7 Days – Lemosho Route
The Lemosho route is well known by it's higher success rate and offers a superb scenic view of Mountains, valleys and forests of mt Kilimanjaro. The route starts on the Western side of the mountain at the Londorossi gate.
The drive to the trail takes about 2:30 hours from Moshi through villages and large fields of wheat. This is Including a stop for verifying climbing permit at Londorossi Gate.
Day 1:
Lemosho Glades (2,100m/6,890ft) – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,780m/9,121ft)
Hiking Time: 7km taking 3-4 hours
Terrain: Mountain Forest
The trek will start at Londorossi Park Gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. At the gate, you will meet your guide, porters, and a game ranger who will accompany us, as you might encounter elephants and buffaloes during your trek
Your trek today will be along a little used track known as Chamber’s route. This track takes you through dense rainforest, seemingly untouched by man as the vegetation grows wild across the paths.
You will stop for the night at your camp in the rain forest at Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree).
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2:
Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,780m/9,121ft) – Shira One Camp (3,500m/11,483ft)
Hiking Time: 8km taking 4-5 hours
Terrain: Mountain forest, moorland and heather
After breakfast, you start the climb cross the remaining rain forest towards the giant moorland zone. After the forest clears you will see stunning views throughout the day.
Today you will reach Shira Camp 1, the third peak of Kilimanjaro located on the Western side, and catch your first close up glimpse of Kibo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3:
Shira One Camp (3,500m/11,483ft) – Barranco Camp (3,960m/12,992ft)
Hiking Time: 10km taking 6-8 hours
Terrain: Moorland and heather
Today you will see a lot on your journey upwards! You will start upwards towards the impressive peak of Kibo. Then you will pass the Lava tower, which will be the highest point reached today, before finally descending into the Barranco valley where your camp lies amongst giant lobelia and senecia plants.
This will be the most important day for acclimatization, as you will have climbed to over 14,000 feet!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4:
Barranco Camp (3,960m/12,992ft) – Karanga Camp (4,035m/13,238ft)
Hiking Time: 6km taking 3-4 hours
Terrain: Alpine desert
Today will be the most strenuous stage of your journey to the summit. Be sure to take full advantage of your breakfast as you will need all of your strength today! Just 30 minutes from your camp you will reach the “Great Barranco Wall,” also called the “Breakfast Wall,” which will take some effort to climb!
Of course, like all difficult journeys, the view at the end it well worth the efforts! After this you will head to Karana Camp for an afternoon of rest and acclimatization.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5:
Karanga Camp (4,035 m/13,238 ft) – Barafu Camp (4,640 m/15,223 ft)
Hiking Time: 4 km taking 3-4 hours
Terrain: Alpine desert
Today you will head to Barafu Camp. The ascent begins on a narrow, rocky path with a slight uphill slope. A relatively easy climb, today will prepare you for your summit climb tomorrow!
The evening will be spent preparing for your summit. So, get to bed early because you will be up at midnight for the final leg to Uhuru Peak.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6:
Barafu Camp (4,640m/15,223ft) – Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,341ft) – Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,170ft)
Hiking Time: 19km taking 13-15 hours
Terrain: Alpine desert, snow, heather and moorland
Today is the day! You’ll awake before midnight to start your 6 hour assent. The climb will take you past the final waypoint, Hans Meyer Point, after which you will reach the summit of Uhuru Peak. You have finally done it! You have reached the highest point on in Africa. This achievement will be tough to top, that’s for sure.
After a moment of basking in your triumph you will start your descent down past Barafu Camp to to Mweka Camp. Here you will enjoy your last dinner on the mountain and some well-earned sleep.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 7:
Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,171ft) – Mweka Gate (1,680m/5,512ft)
Hiking Time: 10km taking 3-4 hours
Terrain: Mountain Forest
In the morning you will head to the road, an easy journey after the adventure you just had! Now it’s time to say ‘kwaheri’ to your guides and porters. You will be taken to your hotel for dinner and for what will probably feel like the best shower you have ever had!
Accommodation at arrival and after trekking mountain Kilimanjaro can be arranged for special price.
- Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides and porters
- All Park fees, Airport transfers and rescue fees
- All meals while on the mountain
- Quality Mess tents
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Laundry (available at hotel)
- Visa fees
- Tips for guides, porters and cooks.
- Medical kit
- Emergency oxygen
- Oximeter