Kilimanjaro: Climbing The Lemosho route
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Country: Tanzania
Description
Kilimanjaro Climb via Lemosho route scenically beautiful. The route approaches the summit from the southwest and descends using the Mweka route
Day 1: Moshi to Londorosi Gate to Big Tree Campsite.
Elevation: 1,200 m to 1,950 m to 2,850 m
Distance: 9 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Day 2: Big Tree Campsite to Shira One Campsite
Elevation(m): 2850m to 3500m
Distance: 13km
Hiking time: 8 hours
Habitat: Moorland and heather land
Day 3: Shira One Campsite to Shira Two Campsite
Elevation: 3500m to 3800m
Distance: 7km
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland and rocky
This day you will trek to east across Shira plateau visiting (Cathedral peak 3850m)for acclimatization. Reaching at this peak you will find spectacular views of Mt. Meru and Kibo Peak. We then continue trekking to Shira Two Camp where we will stay for dinner and overnight place.
Day 4: Shira Two Campsite to Barranco Campsite
Elevation: 3800m to 3950m
Distance: 13km
Hiking time: 7-8 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Day 5: Barranco Campsite to Karanga Campsite
Elevation: 3950m to 3900m
Distance: 6 km
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Day 6: Karanga Campsite to Barafu Campsite
Elevation: 3900m to 4620m
Distance: 8 km
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 7: Barafu Hut Campsite to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Hut Campsite
Elevation: 4620m to 5895m to 3100m
Distance: 15km
Hiking time: 10 - 12 hours
Habitat: Desert and ice
Day 8: Mweka Hut Campsite to Mweka Gate
Elevation: 3100m to 1700m
Distance: 9km
Descending time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane forest
Highlights
- Climb to the highest point in Africa with the help of experts local guides
- Enjoying the majestic views ever during the entire trip
- Excellent food varieties from our super chef
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please wait at the reception/lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
The driver will be holding a sign with your last name on it.
The driver will pick you up at the designated city bus stop.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
