7 Days Lemosho Route
Ilkiding'a Arusha
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Duration
7 days
Tour Type
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The Lemosho Route is considered one of the most scenic and less crowded routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The extra days on this route offer better acclimatization and increase the chances of reaching the summit successfully. Here’s a sample itinerary for the 7-day Lemosho Route:
Included/Exclude
- Park fees: The fees to enter Kilimanjaro National Park are included in the package. These fees contribute to the conservation and maintenance of the park.
- Camping and hut fees: The cost of staying at designated campsites or huts along the Lemosho Route is typically included.
- Professional guides: Experienced guides who are knowledgeable about the route, terrain, and altitude are provided to lead the climb and ensure your safety.
- Porters: Porters carry the majority of the gear, equipment, and supplies, leaving you to carry only a daypack with essential items.
- Meals: All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are included throughout the climb. The food is prepared by the climbing crew and is designed to be nutritious and suitable for high-altitude conditions.
- Drinking water: Clean drinking water is usually provided during the trek to keep you hydrated.
- Camping equipment: Tents, sleeping mats, and other necessary camping gear are provided for a comfortable night's rest.
- Safety equipment: The climbing crew should have safety equipment like oxygen, first aid kits, and communication devices in case of emergencies.
- Flights and airport transfers: The package usually does not include the cost of international flights to Tanzania or airport transfers to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
- Accommodation before and after the climb: The package typically covers the nights spent during the trek, but not additional nights in hotels before or after the climb.
- Travel insurance: Climbing Kilimanjaro requires travel insurance that covers high-altitude trekking and medical emergencies. This is usually not included in the package.
- Visa fees: If required, the cost of obtaining a visa to enter Tanzania is not included.
- Personal gear: Climbers are responsible for bringing their personal gear, such as appropriate clothing, trekking poles, a daypack, and other essentials.
- Tips for the crew: It is customary to tip the guides, porters, and other crew members as a gesture of appreciation for their hard work and dedication.
- Personal expenses: Any additional expenses, such as souvenirs, snacks, or extra services, are not part of the package.
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Tanzania.
- Transfer to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha to rest and prepare for the climb.
- Attend a pre-climb briefing with your tour operator and guides.
- After breakfast, drive to the Londorossi Gate, the starting point of the Lemosho Route.
- Complete the necessary registration at the gate and begin trekking through the rainforest.
- Trek for approximately 3 to 4 hours to reach Mti Mkubwa Camp, where you will spend the night.
- Leave Mti Mkubwa Camp after breakfast and continue the trek through the rainforest.
- The trail leads to the heath and moorland zone of Kilimanjaro.
- Trek for about 5 to 6 hours to reach Shira 1 Camp, where you will spend the night.
- After breakfast, continue your ascent towards Shira 2 Camp.
- The trail takes you through the rocky landscape of the Shira Plateau.
- Trek for approximately 4 to 5 hours to reach Shira 2 Camp, where you will spend the night.
- Leave Shira 2 Camp after breakfast and ascend to Lava Tower (4,630m/15,190ft) for acclimatization.
- Descend to Barranco Camp through the stunning Barranco Wall.
- Trek for about 6 to 7 hours to reach Barranco Camp, where you will spend the night.
- After breakfast, continue trekking through alpine desert terrain to Karanga Camp.
- The trek is relatively short, allowing for more time to rest and acclimatize at higher altitudes.
- Trek for about 3 to 4 hours to reach Karanga Camp, where you will spend the night.
- Head to Barafu Camp, the last campsite before the summit attempt.
- The trail takes you through a rocky and exposed terrain, with fewer vegetation and increasingly colder temperatures.
- Rest and prepare for the summit attempt, which usually starts in the late evening.
- Wake up very early (around midnight) to start the summit push.
- Trek through the dark and cold night, aiming to reach the Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
- Watch the sunrise from the summit (weather permitting) and take in the breathtaking views.
- Descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest and lunch.
- Continue the descent to Mweka Camp for the night.
- On the last day of the trek, descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate.
- At the gate, receive your summit certificates and say goodbye to your climbing team.
- Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha for a well-deserved celebration and rest.
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Max Guests
12
Min Age
13+
