Lemosho Route, 7 Days

Route Overview

Lemosho route is the most scenic route of all on Kilimanjaro Mountain, passing through Shira Plateau, Lava Tower & the Great Barranco Wall which are among the best features when making your way to the roof of Africa (Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m/19,341 ft). Camping is the only accommodation option in this route & others except on Marangu Route which offer Hut accommodation with beds & mattresses.
 

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania and Transfer to Arusha/Moshi

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel in Arusha/Moshi

Attend a pre-trek briefing and equipment check

Rest and prepare for the upcoming trek

Day 2: Lemosho Gate (2,385m) to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m)

After breakfast, drive to the Lemosho Gate

Complete park registration and meet the trekking crew

Begin the trek through lush rainforest

Reach Mti Mkubwa Camp for overnight camping

Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and acclimatize to the altitude

Day 3: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m) to Shira 1 Camp (3,505m)

Continue the trek through the rainforest, gradually ascending

Leave the forested area and enter the heathland zone

Reach Shira 1 Camp, offering panoramic views of the plateau

Overnight camping at Shira 1 Camp

Day 4: Shira 1 Camp (3,505m) to Moir Camp (4,200m) and back to Shira 2 Camp (3,900m)

Begin the day with a gradual climb across the Shira Plateau

Ascend to Moir Camp for lunch and enjoy the stunning scenery

Descend back to Shira 2 Camp for overnight camping

This day serves as an acclimatization hike and helps with adaptation

Day 5: Shira 2 Camp (3,900m) to Barranco Camp (3,950m)

Trek through the alpine desert and cross rocky ridges

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Western Breach and the summit

Descend into the Great Barranco Valley and reach Barranco Camp

Overnight camping at Barranco Camp, nestled beneath the Barranco Wall

Day 6: Barranco Camp (3,950m) to Karanga Camp (4,035m)

Begin the day with a challenging climb up the Barranco Wall

Traverse through valleys and ridges, witnessing unique landscapes

Reach Karanga Camp, situated on a rocky ridge with scenic views

Overnight camping at Karanga Camp

Day 7: Karanga Camp (4,035m) to Barafu Camp (4,640m)

Ascend through the barren alpine desert towards Barafu Camp

The landscape becomes more lunar-like and the air thinner

Arrive at Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit push

Rest, hydrate, and prepare for the summit attempt

Overnight camping at Barafu Camp

Day 8: Barafu Camp (4,640m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) and Descend to Mweka Camp (3,100m)

Begin the summit attempt in the early hours of the morning

Trek through the steep scree slopes and ascend to Stella Point (5,685m)

Continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa (5,895m)

Celebrate your achievement and capture memorable photos

Descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest and refreshment

Continue descending to Mweka Camp for overnight camping

Day 9: Mweka Camp (3,100m) to Mweka Gate (1,640m) and Transfer to Arusha/Moshi

Descend through the lush rainforest, enjoying the rich vegetation

Arrive at Mweka Gate, complete the descent formalities, and receive certificates

Meet your driver and transfer back to your hotel in Arusha/Moshi

Celebrate your successful Kilimanjaro summit and rest

Day 10: Departure from Tanzania

Check out from the hotel

Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport

Depart from Tanzania, carrying unforgettable memories.

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Inclusions

  • All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
  • Professional, experienced, mountain guides
  • Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
  • Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents (on twin sharing basis)
  • Sleeping Mattress
  • Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
  • All meals while on the Mountain
  • Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
  • Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
  • Clean, purified drinking water
  • Conservation fees (part of park fees)
  • Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
  • Rescue fees (part of park fees)
  • VAT (18% charged by the Government)
  • Kilimanjaro summit certificate

Exclusions

  • Tanzania Visa
  • International and domestic flights
  • Hotel (available as an optional addon)
  • Transfers (available as an optional addon)
  • Personal trekking equipment such as sleeping bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary
  • Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
  • Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)
  • Supplements
  • Off-season supplement = USD 135
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