The Lemosho route is one of our preferred routes due to its low traffic, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. The Lemosho route starts off from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the lush rainforest to Shira Plateau. We recommend a minimum of 7 days to attempt this route but 8 days is preferable for better acclimatization and summit success. The Lemosho route joins the Machame route at Shira 2 Camp and then follows the same route through the southern circuit and descending at Mweka Gate.
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Arrival: You’ll be greeted at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.
Briefing: Meet your guide for a pre-climb briefing, equipment check, and last-minute preparations.
Overnight: Hotel in Arusha (meal: breakfast included).
Drive: After breakfast, drive from Arusha to Londorossi Gate for registration.
Hiking: Begin hiking through the rainforest to Mti Mkubwa Camp. You may spot colobus monkeys and a variety of bird species.
Distance: 6 km
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Elevation gain: 720m
Overnight: Mti Mkubwa Camp (meal: full board).
Trek: Hike through the moorland zone with stunning views of the Shira Plateau and the mountain.
Distance: 8 km
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Elevation gain: 680m
Overnight: Shira 1 Camp (meal: full board).
Trek: Continue across the Shira Plateau, with panoramic views of Mount Meru in the distance. Reach Shira 2 Camp.
Distance: 7 km
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Elevation gain: 350m
Overnight: Shira 2 Camp (meal: full board).
Acclimatization: Ascend to Lava Tower, an important acclimatization point, then descend to Barranco Camp, where you’ll be surrounded by the stunning Barranco Wall.
Distance: 10 km
Hiking time: 6-7 hours
Elevation gain: 780m (up), 670m (down)
Overnight: Barranco Camp (meal: full board).
Trek: Scale the Barranco Wall, an exhilarating climb with breathtaking views. Continue across a series of ridges to Karanga Camp.
Distance: 5 km
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Elevation gain: 35m
Overnight: Karanga Camp (meal: full board).
Trek: A steady ascent to Barafu Camp, your base for the summit push. Rest and prepare for the midnight summit attempt.
Distance: 4 km
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Elevation gain: 678m
Overnight: Barafu Camp (meal: full board).
Summit day: Begin your ascent around midnight, trekking to Stella Point (5,739m), then continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
Distance: 5 km (ascent) + 12 km (descent)
Hiking time: 7-8 hours (ascent), 4-5 hours (descent)
Elevation gain: 1,222m (up), 2,827m (down)
Overnight: Mweka Camp (meal: full board).
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| Office In: | Tanzania |
| City: | Arusha |
| Since: | 2019 » (6) Years of Experience. |
| Size: | 15 - Employees |
8 Days Lemosho Route
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