OVERVIEW

Lemosho Route is a very beautiful and unspoilt route and sightings of wild game in the forest section is possible. Lemosho route even 2 years ago was known as as a lesser used route, but the number of climbers on this route has increased rapidly. We now consider this a busy route. This is compounded when the route combines with the Machame route on the 3rd day of the hike. For those seeking a longer and scenic route, Lemosho is a good choice. Typically this route is done as a 7 or 8 day trek. Lemosho route has the same excellent pro-acclimatization features of the Machame route, which it joins just before reaching Lava Tower.

DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES

Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

-Depart right after breakfast in Arusha or Moshi to Londorossi entrance Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities before the drive to Lemosho starting point trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, your lunch will be save before commencing the hiking to Big Tree campsite through rain-forest Dinner overnight.

-Elevation: 7,742 ft / 2,360 m → 9,498 ft / 2,895 m

-Distance: 6 km / 3.7 miles

-Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

-Habitat: Montane Forest

-Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

-Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp.

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 2 Camp

-Today is a long and varied trekking day. Leave the rainforest and ascend into the heather and moorland zone. Cross the Shira Ridge to reach the expansive Shira Plateau with panoramic views of Kibo. Continue hiking across rolling terrain to reach Shira 2 Camp, where you’ll rest with stunning views of Mount Meru behind and Kibo ahead.

-Elevation: 9,498 ft / 2,895 m → 12,628 ft / 3,850 m

-Distance: 14 km / 8.7 miles

-Hiking Time: 8–10 hours

-Habitat: Rainforest to Moorland

-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

-Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp

Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

-Climb steadily to Lava Tower (acclimatization point), where you'll rest and have lunch. This is the “climb high, sleep low” principle, which is important for acclimatization. After Lava Tower, descend to the beautiful Barranco Camp, set beneath the famous Barranco Wall and surrounded by giant groundsels.

-Elevation: 12,628 ft / 3,850 m → 15,190 ft / 4,630 m → 13,044 ft / 3,976 m

-Distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles

-Hiking Time: 6–8 hours

-Habitat: Moorland to Alpine Desert

-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

-Accommodation: Barranco Camp

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

-Begin the day by scaling the iconic Barranco Wall, a fun and challenging scramble offering magnificent views. Traverse several ridges and valleys before arriving at Karanga Camp, the last water point before the summit. This short day is key for acclimatization and energy preservation.

-Elevation: 13,044 ft / 3,976 m → 13,106 ft / 3,995 m

-Distance: 5 km / 3.1 miles

-Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

-Habitat: Alpine Desert

-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

-Accommodation: Karanga Camp

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

-A short but steep climb leads you to Barafu Camp, your final base before the summit. Rest, rehydrate, and prepare your gear for the summit attempt. Earlier dinner will be save to allow enough time to rest, while you are preparing for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position in a blue Sky day evening without clear day it can be seen at a very late evening keep your eye out of the sleeping tent or Dinning tent from 18:30pm.

-Elevation: 13,106 ft / 3,995 m → 15,331 ft / 4,673 m

-Distance: 4 km / 2.5 miles

-Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

-Habitat: Alpine Desert

-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

-Accommodation: Barafu Camp

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (Summit) to Mweka Camp

Right mid night (midnight to 12:00Am), depart to the summit from base camp along Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers at your left side while accessing the summit. Trail lead northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point (5747Mt), a short rest before rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, (5,895Mt) you have reached the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro -continent of Africa. Faster hikers you may see the sunrise from the summit. From the summit, descent continuing straight downhill Base Camp before completing your day at Mweka campsite, you will stop at the base camp Barafu for short rest and Lunch before departing. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon during rain season later in the evening, dinner overnight on the mountain including well-earned sleep.

-Elevation: 15,331 ft / 4,673 m → 19,341 ft / 5,895 m → 10,065 ft / 3,068 m

-Distance: 17 km / 10.6 miles (5 km ascent, 12 km descent)

-Hiking Time: 12–14 hours

-Habitat: Arctic to Moorland

-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

-Accommodation: Mweka Camp

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Your last breakfast on the mountain will be save earlier in the morning depending on your schedule late afternoon in this day normal breakfast take a place at 7:30Am before your descent downhill to the Mweka Gate . At lower elevations, it can be wet during rainy season keep your trekking poles will help Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). After arriving in the park gate the will be proceed signing out before the drive to the hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

-Elevation: 10,065 ft / 3,068 m → 5,380 ft / 1,640 m

-Distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles

-Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

-Habitat: Montane Forest

-Meals: Breakfast

WHAT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE

-Bed and Breakfast, all transfer and all stated in the itinerary including entrance fees.

-The right is reserved to substitute hotels when necessary, for those described in this package.