Lemosho Route
8 Days
7 Nights
Overview
very enjoyable route
Kilimanjaro Climbing by using Lemosho route is one of the popular routes in climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Its popularity emerges from the beautiful scenes you enjoy during the climb, the fact that it is not as crowded as the easier routes and it is generally cool and quiet therefore very enjoyable route. Enjoy the breathtaking landscape view as you ascend on this memorable path to the Uhuru peak. Our 8 day trekking program will give better chances of acclimation and success on your Kilimanjaro Climbing adventure.
Day to day Itinerary
Day 1
Londorossi gate to Mti Mkubwa
After breakfast we depart Arusha/ Moshi to Londorossi Gate, then after entry formalities completion, we drive to Lemosho trailhead, upon arrival we begin the hiking through the cool forest and take our way up until we reach the first camp. On the way up, you may see many attractions including the blue monkeys jumping and playing on the trees.
Elevation: 2,460m to 2,895m
Distance: 6 km
Walking time: 4 hours
Day 2
Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1
We continue ascending on the trail leading to the rainforest and tall grasses in Savannah land. As we continue ascending through the rolling hills, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping slowly down to Shira 1 Camp. Here we catch our first glance of Kibo across the plateau.
Elevation: 2895m
Distance: 8 km
Walking time: 5 hours
Day 3
Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut
Today is a pretty day as we will spend full day exploring one of the highest plateaus on earth the Shira Plateau. Then proceed with a gentle walk up to Shira 2 Camp. We then take another direction from the main trail to Moir Hut. Several walks are available on Lent Hills marking the day excellent for acclimation.
Elevation: 3505m
Distance: 11 km
Walking time: 6 to 8 hours
Day 4
Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Today is a pretty day for acclimatization over the route as trekkers trek high from 4206m to about 4629 m above sea level and overnight at low elevation point at Barranco Camp which is 3960 m above sea level.
Elevation: 4206m to 4629m to 3960m Distance: 10 km Walking time: 9 hours
Today is a pretty day for acclimatization over the route as trekkers trek high from 4206m to about 4629 m above sea level and overnight at low elevation point at Barranco Camp which is 3960 m above sea level.
Elevation: 4206m to 4629m to 3960m Distance: 10 km Walking time: 9 hours
Day 5
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Early in the morning after breakfast, we commence hiking up to the great Barranco wall for approximately 1 hour, a steep wall but not difficult, passing through the famous rock. Have a short break enjoying your snacks with some water while taking some photos. Due to weather the mountain peak can be seen clearly from this point. After a short break we proceed looking forward for descending and ascending the Karanga valley before we reach the camp for lunch.
Elevation: 3963m to 3994m
Walking time: 5 hours
Day 6
Karanga to Barafu Camp
Early in the morning we are leaving Karanga camp, we continue with trekking through the rock ridges until we connect our trail with the Mweka trail. We proceed trekking to Barafu camp where we will have our lunch and enjoy an early dinner. Then prepare yourself for the summit day. Elevation: 3994m to 4673m Distance: 4km Walking time: 5 hours
Early in the morning we are leaving Karanga camp, we continue with trekking through the rock ridges until we connect our trail with the Mweka trail. We proceed trekking to Barafu camp where we will have our lunch and enjoy an early dinner. Then prepare yourself for the summit day. Elevation: 3994m to 4673m Distance: 4km Walking time: 5 hours
Day 7
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak
Today we wake up very early at midnight, then we begin our summit day trekking. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent but short breaks. Near Stella Point, you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise. Then finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the roof of Africa. Take some few pictures and enjoy your achievements. Then we now descending straight down to the Mweka Hut campsite. Later in the evening, we will enjoy our last dinner on the mountain.
Elevation: 4673m to 5895m
Distance: 5 km
Walking time: 7 hours
Day 8
Mweka Camp to Mweka gate
Today marks the end of our Kilimanjaro Climbing for the 8 days trekking program. When reaching at Mweka gate we will collect Kilimanjaro summit Certificate, then the vehicle will be ready to pick us back to the hotel in Arusha/ Moshi. Elevation: 3067m to 1639m Distance: 10 km Walking time: 3 to 4 hours
Today marks the end of our Kilimanjaro Climbing for the 8 days trekking program. When reaching at Mweka gate we will collect Kilimanjaro summit Certificate, then the vehicle will be ready to pick us back to the hotel in Arusha/ Moshi. Elevation: 3067m to 1639m Distance: 10 km Walking time: 3 to 4 hours
