Lemosho Route Itinerary
Group rate starting at $2,200.00/Person
The Lemosho Route crosses the Shira Plateau from East to West, and offers a pleasurable and gratifying hike up to the peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro. It is often considered the most beautiful route and offers a relatively flat hike. If you are looking to maximize your probability of making it to the top of the mountain, this is one of the best routes to take. The trek will take 8 days and 7 nights to complete.
Please make travel plans adding a day before the trek begins and a day after you leave the mountain. (Arrival day & Departure Day)
Day 1
Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro International Airport - Moshi
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet our transfer crew to travel to the Chanya Lodge in Moshi and meet with your climbing manager and your main guide. During this meeting you will also have a briefing on what to expect on Day 1 of your trek and go over equipment in preparation for the big day! You will then retire to you hotel room after dinner to get a full night's rest.
Day 2
Trekking Day 1: Moshi to Forest Camp
Elevation gain: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft - Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Today we start out by heading from Chanya Lodge to the Londorossi Gate, the starting point of Lemosho Trail. The Lemosho Route starts in the Afromontane Rainforest, one of the four climate zones that you will experience on Mt. Kilimanjaro. Make sure to keep your eyes open for the different animal species in the damp and dense rainforest. You will arrive at Forest Camp where you will spend the night.
Day 3
Trekking Day 2: Forest Camp to Moir Hut
Elevation gain: 9,498ft to 11,500ft - Hiking time: 5-6 hours
From the forest camp, you will ascend through a podocarpus and juniper forest and then emerge into heather draped volcanic rock and Shira Plateau, that was once Kilimanjaro's third peak before it collapsed. You will arrive at camp by mid-afternoon and arrive for your overnight stay at Moir Hut. Moir camp is a run-down pyramid shaped wooden hut situated on the Shira Plateau.
Day 4
Trekking Day 3: Moir Hut Camp to Barranco Camp
Elevation gain: 13,800 ft to 15, 223 ft (Lava Tower) - down to 13, 044 ft - Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
From Moir camp, you will traverse the slopes of Kibo. Because of extreme temperature changes, very little flora and vegetation exists in this part of the mountain. You will enjoy lunch close to a volcanic rock formation known as Lava Tower, before you begin your descent to Barranco camp in the afternoon. During this part of the hike, you will see an area known as "Garden of Senecios". The Barranco valley is one of the most beautiful areas of the entire trail. You will camp overnight at Barranco Camp.
Day 5
Trekking Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Elevation Gain: 13,044 ft to 13,123 ft. - Hiking Time: 4-5 Hours
Today is a relatively short day to reach Karanga Camp after climbing the steep Barranco Wall. Be prepared for this challenging section of the trek to use all four limbs to cross the wall to the top of the Karanga Valley. From here you will encounter many inclines and declines to Karanga Camp. We choose to stay at Karanga Camp in order to help with safe altitude acclimatization. You will spend the night at Karanga Camp.
Day 6
Trekking Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation Gain: 15,288 ft to 19,341 ft, 3 miles ascent, 7 miles descent - Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent, 4-6 hours descent
Day 5 consists of another half day ascending to Barafu Camp. Lunch will again be enjoyed at this high camp, so that your group will have plenty of time to rest before making your way to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. This area is a desolate alpine desert, so be prepared for strong winds that will blow through camp. After enjoying an early dinner you will spend the night in Barafu Camp. Be sure to take in the incredible views of Mawenzi peak.
Day 7
Trekking Day 6: Barafu Camp to the Summit to Mweka Camp
Elevation gain: 12,467 ft to 19,341ft to 5,380 ft - Hiking time: ascent 5-6 hours decent 4-5 hours
On day 6 of the trek, you will leave camp just before midnight for the final summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro! Today will be the most mentally and physically taxing day yet, but if you stay focused on the end goal, you will be able to enjoy one of the most incredible sunrises you have ever seen. This is the windiest and coldest section of your journey. By the time you reach Stella Point, the sun should be starting rise. Shortly after Stella Peak, you will be in your final ascend to Uhuru Peak, the Roof of Africa!! After a short celebration, you will descend polepole (slowly in Swahili) while enjoying the rainforest scenery as you make your way towards Mweka Camp, where you will arrive just before dusk for a good night's rest.
Day 8
Trekking Day 7: Mweka Camp to Moshi
Hiking Time: 4-7 hours
On the final day of your trek on the mountain, you will descend through the montane forest after breakfast and around midday you will be picked up and transferred back to the Chanya Lodge for a hot shower, celebration of your accomplishment, certificate ceremony and the memorable tipping ceremony, where you can show your appreciation to your Kilimanjaro Crew! Now you can enjoy a good night's rest after this huge accomplishment.
Day 9
Departure Day: Moshi - Kilimanjaro International Airport
If your time in Tanzania ends today, our team will make sure you are transferred to the Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departing flight. If you have booked and extended stay for one of our safaris or a day trip, we will be there to assist you in the next steps for your extended stay.
Hakuna Matata!!
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Included in price:
• Quality Sleeping Tents - Quality, waterproof, four-season, private mountain sleeping tents
• Airport Transfer - Transportation on day of arrival from Kilimanjaro Airport to hotel in Moshi and transfer back on day of departure.
• Transfer to mountain - Transfer from hotel to starting point Marangu Gate on the day of starting climb and transfer back to hotel on day climb is completed.
• Park Fees - All park entry fees, including sleeping hut fees and Kilimanjaro rescue fees.
• Kilimanjaro Certificate - This is your official certificate for accomplishing reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
• Hotel Charges - This includes two nights- Day of arrival and one day after the climb. It includes bed and breakfast.
• All meals on Mountain - All meals while on Mt. Kilimanjaro for 6 climbing days and 5 nights. Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Clean, purified water - Our guides make sure that you have clean, purified drinking water every day on the mountain to refill water bottles, water bladders, etc.
• Emergency Oxygen First Aid/ Medical Kit
• Oximeters - Our guides have oximeters to check our clients oxygen levels as we ascend to higher levels of altitude to ensure health and safety during your trek.
• Crisis Management - Our guides are trained and certified in crisis management and safety procedures.
• Kilimanjaro Crew Salary - This includes Guides, Porters, Cook & Helping Porters. For explanation of Kilimanjaro Crew, salary & tipping policy click here.
Not Included:
• Flights - International and local flights to get to Kilimanjaro
• Government Tax - VAT (Value Added Tax 19%) added to final pricing at time of booking
• International Transaction Fee - 3% added to final pricing at time of booking
• Visa
• Extra Nights - Extra nights at the hotel or on the mountain. If trip is extended for any reason, you are responsible for those chargers.
• Personal Mountain Gear - Gear for climbing the mountain, including sleeping bags, which can be rented once you arrive in Tanzania. Please let us know ahead of time if you plan to rent a sleeping bag or other gear.
• Hotel Dinner & Lunch
• Alcohol & Soft Drinks
• Laundry & Telephones - Any laundry or telephone charges at hotel is not included.
• Travel Insurance - Basic Travel insurance is MANDATORY for each individual, in case any medical or other emergencies may arise during your trip to Tanzania.
• Tipping - Tipping for Kilimanjaro Crew/Team is not included and essential to our Kilimanjaro Crew. Tips are not given until end of trip. It is recommended that tips per guest are $370- $420 for entire trip. To Find Out More About Tipping Click HERE.
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Trekking Mt. Kilimanjaro involves going through five main climate zones, from the warm, humid rain forest and lower slopes, to the bitterly cold summit zone, with glaciers, ice and snow. You need to be prepared for all Kilimanjaro weather conditions: sunny, windy and rainy. There is a weight limit for your duffle bag, which will be carried by our porters, making planning and packing challenging for some. This is why we have put together a detailed recommended packing list to help you prepare. You can find it here.
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