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07 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho Route

Day by Day summary

  • Day 1: Arusha - Londorossi Gate/Lemosho trail head - - Shira I (3480 m/11420 ft
  • Day 2: Shira I - Shira Huts (3850 m/12630 ft) via Shira Cathedral
  • Day 3: Shira Huts - via Lava Tower (4640 m/15220 ft) - Barranco Huts (3985 m/13070 ft)
  • Day 4: Barranco Huts - Karanga Camp (4040 m/13255 ft)
  • Day 5: Karanga Camp - Barafu Huts (4680 m/15360 ft)
  • Day 6: Summit attempt via Stella Point (5752 m/18871 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5895 m/19340 ft) and descent to Millenium Camp (3820 m/12530 ft) (or to Mweka Hut)
  • Day 7: Millenium Camp - Lemosho Gate – Arusha
  • Day 8: Depart

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Tailor-made itineraries- Mt Kilimanjaro!

Includes: Accommodation, An Expert Guide, Meals, Transport and more.

Package Cost :

Low Season from $ 1795 pp sharing
Single Room Supplement to apply

Itinerary Details

07 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho Route

The Lemosho route is one of the newer routes on the mountain, and a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal 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 Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rainforest to Shira Ridge.

Unlike the popular 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. Descent is made via the Mweka route. Lemosho is considered the most scenic route on Kilimanjaro, and grants panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. Thus, Lemosho is highly recommended.

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Day 1: Arusha - Londorossi Gate/Lemosho trail head - - Shira I (3480 m/11420 ft

Walking distance: 14 km/8.7 miles

Walking time: 6-8 hours

Altitude gain: 830 m/2725 ft

 

Day 2: Shira I - Shira Huts (3850 m/12630 ft) via Shira Cathedral

Walking distance: 11 km/6.8 miles

Walking time: 6-8 hours

Altitude gain: 370 m/1210 ft

  • 1 night

Dinner and overnight at the Shira Huts
Bed and Breakfast | Standard Tents

 

Day 3: Shira Huts - via Lava Tower (4640 m/15220 ft) - Barranco Huts (3985 m/13070 ft)

Walking distance: 9 km/5.6 miles

Walking time: 6-8 hours

Altitude gain: 135 m/440 ft (790 m/2590 ft to Lava Tower)

    • 2 night

    Dinner and overnight at the Barranco Hut
    Bed and Breakfast | Standard Tents

 

Day 4: Barranco Huts - Karanga Camp (4040 m/13255 ft)

Walking distance: 5.5 km/3.5 miles

Walking time: 4-5 hours

Altitude gain: 55 m/185 ft

  • 1 night

Dinner and overnight Karanaga Camp
Bed and Breakfast | Standard Tents

 

Day 5: Karanga Camp - Barafu Huts (4680 m/15360 ft).

Walking distance: 3.5 km/ 2.2 miles

Walking time: 4-5 hours

Altitude gain: 640 m/2105 ft

 

Day 6 : Summit attempt via Stella Point (5752 m/18871 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5895 m/19340 ft) and descent to Millenium Camp (3820 m/12530 ft) (or to Mweka Hut)

Walking distance: 5 km/3 miles ascent + 10 km/6.2 miles descent

Walking time: 5-6 hrs + 1-2 hours up, 5-6 hours down (the overall walking time may vary from 10 - 16 hours)

Altitude gain: 1072 m/ 3511 ft (Stella Point) or 1215 m/3980 ft (Uhuru Peak)

Descent: 2075 m/6810 ft

  • 2 night

Dinner and overnight at Millenium/Barafu Camp/Mweka Hut
Full Board Basis | Standard Room

 

Day 7: Millenium Camp - Lemosho Gate – Arusha

Walking distance: 20 km/12.5 miles

Walking time: 5 hours

Descent: 1990 m/6530 ft

 

Day 8: Depart

After breakfast you will depart to your next destination or join our wildlife safari .

Whats Included and Whats Not!!

Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.

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Includes

  • Transport to & from the mountain ex Nairobi (Shuttle Bus)
  • Accommodation at Hotel – before and after climb on BB (2nights)
  • Three meals a day whilst on the mountain prepared by local chef.
  • Accommodation in the mountain (Tents)
  • Camping fees
  • All park entry fees
  • Certificate of achievement .
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Excludes

  • Tipping to the guide & porters, cooks
  • Personal climbing gear - clothing’s & rucksack
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Beverages & mineral water
  • Items of personal nature.