Kilimanjaro lemosho route

8 days—kilimanjaro hiking

$1999-2350 USD

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Safari summary

The 8 day Lemosho variation is the ideal schedule for this route. On the 8 day Lemosho route, the trek from Barranco to Barafu is broken up into two days, allowing for a short day just prior to the summit attempt. This is important because summit day begins very early, around midnight, so climbers are sleeping deprived going into the toughest day on the mountain. By having a short day beforehand, you can be better rested. The 8 day Lemosho route is highly recommended and used by most prominent Kilimanjaro operators.

About this tour

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

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

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

Itinerary

DAY 1

Kilimanjaro

LONDROSSI GATE TO FOREST CAMP Elevation : 7800 feet – 9500 feet Distance : 6 Kilometers Hiking time : 3 to 4 hours Habitat : Rain forest We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, we eat lunch, then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.

CAMPING

DAY 2

Kilimanjaro

FOREST CAMP TO SHIRA CAMP 1 Forest camp to Shira camp 1 Elevation : 9500 feet – 11500 feet Distance :8 Kilometers Hiking time : 5 to 6 hours Habitat : Moorland We continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp.

CAMPING

DAY 3

Kilimanjaro

SHIRA CAMP 1 TO SHIRA CAMP 2 TO MOIR HUT Elevation : 11500 feet to 13800 Distance : 14 Kilometers Hiking time: 5 to 7 hours Habitat : Moorland It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity.

CAMPING

DAY 4

Kilimanjaro

MOIR HUT TO LAVA TOWER TO BARRANCO CAMP Elevation : 13800 feet to 13000 feet Distance : 7 Kilometers Hiking time : 4 to 6 hours Habitat : Semi desert From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo.We come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight.

CAMPING

DAY 5

Kilimanjaro

BARRANCO CAMP TO KARANGA CAMP Barranco camp to Karanga camp Elevation : 13000 feet to 13100 feet Distance : 5 Kilometers Hiking time : 4 to 5 hours Habitat : Alpine Desert After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. This is a short day meant for acclimatization.

CAMPING

DAY 6

Kilimanjaro

KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP Karanga camp to Barafu camp Elevation : 13100 feet to 15300 feet Distance : 4 Kilometers Hiking time : 4 to 5 hours Habitat : Alpine Desert After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, 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.

CAMPING

DAY 7

Kilimanjaro

BARAFU CAMP TO SUMMIT TO MWEKA HUT Elevation :15300 feet to 19345 feet and down to 10000 feet Distance : 5 Kilometers ascend and 12 Kilometers descend Hiking time : 7 to 8 hours ascend and 4 to 6 hours descend Habitat: Arctic At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. stopping at Barafu for lunch. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

CAMPING

DAY 8

Kilimanjaro

MWEKA CAMP TO MOSHI (HOTEL) Mweka camp to Moshi (Hotel) Elevation : 10000 feet to 5400 feet Distance : 10 Kilometers Hiking time : 3 to 4 hours Habitat : Rain forest After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi.

LODGE/HOTEL

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