Hiking Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro Hiking Routes
9 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho Route
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Mount Kilimanjaro
Known as "The Roof of Africa"
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The famous Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 metres above sea level) is the tallest mountain on the African continent and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Which makes it the 4th most topographically prominent peak in the world, after Mount Everest, Aconcagua, and Denali.
Lemosho Route
It is a very beautiful and unspoilt route and its route comes with an armed ranger on the first day of the trek. As the forests around the Lemosho Glades are inhabited with buffalo, elephant and other wildlife. Its possible you get a glimpse of them along your trek.
Lemosho route is one of the quieter routes up Kilimanjaro, this advantage however disappears when the route combines with the Machame route on the 3rd day of the hike.
OVERVIEW
The Lemosho route, approximately 70 km/ 42 miles from gate to gate, with an elevation gain of about 16,000 to 17,000 feet. Lemosho is designed for physically fit people with some hiking experience. However, we have many clients who tackle the route as their first real backpacking experience.
Sites to visit :
Big Tree Camp | Shira Camp | Lava Tower | Baranco Camp | Karanga Camp | Barafu Camp | Uhuru Peak
overview
Climbing
Lemosho Route
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Kilimanjaro Airport
Kilimanjaro Airport – Moshi/Arusha
On arrival at the airport you are personally met by one of our drivers and transferred to Moshi/Arusha 45minutes away from Kilimanjaro international airport, check in at the hotel and meet your professional mountain guide for the full briefing of you trip.
Itinerary
Day 2 :
Big Tree Camp (2,780 m)
Moshi – Starting point – Big Tree Camp (2,780 m)
In the morning, you will be picked up at the Sal Salinero Hotel and taken to the Londorossi Gate (2,250 m), an approximate 2½ hour drive away. Here you will be registered by the national park authorities. Then you will drive an approximate 15 km on a bumpy track that will take you into the dense rainforest to the drop-off point where your trek begins. You will follow a moderately steep track, which leads you through an amazing and unspoilt natural forest to the Big Tree Camp (2,780 m). This camp is about 2½ hours away and it’s your destination for today. As this region is also home to wild game, you will be accompanied by an armed ranger during the first 2 days of your trek.
Itinerary
Day 3 :
Big Tree Camp (2,780 m)
Big Tree Camp (2,780 m) – Shira Camp 2 (3,900 m)
Today’s long trek starts on a small trail that passes through the rainforest. As one climbs, the forest gradually thins out and the landscape changes into heath and moorland where plants like ericas and lobelia start to dominate the landscape. You will cross the Shira Ridge and after 4 to 5 hours of trekking, you will reach the Shira Camp 1. Here you will stop for lunch, relax a bit and enjoy the fantastic views of Mt Meru and the Rift Valley. For the last part of the climb (approximately 3 hours), you will climb another 400 m in altitude. The landscape will change again and at Shira Camp 2, you will camp for the night and with a little luck, enjoy the wonderful view of the Kibo summit at sunset.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 4 :
Shira Camp 2 (3,900 m)
Shira Camp 2 (3,900 m) – Lava Tower (4,640 m) – Barranco Camp (3,960 m)
Today you will climb approximately 740 m but you will spend the night at an elevation only slightly higher than the previous night. This will allow your body to acclimatise, as a height of over 4,600 m will be reached before descending again. In doing so, you will be able to see how your body reacts to such an altitude. The trek begins with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau in the direction of the Lava Tower (4,640 m). The vegetation becomes sparser as the landscape changes to alpine desert. The climb passes through the wide Barranco Valley with its lobelia and giant senecio plants. After 6 to 7 hours’ walking, you will arrive at the Barranco Camp – perhaps the most beautiful camp on Kilimanjaro.
All meals are included (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Itinerary
Day 5 :
Barranco Camp (3,960 m)
Barranco Camp (3,960 m) – Karanga Camp (4,035 m)
Today’s trekking leg has many ascents and descents and shortly after the start, you will tackle the steepest part of the entire route – the Barranco Wall. Every now and then, you may need your hands to hold on as there are no climbing “paths”. Safety is paramount and your guides will assist you whenever necessary. After reaching the top of Barranco Wall, you will walk along the mountain ridge. From here you will have fantastic views of the southern glacier of Kibo as well as of the Kibo summit. You will get to Karanga Camp around lunch time.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Itinerary
Day 6 :
Karanga Camp (4,035 m)
Karanga Camp (4,035 m) – Barafu Camp (4,640 m)
After breakfast you will walk along a trail that passes through an alpine desert area until you reach the destination of today – the Barafu Camp. This camp is situated at an altitude of 4,640 m and will be reached in about 3 to 4 hours. In the afternoon you can relax and stretch your legs in preparation of the upcoming summit night. You will have dinner early in order to catch a few hours’ sleep, before you will be woken up at around midnight.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Itinerary
Day 7 :
Barafu Camp (4,640 m)
Barafu Camp (4,640 m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – Mweka Camp (3,080 m)
After some hot tea and a light snack, the climb begins at around midnight. By torchlight you will start walking on the lava ash that is still frozen. After 5 to 7 hours you will arrive at Stella Point, the crater rim of Mt Kilimanjaro. Another 1 to 2 hours climb along the crater ridge will lead you to the summit of Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). From “Africa’s Roof”, you will be able to see the surrounding landscape being lit up by the rising sun – a truly liberating experience. After a short break and taking photos, you will return to Barafu Camp just before midday where the rest of the crew will be waiting for you. You will have a warm lunch and rest for about 1 to 2 hours before you make our way down to the Mweka Camp (3,080 m) about 3 hours away.
Breakfast; Dinner
Itinerary
Day 8 :
Mweka Camp (3,080 m)
Mweka Camp (3,080 m) – Mweka Gate (1,630 m) – Moshi
The final leg of your amazing adventure begins after breakfast with a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain crew. Then a gentle 2 to 3 hours’ descent through the rainforest continues to Mweka Gate, where your driver will be waiting for you. He will take you back to the Key’s Hotel in Moshi and after a warm shower; the rest of the day is free to rest or to celebrate your achievement.
Breakfast;
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Day 9 :
Departure
Departure – Kilimanjaro Airport
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport or alternatively you can extend your trip in Tanzania and go on safari.
Breakfast;
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items included and excluded
✔ OUR PACKAGES INCLUDES | ✖ OUR PACKAGES EXCLUDES |
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Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary | Tips |
Professional, English-speaking guide | Sleeping bag |
Mountain crew (cook & porters) | Flights |
Overnight stays in hotels and mountain tents | Alcoholic and soft drinks |
Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables etc.) | Visa fees |
Meals according to the itinerary | Personal spending money for souvenirs etc. |
Drinking water | Travel insurance |
All national park fees | |
All mentioned transfer |
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