8 days kilimanjaro Climbing Safari Lemosho Route Mount
The eight-day Lemosho route, which offers panoramic views of the mountain's numerous faces, is regarded as the most beautiful trek on Kilimanjaro. Lemosho, one of the most recent routes, is a great option for your ascent. Because of the perfect balance of few crowds, it is our favored route. Stunning surroundings and a high rate of summit success. The 8-day Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Trekking & Hikes are one of Climb and Safari's specialties. The majority of our customers ascend Kilimanjaro using this route, and they repeatedly express their appreciation for it. Lemosho is therefore highly advised.
From the west, the road ascends Mount Kilimanjaro. A protracted drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate is the first step. The first two days are spent trekking from there to Shira Ridge via the rain forest. The Lemosho path is a pleasant, somewhat level hike that traverses the whole Shira Plateau from west to east. Up until the route's intersection with the Machame route near Lava Tower, there are few people on the road. Before summiting from Barafu, the route then follows the Southern Circuit beneath Kilimanjaro's Southern Ice Field. The Mweka path is used for the descent.
Tour highlights
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa
Shira 1 Camp to Shira Camp 2
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak
Price Includes:
- Guide
- Park Fees
- Tax
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Gate transfer
- Crew wages
- Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages
- Environment fees
- During the climb you will spleep in Tents
- 7 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 7 Dinners
- Drinking Water
- Guide
- Porters and Cook
Price Excludes:
- Flights
- Items of a personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Tips to mountain crew
Itinary in details
- Day1Londorossi Gate to Mti MkubwaAfter traveling for almost 4 hours from Moshi, we arrive at the Londorossi Gate, where you must fulfill the entry procedures. The Lemosho trailhead next by driving there. At the trailhead, we start our hike through untouched forest that leads to the first camp site. Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft Distance: 6 km/4 miles Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Rain Forest
- Day2Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) to Shira 1 CampWe keep moving down the track that exits the rain forest and enters a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock covered in lichen beards. We reach the Shira Ridge before descending gently to Shira 1 Camp as we ascend through the verdant rolling slopes and cross various streams. Here, across the plateau, we receive our first glimpse of Kibo. Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft Distance: 8 km/ 5miles Hiking Time 5-6 hours Habitat: Health
- Day3Shira 1 Camp to Shira Camp 2We spend the entire day exploring the Shira Plateau. A leisurely stroll through moorland meadows leads to Shira 2 Camp. Then we leave the main trail and head off to Moir Hut, a remote location at the foot of Lent Hills. Lent Hills offers a wide range of treks, making this a fantastic chance to acclimate. One of the highest plateaus in the planet is the Shira Plateau. Elevation: 11,500 ft to 13,800 ft Distance: 11 km/ 7 miles Hiking Time: 5-7 hours Habitat: Heath
- Day4Shira Camp 2 to Lava TowerWe start the day by ascending a mountain and then move southeast in the direction of the 300-foot-tall Lava Tower, a volcanic rock formation. We drop to an elevation of 13,000 feet before entering the unusual but lovely Senecio Forest. Even if you start and end each day at the same level, spending time at a higher altitude helps your body adjust to the higher altitude. Elevation: 13,800 ft to 15,190 ft Distance: 7 km/4 miles Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Lava Tower to Barranco Camp Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,044 ft Distance: 3 km/2 miles Hiking Time: 2-3 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert
- Day5Barranco Camp to Karanga CampWe start the day by making our way down a gully to the Great Barranco Wall's base. Then we up the approximately 900-foot cliff, which is not technically difficult. We travel through a number of hills and valleys after leaving the top of the Barranco Wall before making a sudden turn into the Karanga Valley. We have a tougher climb up before we reach Karanga Camp. Acclimatization is the goal of today's shorter day. Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft Distance: 5 km/3 miles Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert
- Day6Karanga Camp to Barafu CampAfter leaving Karanga, we arrive at the intersection where the Mweka Trail joins it. We keep going up the steep slope to Barafu Hut. You have now finished the Southern Circuit, which provides views of the peak from a variety of positions. We set up camp here, take a nap, and eat a leisurely dinner before the summit day. From here, one can see Mawenzi and Kibo, the two summits. Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft Distance: 4 km/2 miles Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert
- Day7Barafu Camp to Uhuru PeakWe start the ascent very early in the morning (about midnight). The hardest part of the walk both physically and mentally is this section. At this altitude and time of day, the wind and cold can be very strong. We climb in the dark for several hours, stopping frequently but only briefly. You will be rewarded with the most breathtaking sunrise you are ever likely to see approaching Mawenzi Peak close to Stella Point (18,900 feet). Finally, we reach Uhuru Peak, which is both Mount Kilimanjaro's and Africa's highest point. We now begin our descent from the summit, going straight down to the Mweka Hut campsite while pausing at Barafu for lunch. Trekking poles are helpful because the terrain is fairly rocky and can be quite taxing on the knees. Due to its location in the upper forest, Mweka Camp may experience late-afternoon mist or rain. We have our final meal on the mountain later in the evening before a well-earned rest. Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft Distance: 5 km/3 miles Hiking Time: 7-8 Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft Distance: 12 km/7 miles Hiking Time: 4-6 hours Habitat: Rain Forest
- Day8Mweka Camp to Mweka GateWe continue the descent to Mweka Gate on our final day, where we pick up the summit certificates. It could be muddy and damp at lower altitudes. We go another hour to Mweka Village from the gate. We'll be picked up by a car at Mweka Village and taken back to our Moshi hotel. Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft Distance: 10 km/6 miles Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Rain Forest
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