The Lemosho Route starts on the Western side of Mount Kilimanjaro at the Londorossi Gate and was introduced as an alternative to the Shira Route which begins at a higher, more challenging altitude. The Londorossi Gate is a fair drive from the town of Moshi. At the gate you will register with the authorities before being driven a further 12km to the starting point. The western side of Kilimanjaro is still very wild and you may get lucky and spot large antelope, buffalo and maybe even elephants.
On day three the Lemosho Route joins the Machame Route at Lava Tower and down towards Barranco Valley via the Southern Circuit. As with the Machame Route, Lemosho trekkers need to transverse the Barranco Wall and then summit from Barafu Camp. Most trekkers complete the Lemosho Route in six days; we also offer seven and/or eight-day hikes on the Lemosho which of course increases the probability of success. The seven-day route typically stops for a night at both Shira Camp 1 and Shira Camp 2. Eight-day treks stop again at Karanga Camp for another acclimatization day.
Arrival
Upon your arrival in Tanzania you will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi town , you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day.
Hotel booked: Bed & Breakfast
DAY 1: Lemosho Gate (2100m ) to Big Tree Camp (2650m )
• Distance :6 km
• Hiking time : 3-4 hours
• Altitude gained: 550m a.s.l
• Vegetation zone : Montane rainforest zone
You will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00 am and transferred to the Lemosho gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process you will start our climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree camp where you will be spending the night.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Accommodation : Big tree Camp ( in the tents )
DAY 2: Big Tree Camp (2650 m ) to Shira 2 Camp (3850 m )Via Shira 1 Camp ( 3610 m )
• Distance: 17 km
• Hiking time : 6-7 hrs
• Altitude gained: 1200m a.s.l )
• Vegetation zone: Montane rainforest/ Moorland zone
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.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Accommodation : Shira 2 ( in the tents)
DAY 3: Shira 2 ( 3850 m ) to Barranco Camp ( 3900 m ) Via Lavar Tower ( 4600 m )
• Distance: 7 km Ascent/ 3 km Descent
• Hiking time : 4-5 hrs up / 2-3 hrs down
• Altitude gained/Lost : 750m/ 700 m
• Vegetation zone: Moorland/ Alpine desert
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 (4600 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 (3900m ), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Accommodation : Barranco Camp ( in the tents )
DAY 4: Barranco Camp ( 3900 m ) to Karanga Camp (4000 m )
•Distance : 6 km
• Hiking time : 3-4 hrs
• Altitude gained: 100 m
• Vegetation zone:Moorland/ Alpine desert
Our 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 ( 4000 m )For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for dinner
Meal : Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner included
Accommodationi : Karanga Camp
DAY 5: Karanga Camp ( 3995 m )to Barafu Camp (4672 m )
• Distance : 4 km
• Hiking time : 2-3 hrs
• Altitude gained : 672 m
• Habitat : Alpine desert
After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at (4672 m ) 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.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch Dinner included
Dinner and Overnight at Barafu Camp
DAY 6: Barafu Camp ( 4672 m) to Uhuru Peak ( 5895 m )then down to Mweka Camp ( 3100 m )
• Distance : 5 km Ascent/
• Hiking time : 6-7 hrs up /5-6 hr down
• Altitude gained/Lost : 1223 m / 2795 m
• Habitat : Summit / Moorland zone
We start off at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5756 m ) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for hot lunch before finally heading down to Mweka Camp for a long well-earned rest.
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner included
Accommodation : Mweka Camp ( in the tents )
DAY 7: Mweka Camp (3100 m )to Mweka Gate (1640 m )
• Distance: 10km
• Hiking time : 3-4 hrs
• Altitude lost: 1460
• Habitat : Montane rainforest zone
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 or Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower then celebrate with cold drinks. Overnight at your arranged Hotels
Meals : Breakfast and Lunch included
Accommodation : At your hotel in Arusha/ Moshi
END OF YOUR TOUR
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