LEMOSHO ROUTE – OVERVIEW
Lemosho route as a newer route, it is more remote and possibly more beautiful, but a bit longer and slightly more expensive. It starts on the Western side of the mountain at the Londorossi Gate, which is a further drive from town, and was introduced as an alternative to the Shira route.
After beautiful forests and moorlands, it crosses the Shira Plateau on day 3 to connect with the Machame Route at Lava Tower and down towards Barranco Valley via the Southern Circuit. You may be lucky enough to see buffalo, elephant and other game. Because this route can be done over a longer period of time for acclimatization, it has a higher success rate of summit.
Duration: 7 or 8 days
Difficulty: Medium
Scenery: Excellent
Traffic: High
DAY 1: ARRIVAL KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Lemosho route as a newer route, it is more remote and possibly more beautiful, but a bit longer and slightly more expensive. It starts on the Western side of the mountain at the Londorossi Gate, which is a further drive from town, and was introduced as an alternative to the Shira route.
After beautiful forests and moorlands, it crosses the Shira Plateau on day 3 to connect with the Machame Route at Lava Tower and down towards Barranco Valley via the Southern Circuit. You may be lucky enough to see buffalo, elephant and other game. Because this route can be done over a longer period of time for acclimatization, it has a higher success rate of summit.
DAY 1: LEMOSHO GATE – MTI MKUBWA CAMP
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.
4.8km /3mi | 3-4 hrs. | Rainforest
Elevation: 2389m/7838ft to 2785m/9137ft
Altitude gained: 396m
DAY 2: MTI MKUBWA CAMP - SHIRA 2 CAMP
After breakfast, you will leave the rainforest and ascend through heathland, looking for giant lobelias and groundsels, and proceed into the moorlands. Midway, you’ll stop for lunch. An acclimatization hike towards Kibo Hut follows, gaining 200 meters before returning to Horombo Hut for dinner and views of Mawenzi. The acclimatization hike is crucial to prevent altitude sickness. The day’s details are 11 km (3 mi) covered over 5-6 hours, from 2,740 m (9,000 ft) to 3,720 m (12,100 ft).
1 7km/5mi | 6-8hrs | Moorland
Elevation: 2785m/9137ft to 3895m/12,779ft
Altitude gained: 1110 m
DAY 3: SHIRA 2 CAMP - LAVA TOWER - BARRANCO CAMP
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.
10.1km/6mi | 5-7hrs | Semi Desert
Elevation: 3895m/12,779ft to 3986m/13,077ft
Altitude gained: 91m
DAY 4: BARRANCO CAMP - KARANGA CAMP
After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up 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.
5.2km/3mi | 4-5hrs | Alpine Desert
Elevation: 3986m/13,077ft to 4034m/13,253ft
Altitude gained: 48m
DAY 5: KARANGA CAMP - BARAFU CAMP
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.
3.3km /2 mi | 4-5hrs | Alpine Desert
Elevation: 4034m/13,253ft to 4662m/15,295ft
Altitude gained: 628m
DAY 6: BARAFU CAMP – SUMMIT- MWEKA CAMP
The text describes the challenging final ascent to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, starting between midnight and 2 a.m. The climbers navigate through switchbacks and heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim, where they are rewarded with a magnificent sunrise. After a short rest, they continue for about an hour, often encountering snow, to reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and in Africa. After celebrating at the summit, the climbers begin a steep descent to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a brief rest. The day ends with an overnight stay at Mweka Camp.
5km /3mi up | 5-7hrs | 11.5km /8mi down | 5-6hrs | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit
Elevation: 4662m/15,295ft to 5895m/19,341ft
Altitude gained: 1233m
Descent to 3106m/10,190ft
Altitude lost: 2789m
DAY 7: MWEKA CAMP - MWEKA GATE – MOSHI
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). Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations!!
9.1km/5.7mi |3-4hrs | Rainforest
Elevation: 3106m/10,190ft to 1633m/5358ft
Altitude lost: 1473m
Overnight HOTEL IN MOSHI B&B. before being transferred to your journey home, safari or relaxing trip to Zanzibar.
DAY 0: DEPARTURE
Today you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro international Airport for your flight back home.
INCLUDED
EXCLUDED
- Gratuities/tips
- Personal trekking gear such as sleeping bag and clothing
- Favored beverages (soda and alcohol at hotels)
- Additional accommodation or meals resulting from early descent
- Tanzania entry visa
- Travel insurance
- Domestic or international flights
- Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
Low Season (April 1st – May 19th)
| Type of Accommodation | 2 persons | 4 persons | 6+ persons |
|---|---|---|---|
| SILVER | $3,048.00 USD* | $2,469.00 USD* | $2,275.00 USD* |
| GOLD | $3,615.00 USD* | $3,006.00 USD* | $2,803.00 USD* |
| PLATINUM | $4,300.00 USD* | $3,701.00 USD* | $3,501.00 USD* |
* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets
Mid Season (The Rest of the Year)
| Type of Accommodation | 2 persons | 4 persons | 6+ persons |
|---|---|---|---|
| SILVER | $3,245.00 USD* | $2,599.00 USD* | $2,384.00 USD* |
| GOLD | $3,971.00 USD* | $3,294.00 USD* | $3,069.00 USD* |
| PLATINUM | $4,699.00 USD* | $4,033.00 USD* | $3,811.00 USD* |
* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets
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