oxygen cylinder and pulse oximeter for health monitoring

Exclusions

• International flights
• Tanzanian visa
• Personal trekking gear
• Tips for guides, porters, and cooks
• Travel insurance
• Any Private Expenses

Price & Rates

Accommodation

Package Start From

• Moshi, Tanzania, Africa

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• Mfumuni, Majengo
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