Mount Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Route

5.0
(10 reviews)
Moshi, Tanzania

7 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

At 5895m, Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain of Africa and is the highest free-standing mountain in the world.

There are seven established routes for a Kilimanjaro trek. As Moana Tanzania, we organize Kilimanjaro treks for all different routes. We make sure that the mountain trek will be enjoyable and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

What's Included

Private transportation
Portable first-aid kit
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch (Optional[7])
Lunch
Drinking water and hot water for washing
Dinner (Optional[6])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[6])
Breakfast
Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
Guides, cook and porters
Personal items and toiletries & personal mountainclimbing gear
Accommodation in Moshi before and after the mountain trek
Travel insurance
Flight tickets
Laundry service
Gratiuties/tips for the guides, cook and porters

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point
Moshi
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Londorossi gate to Mti Mkubwa (forest camp)

    1 stop
  • 1

    Elevation: 2400m to 2800m, distance: 6 km, hiking time: 3-4 hours, habitat: rain forest Your hike will start from the Londorossi gate and will continue through the rainforest. Keep your eyes open for wildlife. Overnight you will stay at Mti Mkubwa.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Mti Mkubwa (forest camp) to Shira 2 Camp

    1 stop
  • 2

    Elevation: 2800m to 3750m, distance: 14 km, hiking time: 7-8 hours, habitat: heath/ moorland You will continue your trek and will leave the rainforest behind you when you enter into the heath andmoorlands. After that, you will reach the Shira ridge and continue to the Shira 2 camp for the night.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

    1 stop
  • 3

    Elevation: 3750m to 3950m, distance: 10 km, hiking time: 6-8 hours, habitat: alpine desert We will continue towards the Kibo peak, after which we continue to the Lava Tower (also called 'sharkstooth'). Shortly after, we will pass the Arrow Glacier and continue to the Barranco Camp.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Barranco camp to Karanga camp

    1 stop
  • 4

    Elevation: 3950m to 4040m, distance: 5 km, hiking time: 4-5 hours, habitat: alpine desert During the trek we pass the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley. You will stay overnight at the Karanga Camp.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    Karanga camp to Barafu Camp

    1 stop
  • 5

    Elevation: 4040m to 4700m, distance: 4 km, hiking time: 4-5 hours, habitat: alpine desert In the morning we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. You have now completed the south circuit and you will rest and prepare for the summit at Barafu camp.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 6

    Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka camp

    1 stop
  • 6

    Elevation: 4700m to 5895m and down again to 3100m, hiking time 5-7 hours up, 5-7 hours down, habitat:icy summit You will start to summit between the Rebmann and Ratzell glaciers, making your way up to the StellaPoint. Then you will summit the Uhuru peak, after which there will be time to celebrate and make pictures. After that, you will start the descent to Mweka Hut where you will stay overnight.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 7

    Mweka camp to Mweka gate and back to Moshi

    1 stop
  • 7

    Elevation: 3100m down to 1650m, hiking time: 3-4 hours, habitat: forest At this last day of the trek, you will continue your descent from Mweka hut straight to Mweka gate.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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