About Lemosho Route
The Lemosho Route starts on the Western side of
Mount Kilimanjaro at the Londorossi Gate and was introduced as an alternative to the
Shira Route
which begins at a higher, more challenging altitude.
The western side of Kilimanjaro is still very wild and you may get lucky and spot large
antelope, buffalo and maybe even elephant.
The Lemosho Route joins the Machame Route
at Lava Tower and heads
down towards
Barranco Valley via the Southern Circuit (see map below). As with the
Machame Route ,
Lemosho trekkers need to transverse the Barranco Wall and then summit from Barafu Camp.
Climb Kilimanjaro for 7 days Lemosho Route – This is a silent and unspoilt route,
located at the remote part of the snow caped majestic Kilimanjaro.
You will be picked up from airport. From there you will go to the hotel in Moshi for an orientation on your trek.
Your guides will be there to provide you with details on your trek and will also check your trekking
gears.
Hiking time: ~ 3 hours
Altitude: 2750 meters above the sea level
Start early after breakfast and brief from our professionals, drive to the Londros Park Gate to fill out minor paper work. Proceed to the Lemosho Gate located silent in the medley of the bush and eat lunch within the rhythm of nature while you gain spirit to start your climb toward Mti Mkubwa Campsite for dinner and overnight. Your porters, having arrived at the camp site long before you, have set up the tents for you. Dinner is served is a Mess Tent and thereafter retire to you tents for the first night in the mountain where during the night temperature can drop to 1 degree centigrade.
Altitude: 2750 meters above the sea level
Start early after breakfast and brief from our professionals, drive to the Londros Park Gate to fill out minor paper work. Proceed to the Lemosho Gate located silent in the medley of the bush and eat lunch within the rhythm of nature while you gain spirit to start your climb toward Mti Mkubwa Campsite for dinner and overnight. Your porters, having arrived at the camp site long before you, have set up the tents for you. Dinner is served is a Mess Tent and thereafter retire to you tents for the first night in the mountain where during the night temperature can drop to 1 degree centigrade.
Hiking time: 6-7 hours
Altitude: 3504 m
Depart Mti Mkubwa Camp after breakfast and walk through the remaining part of the forest witnessing the changing of climatic zone and gradually find yourself in the giant heather moorland zone. Have your lunch at valley door of the Shira crater before continue heading to the Shira Cathedral to arrive at the Shira 1 campsite.
Altitude: 3504 m
Depart Mti Mkubwa Camp after breakfast and walk through the remaining part of the forest witnessing the changing of climatic zone and gradually find yourself in the giant heather moorland zone. Have your lunch at valley door of the Shira crater before continue heading to the Shira Cathedral to arrive at the Shira 1 campsite.
Hiking time: ~ 4 hours Altitude: 3873 m
A gentle walk through the Shira Plateau on the moorland vegetation with magnificent view of the
Western-breach from the eastern with all its stunning glaciers. A good day for acclimatizing, arriving
at the Shira campsite for Hot lunch.
Hiking time: ~7 hours
Altitude: 3985 m
As you depart from Shira campsite you will enter the alpine zone – a barren moonscape of semi desert where only some grasses and a few lichens survive. Eat a hot lunch at the half way point before your start conquering the rocky landscape struggling to reach the Lava Tower for the highest acclimatization 4630mtrs. The first effects of high altitude will start to materialize before descending down through Giant Lobelia and Seneca plants to Barranco camp for dinner and overnight at altitude of 3985mtrs. The camp is nestled dramatically beneath the Great Barranco wall below the Western-breach which should provides you with a great sunset.
Altitude: 3985 m
As you depart from Shira campsite you will enter the alpine zone – a barren moonscape of semi desert where only some grasses and a few lichens survive. Eat a hot lunch at the half way point before your start conquering the rocky landscape struggling to reach the Lava Tower for the highest acclimatization 4630mtrs. The first effects of high altitude will start to materialize before descending down through Giant Lobelia and Seneca plants to Barranco camp for dinner and overnight at altitude of 3985mtrs. The camp is nestled dramatically beneath the Great Barranco wall below the Western-breach which should provides you with a great sunset.
Hiking time: ~7 hours
Altitude: 4550 m
After spending a night at the Great Barranco Wall (a very imposing sight at first), you make your way up this awesome looking obstacle, which in the end normally turns out easier than what you anticipated. Topping out just below the Heim Glacier, you now appreciate just how beautiful Kilimanjaro really is. The route then heads down through the Karanga Valley over intervening ridges and valleys, with the last water point in the mountain. Turn left up the ridge and in about one hour you arrive at Barafu Camp. “Barafu” is the Swahili word for “ice” and it is a bleak and inhospitable camping area to spend the night. This should include the replacement of your headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you have a spare set available as well. To prevent freezing it will be wise to carry your water in a thermal flask. Go to bed at round about 19h00 and try to get some precious rest and sleep for not more than 5 Hours.
Altitude: 4550 m
After spending a night at the Great Barranco Wall (a very imposing sight at first), you make your way up this awesome looking obstacle, which in the end normally turns out easier than what you anticipated. Topping out just below the Heim Glacier, you now appreciate just how beautiful Kilimanjaro really is. The route then heads down through the Karanga Valley over intervening ridges and valleys, with the last water point in the mountain. Turn left up the ridge and in about one hour you arrive at Barafu Camp. “Barafu” is the Swahili word for “ice” and it is a bleak and inhospitable camping area to spend the night. This should include the replacement of your headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you have a spare set available as well. To prevent freezing it will be wise to carry your water in a thermal flask. Go to bed at round about 19h00 and try to get some precious rest and sleep for not more than 5 Hours.
Hiking time: ~11 hours
Altitude: 3100 m
You will rise around 23h30, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night. You will head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This 6-hour walk to Stella point is for many climbers, mentally and physically the most challenging on the route. At Stella Point (5685m) you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point you will normally encounter snow all the way on your 2-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak. The time you will spend on the summit will depend on the weather conditions. Do not stop here for too long, as it will be extremely difficult to start again due to cold and fatigue. Enjoy your accomplishment and a day to remember for the rest of your live. The walk back to Barafu from the summit, takes about 3 hours. Here you will have a well earned but short rest and collect the rest of your gear, before heading down to Mweka hut (3100m). The route is not difficult and will take you down the rock and scree path into the moorland and eventually into the forest. The camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Dinner, and washing water will be prepared and drinking water, soft drinks, chocolates and beer is available from the camp office.
Altitude: 3100 m
You will rise around 23h30, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night. You will head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This 6-hour walk to Stella point is for many climbers, mentally and physically the most challenging on the route. At Stella Point (5685m) you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point you will normally encounter snow all the way on your 2-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak. The time you will spend on the summit will depend on the weather conditions. Do not stop here for too long, as it will be extremely difficult to start again due to cold and fatigue. Enjoy your accomplishment and a day to remember for the rest of your live. The walk back to Barafu from the summit, takes about 3 hours. Here you will have a well earned but short rest and collect the rest of your gear, before heading down to Mweka hut (3100m). The route is not difficult and will take you down the rock and scree path into the moorland and eventually into the forest. The camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Dinner, and washing water will be prepared and drinking water, soft drinks, chocolates and beer is available from the camp office.
Ascend further down to the mountain gate through the mountain forest, easy walk and we pick you up from the gate and drive to Moshi town for dinner and overnight at your Hotel or drive directly at the airport for flying back home.
- Private transport from the hotel to the Park s gate (starting point for the climb), and transport back to the hotel after the climb.
- All National Park entry fees.
- All camping fees.
- 2 night's hotel the night before and the night after the climb, with breakfast included.
- Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt.
- Qualified medical guides.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain.
- Salaries for Guides, cook and porters..
- Rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Park rescue team fees).
- Government taxes.
- Pickup and drop off to Airport.
- Evacuation services.
- Hut fees [ Marangu route }.
- Friendly and competent Trained Mountain Guides, assistant guides, porters and professional cooks.
- 3 full fresh meals daily. We provide fresh food on the mountain in plentiful and well prepared by skilled professional cooks(we also consider your choice of food that you would prefer -Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian). Menu especially designed for climbers.
- Hot drinks on the mountain and Hot water for washing will be provide everyday on the mountain.
- Quality specious tents, sleeping mats, camping tables ,camping chairs and Mess/Dining Tent.(Not applicable on the Marangu route as accommodation is in A-frame huts).
- Supplementary Portable Oxygen and Complete First Aid Kit (used in case of emergency only).
- Pulse oxy-meter carried by all chief guides.
- 3-4 liters of mineral/treated water (per Climber) provided daily during the climb..
***Portable toilet available at an additional cost (There are public toilets on the mountain)**
NOT INCLUDED IN OUR PACKAGES PRICES.
• Items of a personal nature.
• Tips for guides, porters and cook (Recommended $20 per guides, $15 per cook, $10 per porter all per day).
• Personal Hiking/Trekking gears (Some Gears are available for Rent).
• Extra days in hotel.
- All National Park entry fees.
- All camping fees.
- 2 night's hotel the night before and the night after the climb, with breakfast included.
- Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt.
- Qualified medical guides.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain.
- Salaries for Guides, cook and porters..
- Rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Park rescue team fees).
- Government taxes.
- Pickup and drop off to Airport.
- Evacuation services.
- Hut fees [ Marangu route }.
- Friendly and competent Trained Mountain Guides, assistant guides, porters and professional cooks.
- 3 full fresh meals daily. We provide fresh food on the mountain in plentiful and well prepared by skilled professional cooks(we also consider your choice of food that you would prefer -Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian). Menu especially designed for climbers.
- Hot drinks on the mountain and Hot water for washing will be provide everyday on the mountain.
- Quality specious tents, sleeping mats, camping tables ,camping chairs and Mess/Dining Tent.(Not applicable on the Marangu route as accommodation is in A-frame huts).
- Supplementary Portable Oxygen and Complete First Aid Kit (used in case of emergency only).
- Pulse oxy-meter carried by all chief guides.
- 3-4 liters of mineral/treated water (per Climber) provided daily during the climb..
***Portable toilet available at an additional cost (There are public toilets on the mountain)**
NOT INCLUDED IN OUR PACKAGES PRICES.
• Items of a personal nature.
• Tips for guides, porters and cook (Recommended $20 per guides, $15 per cook, $10 per porter all per day).
• Personal Hiking/Trekking gears (Some Gears are available for Rent).
• Extra days in hotel.
