7 Days Lemosho Route - Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour
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7 Days Lemosho Route - Tour Overview
7 Days
12+
Private Tour
Budget Accommodation
7 Days Lemosho Route - Detailed Overview
Lemosho Route is the longest of the standard routes and is without doubt the most beautiful. 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 i
7 Days Lemosho Route - What's Included
7 Days Lemosho Route - Daily Itinerary
You will be picked up from the airport. From there you will
go to the hotel in Moshi for an orientation on your trek. Your guides will be
there to provide you with details on your trek and will also check your
trekking gear.
- Elevation
(ft.): 7,800ft to 8,694ft /2377m to 2650m
- Distance:
7 km
- Hiking
Time:3-4 hours
- Habitat:
Rain Forest
We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4
hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho
trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, we
eat lunch, then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first
camp site.
- Elevation
(ft.): 8,694ft to 11,840ft /2650m to 3610m
- Distance:
8 km
- Hiking
Time 5-6 hours
- Habitat:
Moorland
We continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into
a Savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen
beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams,
we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view
of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.
- Elevation
(ft.): 11,5840ft to 13,800 ft. /3610m to 4200m
- Distance:
14 km
- Hiking
Time: 5-7 hours
- Habitat:
Moorland
We explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle
walk east toward Kibo glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira
2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little
used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent
Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the
highest plateaus on earth.
- Elevation
(ft.): 13,800ft to 12,926ft /42000m to 3940m
- Distance:
7 km
- Hiking
Time: 4-6 hours
- Habitat:
Semi Desert
From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge,
passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction
changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the Shark Tooth. Shortly after the tower, we stop for lunch and acclimatization after you
descend to Barranco camp. Although you will end the day at the same elevation
as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will
help your body prepare for summit day.
- Elevation
(ft.): 12,926ft to 13,100ft /3940m to 3995m
- Distance:
9km
- Hiking
Time: 8-10 hours
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep
ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, we leave
Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue
up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit,
which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp,
rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi
and Kibo are to be seen from this position.
- Elevation (ft.): 13,100ft/3995m to 15,331ft/4673m (and down to 10,000ft/3100m)
- Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
- Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
- Habitat: Arctic
You will wake up around 11:00pm for some tea and snacks that
will warm you for the summit. At 12:00am you will start your summit with steep
rocks for about 2 to 3 hours and then you will start crossing zigzag area and
keep moving to crater rim and finally Stella point 18800feet/ 5657m on around
06:00am. At Stella point, you will meet with other hikers from other route and
join them heading to Uhuru peak and you will be rewarded with the most
magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (if weather permitting) on your
way or at the summit. Once you arrive at the summit, you will stay for 10 to 15
minutes for pictures and sightseeing and descend down via the same trail for
about 3 hours to Barafu Camp for rest, brunch, and descend to Mweka Hut. The
distances from the base camp to the summit is 10km round trip.
- Elevation
(ft.): 10,000ft/3100m to 5,380ft/1640m
- Distance:
10 km
- Hiking
Time: 3-4 hours
- Habitat:
Rain Forest
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka
Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be
wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will
probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). From the
gate A vehicle from Juhudi Expedition will meet and drive you back to hotel in
Moshi.
7 Days Lemosho Route - Pricing per Person
| Season | Solo | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6 Persons | 6+ Persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
January to December |
$2050 | $1980 | $1960 | $1940 | $1930 | $1920 | $1885 |
