Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

9 days—Lemosho glades route: an unspoiled, remote and beautiful way up to the Shira Plateau with plenty of opportunity for acclimatization.

$1670-3160 USD

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Safari summary

The Lemosho Route is often considered the most beautiful of all the trekking trails up Mount Kilimanjaro. It 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. It is one of the newer routes on the mountain and shares a portion of the same path as Machame route, although it holds a few advantages over that route that definitely make worth considering, particularly for travelers who have some extra time.

Starting the western flanks of Mount Kilimanjaro at the Londorossi Gate, the Lemosho Route wanders its way up one of the more remote sections of the mountain.

The trail takes hikers through a beautiful rain forest where they might have the chance to spot wildlife along the way. Black and white colobus monkeys are routinely seen in the forests, as are blue monkeys, small lizard and a wide assortment of birds. From there, the path wanders out onto the Shira Plateau, crossing it from west to east on relatively flat and easy to walk terrain

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Sightseeing | shopping | markets
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

International flights
Laundry
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

KILIMANJARO AIRPORT –ARUSHA

Kilimanjaro

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be picked up and transferred to Kizumba House or similar overnight. Overnight at Kizumba House (bed and breakfast) or Similar.

Kizumba house.

LONDOROSI PARK GATE | MTI MKUBWA

Kilimanjaro

Altitude: 2,200 m – 2,600 m Hiking distance: 4 km Hiking time: 3 hours After breakfast, drive to the Londorosi Park Gate. The drive is about 5 hours. The drive through the Shira plateau is one of the best opportunities to see big game on Kilimanjaro. Walk up to Mti Mkubwa camp. Arrive at the campsite, set up camp, and enjoy dinner.

Mti mkubwa.

MTI MKUBWA CAMP | SHIRA CAMP 1

Kilimanjaro

Altitude: 2,600 m – 3,600 m Hiking distance: 10 km Hiking time: 4–5 hours Wake to breakfast and begin the short hike from Mti Mkubwa to Shira camp. This usually takes no more than 5 hours, but a calm pace is required for adequate acclimatization. The west face of Kibo volcano looms above the campsite. Have lunch, set up camp, rest, or take a day hike. This hike traverses the lower moorland where large shrubs and wildflowers dominate the landscape.

Shira camp 1

SHIRA CAMP 1 | SHIRA CAMP 2

Kilimanjaro

Altitude: 3,600m – 3,840 m Hiking distance: 10 km Hiking time: 5–6 hours Wake to breakfast, break camp, and begin a short hike to Shira Camp 2. This makes it a perfect acclimatization day.

Shira camp 2

SHIRA CAMP 2 | LAVA TOWER

Kilimanjaro

Altitude: 3,840 m – 3,940 m Hiking distance: 11 km 7–8 hours The route now turns east into a semi-desert and rocky landscape surrounding Lava Tower, where you reach an altitude of 4600m after about 5 hours walk. Lunch is served in a designated area before ascending the rocky scree path to Lava Tower. Definitely the toughest day so far. It is normally around this point, where for the first time, some climbers will start to feel symptoms of breathlessness, irritability, and headaches.

Barranco camp.

BARRANCO CAMP | BARAFU CAMP

Kilimanjaro

Altitude: 3,960 m – 4,640 m Hiking distance: 11 km Hiking time: 7 – 8 hours Exposed to the ever-present gales, the tents are pitched on a narrow, stony, and dangerous ridge. Make sure that you familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark to avoid any accidents. The summit is now a further 1345m up, and you will make the final ascent the same night. Prepare your equipment, ski sticks, and thermal clothing for your summit attempt.

Barafu camp.

BARAFU CAMP | SUMMIT | MWEKA

Kilimanjaro

Altitude: 4,670 m – 5,895 m – 3,100 m Hiking distance: 17 km Hiking time: 15+ hours Rise around 23h30, and after some tea and biscuits, you shuffle off into the night. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through a heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. The time you spend on the summit will depend on the weather conditions. Please do not stop here for too long, as it will be extremely difficult to start again due to cold and fatigue.

Mweka camp.

MWEKA CAMP | KIZUMBA HOUSE

Kilimanjaro

After Breakfast, from the Mweka Gate, you will continue down into the Mweka village, normally a muddy and long hour walk. From the Mweka village drive to Kizumba House, and you will be served a hot lunch and a long overdue shower. Overnight in Kizumba House. Tips can be given to the guide at Kizumba House. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates.

Kizumba house