Lemosho Route (7 Days in Climbing 2 Day in Hotel)
- Duration - 6 Days
- Price Starts from $ 2,460
- Tour type - Mountain Trek
- Travellers - 2+
TOUR INTRODUCTION
7 Days in Climbing in Lemosho 2 days in Hotel
The hikes start from the gate to Mti mkubwa camp which is in the forest zone. In its day one start with few hours of walk and at low altitude level, which gives high chance of acclimatization. The success of the route is high to 98%. The route begins from west crossing the shira plateau with an amazing panoramic vistas then later traverse to underneath Kilimanjaro’s southern ice filed before summiting from south east of the mountain at Barafu camp. This route is considered most beautiful route on Kilimanjaro, but for our research and experience it’s at large offers the same scenery as Machame route. It is highly recommended using this route as its success is very high and have a varied beauty and amazing scenery.
- Arrive in Tanzania
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your arranged hotel in Moshi town. You will meet our professional guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day.
- Driving distance: 55 km/miles,
- Driving Time: 1hour
- Habitat: Cultivated zone
- Hotel: Bed and Breakfast
- DAY 1: Londorosi Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp
You will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00am and transferred to the Lemosho route at Londorosi gate which is located at western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process you will still start our climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree (mti mkubwa camp) where you will be spending the night.
- Distance: 8km/5miles,
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours,
- Elevation: 7,742ft 9,498ft
- Habitat: Rain Forest
- Meal plan: brunch and dinner
- Accommodation: in tents at Mti mkubwa camp
Please note: by default, you will share a room and a tent with your travel companion. If you travel solo on a group expedition, we will room you with a same-sex participant. Single supplement is available upon request.
- DAY 2: Mti Mkubwa – Shira One
Today you will trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. Our destination for today is the Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude today and parts of the route are fairly steep.
- Meal plan: breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
- Journey time and altitudes: 5-6hours walking from Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 camp at 3505
- Walking distances: 8km / 5 miles
- Accommodation: in tents at shira 1 camp
- Habitat: Heath.
- DAY 3: Shira Camp One – Shira Camp Two
Today you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great panoramic views. Our destination today is the Shira 2 Camp. In the afternoon you will take an acclimatization walk then head back to camp for dinner and overnight.
- Meals plan: breakfast, cooked lunch and dinner
- Journey time and altitude: 5-6 hours walking from shira 1 camp at 350m5 to shira 2 camp at 3840m
- Walking distance 11km /7 miles
- Accommodation: in tents at shira 2 camp
- Vegetation: Heath
- DAY 4: Shira Camp Two – Lava Tower – Baranco
Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking into the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below.
- Meals plan: breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
- Journey time and altitudes: 6-8 hours walking from shira 2 camp at 3804m to barranco at 3950m
- Walking distances: 10km/6miles
- Accommodation: in tents at Barraco camp
- Vegetation: alpine desert
- DAY 5: Baranco Camp – Karanga Camp
Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.
- Meals plan: breakfast, cooked lunch and dinner.
- Journey time and altitudes: 4-5 hours walking 3950m at barranco camp to 4033 at karanga camp
- Walking distance: 5km/3 miles
- Accommodation: in tents at karanga camp
- Vegetation: alpine desert
- DAY 6: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp
After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4556m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.
- Meal plan: breakfast, cooked lunch and dinner
- Journey time and altitude: 4-5 hours walking from 4033m at karanga camp to 4556m at barafu camp
- Accommodation: in tents at barafu camp
- Vegetation: Alpine Desert
- DAY 7: Barafu Camp – Uhuru – Millennium Camp
You will be awoken around 11:30 with hot tea and biscuits and will then begin the steep incline up the slopes of Kibo under the cover of darkness. Your first checkpoint is Hans Meyer Cave where you will take a short break. The climb steepens as you approach Gilman’s Point (5,681 meters), which will be around 5-6 hours after departing School Hut. Take a moment to enjoy the approaching dawn and incredible view out and across to Mawenzi Peak, but remember you still have 2 hours trekking to reach Uhuru Peak so dig deep for the energy. The slope flattens as you head west around the crater rim and you should arrive at the summit at or just after sunrise. Your stay here will be brief so get as many pictures as you can of the incredible views and surrounding glaciers. You will then retrace your steps back around the crater rim to Stella Point (5,739 meters) where you will turn south and head down the heavily screed slopes of Kibo to Barafu Camp (4,680 meters). Most trekkers take a short break here before continuing down to Millennium Camp (3,950 meters) for your final night on the mountain. In total you will be trekking for 14-16 hours on day eight, so it is important to pace yourself, remain hydrated and keep your blood sugar levels up.
- Distance: 5km/3miles and 7km/4mile
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours and 2-4 hours
- Eleven: 15,331 ft to 19,341ft and 12,434 ft
- Accommodation: in tent at Millenium camp
- Vegetation: Arctic to Heath
- DAY 7: Barafu Camp – Uhuru – Millennium Camp
A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower then celebrate with cold drinks. Overnight at your arranged Hotel
- Distance: 12km/7miles,
- Hiking Time: 5-7 hours,
- Eleven:12,434 ft – 5,380 ft
- Vegetation: Rain forest