8 DAYS CLIMBING KILIMANJARO – LEMOSHO ROUTE
The Lemosho route is renowned for its scenic diversity and effectiveness for acclimatization, providing a high success rate for climbers. It begins gently at Lemosho Gate and progresses through lush forests up to the Shira Plateau, offering climbers panoramic views and a variety of ecological zones, from dense rainforest to alpine desert.
The route features significant landmarks such as the Shira Needles, Lava Tower, and the imposing Barranco Wall, each presenting unique challenges and breathtaking vistas. Climbers spend nights at strategic camps like Shira, Barranco, and Barafu, preparing for the pivotal summit push to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters. The descent is via the Mweka route, known for its rapid descent through tropical rainforest.
Preparation and Fitness: The climb via the Lemosho route demands physical preparation due to its varied terrain and the need for effective acclimatization. Typically, climbers engage in six to seven hours of trekking per day. Physical fitness, pre-climb conditioning through hiking, and adequate acclimatization are vital for a successful summit bid.
What’s included :
- Professional and experienced mountain guides (3 clients per 2 guides ratio), and a robust support team including porters and a cook.
- Full-board accommodation in high-quality tents, equipped with essential amenities like hot water for washing and an oxygen tank.
- All necessary transfers, including from and to Kilimanjaro International Airport, as well as park entrance fees.
Additional Tips :
- Maintain a slow pace to allow for better acclimatization.
- Stay well-hydrated and consider adding an extra day to your climb to enhance altitude adaptation.
Kimgoni Tanzania is committed to ensuring a memorable and safe climbing experience with daily health checks and gourmet meals provided throughout your journey. Upon booking, you will receive a detailed preparation guide.
For further details on the Lemosho route or to prepare for your climb, please contact us.
| 2 ADULTS | 4 828 $ |
| 4 ADULTS | 8 574 $ |
| 6 ADULTS | 11 717 $ |
| 8 ADULTS | 15 314 $ |
You will need to bring equipment
1. Walking sticks
2. Sunglasses
3. Sunscreen
4. Head Lamp
5. Camera (optional)
6. Mountain hiking clothing (cold and rain); these should include walking t-shirt, ski pants, jackets, walking hut …
7. Trekking – wake-up boots and pairs of warm socks.
8. Water Treatment Pills
9. Tablets against mountain diseases
10. Camel Bag
DAY 0. ARRIVAL AT KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT → ARUSHA
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and after completing all airport formalities, you will meet our driver-guide for greetings and safari briefing. Then you will be transferred to Arusha for dinner and overnight at Dan Stam Hotel www.danstamhotel.com
Buddy meal, hot dinner.
DAY 01. LEMOSHO – FOREST CAMP (900 Ft)
Your first day on this route is just a few hours of easy hiking from Lemosho Gate to the Forest Camp and gives you a good chance to stretch your legs in anticipation of the long trek ahead.
DAY 02. FORESTRY CAMP – SHIR CAMP 1 (11,000 Ft)
After early breakfast, you will start a 5 hour walk through the forest and up to the hagenia area. Vegetation begins to thin out as you approach the Shira Plateau, one of three craters in the volcanic massif of Kilimanjaro.
From Shira Camp there are stunning views of Shira Needles and distant Mount Meru.
DAY 03. SHIRA CAMP 1 – SHIRA PLATEAU 2 (12,500 ft)
Enjoy the fabulous view of Uhuru Peak that greets you this morning. Today’s hike takes you on a steep track through a savannah of tall grass, volcanic rock and bearded heather. You will encounter giant groundsel as you hike through an ethereal landscape of volcanic lava, caves and foaming streams.
A hike of about six hours will take you to the next campsite. You should arrive between 2 and 3 p.m.
Most climbers tend to pace themselves, walk slowly, sip their water bottles, and rest about every half hour.
DAY 04. SHIRA PLATEAU – BARRANCO CAMP (13,000 Ft)
When you wake up at 6 am today, you will find the entire Shira Plateau at your feet, with the entire Shira Plateau at your feet, with breathtaking views of Mount Meru and the Shira Needles. A steady walk takes you up to Lava Tower Pass (15,000 feet), where you will stop for lunch. After crossing Bastains Creek, you begin the descent to Barrancoo Camp.
Grand Barranco is a huge canyon. Numerous waterfalls fed by streams from the mountain converge here to form the Umbwe River. Your camp is set up at about the
same altitude as the night before. Today’s hike takes about six hours and arrival at camp is between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.
DAY 05. CAMP BARRANCO – CAMP KARANGA (13,000 feet)
Another early start for birdsong, as you begin your hike to karanga camp (which is at the same elevationas Barranco camp, so you should now be well acclimatized to this elevation). You will encounter a bit of ascramble at Barranco Cliff before climbing. and on the slopes of the mountain for most of the way to camp. This section of the trail takes about four hours. In the afternoon, you have the option of hiking in the Karanga Valley, where senecious and lobelia giants grow. Rest as much as possible to prepare for the climb ahead.
DAY 06. CAMP KARANGA – CAMP BARAFU (15,200 feet)
The beautiful scenic climb to Barafu is mostly done on desert terrain in the Alps, a mostly mineral
environment with few flax seeds and mosses. Mawenzi Peak towers majestically to the right and Kibo
Peak seems a stone’s throw away. Arrival at Barafu Camp is expected shortly before 3:00 p.m. Climbers
wishing to attempt the summit should retire early tonight, as the next day is the longest of the entire climb.
DAY 07. ASCENT TO SUMMIT (19,430ft) / DESCENT TO MWEKA CAMP (10,200ft)
It is at this stage that the climb becomes much more difficult and hikers must take as little as possible for
this stage which starts at midnight. Temperature range of -4° to 5° Fahrenheit. Climbing steadily, flanked by the Ratzel and Rebman glaciers, for about six hours will bring you to the crater rim between Stella and Hans Meyer points. Another hour of climbing brings you to the top.
Focus on your feet and follow your guide very closely for this part of the journey – the track around the crater rim is rocky and icy. Uhuru rises to 19,340 feet and is the highest point on the African continent and is where the snow hangs Relax and have a refreshment at Kibo Hut before continuing to Mweka Camp for the night. Arriving at camp around 5pm you will look back and realize that you have walked a total of thirteen hours!
DAY 08. CAMP MWEKA – GATE MWEKA
Take your time to appreciate a See more tropical rainforest on your descent to Mweka Gate. This final
descent can take two to five hours, depending on trail conditions (rain can occur any time of the year at
this elevation, and a muddy trail requires a very slow pace). After collecting your certificate of
achievement, you will be met by your vehicle for the return to the Lodge / Hotel reserved in Arusha where you will have the night of rest and dinner at the Dan Stam Hotel.
Meal plan. Hot dinner
DAY 09. DEPARTURE
You will have the morning breakfast at the hotel, after the breakfast, you will collect your entire luggage and meet our driver guide at the hotel reception hall, then you will board the safari vehicle and you will be transfered to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight departure back to home depending on your flight schedule
Meal Plan Include: Dinner & Breakfast Only