Mountain Kilimanjaro Climbing 9 Days Lemosho Route

Mountain Kilimanjaro Climbing 9 Days Lemosho Route

Lemosho Route

This Kilimanjaro Lemosho route 9 days itinerary is a very special itinerary designed for those wishing to make the ascent to the summit in the daylight hours as well as with sun rise. It takes us through magnificent scenery with views of the Great Rift Valley, Mt Meru and with a camping option at the crater.

The Lemosho route can be done in as little as six days (five nights) on the mountain.

However, it is ideally tackled over eight days (seven nights) for a better altitude acclimatization schedule. The trek begins at Londorossi Gate, located in the western base of mountain, within its lush, fertile rainforest. The route heads across the Shira Plateau, before circling along the southern circuit halfway around the mountain, exposing the climber to great views from all angles. The approach to the summit is made from the east, and the descent follows the Mweka trail. The route is more scenic.

Itinerary

Day 1: Lemosho Glades To Big Tree Camp

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
approx. time taken: 4 hours

You Will Be Picked Up At Your Hotel At Around 08:00am And Transferred To The Lemosho Gate Located On The Western Side Of Kilimanjaro. After The Registration Process You Will Still Start Our Climb Steadily Through The Forests Of The Lemosho Glades To Reach Big Tree Camp Where You Will Be Spending The Night.

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Big Tree Camp

Day 2: Big Tree Camp To Shira 1 Camp

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Today You Will Trek Across A Plateau Of Grassy Moorland And Heather Scattered With Volcanic Rock Formations. Our Destination For Today Is The Shira 1 Camp From Where There Are Often Views Of Kibo Peak Floating On The Clouds. We Gain A Reasonable Amount Of Altitude Today And Parts Of The Route Are Fairly Steep.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Shira 1 Camp

Day 3: Shira1 Camp To Shira 2 Camp

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Today You Will Get The Chance To View The Northern Ice Fields From The Western Side Of The Mountain With Some Unusual Views Of Kibo. Our Steady Climb Across The Moorland Of The Shira Plateau Will Help With Acclimatization And We Enjoy Great Panoramic Views. Our Destination Today Is The Shira 2 Camp. In The Afternoon You Will Take An Acclimatization Walk Then Head Back To Camp For Dinner And Overnight.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Shira 2 Camp

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp To Barranco Camp

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Your Trek Starts With An Ascent With Far-Reaching Panoramic Views, Walking In To The Climatic Zone Of The Upland Desert And On The Lava Ridges Beneath The Glaciers Of The Western Breach.

You Will Reach The Distinct Pinnacle Of The Lava Tower (4640 M), Our High Point For The Day And A Great Place To Enjoy Your Lunch. In The Afternoon We Make A Steep Descent To Our Camp For The Night, Located In The Base Of The Great Barranco Valley (3960 M), Sheltered By Towering Cliffs But With Extensive Views Of The Plains Below.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Barranco Camp

Day 5: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Our Day Starts by Descending Into the Start of the Great Barranco, a Huge Ravine. We Then Exit Steeply, Up The Great Barranco Wall, Which Divides Us From The Southeastern Slopes Of Kibo. It’s A Climb over Rock, Not Technical but Long and Tiring. Passing Underneath The Heim And Kersten Glaciers, We Head Towards The Karanga Valley. From Here We Have a Steep Climb up from Karanga Valley to Our Night’s Camp at Karanga Camp, Set At 3963m. For Those Feeling Strong We Will Go For A Mid-Afternoon Acclimatization Trek Up To Around 4200m Before Descending Back To Camp For The Night.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Karanga Camp

Day 6: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
After A Good Night’s Rest and Breakfast, We Set Off On Our Walk to Barafu Camp at 4640m. The Climb Will Take Us Across Desolate Scree Slopes With No Vegetation Around Us At All. It’s A Tough Steep Walk Made More Difficult by the Altitude. On Arriving At Camp We Eat And Spend The Afternoon Resting As We Prepare For A Long Night And Day Ahead. It Is Important To Keep Hydrated And Warm. We Have An Early Dinner And Then Try To Get Some Sleep As We Will Be Getting Up At Between 11pm And 12pm To Start The Climb To The Summit.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Barafu Camp

Day 7: Barafu Camp To Crater Camp

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Wake Before Dawn To Start Your Summit Approach. You’ll Reach Uhuru Peak in the Early Afternoon, When Few Groups Are Around. A Short Descent Brings You To Crater Camp, Set In Soft Sands Near The Famed Furtwangler Glacier. Crater Camp Is Not A Route In Its Own Right But A Challenging Extension Which In Principle Can Be Added To Any Route. It Involves Sleeping Overnight In The Bowl Of The Crater. An Amazing Experience Enjoyed By Only a Few of the Most Adventurous Climbers.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Crater Camp

Day 8: Crater Camp To Uhuru Peak To Millennium Camp

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
In The Morning After Early Breakfast, We Begin Our Descent By Returning To Stella Point And Then Descending On Scree Slope Passing Barafu Camp For A Short Break Before Heading Down To Millennium Camp For A Long Well-Earned Rest
Duration: 15 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Millennium Camp

Day 9: Millennium Camp To Mweka Gate

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Covering the last section of the mountain, the trek continues down through the forests to the gate where your vehicle will be waiting to transport you back to Moshi

Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. A vehicle will take you back to your hotel in Moshi, where it is definitely time for celebration

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel