6-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trek Via Lemosho Route
Description
Tackle the Lemosho Route, one of the best routes on Mount Kilimanjaro. The route begins in the west, and rather than simply intersecting Shira Plateau (like Machame), Lemosho crosses it from Shira Ridge to Shira Camp. Experience the incomparable natural beauty on this trek to Mount Kilimanjaro in just 6 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 (2100m) to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2750m expand_more
- After eating breakfast at your hotel, your Tanzania tour guide will brief you on the day.
- Drive two hours from Arusha (1400m) to Londorossi Park Gate (2100m). In the village near Londorossi Gate, receive a packed lunch and mineral water for the hike. Then, the final 45 minutes of the drive leading up to the gate will be on a bumpy forest track requiring 4WD vehicles. At the entrance gate, the guides and porters distribute the supplies and register with the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA).
- Get ready to begin your 3-hour hike into the rainforest. Be on the lookout for Colobus monkeys. Along the way, stop for an afternoon lunch break and arrive at Mti Mkubwa (“Big Tree”) Campsite (2750m) in the early evening.
Hiking time: 3 hours
Habitat: Montane forest
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Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2750m) to Shira 2 Camp (3840m) expand_more
- After early morning breakfast, begin your ascent out of the rainforest and into the heather moorland zone. Cross many streams and walk over a plateau that leads to Shira 2 Camp (3840m). At this campsite, be next to a stream and have a spectacular view of the Western Breach and its glaciers in the East.
Enjoy evening snacks and then dinner prepared by the chef. Be prepared for a cold night as temperatures drop below freezing at this exposed camp.
Hiking time: 6.5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
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Day 3: Lava Tower (4630m) to Barranco Camp (3950m) expand_more
- Following an early morning breakfast, leave the moorland environment and enter the semi-desert and rocky landscape.
- After 5 hours of walking east, come face to face with the Lava Tower (4630m). Eat packed lunches served at the Tower, and hikers have the option of climbing the massive Lava Tower, weather permitting.
- Following lunch, descend from Lava Tower (4630m) to the Barranco Campsite (3950m). The 6800m descent gives hikers a huge advantage to allow their bodies to adjust to the conditions of the high altitude. The descent to the camp takes around 2 hours to reach. It is located in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall (“Breakfast Wall”).
Enjoy dinner served as you view the sun setting.
Hiking time: 7 hours
Distance: Approximately 15 kilometres
Habitat: Semi-desert
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Day 4: Barranco Camp (3950m) to Barafu Camp (4550m) expand_more
- After early morning breakfast, it is time to conquer the Great Barranco Wall. Although it may look intimidating at the first glance, hikers state that this Class 2 hike is usually much easier than they anticipated. At the top of the Wall, have a view of Heim Glacier and will be above the clouds.
- Follow the trail that then winds up and down in the Karanga Valley and intersects with the Mweka Route.
- Continue hiking for an hour and reach Barafu Hut. This is the last water stop for the porters because there is no accessible water at Barafu Camp (4550m). Eat an early dinner served, so hikers can rest before attempting the summit the same night.
- Get a detailed briefing on how to prepare for summit night. Go to sleep by 7 pm.
Hiking time: 7 hours
Distance: Approximately 13 kilometres
Habitat: Alpine desert
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Day 5: Barafu camp (4550m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Mweka expand_more
- Wake up at around 11:30 pm for tea and biscuits and begin your summit attempt. The route heads northwest and ascends over stone scree. During the ascent, many hikers feel that this is the most mentally and physically challenging part of the climb. In about 6 hours, reach Stella Point (5685m), located on the crater rim.
- After enjoying the magnificent sunrise, continue ascending for about 2 hours on a snow-covered trail to Uhuru Peak (5895m). Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment.
- Spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea before the descent to Barafu begins. The hike down to Barafu Camp takes about 3 hours. At camp, take a rest and enjoy a hot lunch in the sun.
- After eating, continue descending down to Mweka Hut (3100m).
- Hike on the Mweka Trail, which will lead you through the scree and rocks to the moorland and eventually into the rain forest. Mweka Camp (3100m) is located in the upper rain forest, so fog and rain should be expected.
- Relish dinner, and rest soundly at camp.
Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak, 7-8 hours to descend to Mweka
Distance: Approximately 7 kilometres ascent and 23 kilometres descent
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
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Day 6: Mweka camp (3100m) to Mweka Gate (1980m) expand_more
- Following a well-deserved breakfast, your staff will have a big celebration full of dancing and singing. It is here on the mountain that you will present your tips to the guide, assistant guides, chef(s), and porters.
- After celebrating, descend for three hours back to Mweka Gate. The National Park requires all hikers to sign their names to receive certificates of completion. Hikers who reached Stella Point (5685m) receive green certificates, and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates.
- After receiving certificates, descend into the Mweka village for 1 hour (3 kilometres).
- Be served a hot lunch and then drive back to Moshi for long overdue showers and more celebrations.
Hiking time: 3 hours
Distance: Approximately 15 kilometres
Habitat: Forest
What's Included
Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
Professional, experienced, English-speaking Kilimanjaro mountain guides
All park fees
Rescue fees
All meals while on the Mountain
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 procedure
Hotel for 2 night
2 ways airport transfer
What's Excluded
Tanzania Visa
Gratuity/Tipping
Personal expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Meals not listed above
Optional Tours (short safari after your climb, etc.)
What to bring
- Travel Documents
- Valid passport and visa
- Airline ticket
- International health card with immunizations (Yellow fever)
- Travel insurance
- Medical insurance
- US$ cash/Travelers Checks/Credit Card
- Essential Items
- Duffel bag
- Small luggage lock
- Day backpack
- Sleeping bag
- Ski-pole/walking stick
- Water bottle/containers
- Kilimanjaro map (can be bought at Park gate)
- High Altitude Gear
- Waterproof, breathable & windproof jacket
- Waterproof, breathable & windproof pants
- Polar fleece (middle layer)
- Thermal underwear (under layers)
- Mittens or warm gloves
- Glove liners (if necessary)
- One pair of thermal socks
- Balaclava
- Gaiters
- Thermal water flask
- Hiking Gear
- Shorts
- Hiking pants
- Regular underwear
- T-shirts
- Raincoat or Poncho
- Footwear
- Water-resistant semi-stiff hiking boots – mid-weight boots work great
- Shoes for overnight camps – i.e. sneakers, running shoes, etc
- Socks – several pairs for the climb
- Liner socks – to keep your feet dry and limit the risk of blisters
- Equipment
- Sun hat or similar (with a brim)
- Collapsible ski stick (optional but highly recommended)
- Water bottles – two or three (total capacity at least 4 litres)
- Headlamp, a good strong one with spare batteries and an extra light bulb
- Water purification tablets
- Sunglasses, good quality dark lenses for the climb, with a securing strap
- Flashlight (torch) with spare batteries
- Personal Items
- Toilet kit (soap, toothbrush, toilet articles, wet wipes, etc.)
- Towel
- Sunscreen and lip protection, SPF 30+
- Ziploc bags to protect the camera, binoculars, etc. from dust
- Toilet paper
- Money belt for passport and valuables
- Medical and First Aid Supplies
- Headache tablets
- Altitude sickness – Diamox (if not allergic to sulpha)
- Diarrhoea – Imodium
- Nausea – Valoid
- Malaria – Prophylaxis
- Water purification tablets
- Painkillers
- Muscular sprains
- Abrasions blisters and cuts – Plaster, bandages
- Antiseptic cream – Betadine
- Flu and colds
- Eye drops
- Insect repellent
- Optional Items
- Camera, extra lenses and film (ASA 200 film recommended)
- Binoculars
- Powdered sports drinks for the climb (ex. Game or Isotonic drinks)
- Pocket knife
- Notebook & pencil
- Plastic bags to keep clothing dry (masking tape)
- Energy snacks and sweets
- Video camera, tapes, battery packs and tri-pod
Know before you go
Please remember to limit the weight of your duffel bag and its content, to be carried by the porters on the climb, to 15 kg (32 lbs) or less.
Meeting Point
Arusha, Tanzania
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 10 | USD 2200 Per Person |
Child | |
1 To 5 | USD 1100 Per Person |
This is a group tour |