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Lemosho
8 Days/7 Nights

All Group and Private Tours include 2 nights hotel stay, transportation to and from accommodations and Mt. Kilimanjaro along with breakfast, lunch and dinner on the mountain.

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These routes allow for novice, intermediate and advanced climbers

Designed to accommodate up to 12 climbers

The Lemosho route is the most scenic option and besides the Northern Circuit, Lemosho offers an optimal amount of time for acclimation. The route tends to be less crowded for the first two days through the rain forest until it meets with the Machame route at Lava Tower.
Lemosho Tour 8 Days/7 Nights

Tour Features

  • Duration 8 Days/7 Nights
  • Active Hiking 45 Hours
  • Distance 65 KM
  • Final Elevation 5,896 m/19,343 ft
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Day 1

Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkumbwa (2,650 m/8,692 ft)

After a 1 1/2 hour drive from Moshi/Arusha check in is at the Londorossi Gate. Day 1 is fairly easy with a 3/4 hour climb to Miti Mkubwa Camp.

Hike Time: 3 hrs
Elevation Change: + 650 M/+2,132
Estimation Distance: 10 km
Final Elevation: 2,650 m/8,694 ft

Day 2

Mti Mkubwa (2,650 m/8,692 ft) to Shira One Camp (3,609 m/11,841 ft.)

A few hours walk will see the end of the forest and the beginning of a climb through heather forest to the edge of the Shira Caldera. Destination is the scenic Shira One Camp.
Hike Time: 5 – 6 hrs
Elevation Change: + 950 M/+3116
Estimation Distance: 12 km
Final Elevation: 3609 m/11,841 ft

Day 3

Shira One Camp (3,609 m/11,841 ft.) to Shira Two Camp (3,849 m/12,628 ft.)

Today is spent on a gentle hike across the Shira Plateau with possible side trips to Shira Cathedral. Camp is at the first high camp of Shira Two.
Hike Time: 5 – 6 hrs
Elevation Change: + 240 M/+787 ft
Estimation Distance: 5 km
Final Elevation: 3849 m/12,628 ft.

Day 4

Shira Two Camp (3,849 m/12,628 ft.) to Barranco Hut (3,948 m/12,956 ft.)

The real work of climbing Kilimanjaro begins here. Today the main feature is a slow climb to Lava Camp followed by a descent to the beautiful Barranco Camp. This is the Climb-High-Sleep-Low principal of altitude adjustment.

Hike Time: 5 hrs
Elevation Change: +100 M/+328 ft
Estimation Distance: 6 km
Final Elevation: 3948 m/12,956 ft.

Day 5

Barranco Hut (3,900 m/12,800 ft) to Karanga Valley (3,963 m/13,000 ft)

After a climb of the Great Barranco Wall we continue around the southern circuit train until we reach another scenic location of Karanga Camp.
Hike Time: 3.5 hrs
Elevation Change: +100 m/+328 ft
Estimation Distance: 4 km/2.5 miles
Final Elevation: 3,963 m/13,000 ft

Day 6

Karanga Valley (3,963 m/13,000 ft) to Barafu Hut (4,600 m/15,091 ft)

The trail from Karanga to Barafu reaches the bleak high desert of Kilimanjaro. Barafu Camp is a basic camp geared towards the business of reaching the summit. Today involves careful adjustment to altitude and we may face the elements of mother nature with the weather as we become exposed to cross winds at Barafu Ridge (16,000ft./4870mts.) We aim to eat and retire earlier on this day as we rise by midnight to start the trek to the summit.
Hike Time: 3.5 hrs
Elevation Change: +600 m/+1,968 ft
Estimation Distance: 4 km/2.5 miles
Final Elevation: 4,600 m/15,091 ft

Day 7

Barafu Camp (4,600m/15,091 ft) to The Summit (5,896 m/19,343 ft) and then to Mweka Camp (3,100 m/10,170 ft)

We will set off by 1am at the latest in order to reach Stella Point by dawn. You will be trekking up scree slopes to the rim where we need to continue around this in order to reach the summit – Uhuru Peak at 5985m. Take your time to enjoy the indescribable view and peace before our descent. We will be heading back towards Millennium Camp down to 3730m. This whole day, including ascent and descent is tough and can be up to 12 – 15 hours of trekking. It takes mental preparation and support. It’s a huge achievement.

* An option of overnights extra day at Kibo Crater

Summit Hike
Hike Time: 7 hrs
Elevation Change: +1,300 m/+4,265 ft
Estimation Distance: 5 km/3.2 miles
Final Elevation: 2,650 m/8,694 ft

Descent Hike
Hike Time: 5 hrs
Elevation Change: -2,800 m/-9,186 ft
Estimation Distance: 8 km/6.4 miles
Final Elevation: 3,700 m, 10,170 ft

Day 8

Mweka Hut (3,100 m/10,170 ft) to Mweka Gate (1,828 m/6,000 ft)

We continue our descent across moorland towards Mweka Gate where you can happily know your trekking experience has ended! However, this day is still fairly strenuous, not least because of the environment which can be wet as we will be returning through the rainforest. Some walkers can also find they go slower when descending so we do allow for this. We should be aiming for 5/6 hours. Finally, we will transport you to your accommodation for celebration and relaxation before a well deserved sleep.
Hike Time: 4 hrs
Elevation Change: -1,250 m/-4,101 ft
Estimation Distance: 10 km/6.21
Final Elevation: 1,828 m/6,000 ft