8 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on the Lemosho Route

8 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on the Lemosho Route
Conquer Mount Kilimanjaro - The Roof of Africa!

Tour Snapshot

Meeting & Pickup

A member of our team will meet you at Zanzibar Airport or Ferry Port

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Children Policy

All Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult

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For a full refund, cancel at least 30 Days in advance

Accommodations

All Ground Services

Meals as shown below

All Entrance Fees

Professional Tour guide

18% Of VAT

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 Kilimanjaro 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. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rain forest to Shira Ridge. The Lemosho route crosses the entire Shira Plateau from west to east in a pleasant, relatively flat hike. Crowds are low until the route joins the Machame route near Lava Tower. Then the route traverses underneath Kilimanjaro’s Southern Ice Field on a path known as the Southern Circuit before summiting from Barafu. Descent is made via the Mweka route.

Tour Highlights

Trekking to the highest mountain in Africa

Two night hotel accommodation in Moshi at Mountain Inn Lindrin Lodge or Parkview Inn.

Location

Tanzania/Kilimanjaro

Note:

Please be free to ask any question and we will be very happy to work with you in organizing your tour

We also have -18 and -20degree/season sleeping bag and the price is only USD 20

Please confirm your trip in advance to propagate your special offer!

The hiking boot is available for renting from USD 20 per person

We provide tents and Mattress free for our clients

The price for each equipment it will cover the trip

Kilimanjaro Climbing gear are available on hire

The minimum of this route is 5 days

Detailed Itinerary Of The Trip

Arrival

Kilimanjaro Airport - Welcome to Tanzania - The Trip of Your Lifetime!

A member of our team will meet you at your hotel to give you the briefing and all the necessary information regarding your adventure to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and answer all the questions that you might have, then transfer to Zanzibar Airport. Leaving Zanzibar airport at 11h00, arrive in Arusha at 12h15; received by our Guide. You will be a pick up private transfer waiting to Mountain Inn Lindrin Lodge or Parkview Inn and start hiking Mount Kilimanjaro the next day. All airport transfers are the part of the package, no extra fee is required. We will gather in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.

Meal Plan: Dinner

Accommodation Name: Mountain Inn Lindrin Lodge or Parkview Inn

Day 01

Drive To Kilimanjaro National Park Londorossi Gate, Hike To 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.

Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)

Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2650m/8700ft

Distance: 6km/4mi

Hiking Time: 2-3 hours

Habitat: Montane Forest

Day 02

Hike Mti Mkubwa Camp To Shira 1 Camp

After breakfast, we continue as the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. After several streams are crossed we continue over the Shira Ridge past the Shira 1 camp and on to the Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream.

Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)

Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3850m/12,600ft

Distance: 16km/10mi

Hiking Time: 7-8 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Day 03

Hike Shira 1 Camp To Shira 2 Camp

After breakfast, a gentle hike across the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. A variety of hikes are available on the Plateau, making this an excellent acclimatization day.

Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)

Elevation: 3504m/11,496ft to 3895m/12,779ft

Distance: 7km/4mi

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Day 04

Hike Shira 2 Camp To 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” (elev 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.

Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)

Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft

Distance: 8km/5mi

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: Semi-desert

Day 05

Hike Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.

Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)

Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft

Distance: 5km/3mi

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Day 06

Hike Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.

Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)

Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft

Distance: 4km/2mi

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Day 07

Hike Barafu Camp To Summit, Down To Mweka Camp

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. 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. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa!

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.

Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)

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

Day 08

Hike Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate - Moshi - Zanzibar

After breakfast we continue the 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). A vehicle will meet you at Mweka gate to drive you back to Moshi (about 30 minutes). Dinner and overnight at Mountain Inn Lindrin Lodge or Parkview Inn or Similar Accommodation. Next Morning after breakfast drive to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will take your flight back to Zanzibar Island.

Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)

Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft

Distance: 10km/6mi

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Forest

What’s Included

Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents, Sleeping Mattress and Clean, purified drinking water

2 nights and accommodations-one before and after the trek in good hotels

Medical evacuation with Kilimanjaro Search and Rescue with Flying Doctors

Driver Allowance, Waiting Charge, Fuel Surcharges, Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and All Other Service Fees

All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel

Pulse-oximeter - To measure the oxygen level, for each climber daily

All Government Tax and Park Entrance Fees

Crisis management and safety procedures

Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)

Portable Emergency Oxygen tanks

VAT (18% charged by the Government)

Arrival and Departure transfers

What’s Excluded

Visa fees (US $50 / US $100 for American or Irish Passport holders)

Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)

Tanzania Visa on arrival (US $50 / US $100 for American or Irish Passport holders)

Drinks & Beverages (Champagne, Spirits, Premium Brands and Cigars)

Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)

Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure

Gratuities for Guide / Driver (please tip separately)

Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)

Track your trek by satellite device services

International & Domestic Flights

Tips for guides, cook and porters

Medical Insurance if needed

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Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro on the Lemosho Route