MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMBING VIA LEMOSHO ROUTE 8 DAYS
MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMBING VIA LEMOSHO ROUTE 8 DAYS
MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMBING VIA LEMOSHO ROUTE 8 DAYS
8 Days Starting and ending in Moshi, Tanzania
Visiting: Mti Mkubwa Camp, Shira Camp, Moir Hut, Barranco Camp, Karanga Camp, Barafu Camp, Uhuru Peak, Mweka gate
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 20
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
10-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
The Lemosho route is one of the newer routes on Mount Kilimanjaro. The route begins in the west and rather than simply intersecting Shira Plateau (like Machame), Lemosho crosses it from Shira Ridge to Shira Camp. Climbers encounter low traffic until the route joins the Machame route. Afterwards, Lemosho follows the same route through Lava Tower, Barranco and Barafu, known as the southern circuit. Lemosho is considered the most beautiful route on Kilimanjaro and grants panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. It is our favorite route because it offers a great balance of low traffic, scenic views and a high summit success rate. Thus, Lemosho comes highly recommended. Most of our clients use Lemosho.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Londrossi Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp: 4.8Km /3Mi | 3-4 Hrs | Rainforest
Location: Mti Mkubwa Camp
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: MTI MKUBWA CAMP
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Elevation: 2389m/7838ft to 2785m/9137ft
Altitude gained: 396m
Departing from Moshi a 45-minute 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.
Day 2 : Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira I Camp: 7.9Km/5Mi | 4-6Hrs | Moorland
Location: Shira Camp
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: SHIRA 1 CAMP
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation: 2785m/9137ft to 3504m/11,496ft
Altitude gained: 719m
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.
Day 3 : Shira I Camp –Moir Hut: 6.9Km/4.3Mi | 5-7Hrs | Moorland
Location: Moir Hut
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: MOIR HUT
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation: 3504m/11,496ft to 3895m/12,779ft
Altitude gained: 391m
We explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little-used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.
Day 4 : Shira Hut – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp: 10.1Km/6.3Mi | 4-6Hrs | Semi Desert
Location: Barranco Camp
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: BARRANCO CAMP
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Day 5 : Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp: 5.2Km/3Mi | 4-5Hrs | Alpine Desert
Location: Karanga Camp
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: KARANGA CAMP
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation: 3986m/13,077ft to 4034m/13,235ft
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.
Day 6 : Hike Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp: 3.3Km /2 Mi | 4-5Hrs | Alpine Desert
Location: Barafu Camp
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: BARAFU CAMP
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation: 4034m/13,235ft 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.
Day 7 : Barafu Camp – Summit: 4.86Km /3Mi Up | 5-7Hrs | – Mweka Camp: 13Km /8Mi Down | 5-6Hrs | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit
Location: Uhuru Peak
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: MWEKA CAMP
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation: 4662m/15,295ft to 5895m/19,341ft
Altitude gained: 1233m
Descent to 3106m/10,190ft
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.
Day 8 : Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi: 9.1Km/6Mi |3-4Hrs | Rainforest
Location: Mweka gate
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: AT YOUR HOTEL IN MOSHI
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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).
What's Included
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Meals – Full Board
All meals during the climbing
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Accommodation
All accomodation during the climbing
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Accommodation
Accommodation during the climb
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Fully Guided
Professional and experienced English guide
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Drinks with Meals
All meals and mineral water during the climbing
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Entrance Fees
All park fees recommended by the government
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
we provide enough mineral water during the climbing
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Airport Transfers at Destination
two ways airport transfer
What's Not Included
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Flights Visa fees Tips for porters and mountain crew Personal spending money for souvenirs etc. Energy food & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
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Country Entry Visas
The clients will pay their entry visa
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping is highly appreciated at the end of climbing
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
We do provide a professional and experienced English guide.
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