8 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho Route
From $2,295* / 8 Days & 7 Nights
8 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho Route
The Lemosho route is one of the newer routes on the mountain, and a superb choice for your climb. This route has a balance of low traffic, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, beginning with a long drive from Arusha or Moshi to Lemosho Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rainforest to Shira Ridge. Unlike Machame route, which simply intersects the Shira Plateau, the Lemosho route crosses the entirety of the plain from west to east in a pleasant, relatively flat hike. An added bonus is that climbers will encounter low traffic until the route joins the Machame route. Afterwards, Lemosho follows the same route through Lava Tower, Barranco and Barafu, known as the southern circuit while descent is made via the Mweka route.
Pricing
- Day 1
Arrival
Accommodation
Lindrin Lodge
ARRIVALOne of our guides will welcome you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive to Lindrin lodge in Moshi, where you will be able to refresh and prepare for your trek experience.
Travel Time:
45min drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Moshi
- Day 2
Moshi to Lemosho Gate to Forest Camp
Depart from Moshi at 8am to Lemosho gate where you will do all registration process then obtain permits and begin your trek. Today you will trek to Forest Camp where you will have dinner and overnight at Mti Mkubwa or Big Tree (3-4 hours of trekking). (2,650 M)
Meal Plan:
Lunch & Dinner
- Day 3
Forest Camp to Shira 1 Camp
This day after breakfast at 8am you will continue with the trek from Forest Camp to Shira 1 Camp, 4-5 hours of trekking, where you will have dinner and overnight. 3,610 M)
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
- Day 4
Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Today after breakfast at 8am you will have a 3-4 hour trek from Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp where you will have dinner and overnight. (3,840 M)
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
- Day 5
Shira 2 Camp to Baranco Camp
In the morning after breakfast you will continue with the trek from Shira camp to Baranco Camp via Lava Tower, starting at 8 Am until 1:30 PM. You will have dinner and overnight at Baranco Camp. During the day you will climb to 4,600 M (about 13,800 Ft), then descend to 3,950 M (about 11,850 Ft) at Baranco Camp for overnight.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
- Day 6
Baranca Camp to Karanga Camp
This day after morning breakfast you will resume your trek from Baranco Camp starting at about 8:30 AM to Karanga Valley, (4,100 M, about 13,450 Ft.). You will arrive about 11:30 AM.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
- Day 7
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Today you will trek from Karanga Valley to Barafu Camp around 3-4 hours. You will have dinner and overnight at Barafu (4,550 M).
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
- Day 8
Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp
Shortly after midnight, arise and begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak. You will then begin your ascent to Uhuru Peak, 5,896 M (about 19,620 Ft) about 12:30 AM and arrive at the summit at sunrise, about 7 AM. On your way back you will have a break at Barafu Camp where you can also have a short lunch break. You will descend to Mweka Camp 3,100 M (9,300 Ft). Alternatively, you can descend to Millenium Camp at 3,800 M (about 12,400 Ft),
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
- Day 9
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Today after breakfast you will continue descending to Mweka gate where it will take about 3-4 hours to reach the Mweka Gate where you can pick up your Summit Certificate before returning to your hotel in Moshi.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast & Lunch
- Day 10
Departure
This day one of our drivers will pick you up and drive to the airport for your departure.
Included
- Airport Transfer
- Accommodation Before and After Trek
- VAT
- Flying Doctor
- All Park, Hut, and Rescue Fees
- Transport Between Moshi and Gates at Start and Finish of Climb
- Services of Licensed, Experienced, English-Speaking Mountain Guide
- Licensed Assistant Guide for Groups of Two or More People
- Porters
- Cook
- Three Meals a Day Provided: Full breakfasts with options such as eggs, sausage, toast or pancakes, hot cereal, fruit, and juice, tea or coffee; Lunches (sometimes packed, sometimes hot, varying daily); Dinners including meat dishes (beef, chicken, or fish), fresh vegetable dishes, pasta, rice, potatoes, homemade soups, fresh fruits, desserts, juice, tea, and coffee
- Camping Gear (tents, mountain mats; you may also use your own if you wish)
Excluded
- Soft Drinks
- Alcohol or Tips for Guide and Porters
- Required Nalgene Bottles or Camelbacks for Water
- Personal Gear or Clothing for the Climb (not provided but available for hire)
- Additional Transfers Back to Hotel for Anyone Descending Early (not included)
- Extra Expenses Incurred
- Delivery of Baggage Arriving Late (brought to mountain after climb has commenced)
- Tips for porters ($10 - $15 per porter per day). One porter is your cook and usually receives a bit more.
- Tips for the guides ($20 - $25 per person per day or a group amount)
