8 Days Lemosho Route Package

8 DAYS lemosho ROUTE PACKAGE

1 Night in Moshi & 7 Days lemosho Climb

8 DAYS LEMOSHO ROUTE PACKAGE

1 Night in Moshi & 7 Days Lemosho Climb

The Lemosho Route is considered one of the most scenic and less crowded routes for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. It’s known for its breathtaking views and excellent acclimatisation opportunities. Trekkers traverse lush rainforest on the west side of the mountain before joining the Lemosho Route to cross the spectacular Shira Plateau. With its longer itinerary and excellent acclimatisation opportunities, it’s considered a great choice for increasing your chances of a successful summit attempt. The standard duration for the Lemosho Route is 7 to 8 days. This longer itinerary allows for better acclimatisation, increasing your chances of reaching the summit. This package includes one night in Moshi prior to your climb with a 7 day climb. You can also combine your package with a night after your climb or even with a safari in the northern circuit and/or Zanzibar.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN MOSHI

DAY 2: MOSHI – LONDOROSSI GATE – BIG TREE CAMP

DAY 3: BIG TREE CAMP – SHIRA 2 CAMP

DAY 4: SHIRA 2 CAMP – LAVA TOWERS – BARRANCO CAMP

DAY 5: BARRANCO CAMP – KARANGA CAMP

DAY 6: KARANGA CAMP – BARAFU CAMP

DAY 7: SUMMIT DAY – BARRANCO CAMP – UHURU PEAK – MWEKA CAMP

DAY 8: MWEKA CAMP – MWEKA GATE

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1 (ARRIVAL IN MOSHI):

You will be picked up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and get transferred to a hotel in Moshi for your overnight stay. Before dinner, you will have a briefing about your upcoming climb.

Day 2 (MOSHI – LONDOROSSI GATE – BIG TREE CAMP):

After an early breakfast you will depart from the hotel and drive to Londorossi Gate where your guide will handle your registration. You will then make your way towards lush rainforest, home to various wildlife and unique flora. Today’s hike will take around 3 hours. You will reach Big Tree Camp where you will unpack, have dinner and rest for the evening.

Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp (Big Tree Camp)

Elevation: 1830m to 2650m

Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time: 3 hours

Habitat: Montane Forest

Day 3 (BIG TREE CAMP – SHIRA 2 CAMP):

After breakfast you will make your way for your second day on the mountain. As the trail gradually steepens you will get out of the rainforest and into the heather moorland zone. After crossing several streams you will head towards Shira 2 camp. This campsite is located next to a stream and you can enjoy spectacular views of the Western Breach and its glaciers in the East. Temperatures drop below freezing at this altitude to be prepared for a cold night.

Mti Mkubwa Camp (Big Tree Camp) to Shira 2 Camp

Elevation: 2650m to 3840m

Distance: 16 km
Hiking Time: 6-7 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Day 4 (SHIRA 2 CAMP – LAVA TOWERS – BARRANCO CAMP):

Today you will leave the moorland zone and enter the semi desert and rocky landscape. The hike will take you past the Lava Towers at 4600m where you will stop for lunch. After lunch you will begin your descent towards Barranco Camp at 3900m. This day is very important for acclimatisation as the descent from Lava Towers to Barranco Camp gives hikers a huge advantage to allow their bodies to adjust to the conditions of high altitude.

Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

Elevation: 3840m to 3976m

Distance: 10.8 km
Hiking Time: 7 hours

Habitat: Semi desert

Day 5 (BARRANCO CAMP – KARANGA CAMP):

After breakfast you will start your hike on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Breach Wall. The hike on this day is shorter to help with acclimatisation. You will reach the Karanga Valley campsite where you will unpack and rest.

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Elevation: 3976m to 4200m

Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Semi desert

Day 6 (Karanga CAMP – barafu CAMP):

After breakfast you will leave Karanga Camp and have another short day hiking through steep valleys heading towards Barafu Camp. Here you will be able to see the summit from a distance. Dinner, rest, and prepare for the summit climb.

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Elevation: 4200m to 4673m

Distance: 4 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Alpine desert

Day 7 (SUMMIT DAY – BARRANCO CAMP – UHURU PEAK – MWEKA CAMP):

You will wake up at midnight, have a light breakfast and prepare for your summit ascent. The goal is to reach Uhuru Peak around sunrise. You will leave the camp around 1am where you will start the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree towards Stella Point located on the crater rim. Continuing, you will ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. You will take a memorable picture at the summit to remember this great accomplishment. You will then descend to Mweka Camp, where you can rest and get some well-deserved sleep! Please note that we will be doing the beginning of this climb in the dark with headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is, by far, the most difficult part of the trek. Slowly, slowly, or, “pole, pole,” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!

Summit Day – Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Elevation: 4673m to 5895m to 3068m

Distance: 4 km up, 11 km down
Hiking Time: 13-16 hours

Habitat: Stone scree/ice capped summit

Day 8 (MWEKA CAMP – MWEKA GATE):

After breakfast you will make your way down to Mweka Gate, which you should reach around 2 or 3pm. At this point you’ll say goodbye to the guides, cooks, and porters. We’ll transfer to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha or take you straight to the airport, where it is definitely time for celebration!

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Elevation: 3068m to 1640m

Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

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