Lemosho Route 8 Days
- Difficulty: Medium
- Distance: 70km
- Duration: 7 or 8 Days
- Success Rate: High (Especially on a 8 days route)
8-day Lemosho Route adventure Itinerary Highlights​
- This 8-day Lemosho Route adventure is a private trek and run exclusively just for you and can depart any day.
- This tour offers mid-range lodge accommodation in Arusha and non-participation, full service camping on the trek.
- This tour can be customised to suit your needs perfectly.
- This tour starts and ends in Arusha. Alternatively this tour can start and end in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania or Nairobi in Kenya and we can book internal flights and additional accommodation upon request.
Lemosho Route 8 Days Itinerary Highlights
- This tour is a private trek and run exclusively just for you and can depart any day.
- This tour offers mid-range lodge accommodation in Arusha and non-participation, full service camping on the trek.
- This tour can be customised to suit your needs perfectly.
- This tour starts and ends in Arusha. Alternatively this tour can start and end in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania or Nairobi in Kenya and we can book internal flights and additional accommodation upon request.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Arusha
Today is an acclimatisation day and you will continue along a steep ridge passing the Great Barranco Wall passing below the Heim Glacier and through the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley where you will have views of the summit from many different angles.
- Overnight – Outpost Lodge, Arusha
Day 2: Londorossi Gate 2,100m → Mti Mkubwa Camp 2,650m
After breakfast you will depart Arusha and drive to the Londorossi Gate located inside the Kilimanjaro National Park where you will sign in, complete your registration and other formalities before driving a further one hour to the Lemosho Trailhead where you will enjoy a picnic lunch before commencing your trek up the world’s tallest free-standing mountain. The road to the Lemosho Trailhead can become very muddy and at certain times of the year may be impossible for vehicles to pass. In this instance, you will complete the walk on foot. Today you will also be accompanied by an Armed Ranger as elephant and buffalo can be seen on this stretch of the mountain as well as the black and white colobus monkey and many exotic birds.
The trail offers a gradual ascent and slight descent into the Lemosho Glades before entering the rainforest before arriving at the Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp located within the upper reaches of the montane forest zone. 8-day Lemosho Route adventure
- Starting Point: Londorossi Gate 2,100m
- End Point: Mti Mkubwa Camp 2,650m
- Walking Time: 3-4 Hours approx.
- Overnight – Mti Mkubwa Camp, Mount Kilimanjaro
- Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Shira Camp 1 3,609m Mti Mkubwa Camp 2,650m
Today is an acclimatisation day where you will explore the Shira plateau via this 8-day Lemosho Route adventure, as you hike east towards Kibo’s peak which leads to Shira Camp 2 and is located by a river on the moorland. You will ascend gently through the lower alpine moorland which is notable for its beautiful wild flowers and plants and continue to Moir Hut where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of walks.
Your camp tonight is more exposed and will be windier and colder with temperatures often dropping below freezing.
- Starting Point: Mti Mkubwa Camp 2,650m
- End Point: Shira Camp 1 3,609m
- Walking Time: 5-6 Hours approx.
- Overnight – Shira Camp 1, Mount Kilimanjaro
- Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Shira Camp 1 3,609m → Moir Camp 3,849m
- Starting Point: Shira Camp 1 3,609m
- End Point: Moir Camp 3,849m
- Walking Time: 5-7 Hours approx.
- Overnight – Moir Camp, Mount Kilimanjaro
- Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Moir Camp 3,849m → Barranco Camp 3,948m
The trail today becomes increasingly challenging and steep and from the Shira Plateau you will continue east, along a ridge, passing the junction towards to peak of Kibo. You will then change direction and trek south east towards the Lava Tower also known as the Shark’s Tooth at 4,600m, and then on to Arrow Glacier and the Great Barranco Valley. Here you can enjoy the beautiful landscape and the Breech Wall which surrounds the camp on 3 sides. The area has an amazing view of the hanging glaciers and Kibo and climbing high and sleeping low will help your body further acclimatise and prepare for the summit.
- Starting Point: Moir Camp 3,849m
- End Point: Barranco Camp 3,948m
- Walking Time: 4-6 Hours approx.
- Overnight – Barranco Camp, Mount Kilimanjaro
- Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Barranco Camp 3,948m → Karanga Camp 3,995m
The trail today becomes increasingly challenging and steep and from the Shira Plateau you will continue east, along a ridge, passing the junction towards to peak of Kibo. You will then change direction and trek south east towards the Lava Tower also known as the Shark’s Tooth at 4,600m, and then on to Arrow Glacier and the Great Barranco Valley. Here you can enjoy the beautiful landscape and the Breech Wall which surrounds the camp on 3 sides. The area has an amazing view of the hanging glaciers and Kibo and climbing high and sleeping low will help your body further acclimatise and prepare for the summit.
- Starting Point: Barranco Camp 3,948m
- End Point: Karanga Camp 3,995m
- Walking Time: 3-5 Hours approx.
- Overnight – Karanga, Mount Kilimanjaro
- Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Karanga Camp 3,995 → Barafu Camp 4,600m
- Starting Point: Karanga Camp 3,995
- End Point: Barafu Camp 4,600m
- Walking Time: 4-5 Hours approx.
- Overnight – Barafu Camp, Mount Kilimanjaro
- Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Barafu Camp 4,600m → Uhuru Peak 5,895m → Mweka Camp 3,068m
You will continue your 8-day Lemosho Route adventure into the early hours of the morning as you follow the trail between the Rebmann and Ratzel Glaciers to Stella Point at 5,756m which is located on the Crater rim in time to watch the sun rise from the Roof of Africa, a once in a lifetime experience. Here you will rest and take in the magnificent beauty around you. You will continue along the snow covered trail to Uhuru Peak, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro at 5,895m. Temperatures near the summit can range from -23 degrees Celsius in the morning to just below freezing during the night. Upon arrival at the summit you will have the opportunity for a short rest and celebrate a successful climb. Note: faster climbers will see the sun rise from the summit at Uhuru Peak.
After time to enjoy the beauty around you, you will begin your descent towards Barafu Camp where you will enjoy a short rest before continuing to the Mweka Camp situated in the upper forest. You can expect mist or rain in the afternoon and you will spend your final night here on the mountain.
- Starting Point: Barafu Camp 4,600m
- Via: Uhuru Peak 5,895m
- End Point: Mweka Camp 3,068m
- Walking Time: 11-14 Hours approx.
- Overnight – Mweka Camp, Mount Kilimanjaro
- Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Mweka Camp 3,068m → Mweka Gate 1,640m
- Starting Point: Mweka Camp 3,068m
- End Point: Mweka Gate 1,640m
- Walking Time: 3-5 Hours approx.
- Overnight – Outpost Lodge Arusha
- Meals – Breakfast and Lunch
Day 10: Arusha
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. The end of 8-day Lemosho Route adventure.
- Meals – Breakfast
You Trek Includes:
- Arrival transfer from Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport to hotel
- Pre trek accommodation at the Ilboru Safari Lodge in Arusha
- Return transport from Arusha to Mount Kilimanjaro
- Guide, Assistant Guide, Chef and Porters
- Non participation, full service camping on Mount Kilimanjaro
- Meals as specified and drinking water
- All national park entry and climbing fees
- Rescue fee
- Post trek accommodation at the Ilboru Safari Lodge in Arusha
- Departure transfer from hotel to Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport
- All current Government taxes and surcharges
Upgrade Your Accommodation:
We also offer accommodation located in the heart of Arusha as well as at coffee lodges and 5-star hotels. Upgrade to one of our 5-start hotels – The Arusha Hotel or the Mount Meru Hotel for just $35 per person, per night. If you would like to upgrade your pre or post trekking accommodation in Arusha please ask us for recommendations and availability.
Arusha Day Tours
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