Mt Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route
- Duration
- 10 days
- Group size
- 15 People
- Country
- Tanzania
Mt Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Overview
Conquering Mount Kilimanjaro
Conquering Mount Kilimanjaro
Embrace the mountainous challenge, revel in the alpine air and behold the serene beauty of wildlife traipsing through one of the most scenic trails up to the highest mountain in Africa, Kilimanjaro (5,895 m).
Amongst seven official trekking routes to scale the Kilimanjaro including the widely proclaimed as the most scenic Machame, Lemosho route is now considered as the equally beautiful route if not more. As one of the newer paths, Lemosho grants the beautiful scenery, low horde, and mostly high summit success rate.
The route approaches Mt. Kilimanjaro from the west with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. For the first two days, the trek goes through the rain forest to Shira Ridge. Then the trail passes the entire Shira Plateau from west to east on a pleasant path and connects to the famous Machame route at Lava Tower. Next, the way heads down towards Barranco Valley via the alpine desert zone and traverses the Barranco Wall. The summit attempt is made from Barafu early in the morning all the way up to Uhuru peak (5,895 m) for the mighty sunrise view. After the summit, the trail descent via the Mweka route.
The climb of the Kilimanjaro should not be underestimated. For the peak to be scaled, it is essential to be physically as well as mentally prepared. Sufficient groundwork and your intense passion, there you’re at the summit of Kilimanjaro conquering all the obstacles.
Key highlights of the Mt Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route
Itinerary
Direct arrival at Mountain Inn. Pre-climb briefing on trek and overnight Mountain Inn.
- Altitude
- 890 m (2,920 ft)
- On foot
- None, arrival day
- Night in
- Hotel, Moshi
- Meals
- Dinner
Start climb at Lemosho Glades (2100m) through the forest zone. Trekking time: 3-4 hours, approx. 7km distance. Overnight Mti Mkubwa Camp (2780m)
- Altitude
- 2,780 m (9,120 ft)+1,890 m
- On foot
- 7 km, 3–4 hrs
- Night in
- Tented camp, Mti Mkubwa Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue through the forest, steeply climbing into the heather and moorland zone, crossing the Shira Ridge, and descending into the Shira Ridge. Trekking time: 4-5 hours, approx. 7-8km distance. Overnight Shira One Camp (3500m)
- Altitude
- 3,500 m (11,480 ft)+720 m
- On foot
- 7–8 km, 4–5 hrs
- Night in
- Tented camp, Shira One Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A slow paced hike across the Shira Plateau through the heather and moorland. Trekking time: 3-5 hours, approx. 6km distance. Overnight Shira Two Camp (3900m)
- Altitude
- 3,900 m (12,800 ft)+400 m
- On foot
- 6 km, 3–5 hrs
- Night in
- Tented camp, Shira Two Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue trekking east past the junction for Oehler ridge and then south-east towards Lava Tower. Trekking time: 7-8 hours, approx. 10km distance. Overnight Barranco Camp (3960m)
- Altitude
- 3,960 m (12,990 ft)+60 m
- On foot
- 10 km, 7–8 hrs
- Night in
- Tented camp, Barranco Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This is an additional day for acclimatisation where you will enter the alpine desert zone and climb up the Barranco Wall. Trekking time: 3-5 hours, approx. 6km distance. Overnight Karanga Camp (4035m)
- Altitude
- 4,035 m (13,240 ft)+75 m
- On foot
- 6 km, 3–5 hrs
- Night in
- Tented camp, Karanga Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue east towards Mweka junction where you will turn north to the next campsite. Trekking time: 3-4 hours, approx. 4km distance. Overnight Barafu Camp (4650m)
- Altitude
- 4,650 m (15,260 ft)+615 m
- On foot
- 4 km, 3–4 hrs
- Night in
- Tented camp, Barafu Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Around mid-night, start for the summit to Stella Point (5740m) and then continue to Uhuru Peak (5895m). Descend via Barafu Campsite and then into the heather and moorland. Trekking time: 13-15 hours, approx. 19km distance. Overnight Mweka Camp (3080m)
- Altitude
- 5,895 m (19,340 ft) at Uhuru Peak+1,245 m
- On foot
- 19 km, 13–15 hrs
- Night in
- Tented camp, Mweka Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue your descent through the forest zone of the mountain to Mweka Gate (1680m). Transfer to Moshi. Trekking time: 3-4 hours, approx. 10km distance. Overnight Mountain Inn
- Altitude
- 890 m (2,920 ft)−5,005 m
- On foot
- 10 km, 3–4 hrs
- Night in
- Hotel, Moshi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Check-out. Proceed for safari | proceed to the airport | end of our services
- Altitude
- 890 m (2,920 ft)
- On foot
- None, departure day
- Night in
- No overnight
- Meals
- Breakfast
What's included
- 2 nights’ accommodation at Mountain Inn on half board basis (1 double | twin)
- Kilimanjaro National Park (KINAPA) conservation fees (entry fees)
- Kilimanjaro National Park compulsory rescue fees
- Kilimanjaro National Park camping fees
- KINAPA trained and certified English speaking guide/s
- KINAPA trained and certified porters (1 porter per person for personal mountain luggage of 15kg max.)
- KINAPA trained and certified cook / chef, utensils, cutlery, crockery etc.
- All meals on the mountain on full board basis
- Camping chairs, tables, dining tent
- Four or three season light dome tent per two passenger sharing
- 1 Transfer from Moshi to park gates per group
- 1 Transfer from park gates to Moshi per group
- Safe and luggage storage at Mountain Inn while on trek
- Boiled drinking water on trek
- Basic first aid kit per group
- Additional day/s for acclimatization
Not included
- Tips / gratuities
- Additional transfers from park gates to Moshi
- Airport transfers
- Extra nights’ accommodation at Mountain Inn
- Personal mountain equipment such as sleeping bags, walking poles, mattresses, duffel bags etc. (please request prices)
- Specialized trekking equipment such as Oxygen cylinders (please request prices)
- Beverages such as soft drinks, alcohol etc.
- International flight.
- Metal water bottles, water bladders etc. (please note: no soft plastics are permitted on the mountain)
- Items of personal nature
Photos
A look at the trail, the villages and the mountains.
Reviews
Everything was handled for us from the moment we landed. Our guide read the group perfectly, slowed the pace when we needed it, and knew every village along the way. I never once worried about logistics.
We travelled as a couple and the small group made all the difference. Comfortable lodges, honest advice about the altitude, and a team who clearly loved the mountains. Booking on our own dates was easy.
You can tell this is run by people from here, not a call centre abroad. The itinerary had proper rest days built in, the food was better than I expected, and the whole thing ran to time.
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10 days
$2,252 per person
