7 Days Lemosho Route - Kilimanjaro Climbing Adventure
Lemosho Route 7 Days
$1,925 / Per Person
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Duration
7 Days
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Activities
Climbing, Hiking, Trekking
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Group size
No size limit
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Location
Kilimanjaro National Park
Lemosho Route Overview
The Lemosho Route is a newer route on Mount Kilimanjaro that approaches from the west. It is a difficult and long route, but one that is favored by most reputable Kilimanjaro outfitters due to its smaller crowds, scenic variety and high success rates. A vehicle is used to bring climbers to the gate, where the trail begins in the rainforest. Lemosho trekkers have a longer distance to cover in the rainforest ecosystem than other routes, and as a result climbers do not exit the rainforest until the end of day two. This schedule means that the Lemosho Route is a longer route,usually taking seven to eight days to complete.
What's Included
- Airport pickup & drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Pre-climb and post-climb accommodations in Moshi
- Park fees, camping fees, and rescue fees; all taxes included
- Professional mountain guides, porters, and cooks
- All meals while on the mountain (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- High-quality tents, sleeping mats, and trekking gear setup
- Filtered drinking water throughout the trek
- Fair wages for mountain crew approved by KINAPA & KIATO
What's Excluded
- International flights to Tanzania
- Tips for guides, porters, and cooks
- Travel insurance and medical coverage
- Laundry and personal expenses
- Optional activities outside the itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Moshi – Lemosho Gate (2100m) – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2750m)
- Hiking time: 5-7 hours
- Distance: Approximately 20 kilometers
- Habitat: Montane forest
At the entrance gate, the guides and porters distribute the supplies and register with the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA). You are now ready to begin your 3-hour hike into the rain forest. Be on the lookout for Colobus monkeys! Along the way, you will stop for an afternoon lunch break and arrive at Mti Mkubwa (“Big Tree”) Campsite (2750m) in the early evening.
`The porters, who arrive at the campsite before the clients, will set up your tent and boil water for drinking and washing. The chef will prepare a snack then dinner for the clients. At nighttime, mountain temperatures may drop to freezing so be prepared!
Day 2 Mti Mkubwa Camp (2750m) – Shira 2 Camp (3840m)
- Hiking time: 8 to 9 hours
- Distance: Approximately 18 kilometers
- Habitat: Moorland
Similar to the first night, your tents will be set up prior to arriving at camp and the porters will prepare drinking and washing water for you. You will enjoy evening snacks then dinner prepared by our chef. Be prepared for a cold night as temperatures drop below freezing at this exposed camp.
Day 3 Shira (3840m) – Lava Tower (4630m) – Barranco Camp (3950m)
- Hiking time: 7 hours
- Distance: Approximately 12 kilometers
- Habitat: Semi-desert
After lunch, you will descend from Lava Tower (4630m) to the Barranco Campsite (3950m). The 6800m descent gives hikers a huge advantage to allow their bodies to adjust to the conditions of high altitude. The descent to camp takes around 2 hours to reach. It is located in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall (“Breakfast Wall”). Drinking and washing water and dinner will be served as hikers view the sun setting.
Day 4 Barranco Camp (3950m) – Karanga Camp (3950m)
- Hiking time: 4-5 hours
- Distance: Approximately 5 kilometers
- Habitat: Alpine desert
Day 5 Karanga Camp (3959m) – Barafu Hut (4600)
- Hiking time: 2-3 hours
- Distance: Approximately 4 kilometers
- Habitat: Alpine desert
Tents will be exposed to wind and rocks so it is important for hikers to familiarize themselves with the campsite before dark. An early dinner will be served so hikers can rest before attempting the summit the same night. Your guide will brief you in detail on how to prepare for summit night. Get to sleep by 19:00!
Day 6 Summit Day – Barafu Camp (4600m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka (3100m)
- Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak, 7-8 hours to descend to Mweka
- Distance: Approximately 7 kilometer ascent and 23 kilometer descent
- Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
After enjoying the magnificent sunrise, you will continue ascending for about 2 hours on a snow-covered trail to Uhuru Peak (5895m). Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment! You will be able to spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea before the descent to Barafu begins. The hike down to Barafu Camp takes about 3 hours.
At camp, you will rest and enjoy a hot lunch in the sun. After eating, you will continue descending down to Mweka Hut (3100m). The Mweka Trail will lead you through the scree and rocks to the moorland and eventually into the rain forest. Mweka Camp (3100m) is located in the upper rain forest, so fog and rain should be expected. You will have dinner, wash, and rest soundly at camp.
Day 7 Mweka Camp (3100m) – Mweka Gate (1980
- Hiking time: 3 hours
- Distance: Approximately 15 kilometers
- Habitat: Montane forest
Hikers who reached Stella Point (5685m) receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. After receiving certificates, hikers will descend into the Mweka village for 1 hour (3 kilometers). You will be served a hot lunch then you will drive back to Moshi for long overdue showers and more celebrations.
How Much does it cost to climb Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route
| No: of Days | 1 Climber | 2-4 Climber | 5-7 Climber | 8-10 Climber | 11 + Climber |
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| 6 Days | $2,250 | $1,950 | $1,800 | $1,650 | $1,500 |
| 7 Days | $2,650 | $2,275 | $2,100 | $1,925 | $1,750 |
| 8 Days | $3,000 | $2,600 | $2,400 | $2,200 | $2,000 |
Following are the recommended tips to pay on the Mountain when everything works out well as agreed:
- 1. (Porters)Support crew - $10.00 each Support Crew per day
- 2. Summit Porters - $20.00 per Trip
- 3. Waiter - $12.00 per day
- 4. Tent Crew - $12.00 per day
- 4. Toilet Crew - $12.00 per day
- 4. Cook - $17.00 per day
- 3. Assistant Guide 20$ per day
- 4. Chief Guide - $25.OO per day
