8 Days/ 7 Nights Lemosho Route

Tour Overview

The Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. Most of our clients climb Kilimanjaro using this route and they consistently report that they loved it. Thus, Lemosho is highly recommended. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate.

Destination:	Mount Kilimanjaro
Activities:	Hiking
Starting & Ending Point:	Moshi or Arusha
Languages	English
Includes	Private pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro international airport. Pre & Post Trek accommodation at weruweru river lodge, Parkview Inn or Kilimanjaro wonders Hotel Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees 18% VAT on tour fees & services 4 Season big sleeping mountain tents Double layered Sleeping Mats Transportation to & from the mountain gate Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters 3 meals daily while on the mountain Filtered water throughout the treke Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO) Portable toilets and toilets tents. Hot Water For Wash
Excludes	Flights Items of a personal nature Laundry Services Tips to mountain crew Insurance

Tour Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

Direct arrival at a lodge in Moshi at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. This evening you will have a pre-climb briefing with your guide and a consultant.
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Day 2 : Moshi Town to to Lemosho gate to Mti Mkubwa (Big tree) camp

Depart Moshi to Londorosi gate, upon arrival at the gate complete park formalities, you will then be driven to Lemosho starting point, start your hike through a rain forest while enjoying watching wild animals.
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Day 3 : Mti Mkubwa (Big tree) camp to Shira One camp

Continue through the forest, steeply climbing into the heather and moorland zone, crossing the Shira Ridge, and descending into the Shira Plateau.
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Day 4 : Shira One camp to Shira Two camp

A slow-paced hike across the Shira Plateau through the heather and moorland.
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Day 5 : Shira Two camp to Barranco Camp

Begin your trek out of moorland and enter the semi desert with rocky landscapes following the trail to Eastern side to Lava Tower. At this point you would probably start to feel high altitude sickness symptoms. Descend to Barranco camp for your overnight stay. The camp is located below Barranco wall.
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Day 6 : Barranco camp to Karanga camp

This day is designed for acclimatization. Today you will conquer the Great Barranco Wall with the view of Heim glacier on the top. The trail winds down to Karanga Valley. You will then proceed with a steep climb to Karanga Camp.
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Day 7 : Karanga camp to Barafu camp

Today you cross the alpine desert and continue with your trek on empty and dry landscape to Barafu Camp. This trail intersects with Mweka Route, the trail used to descend for the final two days. The word “Barafu” means Ice, this camp is located on a rocky, exposed ridge
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Day 8 : Barafu camp to Uhuru peak to Mweka camp

Around mid-night begins a steep climb over loose volcanic scree. Slow and steady pace will take you towards Stella point. Take a short rest at Stella point (5685m), proceed with your ascent to Uhuru peak (5895m). You will normally encounter snow on your way to the peak. Spend few minutes on the top of the mountain and then descend back to Barafu camp for a short rest before you proceed to Mweka Camp to wind up your day
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Day 9 : Mweka camp to Mweka gate to Moshi town

Today is the final day on the mountain; enjoy your breakfast before descending to Mweka gate passing through forest zone. Upon arrival at the gate complete park formalities and tipping ceremony with your support team. Our driver will then transfer you to Moshi.