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Overview
The Lemosho Route is one of the most popular and scenic routes for Kilimanjaro Climbing Tours. This route is known for its remote and pristine wilderness areas. The Lemosho Route is longer than other routes, generally taking 7 to 8 days to complete, and offers a gradual ascent. This allows climbers to acclimate to the altitude and reduce the risk of altitude sickness
What's included
•Four season, 3-person mountain tents,
Park fees
•Bottled oxygen, for emergency rescue only
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Professional Guides
Tips for the crew
Visa fee
Travel insurance
What to expect
Day 1: Londorossi Gate To Mti Mkubwa Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro
4h · Admission ticket included
After early breakfast and briefing, drive to Londorossi Park Gate. From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades. Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa campsite.
Elevation:6000ft to 8700ftDistance:6 km Hiking Time: 2-3 hoursHabitat:Montane Forest
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp To Shira 2 Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro
8h · Admission ticket included
On second day early breakfast, we continue as the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. After several streams are crossed, we continue over the Shira Ridge past the Shira 1 camp and on to the Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream.
Elevation: 8700ft to 12,600ftDistance:16km Hiking Time: 7-8 hours Habitat:Moorland
Day 3: Shira 2 Camp To Barranco Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro
6h · Admission ticket included
From the Shira Plateau we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
Elevation:12,600ft to 13,000ftDistance:8km Hiking Time: 5-6 hoursHabitat:Semi-desert
Day 4: Barancco camp to Katanga camp
Mount Kilimanjaro
4h · Admission ticket included
after brakfast we leave barranco camp to karanga valley and the junction which connects mweka trail
Elevation :13250
Distance 5 kilometers
Hiking time 3:4hrs
habitat : alpine desert
Day 5: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro
4h · Admission ticket included
We continue up to the Barafu Camp. 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.
Elevation:3,250ft to 15,350ftDistance:4 km Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Day 6: Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro
8h · Admission ticket included
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa! From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.
Elevation:15,350ft to 19,340ft to 10,150ftDistance:5km up / 13km downHiking Time:5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours downHabitat:Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Day 7: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate
Mount Kilimanjaro
4h · Admission ticket included
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. Gifted Adventures vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha.
Elevation:10,150ft to 5500ftDistance:10 km Hiking Time: 3-4 hoursHabitat: Forest
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick up all travellers from the airport the guide will be waiting for you at arrival hall with signboard written your names
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.