The Lemosho route is one of the newer routes on the mountain, and a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low traffic, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate.

The route approach the mountain from the west, beginning with 2hours drive from -Moshi to the entrance gate. The first two days spent hiking through rain forest to Shira Ridge. The popular Machame route, which simply intersects the Shira Plateau, the Lemosho route crosses the entirety of the plain from west to east in a pleasant, relatively flat hike. An added bonus is that climbers will encounter low traffic until the route joins the Machame route.

Afterwards, Lemosho follows the same route through Lava Tower, Barranco Karanga and Barafu, known as the southern circuit Descent is via Mweka route. Seven days Lemosho variation is preferred over the six day option because it breaks up day two into two days, providing better acclimatization and a more gradual ascent on day seven route.

Day 1: Travel from Nairobi to Moshi on board a Shuttle bus or pickup from Kilimanjaro Airport – transfer to a hotel for an overnight stay

Day 2: Depart right after breakfast in Moshi Keys Lodge to Londorossi entrance Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities before the drive to Lemosho starting point. (another hour to reach the trail head). Upon arrival at trail head, your lunch will be served before commencing the hiking to big tree campsite through rain forest Dinner overnight.
Distance: 7Km
Time: 3 - 4 Hrs
Habitat: Rain Forest.

Day 3: After breakfast proceed with your hiking trail leading out of the forest and into savannah of tall grasses, heather Moorland, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As you ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, you will reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp for dinner and overnight. 
Distance: 7Km
Time: 4-5Hrs
Habitat: Moorland

Day 4: Right after leisure breakfast before explore Shira plateau for a full day it is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. You continue to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth as recorded.
Distance: 10Km
Time: 3-4 Hrs
Habitat: Moorland

Day 5: After breakfast depart for your daily activities from Shira Plateau, continue to the east up a ridge, via junction between Baranco camp and Lava Tower. Continue, direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the "Shark's Tooth." Shortly after the tower, proceed to the second junction which leading to Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 4600Mt continue downhill to Barranco campsite at an altitude of 3,950Mt dinner overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization it will help your body get prepare for the summit day.
Distance: 11Km
Time: 5-6 Hrs
Habitat: Semi Desert

Day 6: Right after breakfast, depart from Barranco campsite continue on a steep ridge passing via Barranco Wall, to Karanga Valley campsite hot lunch to save here on the arrival time. After lunch proceed to the junction which connects with Mweka Trail Continue up to the Barafu Campsite here you have completed South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles in this area. Earlier dinner will be save to allow enough time to rest, while you are preparing for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position in a blue Sky day, overnight at barafu camp 4660m asl.

Distance: 7Km
Time: 2-3 Hrs
Habitat: Alpine Desert.

Day 7: Right mid night (midnight to 12:00Am), depart to the summit from base camp along Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers at your left side while accessing the summit. Trail lead northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.  At Stella Point (5747Mt), a short rest before rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit.

At Uhuru Peak, (5,895Mt) you have reached the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro -continent of Africa. Faster hikers you may see the sunrise from the summit. From the summit, descent continuing straight downhill Base Camp before completing your day at Mweka campsite, you will stop at the base camp Barafu for short rest and Lunch before departing. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon during rain season later in the evening, dinner overnight at mweka camp including well-earned sleep.

Distance: 6Km summit and 9km to mweka camp.
Time: 6-7 Hrs.
Habitat: Arctic.

Day 8: Your last breakfast on the mountain will be save earlier in the morning depending on your schedule late afternoon in this day normal breakfast take a place at 7:30Am before your descent downhill to the Mweka Gate. At lower elevations, it can be wet during rainy season keep your trekking poles will help Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). After arriving in the park gate the will be proceed signing out before the drive to the hotel or transfer to the airport for your flight.

Distance: 10Km
Time: 3-4hrs.

Tour Price

• 1to 2 pax: USD 1,700 per person.
• 3 to 6 pax: USD 1,650 per person.

Trek price includes

• Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
• Marangu Route trek as per the itinerary.-Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
• 2 nights hotel accommodations in Moshi on BB and huts on the mountain as per the itinerary
• All park entrance fees to include government taxes
• English speaking professional Mountain guide on the mountain, porters and skilled cook
• Treated water on the trek
• Shuttle transfers from Nairobi

Price Excludes

• Tips, drinks and climbing gears
• International flights and taxes
• Visas
• Items of a personal nature and any other extras not listed above

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