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8 Days Kilimanjaro Private Hiking Lemosho Route

Name: 8 Days Kilimanjaro Private Hiking Lemosho Route
Brand: TripsPoint
SKU: 14644
Price: 1039.59 EUR
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Duration - 8 days
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Africa, Tanzania, Moshi
Multi-Day Tours & Cruises

Overview

The 8-day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route offers a scenic and less crowded trek to the summit, providing excellent acclimatization opportunities due to its longer itinerary. Starting on the western side of Kilimanjaro, the trail takes you through lush rainforests, across the Shira Plateau.

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This tour is bookable throughout the year
This tour is suitable for Kids of 11 years and above

Description

8 Days Kilimanjaro Private Hiking Lemosho Route

The Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. We specialize in guiding on the Lemosho route. Most of our clients climb Kilimanjaro using this route and they consistently report that they loved it. Thus, Lemosho is highly recommended. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate.

From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rain forest to Shira Ridge. The Lemosho route crosses the entire Shira Plateau from west to east in a pleasant, relatively flat hike. Crowds are low until the route joins the Machame route near Lava Tower. Then the route traverses underneath Kilimanjaro’s Southern Ice Field on a path known as the Southern Circuit before summiting from Barafu. Descent is made via the Mweka route.

Ephraim’s Guide Safari offers Lemosho as an eight day group climb or as a seven to eight day private climb. The seven day variation combines days five and six, going from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp without staying at Karanga. A nine day variation that includes an overnight at Crater Camp is available as a private climb by special request.

What's included

Inclusions:
All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
Professional, experienced, mountain guides
Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents (on twin sharing basis)
Sleeping Mattress
Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
All meals while on the Mountain
Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
Clean, purified drinking water
Conservation fees (part of park fees)
Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
Rescue fees (part of park fees)

Exclusions:
Tanzania Visa
International and domestic flights
Hotel (available as an optional addon)
Personal trekking equipment such as sleeping bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Liquors, beers and bottled beverages

Itinerary

Visited Places:
Moshi
LONDOROSI GATE
Mti Mkubwa Camp
Shira
Barranco Camp
Karanga Camp
Barafu Camp
Uhuru Peak
Millenium Camp
Mweka gate

Day 1: Hotel to Mti Mkubwa Camp

After breakfast and a briefing, you will depart for a 3-hour drive to the Londorossi Park Gate. From here, a 4WD vehicle will take you along a forest track to Lemosho Glades. The adventure begins as you hike through forest trails leading to the Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) campsite.

Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2650m/8700ft

Distance: 6km/4mi

Hiking Time: 2-3 hours

Habitat: Montane Forest

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

The day starts with breakfast, and the trail gradually ascends into the giant heather moorland zone. After crossing several streams, the route continues over the Shira Ridge before gently descending to Shira 1 Camp on the Shira Plateau, where you’ll spend the night near a stream.

Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3500m/11,500ft

Distance: 8km/5mi

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Today’s trek is a gentle one across the plateau, leading to Shira 2 Camp, located in moorland meadows by a stream. Various hikes are available on the plateau, making it a great day for acclimatization.

Elevation: 3500m/11,500ft to 3850m/12,600ft

Distance: 8km/5mi

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp

After breakfast, you’ll continue east up a ridge, passing the junction that leads toward Kibo Peak. Your path changes direction toward the southeast as you approach Lava Tower, known as “Shark’s Tooth” (elevation 4650m/15,250ft). You will then descend into the Barranco Valley for your overnight stay at Barranco Camp. This day plays a key role in acclimatization, as you end at a similar elevation to where you started.

Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft

Distance: 8km/5mi

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: Semi-desert

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

After breakfast, you’ll ascend the Barranco Wall, navigating a steep ridge before descending into the Karanga Valley. This short but challenging section offers stunning views, and you’ll spend the night at Karanga Camp.

Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft

Distance: 5km/3mi

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Continuing upward, you’ll trek to Barafu Camp, completing the South Circuit. This location offers impressive views of the summit from various angles. After settling in, you’ll rest and prepare for your summit attempt.

Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft

Distance: 4km/2mi

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 7: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp

The summit day begins between midnight and 2 AM as you head towards Stella Point on the crater rim, ascending through scree fields. Upon reaching Stella Point, you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking sunrise, and from here, it’s a one-hour trek to the Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and in Africa. After celebrating your achievement, you will descend to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch.

Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft

Down to: 3090m/10,150ft

Distance: 5km/3mi ascent / 13km/8mi descent

Hiking Time: 5-7 hours ascent / 5-6 hours descent

Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Hotel

On the final day, you’ll descend through the lush montane forest to Mweka Park Gate, where you will receive your summit certificates. Ephraim’s Guide Safaris will pick you up from the gate and transfer you back to your hotel in Moshi.

Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft

Distance: 10km/6mi

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Forest

Meals: Breakfast

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