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Luxury for Less
Luxury for Less
Luxury for Less
The Lemosho Route crosses the Shira Plateau from west to east and is often considered the most beautiful of all the trails up Mount Kilimanjaro. This is a good hike for those that have the time to hike for seven to eight days. At the beginning of the hike, it is relatively flat and easy, and crowds are low, providing a sense of solitude and an opportunity to view wildlife such as monkeys, birds and lizards. Eventually the route joins the Machame route. Although the overall trek is longer, the success rate for reaching the summit is higher than with some of the shorter, more strenuous routes.
Lemosho route is one of the quieter routes up Kilimanjaro. This advantage, however, disappears when the route combines with the Machame route on the 3rd day of the hike.
For those seeking a quiet route away from the crowds, this route is a superior option to the Rongai route. Unlike the Rongai, the Lemosho route has the same excellent pro-acclimatization features of the Machame route, which it joins just before reaching Lava Tower. This makes that the success rate is higher on reaching the summit of Uhuru Peak.
Duration: 7 nights/8 days (or 6 nights/7 days)
Londorosi Trailhead → Lemosho Glades
Day 1 begins at the Londorosi trailhead on the western side of Mt. Kilimanjaro and ends at a scenic Forest Camp (9,498 ft.), where you are likely to see beautiful flora and fauna, as well as monkeys. The total hiking time averages 3 to 4 hours.
Londorosi Trailhead → Lemosho Glades
Day 1 begins at the Londorosi trailhead on the western side of Mt. Kilimanjaro and ends at a scenic Forest Camp (9,498 ft.), where you are likely to see beautiful flora and fauna, as well as monkeys. The total hiking time averages 3 to 4 hours.
Lemosho Glades → Shira 1 Camp
Day 2 is a 6-to-9-hour hike that ends at Shira 1 Camp (11,500 ft.). This is a good acclimatization hike and involves going up and down several ridges. You will leave the forest and enter the Hagenia zone.
Lemosho Glades → Shira 1 Camp
Day 2 is a 6-to-9-hour hike that ends at Shira 1 Camp (11,500 ft.). This is a good acclimatization hike and involves going up and down several ridges. You will leave the forest and enter the Hagenia zone.
Shira 1 Camp → Shira Plateau → Moir Camp
Day 3 is a 5-to-6-hour hike that ends at Moir camp (13,650 ft.). The hike takes you through the Shira plateau and the beginning of the climb up the western slope of the Kibo Massif.
Shira 1 Camp → Shira Plateau → Moir Camp
Day 3 is a 5-to-6-hour hike that ends at Moir camp (13,650 ft.). The hike takes you through the Shira plateau and the beginning of the climb up the western slope of the Kibo Massif.
Moir Camp → Barranco Camp
Day 4 is a 4-to-6-hour hike that ends at Barranco Valley (13,044 ft.). You will enter the alpine zone and ascend to 14,300 ft., before descending to the overnight camp.
Moir Camp → Barranco Camp
Day 4 is a 4-to-6-hour hike that ends at Barranco Valley (13,044 ft.). You will enter the alpine zone and ascend to 14,300 ft., before descending to the overnight camp.
Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp
Day 5 is a 3-to-5-hour hike that ends at Karanga Camp (13,106 ft.). You will ascend the Great Barranco Wall with views of Kilimanjaro’s ice fields, and then you will hike through several small valleys on your way to Karanga Camp.
*Note that Day 5 is the day that is skipped if you choose the 7-day itinerary.
Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp
Day 5 is a 3-to-5-hour hike that ends at Karanga Camp (13,106 ft.). You will ascend the Great Barranco Wall with views of Kilimanjaro’s ice fields, and then you will hike through several small valleys on your way to Karanga Camp.
Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp
Day 6 is a 3-to-5-hour hike to Barafu Camp (15,100 ft.). This is the final camp before pushing to the summit. There will be an early supper and rest in camp before commencing the summit ascent around 11:00pm or midnight.
Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp
Day 6 is a 3-to-5-hour hike to Barafu Camp (15,100 ft.). This is the final camp before pushing to the summit. There will be an early supper and rest in camp before commencing the summit ascent around 11:00pm or midnight.
Londorosi Trailhead → Summit and Mweka Camp
Day 7 is summit day! Guided by headlamps, the ascent to the summit (19,340 ft.) begins around 11:00pm, with the goal of reaching the peak at sunrise. The first 6 to 7 hours are used to hike to Stella Point. The next 1 to 2 hours take you to the summit, Uhuru Peak. After a brief celebration at achieving this amazing feat, you will descend to Barafu camp for lunch and then to Mweka camp (10,448 ft.) for the overnight. The total hiking time is 12-17 hours.
Londorosi Trailhead → Summit and Mweka Camp
Day 7 is summit day! Guided by headlamps, the ascent to the summit (19,340 ft.) begins around 11:00pm, with the goal of reaching the peak at sunrise. The first 6 to 7 hours are used to hike to Stella Point. The next 1 to 2 hours take you to the summit, Uhuru Peak. After a brief celebration at achieving this amazing feat, you will descend to Barafu camp for lunch and then to Mweka camp (10,448 ft.) for the overnight. The total hiking time is 12-17 hours.
Mweka Camp → Mweka Park Gate
Day 8 is the final descent to the trailhead, which is a 3-to-5-hour downhill hike.
Mweka Camp → Mweka Park Gate
Day 8 is the final descent to the trailhead, which is a 3-to-5-hour downhill hike.
