7 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climbing | Solely Tours

5.0 (11 reviews) Moshi, Tanzania
Duration7 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Mount Kilimanjaro has got many routes to take you to the roof of it, Lemosho route is the only route located in north west on the mountain. As you use this route you will be able to do good acclimatization on fourth day before reaching at the base camp (Barafu). Lemosho route is only route that give you chance to summit the Shira Peak.
We gives you an opportunity as a climber/traveler to add value to you experience by donating part of your climbing fee to a child living in vulnerable/poor environment. Godson Charity is not an orphanage center. Instead we spot children living in poor/vulnerable environment analyze their needs from where they are and directly seek for help.

What's included

  • Park Fees (enter ticket)
  • Mattress & Tents
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • accommodation one night before climbing and one night after at Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
  • Tips for guide, cook and porters
  • flight ticket
  • visa
  • personal equipment

What to expect

Day 1: Day 1: Lemosho Glades (2385m) to Big Tree Camp (2780m)
  1. Kilimanjaro National Park
    5h
    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.
    Distance covered: 7km / 4.3mi
    Approx. time taken: 4 hours
Day 2: Day 2: Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)
  1. Kilimanjaro National Park
    10h
    After having breakfast in the camp we will have an early ascent into the heather moorland zone. Along the way we will come across a good number of streams, we will proceed on a plateau that leads to shira 2 campsite. On this site there is an incredible view of the western breach and its glaciers in the east. You will enjoy evening snacks and a tasty dinner.
    Distance covered: 16.5km / 10.3mi
    Approx. time taken: 9 - 11 hrs
Day 3: Day 3: Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)
  1. Mount Kilimanjaro
    7h · Admission ticket not included
    After having breakfast we will hike from shira 2 camp and enter the desert and rocky landscape. After a five hour walk we will reach the lava tower and enjoy lunch at the tower. After having lunch we will descend from the tower to barranco campsite. The descent will take about two hours and after arrival we will spot the popular barranco wall which will be embarked the next day.

    Distance covered: 10km / 6.2mi
    Approx. time taken: 7
Day 4: Day 4: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)
  1. Mount Kilimanjaro
    5h · Admission ticket not included
    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
    Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi
    Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Day 5: Day 5: Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m)
  1. Kilimanjaro National Park
    3h
    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. Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi
    Approx. time taken: 3 hours
Day 6: Day 6: Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)
  1. Kilimanjaro National Park
    14h
    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.
    Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi
    Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours
Day 7: Day7: Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)
  1. Kilimanjaro National Park
    6h
    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.
    Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi
    Approx. time taken: 6 hours

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

our driver will meet you at the airport with your name name written on the board

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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