8 days – Kilimanjaro Mountain Climb – Lemosho Route
The Lemosho Route is a beautiful and less crowded route to the summit of Kilimanjaro. It offers stunning views, diverse landscapes, and a high success rate due to its longer acclimatization period.
Day 1: Arrival in Moshi or Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Meet your guide for a briefing on the climb, equipment check, and final preparations. Enjoy dinner and rest in anticipation of the trek.
Day 2: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Drive to Londorossi Gate (2,250m) for registration. Begin the trek through the rainforest, encountering various wildlife. Arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m) for dinner and overnight.
- Hiking time: 3-4 hours
- Distance: 7 km
- Habitat: Rainforest
Day 3: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp
Continue through the rainforest, gradually transitioning to moorland. Enjoy panoramic views of the Shira Plateau. Arrive at Shira 1 Camp (3,610m) for dinner and overnight.
- Hiking time: 5-6 hours
- Distance: 8 km
- Habitat: Moorland
Day 4: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Trek across the Shira Plateau, with views of the Western Breach and Kibo in the distance. Arrive at Shira 2 Camp (3,850m) for dinner and overnight.
- Hiking time: 5-7 hours
- Distance: 10 km
- Habitat: Moorland
Day 5: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
Climb gradually towards the Lava Tower (4,600m) for acclimatization. Descend to Barranco Camp (3,960m) through the alpine desert, where you will camp beneath the Great Barranco Wall. Dinner and overnight at Barranco Camp.
- Hiking time: 6-8 hours
- Distance: 10 km
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 6: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Climb the Great Barranco Wall, then traverse the Karanga Valley. Arrive at Karanga Camp (4,035m) for dinner and overnight.
- Hiking time: 4-5 hours
- Distance: 5 km
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 7: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Ascend to Barafu Camp (4,640m), the base camp for the summit attempt. The trail is steep and rocky, with stunning views of Kibo and Mawenzi. Have an early dinner and rest before the midnight summit attempt.
- Hiking time: 4-5 hours
- Distance: 4 km
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 8: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp
Start the final ascent at midnight, trekking through the night to reach Stella Point (5,735m) and then Uhuru Peak (5,895m). After celebrating at the summit, descend to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp (3,110m) for overnight.
- Hiking time: 10-15 hours
- Distance: 20 km
- Habitat: Arctic
Day 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Receive your summit certificates and transfer back to Moshi or Arusha for a well-deserved rest.
- Hiking time: 3-4 hours
- Distance: 10 km
- Habitat: Rainforest
Includes:
- Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees for Kilimanjaro.
- Kilimanjaro camping fees.
- Return airport transfers.
- Concession fees for Kilimanjaro National Park.
- Hotel lodging the night before the climb, Bed and Breakfast (BB).
- Transfer from your hotel to the starting point for your climb and back to the hotel on the last day.
- Night after the climb, with dinner and breakfast included.
- Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team).
- Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid).
- Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only).
- Qualified mountain Spanish-speaking guide, assistant guides, porters, and cook.
- Salaries for mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park.
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain.
- Water for washing up daily.
- Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs) from one camp to the next camp.
- Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt.
- A comprehensive Climbing Kilimanjaro info pack.
Excludes:
- International flight tickets.
- Items of a personal nature.
- Tips to our crews.
- Travel insurance.
- Travel visa.
- Travel passport.
- Alcoholic drinks.
- Laundry.
- Sleeping bags and mattresses.