The Lemosho Route is one of the most scenic and least crowded routes on Mount Kilimanjaro, offering breathtaking views and diverse landscapes. It's known for its gradual ascent and high success rates due to the ample time it allows for acclimatization.
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After breakfast, you'll be driven to Londorossi Gate (2,250 meters or 7,380 feet) for registration.
Begin hiking through the rainforest, where you may spot colobus monkeys and other wildlife.
Trek to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820 meters or 9,250 feet), where you'll spend the night.
Leave the rainforest behind and enter the heath zone.
Ascend through moorland to Shira 1 Camp (3,500 meters or 11,480 feet), enjoying panoramic views of the Shira Plateau.
Total hiking time is around 5-7 hours.
Continue hiking across the Shira Plateau, with the option to take a detour to Shira Cathedral.
Ascend to Shira 2 Camp (3,850 meters or 12,630 feet), where you'll spend the night.
Hiking time is approximately 4-6 hours.
Ascend to the Lava Tower (4,630 meters or 15,190 feet) for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 meters or 12,990 feet).
Enjoy stunning views of the Western Breach and the Great Barranco Wall.
The total hiking time is around 6–8 hours.
Climb the Great Barranco Wall, a challenging yet exhilarating scramble.
Traverse the Karanga Valley to Karanga Camp (4,035 meters or 13,270 feet), where you'll spend the night.
Hiking time is approximately 4-5 hours.
Ascend to Barafu Camp (4,680 meters or 15,360 feet), the final camp before the summit.
Rest and prepare for the summit push.
The total hiking time is around 3–5 hours.
Begin the summit attempt around midnight, ascending steep scree slopes to Stella Point (5,685 meters, or 18,650 feet).
Continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters or 19,341 feet), the highest point in Africa, in time for sunrise.
Descend to Barafu Camp for a short rest, then continue descending to Mweka Camp (3,100 meters or 10,170 feet).
The total hiking time is approximately 11–15 hours.
Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,650 meters or 5,410 feet), where you'll receive your summit certificates.
Say farewell to your guides and porters before transferring back to your hotel.
The total hiking time is around 3–4 hours.
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