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Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing For 8 Days/7 Nights By Lemosho Route: The Most Scenic Route Of Wilderness
Description
Embark on a thrilling journey to Mount Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route, traditionally one of the quieter and lesser-known routes on the mountain and probably the most diverse in terms of the ecological systems and landscapes. The first two days of this route take you through the lush rainforest before you emerge into heath and moorland, then join the Machame Route on the third day. This narrow trail, which begins on the Western side of Kilimanjaro, has some very steep and undulating sections. Then, you will come down towards Barranco Valley via the Southern Circuit. You may be lucky enough to see buffalo, elephants, 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.
Highlights
- Enjoy a challenging climb to the Uhuru Peak, the highest in Africa
- Admire the changing landscape of alpine desert, moorland and heath throughout the trek
- Catch the most magnificent sunrise on the Summit Day
- Pass through the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth”, and the Shira Plateau
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ARRIVAL DAY expand_more
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or your advisory point of pick-up, you will be met and greeted by a representative and transferred to your booked hotel for briefing, dinner, and overnight. Your head mountain guide will meet you for your briefing and gear checking.
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DAY 1: LONDROSSI GATE – MTI MKUBWA CAMP: 4.8km / 3-4 hrs | Rainforest expand_more
Departing from Moshi or Arusha, and 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.
Elevation: 2780m
Distance: 5km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Forest -
DAY 2: MTI MKUBWA CAMP – SHIRA I CAMP: 17km Moorland expand_more
After having a good night's sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rainforest and continue on an ascending path. We leave the forest behind now, and the trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. Temperatures begin to drop.
Elevation: 3610m
Distance: 5km
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland -
DAY 3: SHIRA I CAMP – SHIRA 2 CAMP (10km Moorland) expand_more
You will wake up early in the morning and have breakfast; continue on an ascending path. We leave the camp behind now, and the trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. Temperatures begin to drop. On arrival at Shira 2 camp, you will be served with hot lunch, followed by dinner and overnight.
Elevation: 3900m
Distance: 10km
Hiking Time: 4 hours
Habitat: Moorland -
DAY 4: SHIRA 2 CAMP – LAVA TOWER – BARRANCO CAMP (10.1km) expand_more
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 continuing South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elevation. 4600m). Shortly after the tower, we come to a second junction, which leads to the Arrow Glacier. We then continued to descend to overnight at Barranco Camp. Dinner and overnight.
Elevation: 3950m
Distance: 5km
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland -
DAY 5: BARRANCO CAMP – KARANGA CAMP | 5.2km - Alpine Desert expand_more
After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up to 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 to be such ease. Dinner and overnight at Karanga Camp.
Elevation: 3930m
Distance: 5km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert -
DAY 6: HIKE KARANGA CAMP – BARAFU CAMP | 3.3km - Alpine Desert expand_more
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. We have an early dinner and rest as we prepare for summit night. Overnight at Barafu Camp.
Elevation: 4672m
Distance: 5km
Hiking Time: 3 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert -
DAY 7: BARAFU CAMP – SUMMIT | 25km – MWEKA CAMP | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit expand_more
Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers, trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion in a northwesterly direction, ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here, on your remaining 1-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way.
Congratulations, one step at a time; you have now reached Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa!
After photos, celebrations, and maybe a few tears of joy, we take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain. Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Dinner and overnight Mweka Camp.
Elevation: 5895m
Distance: 5km
Hiking Time: 15 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert -
DAY 8: MWEKA CAMP – MWEKA GATE – MOSHI or ARUSHA expand_more
After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye through tipping. 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 and drive to Mweka village for lunch and continue with the to drive your booked hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner, and overnight.
Elevation: 1850m
What's Included
- Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
- Professional, English-speaking Wilderness First Responder & CPR certified Guide
- The proper ration of mountain crew (cook & porters)
- Pre and post-accommodations (2 nights bed and breakfast)
- Airport transfers
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Drinking water and full board meals
- All national park fees, camping fees, crew permits and Value Added Tax of 18%
- Fair and sustainable salary crew wages
- Gate transfers
- Oxygen cylinder
- Quality imported equipment
What's Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel or medical insurance (It is required, and you should ask for recommendations.)
- Gamow bag
- Medication
- Tips for porters and mountain crew
- Tips: The typical tip is $15-20 per day for guides, $10-12 per day for assistant guides, $10-12 per day for cooks, and $6-10 per day for porters. This is from the whole group, not per hiker.
- Personal spending money for souvenirs, etc.
- Energy food & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
- Additional lodge nights if early descent from the mountain are $150 per room
What to bring
- Gears for Mount Kilimanjaro climbing - 5895m;
- Backpack
- Pants
- Walking stick
- Coat
- Shoes
- First Aid Kit
- Shirt
- Shorts
- Tent
- Walking boots
- Waist pack
- Hat - Balaclava
- Pairs of socks
- Sandals
- Navigation compass
- Water bottle
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Rain clothes - emergency
- Self-defense spray
- Flashlight
Know before you go
About Mount Kilimanjaro:
Mount Kilimanjaro is within Kilimanjaro National Park. It’s Johan Rebman, a German who announced in 1848 that he travelled inland from the East African Coast and citied at the level of the equator a vast mountain capped in snow. This is the highest mountain in Africa and is one of the highest volcanos in the world. The extinct Volcano has two peaks.
- Mawenzi, at an altitude of 16890ft (5132m), provides a difficult and exciting climb for experienced alpinists.
- Kibo, at an altitude of 19340ft (5895m), is the higher peak that offers an opportunity for the normally fit person, even without mountaineering equipment and experience, to visit some of Africa’s Equatorial snow fields and glaciers. The mountain can be climbed throughout the year except during the long rains in April and May. A minimum of 5 days is advised, and without porters or a guide, it is definitely not possible.
Mount Kilimanjaro Uhuru Peak, 5,895m, consists of 6 established routes for trekking. These are Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Shira, Rongai, and Umbwe. The Marangu, Machame, and Umbwe routes all approach from the south of the mountain. The Lemosho and Shira routes approach from the west. The Rongai route approaches from the northeast. All routes except Marangu and Rongai descend via the Mweka route.
About Us:
Please stay in touch with us if you are interested in coming to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro or any other exciting adventure you wish to experience! Our company was established with the aim of promoting both local and global tourism. May we say that nowhere else will you feel really in Tanzania than at our organization? Years of experience have taught us to prepare special programs that take you off the beaten tracks (e.g. Rubondo National Park, Gombe National Park, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro Crater Highland, Lake Natron, Oldonyo Lengai Mountains, Longido Mountains, and Monduli Mountains).
This, of course, is in addition to the already popular places of Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Mount Kilimanjaro in the North, and Selous, Mikumi, Ruaha, and Udzungwa in the South. Last but not least, beach holidays on the islands of Zanzibar, Mafia, and Pemba are also among our programs. Some National park extension trips in Kenya and Gorilla tracking Safaris in Uganda and Rwanda are coordinated as well.
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Meeting Point
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania, or advise means of your arrival to easy our meeting. Thank you and you are welcome to Tanzania Africa at its Best with Marvel African Expeditions & Safaris.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 5 | USD 2800 Per Person |
| 6 To 15 | USD 2520 Per Person |
| 16 To 30 | USD 2440 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 5 | USD 1560 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |