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This 8-day Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro is an awesome hiking tour on Mt. Kilimanjaro via the most popular route, aiming to summit at the Uhuru Peak (5895m) with a high success rate ranging at 84-89%. Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Tanzania, this trek offers an unparalleled adventure for nature enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike. Embark on a tour of a lifetime as you traverse through diverse terrains, from lush rainforests to vast alpine moorlands, and ultimately conquer the iconic snow-capped summit. Along the way, you'll be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and provide fascinating insights into the rich local flora and fauna. Prepare to be awestruck by the breathtaking vistas and personal achievements that await you on this unforgettable hiking tour to the roof of Africa.
Tour
Hiking
Duration
08 days
Destination
Mt Kilimanjaro
Route
Lemosho
Acclimatize
4000s Metre
Success
84-89%
Max People
∞
Min Age
+16 Years
Tour Type
Climbing, Acclimatize, & Camping
Lemosho route is one of the best routes to Kilimanjaro, the route traverse thorugh the western circuit and joins the machame route at shira camp. Famous for its beautiful landscape and high success rate, lemosho route is one of our top choices when it comes to Kilimanjaro climbing trails.
The route start at londorosi gate just 3 hours away from the bounty town of Moshi, from there it goes through the rain forest area where some wildlife can be spotted there. The route proceeds to moir hut; the best place for acclimatization by hiking the lent hills, the next stop is in lava tower before a slight descent to barranco valley, there after there is the intimidating barranco wall that leads to karanga and the barafu hut. Summit always starts from the barafu camp and descent will follow the mweka trail
Overall lemosho route offers high success rate to the summit and guarantees a memorable experience while doing it.
The 8-day Lemosho Route on Mt. Kilimanjaro is renowned for its exceptional acclimatization sessions, contributing to a high success rate of 84-89% in reaching the Uhuru Peak (5895m). This well-designed itinerary allows hikers to gradually adapt to the altitude, reducing the risk of altitude-related illnesses and enhancing their chances of summiting successfully. The route's extended duration and diverse landscapes, from dense rainforests to alpine moorlands, provide an immersive and rewarding experience. With experienced guides leading the way and providing crucial support, trekkers can focus on relishing the breathtaking vistas and achieving their ultimate goal of conquering Africa's highest peak.
After arrival at Kilimanjaro airport you will meet your guide excitedly waiting for you with a smile; relax and enjoy your drive as you’re transferred to the hotel in Moshi. Get some rest as you prepare yourself for an amazing adventure of8 days Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climbing.
Accommodation:start our adventure by leaving Moshi for a 3 hours’ drive to londorosi gate, after all the formalities are handled , the drive will continue for one hour to lemosho trailhead . After arrival lunch will be served and we will start hiking through the wild and thick rainforest which leads to the first camp
YWe progress with the trail that leads to the savannah grasses, heather and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we continue ascending through the lush rolling hills, we will cross several streams and after reaching the shira ridge we will gently descend to shira 1 camp. Here you will get an amazing view of kibo across the plateau.
The whole day will be spent exploring the shira plateau- one of the highest plateaus on earth, you will experience the best scenery while here. As we head towards shira camp 2 we will join hikers from the machame route, and proceed hiking to shira caldera and diverger to an off beaten path to moir hut. The place is located at the base of lent hills, so if you have enough energy you may opt to hike on lent hills creating the best acclimatization opportunity.
On this day we will head eastwards up a ridge, passing the intersection towards the peak of kibo. As we progress we change our direction to the south east towards the lava tower, known as shark’s tooth. Instantly after the tower, we reach the second junction which brings us to the arrow glacier at an altitude of 16,00ft. we then progress down to barranco hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. the trick of hiking high and sleeping low is best for acclimatization, and will assist the body for climatization day.
We will have a short day hiking to karanga camp. After winning the intimidating barranco wall, we follow a sequence of hills and valleys till we reach karanga camp. Enjoy beautiful sunset here with the magnificent sights of glacial valleys and ice fields towering over 3000ft above.
After having breakfast we leave karanga and campsite and hit the intersection which connects with mweka trail. From here we proceed to barafu camp. This will be the end of the southern circuit, which offers mesmerizing view of the summit from different angles. We will rest and enjoy a tasteful dinner as we prepare for the summit day.
Around midnight you will be woken up to start our trek to the summit. This part is more challenging compared to the other parts of trekking. After packing snacks we will start trekking to the summit between the rebman and ratzel glaciers through heavy scree up to Stella point on the crater rim.
After reaching stella point we will take a short break and stare at the most beautiful sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting), from there we might encounter snow all the way up to the summit. After reaching the highest peak in Africa, take as many pictures as you can and indulge in your victory, your time here will be brief to avoid altitude sickness.
Start your descent to mweka hut campsite, making a stop at barafu camp for lunch, the trail is a bit rocky and can be harmful to the knees so trekking poles can be helpful here, after reaching the camp we will have our last dinner on the mountain and get some rest.
This will be the last day of our trekking and we will begin it after having a tasty breakfast in the camp, our trek to the mweka gate will take about three hours. After reaching the gate you will be awarded with a gold certificate for successfully reaching the summit after that we will head to mweka village and meet our driver who will take you back to your hotel for a long well-earned rest.
Pick up by our if not your drive will be made from your hotel to airport either Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport (JRO). About one hour a drive and finally you will arrive and check in.
| Item | Cost | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Gears | $ 100 | Full Basic Gears Per Person Per Tour. |
| Portable Toilet | $ 50 | Toilet per tour for 1-2 person. |
| Hotel | Price Range | Budget, Mind & Luxury |
| Aircraft(JRO) | $ 50 | For 1-3 person one way |
