MOUNT KILIMANJARO TREKKING - LEMOSHO ROUTE

The Lemosho route approaches the mountain from the west and is used by very few trekkers making it one of the secluded routes on Kilimanjaro. The first couple of days through the rain forest gives the climbers an extremely exciting experience with possibilities of seeing wildlife. Lemosho is a difficult route, but the added days on the lower slopes of the mountain make this an ideal route for altitude acclimatization.

 

Lemosho is probably the most varied and most beautiful scenically as it ascends through the rainforest, crosses the spectacular Shira Plateau, and also visits the great Barranco wall and Lava Tower on the Machame route.Trekkers confident of their fitness and enjoy camping out for long periods without fatigue, this route offers the greatest adventure variation thus the ideal choice for them. It is also recommended for those who value proper altitude acclimatization and looking for a lesser travelled route.

 

9 Days | 8 Nights Trekking

Day 1: Arrive Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Meet your climbing guide for briefing and final gear check. Stay overnight at the hotel where you are booked on Bed and Breakfast

 

Day 2-Moshi – Mti Mkubwa camp (9,020ft|2750m)
08h00: After breakfast leave the hotel for the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Londorossi Park Gate for entry registration, drive on to the Lemosho glades to the trailhead at 6,890 ft |2100m.
12h30: Have lunch at a picnic site at the trailhead.
14h00: Walk through the forest to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite
19h00: Dinner and retire for the day at Mti Mkubwa campsite.

 

Day 3- Mti Mkubwa – Shira (1) Plateau Camp (11,480ft|3500m)
08h00: Trek across several streams in the heather zone of the mountain and cross the Shira Ridge on to the Shira Plateau where we camp for the night.
12h30: Have packed lunch at a picnic site along the trail.
19h00: Dinner and retire for the day at Shira (1) Plateau Camp.

 

Day 4- Shira Plateau - Shira hut (12,470ft|3800m)
08h00: This day’s trek is a gentle one across the plateau to Shira Hut camp on moorland meadows zone.
12h30: Have lunch at a Shira hut.
14h00: The afternoon can be used for walks on the plateau which helps climbers to acclimatize. 
19h00: Dinner and overnight at Shira hut.

 

Day 5- Shira hut – Barranco camp (12,960ft|3950m)
08h00: Head eastward to a junction where we continue to Lava Tower Campsite (14,760ft|4500m), then descend to Barranco camp thus allowing your body to adjust to altitude change.  
12h30: Have packed lunch at a picnic site along the trail.
19h00: Dinner and overnight at Barranco camp.

 

Day 6- Barranco camp - Barafu camp (15,090ft|4600m)
08h00: After breakfast, hike across the Karanga Valley and ascend to Barafu campsite.
13h00: Picnic lunch along the trail.   
17h00: Have dinner and take the day’s rest ready for the hike to the summit.

Note: An extra day for acclimatization can be added by staying overnight at Karanga camp then proceed to Barafu camp the next day.

 

Day 7-Barafu camp-Summit (19,340ft|5895m)-Mweka camp (10,200ft|3,110m)
00h00: Have a cup of coffee| tea and start the midnight trek to the summit via Stella Point.
06h00: Reach the summit, Uhuru peak, have a short period of photo taking then descend to Barafu camp for breakfast| Brunch and a little rest. 
12h00: Continue down to Mweka hut for the days and night’s rest.

 

Day 8- Mweka camp – Moshi or Arusha
08h00: Walk down to the park gate then drive to your hotel either in Moshi or Arusha where you are booked on Bed and Breakfast. Dinner at own arrangements and overnight

 

Day 9- Transfer Kilimanjaro and Departure
After breakfast at the hotel you will be picked for transfer to the Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight home| further holiday destination