7-Day Trek To Kilimanjaro Via Lemosho Route
Description
A climb via Lemosho is best for acclimatisation; it takes you to the beautiful way up to the Shira Plateau, which is inhabited by buffalo, elephant and other wildlife. Widely considered to be the best route on Mount Kilimanjaro, the route grants panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. Experience the incomparable natural beauty on this trek to Mount Kilimanjaro in just 7 days!
Highlights
- Admire the magnificent views of Kilimanjaro Peak
- Summit at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa
- Walk along the forest trails to Mti Mkubwa campsite
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Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp expand_more
- 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.
Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2650m/8700ft
Distance: 6km/4mi
Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
Habitat: Montane ForestMeals: LD
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Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 2 Camp expand_more
- After breakfast, continue as the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone.
- After several streams are crossed, continue over the Shira Ridge past the Shira 1 camp and onto the Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream.
Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3850m/12,600ft
Distance: 16km/10mi
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: BLD -
Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp expand_more
- From the Shira Plateau, continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As you continue, the direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elevation 4650m/15,250ft).
- Shortly after the tower, come to the second junction, which goes to the Arrow Glacier.
- 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 acclimatisation and will help your body prepare for summit day.
Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert
Meals: BLD -
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp expand_more
- After breakfast, 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.
Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft
Distance: 5km/3mi
Hiking Time: 34 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: BLD -
Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp expand_more
- Continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles.
- Here make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.
Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft
Distance: 4km/2mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: BLD -
Day 6: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp expand_more
- Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), continue your way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. 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, 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, begin the 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.
- Arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy your last evening on the mountain.
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
Meals: BLD -
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi expand_more
- After breakfast, 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).
- 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.
Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: B
What's Included
- Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
- 2 nights accommodation
- Professional, experienced, English-speaking Kilimanjaro mountain guides
- All Park fees
- Rescue fees
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Arrival and Departure transfers
- Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
- Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Crisis management and safety procedures
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters
- Sleeping mattress
- Emergency Evacuation by Flying Doctor Society of Africa
What's Excluded
- Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival
- Personal expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Meals not listed above
- Optional Tours (short safari after your climb, etc.)
- Tips and any items of personal nature
Meeting Point
Moshi, Tanzania
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 1 | USD 2800 Per Person |
2 To 2 | USD 2450 Per Person |
3 To 6 | USD 1750 Per Person |
This is a group tour |