8 Days Lemosho Route

Tour Overview

1. Pre day Arriving in Tanzania

   All trekkers need to organize their own flight to Kilimanjaro international Airport [JRO]. From JRO you will be met by our staff and transferred to Moshi in the peaceful surrounds of our comfortable pre and post trek accommodation from where there are great views of the mountain. You can relax by the pool before your briefing with the Guides, who will provide the essential information for your trek to the roof of Africa.

   The Hotel we are using is between these

   Parkview Inn Hotel

   Panama Garden Resort

   Weruweru River Lodge

2. Day 1 Londorossi Gate (2,100m) to Forest camp (2750m)

   After eating breakfast at your hotel, your guide will brief you on the day. You wil drive from Moshi town to Londorossi Park Gate (2100m). In the village near Londorossi where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, we eat lunch, then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.

   • Distance covered: 6km
   • Time taken: 3-4 hours

   Meals

   Lunch, Dinner

   Habitat

   Rain Forest

   Accommodation

   Camping style

3. Day 2 Forest Camp (2750m) – Shira 1 Camp (3540m)

   We continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.

   • Hiking time: 5.5 hours

   Habitat

   Moorland

   Distance

   8 km

   Accommodation

   Camping style

   Meals

   Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

4. Day 3 Shira 1 (3540m) – Shira 2 (3840m)- Moir Hut (4114m)

   This spectacular camp we will be going to today is located beneath the Northern Ice Fields of Kilimanjaro. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

   • Hiking time: 5-7 hours

   Distance

   Approximately 15 kilometers

   Habitat

   moorland

   Accommodation

   Camping style

   Meals

   Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

5. Day 4 Moir Hut (4114)- Lava Tower (4600)-Barranco Camp (3950m)

   From Moir hut, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

   • Hiking time: 7 hours

   Distance

   Approximately 7 kilometers

   Habitat

   Semi Desert

   Accommodation

   Camping style

   Meals

   Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

6. Day 5 Barranco Camp (3950m) – Karanga Camp (4235m)

   This is a short hiking day meant for acclimatization. After an early morning breakfast, it is now time to conquer the Great Barranco Wall! Although it may look intimating at first glance, hikers state that this Class 2 hike is usually much easier than they anticipated. At the top of the Wall, you will have a view of Heim Glacier and will be above the clouds. The trail then winds up and down in the Karanga Valley. You will spend the night at Karanga Camp (3950m) and enjoy dinner and washing at the site.

   • Hiking time: 4-5 hours

   Distance

   Approximately 5 kilometers

   Habitat

   Alpine desert

   Accommodation

   Camping Style

   Meals

   Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

7. Day 6 Karanga camp (4235) – Barafu Hut (4600)

   After breakfast, you will begin your ascent. The trail intersects with the Mweka Route, which is the trail used to descend on the final two days. As you continue hiking for an hour, you will reach Barafu Hut. This is the last water stop for the porters because there is no accessible water at Barafu Camp (4550m). The word “barafu” in Swahili means “ice” and this camp is located on a rocky, exposed ridge. Tents will be exposed to wind and rocks so it is important for hikers to familiarize themselves with the campsite before dark. An early dinner will be served so hikers can rest before attempting the summit the same night. Your guide will brief you in detail on how to prepare for summit night. Get to sleep by 19:00!

   • Hiking time: 3-4 hours

   Distance

   Approximately 4 kilometers

   Habitat

   Alpine desert

   Accommodation

   Camping style

   Meals

   Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

8. Day 7 Summit attempt Barafu Camp (4600m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka (3100m)

   Your guide will wake you around 23:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt. The route heads northwest and you will ascend over stone scree. During the ascent, many hikers feel that this is the most mentally and physically challenging part of the climb. In about 6 hours, you will reach Stella Point (5685m), located on the crater rim. After enjoying the magnificent sunrise, you will continue ascending for about 2 hours on a snow-covered trail to Uhuru Peak (5895m). Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment! You will be able to spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea before the descent to Barafu begins. The hike down to Barafu Camp takes about 3 hours.

   At camp, you will rest and enjoy a hot lunch in the sun. After eating, you will continue descending down to Mweka Hut (3100m). The Mweka Trail will lead you through the scree and rocks to the moorland and eventually into the rain forest. Mweka Camp (3100m) is located in the upper rain forest, so fog and rain should be expected. You will have a dinner, wash, and rest soundly at camp.

   • Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak, 7-8 hours to descend to Mweka

   Distance

   Approximately 7 kilometers ascent and 23 kilometers descent

   Habitat

   Stone scree and ice-capped summit

   Accommodation

   Camping Style

   Meals

   Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

9. Day 8 Mweka Camp (3100m) – Mweka Gate (1980m)

   Following a well-deserved breakfast, your staff will have a big celebration full of dancing and singing. It is here on the mountain that you will present your tips to the guide, assistant guides, chef(s), and porters. After celebrating, you will descend for three hours back to Mweka Gate. The National Park requires all hikers to sign their names to receive certificates of completion. Hikers who reached Stella Point (5685m) receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. After receiving certificates, hikers will descend into the Mweka village for 1 hour (3 kilometers). You will be served a hot lunch then you will drive back to Moshi for long overdue showers and more celebrations and excitement at your Hotel in Moshi

   • Hiking time: 3 hours

   Meal

   Breakfast

   Distance

   Approximately 15 kilometers

   Habitat

   Forest

   Accommodation

   Hotel

   Meals

   Breakfast

10. Day Depart Tanzania

    This day left for your next destination. If you have safari, then might be used to beginning your safari or fly to Zanzibar or fly back home. Our vehicle will be ready to take you to the airport at your time.

    Meals

    Breakfast Included

Places on This Trip

• Mountain Kilimanjaro National Park

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