Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route
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The Lemosho Route is one of the best options for climbing Kilimanjaro. The route is undulating providing plenty of chances for acclimatization and it takes the entire scenery of the mountain as it is circuitous practically traversing it from west to east.
The Lemosho Route is typically completed in 8 days. This is a great option if you want a longer trek for acclimatization. It connects with the Machame Route at Shira 2 Camp. The drive to the trailhead from Moshi is about 4 hours.
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All our Kilimanjaro treks are offered as a private trips, starting on any day. We offer group departures on the Machame Route only.
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Destination
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Departure
Arusha -
Departure Time
Approximately 8.30AM -
Return Time
Approximately 7.30PM -
Dress Code
Casual, comfortable and light -
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AccommodationAirport PickupAirport TransferFoodMountain GuidePark FeesProfessional GuideRescue fees -
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This is a great option if you want a longer trek for acclimatization. It connects with the Machame Route at Shira 2 Camp.
Tour Plan
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Arrival
On your arrival, we will arrange for a driver to pick you up at your hotel. Usually, a day before starting an expedition, your guide will meet you at the hotel around 5:00 pm for a pre-climb briefing and gear check. Feel free to ask your guide any questions you have about your trip.
If a group happens to be big with people in different hotels that time might change to be earlier or later since a guide has to go around to meet them all.
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Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Londorossi Gate, Hike to Mti Mkubwa Camp (BLD)
After breakfast and briefing, drive to Londorossi Park Gate (about a 2.5-hour drive). From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades. Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite.
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Hike Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp (BLD)
After breakfast, we continue as the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. After several streams are crossed we continue over the Shira Ridge then gently downwards to Shira 1 camp located by a stream on the Shira Plateau.
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Hike Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp (BLD)
After breakfast, a gentle hike across the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. A variety of hikes are available on the Plateau, making this an excellent acclimatization day.
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Hike Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp (BLD)
From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the "Shark's Tooth" (elev 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
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Hike Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (BLD)
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.
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Hike Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (BLD)
We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.
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Hike Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp (BLD)
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
At Stella Point, you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa!
From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.
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Hike Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Arusha (B)
On our last day on the mountain, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate. At lower altitudes, from Mweka camp to Mweka Gate it is often wet and muddy. After reaching the Gate we will collect our summit certificates and meet our vehicle here, then drive back to Arusha via Moshi for Lunch and celebration with an appreciation for Kilimanjaro supporting team.
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This is a great option if you want a longer trek for acclimatization. It connects with the Machame Route at Shira 2 Camp.
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