Glad Of Africa Safari & Tours offers a unique western approach to Mount Kilimanjaro through the Lemosho Route, providing an opportunity to visit the Shira Plateau and Caldera. With low traffic until it meets the Machame Route, the Lemosho Route is an enjoyable hike from Shira Ridge to Shira 2 Camp. Climbers will experience the southern circuit through Lava Tower, Barranco, and Barafu. To ensure proper acclimatization and reaching the summit, it is recommended to take an eight-day itinerary. Like the Machame Route, the Lemosho Route boasts stunning visuals and diverse wildlife, such as Colobus monkeys, different bird species, and small jackals, foraging during the dry season from the Longido game-controlled area. Choose Glad Of Africa Safari & Tours for an unforgettable trek along the Lemosho Route.
After picking you up from your hotel, we will drive you to Londorosi gate for registration before proceeding to Lemosho gate. Once there, you will start your trek through a tranquil montane forest, which is a natural habitat for black and white colobus monkeys. Eventually, you will arrive at Big Tree Campsite where you will be served dinner and provided with comfortable overnight accommodations.
Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft
Distance: 6 km/4 miles
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Starting point: The starting point for the 7-day Lemosho route is at the Londorossi Gate at an altitude of 2,100 m.
Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Camping – Mti Mkubwa Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
As you gain over 650m in elevation, today marks an acclimatization day. You will embark on a scenic trek across a beautiful valley outside of Shira caldera rim (3600m) and arrive at Shira caldera, which is one of the three peaks that erupted in the Kilimanjaro ecosystem. After setting up camp at Shira One Campsite (3500m), take time to explore the high altitude desert before enjoying dinner and overnight accommodations.
On the 7-day itinerary, this day includes a trek to Shira Two Campsite after lunch and omits the afternoon acclimatization trek.
Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Camping – Mti Mkubwa Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Camping – Shira 1 Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Following breakfast, Glad Of Africa Safari & Tours guides will lead you on a trek to the east, across Shira plateau, and towards the stunning Cathedral Peak, situated at an altitude of 3850m. This stop serves as a crucial acclimatization point before continuing to Shira Two Campsite, where you will enjoy dinner and spend the night. As you ascend, you will be treated to breathtaking views of Mt. Meru and Kibo Peak.
Elevation: 11,500 ft to 13,800 ft
Distance: 11 km/ 7 miles
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Heath
Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Camping – Moir Hut Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is a long acclimatization day. You will have an early breakfast before trekking east to a junction leading to Lava Tower rock (4600m) for acclimatization. Afterwards, you’ll descend to Barranco Campsite for dinner and overnight.
Elevation: 13,800 ft to 15,190 ft
Distance: 7 km/4 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Camping – Barranco Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On this day, you can expect a lengthy acclimatization hike. You’ll start early with breakfast before heading east towards a junction that leads to Lava Tower rock (4600m). This is an important part of the acclimatization process. Once you’ve completed this, you will descend to Barranco Campsite, where you’ll have dinner and spend the night.
Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft
Distance: 5 km/3 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Camping – Karanga Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today’s trek is relatively shorter and includes climbing Barranco wall, a challenging yet exhilarating ascent that leads you to an altitude of 4200m for acclimatization. From there, you’ll traverse ridges and valleys to Karanga Campsite, where a hot lunch awaits you. After some rest, you’ll continue your trek up the scree hills towards the Southern ice field for additional acclimatization before returning to the campsite for dinner and overnight accommodations.
Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft
Distance: 4 km/2 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Camping – Barafu Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The trek begins at midnight with a light breakfast and the goal is to reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise. Climbers will switchback up steep scree or snow and reach Stella Point on the crater rim between 4 and 5 AM, followed by hiking along the Kibo crater rim to reach Kilimanjaro’s true summit. After summit activities, climbers will descend back to Barafu Huts campsite for lunch and rest, before continuing down through the moor.
Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft
Distance: 5 km/3 miles
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
Habitat: Arctic
Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft
Distance: 12 km/7 miles
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Camping – Mweka Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On the last day of your trek, Glad Of Africa Safari & Tours will serve you breakfast before starting your descent through the beautiful montane forest towards Mweka gate. The descent usually takes around 3-4 hours, during which you will sign out. Then, you will board the vehicle for your return transfer to the hotel where you will receive your certificate and celebrate your incredible accomplishment. We are grateful that you chose to experience the Lemosho route with Glad Of Africa Safari & Tours.
Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
Distance: 10 km/6 miles
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
You’ll have a dayroom to pack, freshen up, and prepare for your journey back home. Before departing you may consider extending your adventure with a Tanzania safari or a well-deserved relaxation in Zanzibar. Choose to add on this exciting option and make the most of your trip with us at Glad Of Africa Safari & Tours.
We understand that every traveler is different, and we want to make sure that your experience with us is nothing less than perfect. Therefore, please do not hesitate to let us know if you have any special requests or preferences that you would like us to consider when crafting your personalized itinerary.
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