Lemosho Route 8 Days, 7 nights Lemosho Kilimanjaro Climbing is a premium route for Kilimanjaro climb and trek provided from 6 to 8 days. Climbing through different climate zones it starts on heaths and winds further across alpine meadows to ascend to the arctic zone near Uhuru Peak. The descent, in turn, passes through rainforest. All this makes this route the most scenic on Kilimanjaro. Lemosho offers the smoothest acclimatization and the highest success rates of 85%, 90% and 95% for 6, 7 and 8-days tours, respectively. The total distance covered on Lemosho Route is 46km (28.5 miles). Kilimanjaro on foot recommends this trail for those ready to pay a bit extra for high-altitude drop off by a vehicle
Day 0
Arrival
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet a dreamscape Travel representative, and transfer you to Moshi town where you will spend the first night at the hotel.
Transport: Private transfer (0.8 hour, 41 km)
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 1
Lemosho Glades (2,385m/7,825ft) to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,750m/9,022ft)
Activity: Your Kilimanjaro adventure begins with a drive to the Londorossi Gate, where you'll complete park formalities. Then, you'll drive to the Lemosho Glades for the starting point of your hike. The trail takes you through lush rainforests.
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Distance: Approximately 7km
Elevation Gain: 365m (1,197ft)
Habitat: Rainforest
Accommodation: Camping
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 2
Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,750m/9,022ft) to Shira 1 Camp (3,505m/11,500ft)
Activity: Today's hike involves ascending through the rainforest and into the heath zone. You'll get your first glimpses of Kilimanjaro and enjoy the stunning views of the Shira Plateau.
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Distance: Approximately 8km
Elevation Gain: 755m (2,478ft)
Habitat: Rainforest, Moorland
Accommodation: Camping
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 3
Shira 1 Camp (3,505m/11,500ft) to Shira 2 Camp (3,840m/12,598ft)
Activity: You'll continue your ascent across the Shira Plateau, which offers wide-open vistas of the surrounding landscape and the Western Breach of Kilimanjaro.
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Distance: Approximately 10km
Elevation Gain: 335m (1,098ft)
Habitat: Moorland
Accommodation: Camping
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 4
Shira 2 Camp (3,840m/12,598ft) to Barranco Camp (3,960m/13,000ft) via Lava Tower (4,630m/15,190ft)
Activity: Today's hike includes a challenging ascent to Lava Tower, a volcanic formation. This provides excellent acclimatization, and you'll descend to Barranco Camp for the night.
Hiking Time: 7-9 hours
Distance: Approximately 15km
Elevation Gain: 790m (2,592ft) to Lava Tower, then descent to 3,960m (13,000ft)
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Accommodation: Camping
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 5
Barranco Camp (3,960m/13,000ft) to Karanga Camp (4,035m/13,254ft)
Activity: You'll conquer the Barranco Wall, a challenging rock scramble. Then, the trail levels out as you hike through the Karanga Valley.
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Distance: Approximately 5km
Elevation Gain: 75m (246ft)
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Accommodation: Camping
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 6
Karanga Camp (4,035m/13,254ft) to Barafu Camp (4,600m/15,091ft)
Activity: A steep climb leads you to Barafu Camp, your base for the summit attempt. You'll rest and prepare for the challenging summit night.
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Distance: Approximately 4km
Elevation Gain: 565m (1,855ft)
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Accommodation: Camping
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 7
Barafu Camp (4,680m/15,360ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,341ft) to Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,171ft)
Activity: Summit Day! An early start (midnight) takes you to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Descend to Mweka Camp for a well-deserved rest.
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours to the summit, then 5-7 hours descent
Distance: Approximately 5km to the summit, 12km descent
Elevation Gain: 1,215m (3,990ft) ascent, 2,795m (9,170ft) descent
Habitat: Glacial zone, Alpine Desert, Moorland, Rainforest
Accommodation: Camping
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 8
Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,171ft) to Mweka Gate (1,640m/5,380ft)
Activity: Your final descent takes you through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you'll receive your summit certificates from the Park Headquarters. Transfer to your hotel.
Transport: Private transfer (0.5 hour, 17 km)
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Distance: Approximately 10km
Elevation Loss: 1,460m (4,790ft)
Habitat: Rainforest
Accommodation: Hotel
Departure
After a much-needed nights rest, we will bid you goodbye. If you have arranged airport transfers with us or a safari / Zanzibar trip, we will collect you in the morning for your onward journey.
Transport: Private transfer (0.8 hour, 41 km)
Meals included: Breakfast
Trekking Cost:
- 1Pax: $2,100 pp
- 2Pax: $2,020 pp
- 3Pax: $1,940 pp
- 4Pax: $1,870 pp
- 5Pax: $1,825 pp
- 6Pax: $1,780 pp
- 7Pax & Above: $1,730 pp
NOTE: Additional day on mountain costs extra of $300/person
Price includes:
- Transportation from & to Kilimanjaro international airport
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate
- Camping and kitchen facilities
- Wages of professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
- Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees, crew fees and all government tax
- Warm water for washing every day
- English speaking mountain guide and assistant.
- All meals while on the mountain
- First Aid Kit includes Oxygen Kit
- 2 nights at the hotel (accommodations); one before and after the trek
Price excludes:
- Tips
- Tanzania Visa on arrival
- Any private expenses
- Personal gear rentals
- Personal expenses (e.g., laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Optional tours (short safari after your climb etc.)
- Local and international flights
- A doctor for the group