7 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb
Overview
Lemosho Kilimanjaro climbing route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west. It is the most Kilimanjaro Scenic Route. By crossing from Shira Ridge to Shira 2 camp, the route offers a chance to visit the Shira Plateau and caldera. It is a pleasant hike and the hikers experience the low traffic with vast vistas of scenic views till it joins the Machame route.
After that both the Lemosho and the Machame together proceed further with the same track that passes through the Lava Tower, Barranco and Barafu, known as the southern circuit. The minimum days required to summit by the Lemosho route is the 7, but 8 days is recommended as it will give more chance to acclimatize and achieve the summit. Secondly the variations of landscapes Lemosho pass through makes it one of the most beautiful routes to the summit.
The rainforest in the beginning, the spectacular Shira plateau and then all those viewpoints it shares with the Machame route around the southern circuit make it one of the best route to proceed. Lemosho has low crowds until it combines with Machame. Lemosho is highly recommended and it has an abundance of wildlife such as elephant, buffalo, eland and lion which come over to forage during dry season from Longido game controlled area.
Because the starting point is far from Moshi, it is more expensive to climb this route due to the added transportation cost of getting hikers to the gate. A vehicle is used to bring hikers to the gate, where the trail begins in the montane rainforest. Lemosho trekkers have a longer distance to shield in the tropical rain forest ecosystem than other routes, and as a result hikers do not exit the rainforest until the end of day two.
This plan means that the Lemosho route is a longer route, usually taking 7 to 8 days to complete. It rarely takes 6 days!
Tour Includes
- Kilimanjaro Airport Pickup and Drop – Off
- 2 Nights’ hotel accommodation in Moshi is included
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your hotel in Moshi
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides
- Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
- Oxygen Cylinder
- Quality, waterproof, four seasons private mountain sleeping tents
- Sleeping Mattress
- All meals while on the mountain
- Quality mess tents with table and chairs
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- Clean purified drinking water
- Kilimanjaro National Park Entrance fees
- All Government taxes and levies including 18% VAT
- Community Development Fund & Conservation Fund
Tour Excludes
- International or Local Flights
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Passport and Visa fees
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance
- Travel Documents (Yellow Fever Certificate etc.)
- Tip for your crew
Good to know
Highlights
- 9 hours
- ages 12+
- In person
- Doors at 5:00 AM
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Location
Mount Kilimanjaro
Moshi
Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region Tanzania, United Republic of
How do you want to get there?
Day 1: Moshi to Londosori gate then to Mti Mkubwa camp
Lemosho being on the west of the Kilimanjaro, it takes an extra mile drive from Moshi town where you take a long drive of an approximate of 4hrs maximum to Londosori gate from Moshi town. Here the porters will be checked in and start the climb while you finish up the formalities and you will then start the hike to Mti Mkubwa camp. The hike will be of 2 to 3hrs a distance of 6 kilometers walking through a dense misty rainforest seeing some small wildlife especially the while and black colobus monkeys. Reach at the camp you will meet your porters have your camping and overnight stay. Time and distance: 2 to 3hrs hiking a distance of 6km Elevation: 2650 m/8695ft
Day 2: Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)
Today you will cover a lot of ground as you trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. We will trek through Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds as we head towards our destination which is Shira 2.. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude as we head towards Shira 1 and parts of the route are fairly steep. As you proceed towards Shira 2 you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great panoramic views. Distance covered: 16.5km / 10.3mi Approx. time taken: 9 – 11 hrs Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 3: Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)
Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking in to the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below. Distance covered: 10km / 6.2mi Approx. time taken: 7 hrs Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
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Kilimanjaro Lifetime Adventures
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