8-Day Mt Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trek

8-Day Mt Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trek

Offered by: USD Safaris & Tours
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Journey Snapshot
🗺 Tanzania ⏱ 8 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Lemosho Route
This route to Kilimanjaro is the most scenic and offers the smoothest acclimatization, which increases your chances of successfully reaching the summit. We offer this tour over six or seven days in addition to eight. The trek starts on the western side of the mountain at the Londorossi Gate. As an alternative, you can take the Shira route, which begins at a higher, more challenging attitude.

Route

Start Lemosho Route (Day 1)
Day 2 Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp
Day 3 Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Day 4 Shira 2 Camp to the Lava Tower and Descent to Barranco Camp
Day 5 Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Day 6 Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Day 7 Ascent to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Millennium Camp
Day 8 Descent from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
End Lemosho Route

Tour Features

Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to the Lava Tower and Descent to Barranco Camp Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp Day 7: Ascent to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Millennium Camp Day 8: Descent from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Lemosho Route
  • Duration: 8 days
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
4
Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
5
Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
6
Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
7
Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
8
Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Morning 🏨Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After a briefing with our climb managers the day before, the guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning to meet you and hold another briefing. Then, you will travel by vehicle (roughly 3-4 hours) to Kilimanjaro National Park's western entrance: Londorossi Gate (2,200 m). After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will start trekking towards the first camp of the route: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,780 m). Raincoats are necessary on this day in particular, as you will be walking through the rainforest. By the time you reach the camp, our professional mountain crew will prepare everything necessary, put up tents, and cook lunch for you. After lunch, the group will depart on an acclimatization hike towards Shira 1 Camp which features a 300-meter gain in altitude, after which you will hike back down to Mti Mkubwa Camp, where a hot dinner will be waiting.
Day 2 Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp
Morning 🏨Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
An early wakeup, breakfast, and a gradual trek upwards until 3,500 meters; at that point, for the first time you will be able to see stunning views of the Shira Plateau and Kibo Volcano. On the whole, the passage from Mti Mkubwa Camp to the second high-altitude Shira 1 Camp (3,505m) is rather easy and takes about 5-6 hours. This will allow you to start the acclimatization process gradually, which is a mainstay of good trekking. When you reach the camp, your team of specialists will cook you lunch. You will have the chance to rest in your tent or walk around the nearby area.
Day 3 Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Morning 🏨Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Departing from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) and a light trekking towards the second high altitude camp: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m). This trek is not difficult and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area. Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru (the fifth summit of Africa), weather permitting. When you arrive at the camp, you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest, everyone will complete an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp that features a 300-meter gain in altitude.
Day 4 Shira 2 Camp to the Lava Tower and Descent to Barranco Camp
Morning 🏨Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Departing from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) and a light trekking towards the second high altitude camp: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m). This trek is not difficult and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area. Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru (the fifth summit of Africa), weather permitting. When you arrive at the camp, you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest, everyone will complete an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp that features a 300-meter gain in altitude.
Day 5 Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Morning 🏨Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You'll have an early wake-up, breakfast, and the start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups). Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb, you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano. Then, you will start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, but don't worry: our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group. After reaching the camp, you will be offered a warm lunch. After a couple of hours, you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Barafu Camp with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then descend back down to the camp.
Day 6 Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Morning 🏨Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
In the morning after breakfast, you will begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for a night summiting Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax. After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization hike towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m) and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting.
Day 7 Ascent to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Millennium Camp
Morning 🏨Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple. However, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor their physical and mental conditions. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then, you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).
Day 8 Descent from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
Morning 🏨Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
The camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park's exit: Mweka Gate (1,650 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates in our office and provide you with a transfer back to the Arusha or if you have a flight schedule you will get a transfer to the airport.

Rates

From: $2,000 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

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Inclusions

Included
  • Porterage
  • Rescue fee
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • Camping equipment
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Pickup and Drop off to your hotel/Airport
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Exclusions

Not included
  • Climbing gear
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Bath towels
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Lemosho Route

End: Lemosho Route

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safaris & Tours
USD Safaris & Tours
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