Overview
Lemosho is ideal for climbers seeking a more private hiking experience. The first two days on the mountain are relatively quiet, but the trail joins with the Machame route on day three. After arriving at Londorossi Gate, you'll begin the climb through the rainforests of Kilimanjaro to Mti Mkubwa Camp, continuing towards the summit over the next 8 days with stunning views and varied terrain.
Safari Details
- Climb Kilimanjaro via the scenic Lemosho route.
- Private, quieter experience for the first two days.
- All meals, guides, and porters included for the entire climb.
- Visit Crater Camp, the highest camp on Kilimanjaro.
Basic Information
- Duration
- Places to Visit
- 8 Days
- Mount Kilimanjaro
Included and Excluded
- Park Fees and Conservation Fees
- All Meals as per itinerary
- Accommodation in mountain camps
- Transportation to and from the climb
- Professional driver-guide
- Airport transfers
- International Flights
- Personal Expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Items not listed in the package
Day by Day Itinerary
- Start the trek at Londorossi Gate. Hike through the rainforest to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,750m).
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp
- Continue to Shira 1 Camp, climbing the Shira Plateau and seeing Kibo Peak for the first time.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp
- Hike from Shira I Camp to Barranco Camp, with an ascent to 4,530 meters for acclimatization.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Barranco Camp
- Climb the Barranco Wall and descend into Karanga Valley, camping on the ridge above the valley.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Karanga Valley Camp
- Hike from Karanga Valley to Barafu Camp, viewing Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Barafu Camp
- Ascend Kibo to Crater Camp, the highest camp on Kilimanjaro at 5,715 meters.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Crater Camp
- Reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters, then descend to Mweka Camp at 3,100 meters.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Mweka Camp
- Final descent from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, where you'll receive your certificates and depart.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch