8 Days Lemosho Route

Kilimanjaro National Park

Excellent

Review

Duration

8 Days 7 Nights

Tour Type

Hiking

Group Size

No size Limit

Guides Languages

English

Overview

"Lemosho route is one of the best routes for acclimatization. The route is less used and a beautiful way up to the Shira Plateau.
The route is one of the few where groups may be accompanied on the first day by an armed ranger, as the forests around the Lemosho Glades are inhabited by buffalo, elephant and other wildlife.
8 days Lemosho has one of the highest sucess rates. The additional days give your body more time to acclimatize, reducing the effects of altitude sickness and give you more time to rest before attempting the summit."

Package Includes	Private Transportation to and from your selected Route Airport pick up Quality, Waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tent for camp route Certified, experienced, English speaking mountain guides All Kilimanjaro National Park Fees Government Climbing Taxes Climbing permits All hot Meals prepared by our cook while on Mountain Guides, Porters and Cook Salaries Fair and ethical treatment of Porters Enough porters to carry your luggage Personal Summit Certificate signed by the National Park and your Guide
Safety Equipment:	-Emergency Oxygen -Pulse Ox meter -Hot drinks at every meal Water provided on climb, mineral water for the first day and boiled water every day -Emergency rescue fees
Not Included	Personal items and toiletries Accommodation before & After trek Hotel (available as an optional addon) Transfers (available as an optional addon) Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting) Tips for guides, porters and cook International airfares and departure taxes All items of person nature such as telephone call, fax, email etc Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks Visa and International flight tickets fees.

Trip Highlights

Extra day for acclimatisation
High summit success rate (over 90%)
High guide to client ratio
Unique sights + Shira Plateau, The Barranco Wall & Lava Tower
Classic Adventure! Hiking & Camping
More quiet route for the most adventurous experience
Stunning view of Mount Kilimanjaro after crossing the rainforest zone
The descending follows the Mweka route via Mweka gate

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Day 0: Arrive in Tanzania

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.
Meals: No Meals Included
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Day 1: Lemosho Glades (2385m) to Big Tree Camp (2780m)

Drive from Moshi or Arusha to Londorossi Park Gate (2285m, 2 hours). From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades (2100m, 11km, 45 minutes) and a possible campsite (park fees are not paid to camp here). Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite, (2780m, 3 hours).
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Day 2: Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 1 Camp (3500m)

The trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. Several streams are crossed then it gains the Shira Ridge at about 3600m and drops gently down to Shira 1 camp located by a stream on the Shira Plateau (3500m, 5 hours). This campsite could be omitted.
Shira 1 camp located by a stream on the Shira Plateau.
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Day 3: Shira 1 Camp (3500m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)

A gentle walk across the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream (3900m, 1.5 hours). A variety of walks are available on the Plateau making this an excellent acclimatisation day.
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Day 4: Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

Continue east towards Kibo passing the junction, then east towards the Lava Tower. Shortly after this, you descend to Barranco hut (3960m, 4 hours).
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Day 5: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)

A short scramble to the top of the Great Barranco and then a traverse over scree and ridges to the Karanga Valley (3963m, 3 hours). Excellent views of the icefalls of the Heim, Kersten and Decken Glaciers. Day 6 & 7 Video
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Day 6: Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

After climbing out of the Karanga Valley the trail ascends a ridge to the Barafu Hut, a bleak location with little vegetation at 4640m, (3 hours walking)
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Day 7: Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)

An early start for the ascent to the rim of the Kibo Crater between the Rebmann and Ratzel Glaciers, (4 hours); the last section before the rim can sometimes be snow-covered and an ice-axe or ski stick is useful for balance. From here a further hour leads to Uhuru Peak, from where there are often fine views of Meru to the west and the jagged peak of Mawenzi to the east. Descend to the Barafu Hut for a rest and lunch before continuing on down to camp at Mweka Hut in the giant heather zone on the forest edge. Those with energy on the summit may wish to descend to the Reutsh Crater and visit the dramatic ice pinnacles of the Eastern Icefields. Video
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Day 8: Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)

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. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). Drive back to the hotel.

8 Days Lemosho Route