Description & Routing
At its 5,895 m Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa and is often known as ‘The rooftop of Africa’. Mount Kilimanjaro towers nearby Moshi in Tanzania.
The Lemosho route is widely considered to be the best route on Mount Kilimanjaro, the route begins in the western side of the Mt Kilimanjaro and descends down the northern side of the Mountain. Lemosho route is relatively new route and is preferred by some due to its remoteness, scenery, acclimatization and summit success rate . The lemosho route meets the Machame route on the 3rd day.
Mega Adventures recommends the trail for those willing to avoid much traffic during the trek and those willing to pay an extra little for the high altitude drop off by a vehicle.
The Lemosho route can be tackled in as little as six days however 7 to 8 days is ideal for this route for better acclimatization.
| Day | From – To | Distance | Elevation | Hiking time | Habitat |
| 1 | Londrossi Gate – Forest Camp | 6 km | 2,250 m – 2,780 m | 3-4 hrs | Rain forest |
| 2 | Forest Camp – Shira 2 Camp | 18 km | 2,780 m – 3,900 m | 8-10 hrs | Moorland |
| 3 | Shira 2 Camp – Barranco Gate | 10 km | 3,900 m – 3,960 m | 6-8 hrs | Semi desert |
| 4 | Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp | 5 km | 3,960 m – 4,035 m | 4-5 hrs | Semi desert |
| 5 | Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp | 2 km | 4,035 m – 4,640 m | 3-4 hrs | Alpine desert |
| 6 | Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp | 5km Ascent 12km Descent | 4,640 m – 5,895 m – 3,080 m | 6-8 hrs Ascent 4-6hrs Descent | Arctic Rain forest |
| 7 | Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate | 10 km | 3,080 m – 1,630 m | 3-4 hrs | Rain forest |
Day 1: (Londrossi gate 2250m – Forest Camp 2780m):
In the morning depart for Mount Kilimanjaro National Park.
- Distance: 6 km
- Hiking time: 3-4 hrs
- Habitat: Rain forest
Day 2: (Forest Camp 2780m – Shira 2 camp 3900 m):
Depart after breakfast for Shira 2 Camp.
- Distance: 18 km
- Hiking time: 8-10 hrs
- Habitat: Moorland
Day 3: (Shira 2 Camp 3900m – Barranco Camp 3960m):
After breakfast depart for Barranco Camp.
- Distance: 10 km
- Hiking time: 6-8 hrs
- Habitat: Semi desert
Day 4: (Barranco camp 3960m – Karanga camp 4035m):
After breakfast depart for Karanga Camp.
- Distance: 5 km
- Hiking time: 4-5 hrs
- Habitat: Alpine desert
Day 5: (Karanga camp 4035m – Barafu camp 4640m):
Depart after breakfast for Barafu Camp.
- Distance: 4 km
- Hiking time: 3-4 hrs
- Habitat: Alpine desert
Day 6: (Barafu camp 46040m – Uhuru peak 5895m – Mweka camp 3080m):
An early start at around 01:00hrs to climb steeply to the great summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak.
- Ascending distance: 5 km
- Ascending hiking time: 6-8 hrs
- Ascending habitat: Arctic
- Descending distance: 12 km
- Descending hiking time: 4-6 hrs
- Descending habitat: Alpine desert and Moorland
Day 7: (Mweka camp 3080m – Mweka gate 1630m):
After breakfast depart for mweka gate.
- Distance: 10 km
- Hiking time: 3-4 hrs
- Habitat: Rain forest
At arrival at the Mweka Gate you will be transferred to your hotel in Moshi.
Inclusive of:
- Pick up and drop off from Moshi/ Arusha on the date of climb.
- 3 meals a day on the climb.
- Goverment Taxes.
- Porters, chef and guide.
- Park fees, Fees for the huts, Fees for armed rangers
- Equipment for the huts (except own sleeping bags available for hire $35 per trip)
- Bottled Water (on day one)
Exclusive of:
- Tipping to the guide and porters.
- Airport transfers (Available upon request)
- Travel Insurance.
- Accommodation before and after the climb (can be arranged for)
| NO. of PAX in one group | 6PAX | 5PAX | 4PAX | 3PAX | 2PAX | 1PAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per Person | $1,410 | $1,460 | $1,480 | $1,530 | $1,600 | $1,830 |
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