Lemosho Route = Kilimanjaro

8 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb

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Lemosho Kilimanjaro climbing route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west. It is the most Kilimanjaro Scenic Route. By crossing from Shira Ridge to Shira 2 camp, the route offers a chance to visit the Shira Plateau and caldera. It is a pleasant hike and the hikers experience the low traffic with vast vistas of scenic views till it joins the Machame route.

After that both the Lemosho and the Machame together proceed further with the same track that passes through the Lava Tower, Barranco and Barafu, known as the southern circuit. The minimum days required to summit by the Lemosho route is the 7, but 8 days is recommended as it will give more chance to acclimatize and achieve the summit. Secondly the variations of landscapes Lemosho pass through makes it one of the most beautiful routes to the summit.

The rainforest in the beginning, the spectacular Shira plateau and then all those viewpoints it shares with the Machame route around the southern circuit make it one of the best route to proceed. Lemosho has low crowds until it combines with Machame. Lemosho is highly recommended and it has an abundance of wildlife such as elephant, buffalo, eland and lion which come over to forage during dry season from Longido game controlled area.

Because the starting point is far from Moshi, it is more expensive to climb this route due to the added transportation cost of getting hikers to the gate. A vehicle is used to bring hikers to the gate, where the trail begins in the montane rainforest. Lemosho trekkers have a longer distance to shield in the tropical rain forest ecosystem than other routes, and as a result hikers do not exit the rainforest until the end of day two.

This plan means that the Lemosho route is a longer route, usually taking 7 to 8 days to complete. It rarely takes 6 days!

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Photography safari—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking
Primate trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Moshi to Londosori gate-Mti mkubwa

Kilimanjaro

Lemosho being on the west of the Kilimanjaro, it takes an extra mile drive from Moshi town where you take a long drive of an approximate of 4hrs maximum to Londosori gate from Moshi town. The hike will be of 2 to 3hrs a distance of 6 kilometers walking through a dense misty rainforest seeing some small wildlife especially the while and black colobus monkeys. Time and distance: 2 to 3hrs hiking a distance of 6km Elevation: 2650 m/8695ft

Tents

Mti Mkubwa camp to Shira camp

Kilimanjaro

On your 2nd hiking day, you will be hiking through the moorland forest and valleys while enjoying the view of the Kibo peak and the valleys. The hike will be of 4 to 5hrs a distance of 8 kilometers from Mti Mkubwa camp to Shira camp. However, expect some steepness on your hike. You will overnight at Shira camp collecting together for the next day hike. Time and distance: 4 to 5hrs hiking a distance of 8km Walking through: Moorland and valleys

Tents

Shira 1 to Shira Hut

Kilimanjaro

On your 3rd hiking day, you will be walking through the Shira plateaus and to the Shira cathedral reaching the Shira hut while enjoying the scenery, Shira cathedral and the valleys. Walking through the Shira plateaus, there are more than one climbing divert option reaching the Shira hut, and this will be your guides option to choose one that suits you better. Time and distance: 6 to 8hrs hiking a distance of 8km Elevation: 3850 m/12630ft

Tents

Shira Hut - lover tower - Baranco

Kilimanjaro

It is an acclimatization day as you will be experiencing the high altitude up the lover tower then descends to Baranco. It is a steepness hike to lover tower then to Baranco (Climbing the Baranco wall) which will be a hike of 6 to 8hrs covering a distance of 9 Kilometers reaching the Baranco camp. Shira hut is the junction of Shira, Lemosho and Machame hence, you will meet climber from Machame too. Time and distance: 6 to 8hrs hiking a distance of 9km Elevation: 4640 m/15220 ft to 3986m/13070ft

Tents

Baranco camp to Karanga camp

Kilimanjaro

It is a short climb because it is just a distance of 4 Kilometers, but considering the climbing challenges it will take 4 to 5hrs climbing through the Baranco wall and the alpine desert valleys where you will be enjoying the view of the Kibo peak which will be closer, the southern glaciers and the western bridge. Reaching the Karanga camp you will have your rest collecting some energy for your next day. Time and distance: hiking of 4 to 5hrs a distance of 4km Elevation: 13,000ft to 13,100ft

Tents

Karanga camp to Barafu camp

Kilimanjaro

The hike will begin after your breakfast; you will be hiking through the alpine desert enjoying the stunning view of the two Kilimanjaro cones of Kibo and Mawenzi. Here you will do the camping with an early sleep and meals read for the next day complete adventure which starts in the midnight. Time and distance: hiking of 4 to 5hrs a distance of 4km Elevation: 13,100ft to 15,300ft

Tents

Summit Day & descend to Mweka camp

Kilimanjaro

This is the lifetime memory day reaching the highest point of Africa, “the roof of Africa” Kilimanjaro Mountain. The day will begin in the midnight will be accompanied by the guides and summit porter. On descending down it is a very rocky trail and can be quite hard on the knees, trekking poles are helpful. Time and distance: hiking of 6 to 8hrs ascending and 5 to 6hrs descending a distance of 5km up and 13km down respectively. Elevation: 15,600ft to 19,341ft up and 19,341ft to 10,065 down

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Mweka camp - Mweka gate-back Moshi

Kilimanjaro

Finally, you will be on your last day of your lifetime memory adventure, you will take your breakfast at your camp and starts your trek down up to Mweka gate, and you will be walking through wet and muddy forestry trail which requires your walking poles. At the gate you will meet our driver waiting for you where you will be picked and drive back to Moshi town for your next schedule. Time and distance: hiking of 3 to 4hrs a distance of 10km Elevation: 10,150ft to 5500ft

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