The Lemosho route is one of the newest Kilimanjaro routes. It was introduced as an alternative to the Shira route, which starts at a higher and therefore more challenging altitude.
Climbers love Lemosho route due to scenery change from day to day. This route has a beautiful approach through the forest on the first day through the Lemosho Glades from the west before joining the Machame trail at the Shira Plateau and contouring around the dramatic southern flank of the mountain via Barranco Camp, Karanga Camp and then on to Barafu camp for the summit push. The descent is via Millennium Camp and through Mweka Gate.
The Lemosho route is considered one of the easier routes on Kilimanjaro, as its longer itinerary (7 to 9 days) allows for better acclimatization. However, hikers will still need to ascend the Barranco Wall and climb steeply on summit night.
The Lemosho Route avoids the crowds on the early part of the Machame route and over 8 days, you have a fantastic journey and a great chance of summiting successfully.
Lemosho route use camping accommodation.
The Lemosho trail is the only path that starts on the western slopes of the mountain.
WHY LEMOSHO ROUTE
• Beauty and remoteness (Scenery change from day to day)
• Higher success rate
• Avoids crowds.
ITINERARY OF 7 DAYS OF CLIMBING LEMOSHO ROUTE
9 DAYS LEMOSHO ROUTE (7 DAYS CLIMBING+ 2DAYS HOTEL)
DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO TANZANIA.
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro international airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.
DAY 2: HOTEL - LEMOSHO GLADES - BIG TREE CAMP
Distance: 7KMS
Time: 4 -5 HOURS
ALTITUDE GAIN: 700M
Pick up at the Hotel and transfer to Lemosho gate to start your trek. Leave in the morning from Moshi to Londorossi village were gate is located. The start of trail 2100m trek winds up through the lush forest zone on to the lower slopes of the northern side, going to Shira Plateau.
Overnight at Mti Mkubwa 2650m, 4 to 5hrs
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 3: BIG TREE 2800M TO SHIRA CAMP 2
Distance: 14KMS
Time: 7 TO 8HRS
ALTITUDE GAIN 1050M
Trek to Shira 2 Hut walking through the fine open moorlands. Overnight at Shira 2 Hut.
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 4: SHIRA CAMP2 3850M TO BARRANCO CAMP
Distance: 10KMS
Time: 6 TO 7HRS
ALTITUDE GAIN 700M, DOWN 600M
A long trek to Barranco. This camp lies in a sheltered area below the remarkable cliffs of the Breach wall. The Breach wall, the dome of Uhuru and the edge of the Heim Glacier dominate the head of the valley. Overnight at Barranco Camp.
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 5: BARRANCO CAMP 3950M TO KARANGA VALLEY CAMP
Distance: 6KMS
Time: 3 TO 4HRS
ALTITUDE GAIN 250M DOWN 250M
Acclimatization Day. The trek continues from Baranco to Karanga valley. Overnight at Karanga camp.
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 6: KARANGA CAMP 3963M TO BARAFU CAMP 4KMS
Time: 3 TO 4HRS
ALTITUDE GAIN 650M
In the morning, trek to Barafu. Huge glaciers and cliffs can be seen which mark this part of the mountain. Here is the last water point. Overnight Barafu Camp. 4600m, 3hrs
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 7: BARAFU CAMP 4600M TO UHURU PEAK 5895M Down TO MILLENNIUM CAMP
Distance: 19KM
Time: 12 TO 14HRS
ALTITUDE GAIN 1295M DOWN 2105M
At midnight, the trek begins up to the final steep, scree section to reach Stella Point. Walk steadily up the ridge and about the crater to reach Uhuru peak at 5895m. From the summit, the trek descends to overnight at Millennium.
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 8: MILLENNIUM CAMP 3730M To MWEKA GATE 1800M AND TRANSFER TO THE
LODGE/HOTEL.
Distance: 13KMS
Time: 5 TO 6HRS
Covering the last section of the mountain, the trek continues down through the forests to the gate where your vehicle will be waiting to transport you back to Moshi.
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 9: Hotel to Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast, you continue with your travel plans or take a transfer to the Kilimanjaro Airport.
Health & Safety is our first priority :
✔ We Climb Kilimanjaro Company we are a local owned company that we
are high consider health and safety of our customer before, during and
after climbing, these are:-
Before climbing:
✔ We book to the hotel that they provide high standard of safety in
terms of human health that is (food and shelter ) and considering
safety costumer’s properties
✔ We make sure that you are health worth for climbing. We check if
there is any medical recommendation from you're doctor so if any
can take special care of you.
During climbing :
✔ Constantly monitor your health: You can be fit and healthy at the
start of your climb, but altitude can affect your health as you
progress up the mountain. That’s why we constantly monitor your
health as you climb. Our expert guides can detect any problems
and take the necessary actions. Always health checks are conducted three times a day to measure
pulse, temperature, blood pressure and oxygen saturation
✔ We provide Nutritious food and safe water: we always follow good
food safety practices — from packing to plating
Good food and plenty of drinking water are essential ingredients,
both physically and psychologically, to make your climb
rewarding. At high altitudes, drinking a lot of water is essential
for your health and helps preventing altitude sicknesses. It goes
without saying that your body will also need plenty of food to
compensate for the unusual physical effort in climbing.
After climbing:
✔ If you will need any assistant after climbing, we are ready to
assist you.
✔ Return transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to accommodation in Moshi;
✔ Return transfer from accommodation in Moshi to the entry gate into Kilimanjaro National Park.
Accommodation:
✔ Accommodation at 3* hotel (Around Moshi) one night before and one night after the Climbing. You will have all for a
comfortable stay - friendly staff, clean rooms, Wi-Fi, restaurant and swimming pool;
✔ Tented accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro (modern comfortable 4-season North Face VE-25 tents);
Please note: by default, you will share a room and a tent with your travel companion. If you travel solo on a group expedition,
we will room you with a same-sex participant. Single supplement is available upon request.
Meals:
✔ Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike;
✔ All meals on the hike. You will find delicious energy-rich meals on our mountain menus.
Our professional chefs will prepare assorted soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit and vegetables.
Vegetarian/gluten-free/halal options are available at no extra cost;
✔ All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water).
Hiking and safety equipment:
✔ 4-inch (10-cm) thick and comfortable sleeping mats;
✔ All group equipment (dining tent, table, chairs, crockery and cutlery);
✔ Oxygen cylinders and oximeters;
✔ Complete medical kits.
Climbing crew:
✔ Professional guides licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All guides are holder of Wilderness First Responder
certification.
All of them have 7+years of successful experience;
✔ 18% VAT, 1% TDL and 0.3% Service Levy. We Climb Kilimanjaro is an honest and responsible tour operator working in
full compliance with the tax law of the
United Republic of Tanzania.
:
✘ International flights;
✘ Tips (200-300 USD per climber for the whole mountain crew);
✘ Visa fee (100 USD for American citizens and 50 USD for all others);
✘ Personal gear rentals;
✘ Lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the climb);
✘ Portable toilets (if required - 250 USD per unit, one can be shared between 3 people);
✘ Mountaineering insurance. You'll need special insurance for climbing Kilimanjaro that covers
high-altitude trekking up to 6000 m.
