7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb Lemosho Route
The Lemosho route is one of our preferred routes due to its low traffic, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. The Lemosho route starts off from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the lush rainforest to Shira Plateau. We recommend a minimum of 7 days to attempt this route but 8 days is preferable for better acclimatization and summit success. The Lemosho route joins the Machame route at Shira 2 Camp and then follows the same route through the southern circuit and descending at Mweka Gate.
ItineraryDay 1: Arusha - Kilimanjaro (2385m) - Big Tree Camp (2780m) Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
You will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00am and transferred to the Lemosho gate located on the 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 camp where you will be spending the night.
Duration: 4 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Big Tree Camp
Day 2: Big Tree Camp (2780m) - Shira 2 Camp (3500m)Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Today you will cover a lot of ground as you trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. We will trek through Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds as we head towards our destination which is Shira 2.. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude as we head towards Shira 1 and parts of the route are fairly steep. As you proceed towards Shira 2 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.
Duration: 9 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Shira 2 Campsite
Day 3: Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking in to 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.
Duration: 7 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Barranco Camp
Day 4: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Your 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, set at 3963m. 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
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Karanga Camp
Day 5: Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m)Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. 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.
Duration: 3 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Barafu Camp
Day 6: Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790mStop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
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 Arusha, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower and big celebration.
Duration: 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Millennium Camp/ Mweka Camp
Day 7: Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
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 your hotel in Arusha or Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower and relaxation.
Duration: 5 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
08:00 AM
Duration: 7 Days
Start location: 1: Arusha, Tanzania
2: Moshi, Tanzania
Traveler pickup is offered
We can offer airport pick up with extra charges of 25$ per person one way
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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