Lemosho Route
Safari Duration
7 Days | 6 Nights
overview
The Kilimanjaro climb 7 days lemosho is the best for acclimatization. The route is less used and beautiful way up to the Shira Plateau.The minimum duration for the Lemosho route is 6 days, however we strongly recommend hiking the route in 7 days.
The additional 7th day will give your body more time to acclimatize, reducing the effects of altitude sickness and give you more time to rest before attempting the summitA landscape shot of Mt Kilimanjaro with the famous elephants of Amboseli
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Full Itinerary
Day 1: Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Londorossi Gate, Hike to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2650m/8700ft
Distance: 6km/4mi
Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Budget Lodging: Mti Mkubwa Camp.
After breakfast and briefing, drive to Londorossi Park Gate (about a 3-hour drive). From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades. Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite.
Meals: LD
Day 2: Hike Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3850m/12,600ft
Distance: 16km/10mi
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Budget Lodging: Shira 2 Camp.
The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim.
Meals: BLD
Day 3: Hike Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp
Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft
Distance: 8km/5miles
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert
Budget Lodging: Barranco Camp.
From the Shira Plateau we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elevation 4650m/15,250ft).
Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction, which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation, as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
Meals: BLD
Day 4: Hike Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft
Distance: 4km/2miles
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Budget Lodging: Barafu Camp.
We continue up to the Barafu Camp. South Circuit will be completed, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.
Meals: BLD
Day 5: Hike Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut
Elevation: 4330m/14,200ft to 4750m/15,600ft
Distance: 9km/5miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Budget Lodging: Kibo Hut Camp.
Cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo campsite at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remained day will be spent resting in preparation for the final ascent early in the morning.
Meals: BLD
Day 6: Hike Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp
Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3090m/10,150ft
Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Budget Lodging: Mweka Camp.
Very early in the morning, we will continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You will head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most challenging portion of the trek.
At Stella Point you will have a short rest while being rewarded with magnificent sunrise ever seen before. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit (Uhuru Peak) the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro.
From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.
Meals: BLD
Day 7: Hike Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Moshi
Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Forest
After breakfast we will descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
From the gate, continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes). Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters.
Meals: B
TOUR INCLUDES
- Professional Guides and Porters
- Park Entry Fees
- Camping Equipment
- Meals and Drinking Water
- First Aid Kit
- Safety Measures
- Rescue Services and emergency evacuation services, where applicable, for high-altitude treks like Kilimanjaro.
TOUR EXCLUDES
- International or Local Flights
- Vaccinations/Medical Tests
- Meals Not Specified
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance
