Lemosho Route 8 Days 7 Night
The Lemosho route is the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic views on various sides of the mountain. Is widely considered to be the best route on Mountain Kilimanjaro, it is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. Lemosho trekkers have a longer distance to cover in the rainforest ecosystem than other routes. Spectacular western approach crossing the remote Shira Plateau with fantastic views of the dramatic Shira Cathedral.
By picking 8 days on the mountain you are giving yourself the best chance at success climbing Kilimanjaro on the best route. Enjoy the climb through magnificent forest and moorland, and emerge in to high alpine deserts as you enjoy spectacular views along the way to the summit.
Activities
INTERARY LEMOSHO ROUTE 9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS
DAY 1 AIRPORT - HOTEL MOSHI
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport(JRO), you will be greeted by our driver and taken to the Hotel in Moshi for Overnight dinner & breakfast.
DAY 2 MOSHI - MTI MKUBWA
After breakfast and short briefing, drive to Londorossi Park Gate where you will complete park registration. Then you will drive an approximate 15 Kilometers on a bumpy track that will take you into the dense rainforest to the drop - off point where your trek begins. We will walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa campsite where you will have Overnight dinner & breakfast.
DAY 3 MTI MKUBWA - SHIRA 1 CAMP
In the early morning, after breakfast you climb an hour and a half to top of the forest. The train moves to more open terrain, go up and down a few hills before arriving at our lunch time point. We reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 Camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing. Overnight dinner & breakfast at Shira 1 Camp.
DAY 4 SHIRA 1 CAMP - SHIRA 2 CAMP
After breakfast, today we have a gentle hike across the plateau leads to Shira 2 Camp on moorland meadows by a stream. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. A gentle grade walk takes you across the high attitude Shira Caldera to Shira Cave with fabulous views of Arrow glacier. We will camp her for the Overnight dinner & breakfast.
DAY 5 SHIRA 2 CAMP - BARRANKO CAMP
After breakfast as usually, today we will climb up to the base of the Lava Tower for lunch and acclimatization. We now continue downwards to the Barranco Camp. Shorty after tower, we come to a second junction, which leads to the Arrow Glacier. Our descent to Barranco Camp takes about 2 hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful photographs of the Western Breach. Overnight dinner & breakfast at Barranco Camp.
DAY 6 BARRANKO CAMP - KARANGA CAMP
Today is short, but fun day. Starting with a scramble to the top of the Great Barranco Wall. On the way to the Karanga Camp you will pass below the Heim Glacier and through the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley. Depending on the weather, enjoy fantastic view of Mountain Kilimanjaro from the Heim Glacier. Overnight dinner & breakfast will be available at Karanga Camp.
DAY 7 KARANGA CAMP - BARAFU CAMP
After breakfast, today we continue up toward Barafu Camp, and once reached you have now completed the South Circuit which offers a variety views of the summit from many different angle. You will have your Overnight dinner & breakfast at Barafu Camp
DAY 8 BARAFU CAMP - SUMMIT TO MWEKA CAMP
At mid time we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Glaciers. With a switchback motion in a northern westerly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. 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 Mountain Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa. After photos & celebration descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and short rest. The route down will use the same rock and scree path as the ascent and will pass back through moorland and forest terrain. Arrive at late afternoon in the Mweka Camp for Overnight dinner & breakfast.
DAY 9 MWEKA CAP - MWEKA GATE TO HOTEL MOSHI
Last day! After breakfast we leave Mweka Camp by enjoying the lower altitude and the view of the forested slopes of Mountain Kilimanjaro. As weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles. From the gate, you will receive your certificate, before to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi. Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, Overnight dinner & celebrations!.
Price Include
- 2 Night accommodation in Moshi
- Private professional mountain guides
- All park fees
- Rescue fees
- All camping equipments
- All meals while on the Mountain
- All salaries for team
- Arrival and Departure transfers
- Government taxes, VAT and all relating service charges
- Emergency Oxygen
- Transport to and from the park gate
Exclude
- Tanzania Visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)
- Tips and any items of personal nature.
- Items of personal nature
- Portable toilets:
- Car Supplement $145/car
- Gratitude for climbing crew
- Gear for your climb, Some equipments is available for rent.
- Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included
