About 8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Hiking|Climbing
Mount Kilimanjaro
$2000 / adult
Child: $1520
Tour Details
The 8 Days Lemosho Route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds. beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. Most of our clients climb Kilimanjaro using this route and they consistently, report that they loved it. Thus, Lemosho is highly recommended. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west. beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rain forest to Shira Ridge. The Lemosho route crosses the entire Shira Plateau ,from west to east in a pleasant, relatively flat hike. Crowds are low until the route joins the Machame route near Lava Tower. Then the route traverses underneath Kilimanjaro's Southern, Ice Field on a path known as the Southern Circuit before summiting from Barafu. Descent is made via the Mweka route.
Highlights
Day 1;Lemosho Gate →Mti mkubwa Camp
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp → Shira 1 Camp
Day 3: Shira 1 Camp → Shira 2 Camp
Day 4: Shira 2 Camp → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp
Day 5: Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp
Day 6: Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp
Day 7: Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp
Day 8: Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate
Activities
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Lemosho Gate → Mti mkubwa Camp
We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at trailhead, we begin hiking through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp → Shira 1 Camp
We continue on the trail leading out of the rain forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 Camp. Here we catch our first glimpse of Kibo across the plateau.
Day 3: Shira 1 Camp → Shira 2 Camp
We explore the Shira Plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east on moorland meadows towards Shira 2 Camp. Then we divert from the main trail to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira Plateau is one of the highest plateaus on earth.
Day 4: Shira 2 Camp → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp
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Day 5: Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp
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Day 6: Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp
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Day 7: Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp
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Day 8: Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate
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What's Included
Included
Guide
Park Fees
Tax
Meals according to the itinerary
Gate transfer
Crew wages
Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages
Environment fees
During the climb you will spleep in Tents
Brekafasts
Lunches
Drinking Water
Porters
Cook
Not included
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Flights
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Items of a personal nature
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Laundry Services
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Tips to mountain crew
Location
Mount Kilimanjaro
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