Overview
The Climb Kilimanjaro via Lemosho route starts at the Lemosho entrance gate after you have signed in and complete all the registration processes as per the Kilimanjaro National Park (KINAPA) rules and regulations. Travelling documents including your passport will be required to accomplish this task. The trip from Moshi Town to the Lemosho entrance gate will be full of fun and a bit of a Safari picnic flavour as you may be able to see a few varieties of wildlife such as giraffes, zebras and primates including different species of birds on the way.
The first day of the trek will begin with a walk through a lush rainforest, with your day pack not to forget a bottle of water not less than 3Ltr minimum in your bucket list. Your professional mountain trekking guide and his team will be there to guide you in every step you take. On the way, you will be able to take a couple of pictures for the beautiful sceneries and wildlife around you.
The rest of the days will be full of beauty, eye catching sights including the wonderful plains of the Little Meru from a distance and the glistening glaciers of the Africa’s gigantic geographical feature called Mount Kilimanjaro. The 8-day Lemosho trek package offers an extra day on this package to give you the opportunity to better acclimatize, in order to increase the chances of achieving a successful summit challenge.
Accommodation via Lemosho Route will be in Tents.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Lemosho Glades to Big Tree Camp
Our driver will pick you up at your hotel at 8:00am hours and transferred to the Lemosho entrance gate located on the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro. The trek will begin after the completion of the registration process while the rest of the team including porters and a chef will have departed early for timely preparations. We will therefore start our steady hike through the lush rainforest of the Lemosho glades (with our lunch box to be taken on the way) heading to the Big Tree Camp for dinner and overnight.
Distance: 7km / 4.4mi Duration: 3 – 4 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included. Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.
Distance: 7km / 4.4mi Duration: 3 – 4 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included. Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.
Day 2 :
Big Tree Camp to Shira 1 Camp
Our second day will be a little different as we have already gained an advantageous hiking experience of the trek from the first day. Today you will therefore be able to tackle the little challenges as we walk across a grassy vegetation cover plateau of the heather and moorland zones scattered with unique volcanic rock formations. As we walk towards our final destination to Shira 1 camp, we will be able to catch a glimpse of the amazing views of the Kibo Peak floating beneath the clouds. On this trail, we will gain a reasonable amount of altitude as we hike towards the final destination at the Shira 1 camp whereby parts of this route at certain stages are fairly steep and cautiously demanding. As you proceed towards the Shira 1 camp, you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unique panoramic views of the magnificent Kibo Peak.
Distance: 7 km / 4.4mi Duration: 4 – 5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included. Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis
Distance: 7 km / 4.4mi Duration: 4 – 5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included. Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis
Day 3 :
Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
On this day, from Shiran1 to Shira 2 camp, you will be walking across the flat plateau as we head towards the Shira Cathedral (located at 3,872m) where you can have the dreamt views of the Kibo peak, the Shira plateau and if it is clear you might be able to see the Machame route trails. Our determined climb across the Shira plateau and Moorland Plateau will assist in acclimatization and enjoy such great panoramic views of the Kilimanjaro summit. Our today’s final destination will be at the Shira 2 Camp. In the mid-afternoon you will take an optional acclimatization walk before heading back to Shira 2 camp for dinner and overnight.
Distance: 10km / 6.3mi Duration: 5 – 6 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis
Distance: 10km / 6.3mi Duration: 5 – 6 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis
Day 4 :
Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp
Your hike will start with an ascent yonder the untouched panoramic views of the Kilimanjaro Mountain, towards the climatic zone of the upland desert and across the lava ridge beneath the well-known glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the recognizably pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), at the high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our final camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3940 m), encircled by towering cliffs like a rampant wall around it with extensive views of the plains below.
Distance: 10km / 6.3mi Duration: 6 – 7 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis
Distance: 10km / 6.3mi Duration: 6 – 7 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis
Day 5 :
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
On this day, we will head towards the huge ravine called “The Great Barranco Wall”. The Great Barranco Wall divides us from the south eastern slopes of Kibo. The climb over the cliff of the Barranco Wall doesn’t involve any technical assistance but a long and strenuous task. Hiking below the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head across the Karanga valley to the Karanga Camp (set at 3963m) for a hot lunch and relaxation.
For those who are able can take a late-afternoon acclimatization hike up to about 4200m then descending back to a lower elevation of 3963m at the Karanga Camp for dinner and overnight.
Distance: 6km / 3.8mi Duration: 3 – 4 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis
Distance: 6km / 3.8mi Duration: 3 – 4 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis
Day 6 :
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Our day will begin with a set off on our hike to the Base Camp, The Barafu camp located at 4,640m / 15,224ft above sea level. We will hike passing through the scree slopes of the desolate plains with no vegetation cover. Heading to this highest elevation to the base camp will require a little more efforts to overcome the challenging altitude. Prior to arriving at the Barafu Camp you will have a well prepared hot lunch, spend the afternoon relaxing and take an early dinner soon before you take a quick night sleep as a long night and day is ahead of us. It is important to keep warm and hydrated. Our Guide will wake you up at around 11pm to start the final ascent to the “UHURU PEAK” sited at 5,895m / 19,341ft above sea level.
Distance: 4km / 2.5mi Duration: 3 – 4 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis
Distance: 4km / 2.5mi Duration: 3 – 4 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis
Day 7 :
Barafu Camp to UHURU PEAK and down to Millennium Camp
Our final ascent will commence at midnight at around 11pm to 12pm respectively. We will begin with a hike along a steeply upward trail across the summit zone where you can catch a glimpse of the spectacular views of the Kilimanjaro glaciers. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5,739m) before the first rays of the sun find us. Our hike will last for about 5 – 6 to reach to the Stella Point, gaining an incredible height over a short distance. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). Amazing ice cliffs amidst the crater surrounds us and the spectacular views of the Mawenzi peak and beyond are mind-blowing. Reaching to the Uhuru Peak 5,895m, you will take a few pictures with the signboard to keep the memory of your heroic achievement then descend down the same trail back to Stella point and down to the Barafu Camp for a hot meal and a little relaxation. After a short rest we will proceed in our descent down to Millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest.
Distance: 13.5km / 8.4mi Duration: 12 – 15 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis
Distance: 13.5km / 8.4mi Duration: 12 – 15 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis
Day 8 :
Trek Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
On this last day of our hiking adventure, we will take a gentle descent down through the rain forest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates to enshrine your great achievement. Our driver will be waiting at the gate for a transfer back to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower and a cup of coffee before having a big and well prepared celebration.
Distance: 13.5km / 8.4mi Duration: 5 – 7 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included Accommodation: Accommodation is at Kilele Lodge / Other
Distance: 13.5km / 8.4mi Duration: 5 – 7 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included Accommodation: Accommodation is at Kilele Lodge / Other
cost
Cost Includes
- 2 nights’ accommodation in Moshi, Kilimanjaro
- All nights’ accommodation in Tents.
- Professional, experienced, first aid provider mountain guides.
- Solid safety management procedures
- All Park fees and Rescue fees.
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Arrival and Departure transfers
- Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- Hard working, team-oriented support staff
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters
- Sleeping Mattress
- 1 canister of oxygen
- Tanzania Visa - $50 per person on arrival
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc.)
- Tips and any items of personal nature
- Emergency evacuation by helicopter (upon request)
- Duffle Bag and Special medical kits (upon request)
- Portable flush toilet and tent - 150 USD extra (upon request)
