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7 Days from$1600 p/p in USD -
DeparturesYear Round
Destinations
Tanzania,
Tour Type
Guided
Safari Standard
Budget
Tour Overview
The Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is a superb choice for your climb and highly recommended. It is challenging and adventurous, suitable for experienced climbers and those with enough energy. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rain forest to Shira Ridge. Cross the entire Shira Plateau from west to east in a pleasant, relatively flat hike. Crowds are low until the route joins the Machame route near Lava Tower.
General Information
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Safari types:Guided Safari, Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari
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You will visit:Kilimanjaro National Park
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Wildlife:Birds
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Activities:Trekking
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Getting around:Transfer Vehicle
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Start/end:Start in Moshi, end in Moshi
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Minimum age:14
Our Guides
We insist on a very high tour quality and therefore only work with qualified and professional tour guides. In fact, we reject up to 90% of the tour guides’ applications that we get. The result speaks for itself our customer reviews with an average score of 4.8 out of 5.0 possible.
Our Company
African Trek & Travels is a dedicated Tanzania trekking, tour and safari company based in Moshi Tanzania. We trek the highest peak of Kilimanjaro every day. Amazing travel experiences are priceless. However, knowing that you got the best price, makes them even better. With our Best Price Guarantee on all tours, you always get the best deal from African Trek & Travel.
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Price Per Person – USD
From USD 1,600 per person
What's Included
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain & filtered water
- Quality mess tents with table and chairs
- Professional mountain guides, cooks, and porters
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by KINAPA & KIATO
- Personal Summit Certificate
- Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees
- Supplemental oxygen and pulse oximeter
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
What's Excluded
Disclaimer
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Day by Day Overview
We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at trailhead, we begin hiking through an undisturbed forest that winds to the first campsite.
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa
Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft
Distance: 6 km/4 miles
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
We continue on the trail leading out of the rainforest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 Camp. Here we catch our first glimpse of Kibo across the plateau.
Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp
Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft
Distance: 8 km/ 5 miles
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heath
We explore the Shira Plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east on the moorland meadow towards Shira 2 Camp. Then we divert from the main trail to Moir Hut, a little-used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira Plateau is one of the highest plateaus on earth.
Shira 1 Camp to Shira Camp 2
Elevation: 11,500 ft to 13,800 ft
Distance: 11 km/ 7 miles
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Heath
Today will start with the daunting Barranco Wall. Soon you will realize it looks worse than it actually is, but there are tricky sections where you will need to hold on tight. Admire the views from the top. The rest of the route follows along the mountain ridge into the Karanga valley and out. You reach Karanga Camp after lunch and you will have fantastic views of the southern glacier of Kibo as well as of the Kibo summit.
Start: Barranco Camp (3960 m) Finish: Karanga Camp (4035 m)
Altitude: ↑ 100 m ↓ 25 m
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
A few hours of hiking through a desolate and rocky moon-like landscape lies ahead. It will be a relatively easy day leading steadily uphill. The goal for today is the Barafu campsite on a narrow ridge in full view of Mawenzi peak. You will walk along a trail that passes through the afro-alpine desert until you reach your destination for today – Barafu Camp at 4640 m. Use the rest of the day to relax and pack your daypack for tonight’s summit attempt. Supper will be served early; drink and eat enough if you can and try to sleep. You will be woken up around midnight to start your walk to the summit.
Start: Karanga Camp (4035 m) Finish: Barafu Camp (4640 m)
Altitude: ↑ 605 m
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
It is dark and cold as you set off just after midnight. You will climb the frozen volcanic dust by headlamp going towards Stella Point on the crater rim – about six hours. The sun should be rising when you arrive here. Just an hour or two more and you will be standing on the highest point of the crater: Uhuru peak. On top of the world! Take a short break for pictures and celebratory hugs before you tackle the steep and dusty descent. By now the volcanic ash will have thawed. You will stop for a short tea break at Barafu and then continue downhill for about three hours to Mweka camp (3080 m). This is your overnight stop. Refuel by drinking lots of fluids and have a good helping at supper time.
Start: Barafu Camp (4640 m) Finish Uhuru Peak (5895 m) – Mweka Camp (3080 m)
Altitude: ↑ 1255 m ↓ 2815 m
Walking Time: 10-14 hours
A traditional farewell ceremony from the porters begins the day. After about three hours of comfortably descending through the greenness of the forest, you should reach the Mweka gate where the driver will be waiting. Back at the lodge, a hot shower, cold drinks, a debrief and your certificate of achievement are waiting. Well done!
Start: Mweka Camp (3080 m) Finish: Mweka Gate (1630 m)
Altitude: ↓ 1450 m
Walking Time: 2-3hours
