Lemosho Route 9 Days approaches Mount Kilimanjaro through forest and moorland from the west of the mountain, crossing the caldera of Shira volcano and exploring the rock formations of the plateau, before traversing beneath the Southern Ice Fields of Kibo.
We make our final ascent by the Barafu Route. There are often stunning views of Kibo in the sharp light of morning and early evening. The Lemosho Route 9 Days itinerary gives the absolute maximum possible acclimatization and also gives us an unusual view of the montain forests on Kilimanjaro.
Lemosho Route 9 Days is a little-used approach route and there is time to enjoy the un-spoilt wilderness and the breathtaking scenery on Shira Plateau before the convergence with other routes in the later stages of the trip. Kilimanjaro Bound will take care of you from start to finish, we will collect you from Kilimanjaro International Airport when you arrive in Tanzania and make sure that after your Kilimanjaro Experience you are ready to return home or continue with your Tanzania Adventure.
if you want to ask us anything at all after reading this itinerary for Lemosho Route 9 Days, you can contact us online and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
After completing the Lemosho Route 9 Days you will have the choice of booking an incredible Safari of the National Parks of Tanzania, checking out the culture with some of our short tours or taking a well earned rest on the island of Zanzibar.
Kilimanjaro Bound will take care of you and your party and organise everything you need for the trip of a lifetime.
More about Lemosho Route 9 Days on Wikipedia.
High summit success rate. Good for acclimatization, especially on the longer itineraries.
Remote and spectacular, dramatic gorges and views of west Kilimanjaro.
Converges with Machame on day 4 at Baranco.
Shira offers higher start point compared to Lemosho and poorer acclimatisation.
Fully catered camping only.
The Lemosho Route 9 Days approaches Kilimanjaro from the
We make our final ascent by the Barafu Route. There are often stunning views of Kibo in the sharp light of morning and early evening. The Lemosho Route 9 Days itinerary gives the absolute maximum possible acclimatization and also gives us an unusual view of the montain forests on Kilimanjaro.
Lemosho Route 9 Days is a little-used approach route and there is time to enjoy the un-spoilt wilderness and the breathtaking scenery on Shira Plateau before the convergence with other routes in the later stages of the trip. Kilimanjaro Bound will take care of you from start to finish, we will collect you from Kilimanjaro International Airport when you arrive in Tanzania and make sure that after your Kilimanjaro Experience you are ready to return home or continue with your Tanzania Adventure.
if you want to ask us anything at all after reading this itinerary for Lemosho Route 9 Days, you can contact us online and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
After completing the Lemosho Route 9 Days you will have the choice of booking an incredible Safari of the National Parks of Tanzania, checking out the culture with some of our short tours or taking a well earned rest on the island of Zanzibar.
Kilimanjaro Bound will take care of you and your party and organise everything you need for the trip of a lifetime.
More about Lemosho Route 9 Days on Wikipedia.
High summit success rate. Good for acclimatization, especially on the longer itineraries.
Remote and spectacular, dramatic gorges and views of west Kilimanjaro.
Converges with Machame on day 4 at Baranco.
Shira offers higher start point compared to Lemosho and poorer acclimatisation.
Fully catered camping only.
The Lemosho Route 9 Days approaches Kilimanjaro from the
Itinerary
KILIMANJARO – FOREST
Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp.
Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft.
Distance: 6 km.
Hiking Time:3-4 hours.
Habitat: Rain Forest.
Full board at Forest camp Know as {Big tree Camp}
After completing the necessary registration formalities at Londorossi National Park gate, we drive through varied farmland with open views over the plains to reach the Lemosho road head. We often have our lunch in the glades before starting to walk. It is an easy day of walking up a small path through beautiful and lush forest. This area has a variety of game, including buffalo. We camp at Lemosho Forest Camp Know as {Big tree Camp} 7,800 ft.
FOREST CAMP – SHIRA 1
Forest Camp to Shira One Camp.
Elevation (ft): 9,500ft to 11,500ft.
Distance: 8 km.
Hiking Time 5-6 hours.
Habitat: Moorland.
Full Board at Shira One Camp
We soon leave the forest behind and enter the moorland zone of giant heather. The trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. There is a tangible sense of wilderness, especially if afternoon mists come in! We camp in the center of the plateau at Shira One (11,500 ft).
SHIRA 1 – SHIRA 2 OR MOIR HUT.
Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Hut.
Elevation (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft.
Distance: 14 km.
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours.
Habitat: Moorland.
Full Board at Shira 2 camp.
We explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we Stay at shira 2 camp or continue to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity.
Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth. You might have an option of spending the night at Shira 2 camp or Moir Hut a relatively long hike and significant altitude gain, today is a short day and you arrive in Shira 2 camp in time for lunch. A good day for acclimatization with the option of an afternoon walks with your guides.
SHIRA 2 – BARRANCO CAMP VIA LAVA TOWER.
Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp or Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco.
Elevation (ft): 13,800ft to 13,000ft.
Distance: 7 km.
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours.
Habitat: Semi Desert.
Full Board at Shira 2 or Moir Hut camp
A morning of gentle ascent and panoramic views, leaving the moorland plateau behind to walk on lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. After lunch near the Lava Tower (14,900 ft), we descend to the bottom of the Barranco Valley to camp at Barranco Camp (12,790 ft), sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains far below.
BARAFU CAMP – KARANGA
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp.
Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 13,100ft.
Distance: 5km.
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours.
Habitat: Alpine Desert.
Full Board at Karanga Camp.
A steep climb up the Barranco Wall leads us to an undulating trail on the south-eastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the Southern Ice fields. The terrain changes to scree, with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows, and there is only a short distance to Karanga Camp (13,100 ft), the last water point on the way to the summit.
KARANGA CAMP – BARAFU CAMP
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp.
Elevation (ft): 13,100ft to 15,300ft.
Distance: 4 km.
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours.
Habitat: Alpine Desert.
Full Board at Barafu Hut Camp.
We follow an easy path on compacted scree with wide views that gains altitude unrelentingly to reach the Barafu Hut (14,800 ft) for lunch. There is a short acclimatization walk to the plateau at the bottom of the southeast valley. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the early morning final ascent.
BARAFU CAMP – CRATER
Barafu Camp to Crater camp.
Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft.
Distance: 6 km ascent / 12 km descent.
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent.
Habitat: Arctic.
Full Board at Mweka hut Camp.
Unlike other routes with a night time ascent, your hike selection affords you a day time ascent to Kibo crater. The going is slow but with constant encouragement from your climb team the rim of Kibo is reached before descending a little way into the caldera to Crater camp. The afternoon is spent relaxing and short walks can be taken with one of your guides.
KILIMANJARO – MWEKA
After a night in the crater, you now have the shortest final summit bid of any route. With such a short distance to the summit from the crater (around 1 hour) means that timing arrival with the sunrise is much easier and quite spectacular. The summit of Kilimanjaro is the top of the highest freestanding mountain in the world. After your summit bid you then descend for a final night on the mountain at Mweka Camp passing back through the heath zone. Endemic Proteas, pollinated by Malachite Sunbirds are plentiful.
Overnight Mweka Camp (breakfast- lunch – dinner).
MWEKA CAMP - ARUSHA Or MOSHI
Mweka Camp to Arusha or Moshi.
Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft.
Distance: 10 km.
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours.
Habitat: Rain Forest.
Half Board.
After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
Horizon Seeker Adventure vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi.
Inclusion
All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
Professional, experienced, mountain guides
Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
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)
VAT (18% charged by the Government)
Kilimanjaro summit certificate
Exclusions
Tanzania Visa
International and domestic flights
Hotel (available as an optional addon)
Transfers (available as an optional addon)
Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings 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
Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)
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Expedition Information
$2,030
Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route
Mountaineering,
Trekking,
Climbing
Fitness Level
5
Technical Level
5
Group Size
1-100
Ratio
1:1
Continent:
AfricaCountry:
TanzaniaLocation:
Kilimanjaro Lemosho RouteElevation:
5,895 m / 19,340 ftGPS:
-3.3486456 N°, 37.3435249 E°