Mt Kilimanjaro Climbing; 7 Days Lemosho Route

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7 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

The Lemosho Route is relatively new. It starts on the Western side of Mount Kilimanjaro at the Londorossi Gate and was introduced as an alternative to the Shira Route which begins at a higher, more challenging altitude.

What's Included

Sleeping Tent
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Filtered water through-out the trek
Lunch (Optional[7])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[7])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[7])
Breakfast
Salaries for Guide(s), Cook and Porters
Visas, Insurances & Flights
Items of personal nature
Alcohol and Non Alcoholic Beverages
Laundry Services
Trekking Equipment not included in the itinerary

Meeting and pickup

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Meeting point
Moshi Urban
End point
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Itinerary

Duration: 7 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Lendorosi Gate to Mti Mkubwa

    1 stop
  • 1

    Distance: 11 km Hiking Time: 3 hours Habitat: Rain Forest Drive from Moshi or Arusha to Londorossi Gate, where we will complete entry formalities. From here a forest track requiring one hour drive to Lemosho Glades. After lunch, we will walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite,

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

    1 stop
  • 2

    Distance: 8km Hiking Time: 7 hours Habitat: Moorland We will follow a trail that leads out of the forest and into a savannah giant heather moorland zone. Our ascend through scenic rolling hills, we will cross several streams to reach the Shira Ridge before descending to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from the plateau is spectacular.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

    1 stop
  • 3

    Distance: 6km Hiking Time: 2 hours Habitat: Moorland A gentle walk across the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. A variety of walks are available on the plateau making this an excellent acclimatization day. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on Earth.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp

    1 stop
  • 4

    Distance: 7km Hiking Time: 6-8 hours Habitat: Semi Desert From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east towards the peak of Kibo and passing that junction. Here our path goes east, towards the Lava Tower, also called the Shark’s Tooth. Shortly after passing the Lava Tower, we meet the second junction that brings us to the Arrow Glacier. From here we continue down to the Barranco Hut, where we will rest, have dinner and overnight. Despite the fact that we did not change elevation from the point where we started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for the summit.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

    1 stop
  • 5

    Distance: 9km Hiking Time: 8 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert After breakfast, we take short scramble to the top of the Great Barranco and then a traverse over scree and ridges to the Karanga Valley, beneath the icefalls of the Heim, Kersten, and Decken Glaciers. After a short and well deserved break we leave Karanga and cross the junction that connects with the Mweka Trail, used for descend from the mountain later. From here we continue up to the Barafu Camp. Here we will rest, have dinner and prepare for the summit day. From Barafu you can enjoy the view of two volcanic cones Mawenzi and Kibo peaks, and that view is quite spectacular and you should not miss it.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Barafu Camp to the Summit, then Descend to Mweka Camp

    1 stop
  • 6

    Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent Habitat: Arctic An early start for the ascent to the rim of the Kibo Crater between the Rebmann and Ratzel Glaciers. The last section before the rim can sometimes be snow-covered and an ice-axe or ski stick is useful for balance. At the rim we will reach Stella point, from where we have further hour to Uhuru Peak. After a short stop for taking photos we descend to the Barafu Hut for a rest and lunch before continuing on past Millenium camp down to Mweka Hut in the giant heather zone on the forest edge. Those with the strength left from the summit may wish to descend to the Reutsh Crater and visit the ice pinnacles of the Eastern Icefields. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

    11 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Mweka Camp to Moshi/Arusha

    1 stop
  • 7

    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. From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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