7-Day, 6 nights Kilimanjaro Trekking/Hiking/Climbing via Lemosho Route
The Lemosho route is considered one of the most scenic routes to trek Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. This route is relatively less crowded, allowing for more privacy, and it provides ample time for acclimatization, which increases the chances of a successful summit. The Kilimanjaro Trekking via Lemosho Route, which spans 7 days, is highly recommended for most trekkers due to its low traffic, and high success rate.
7-Day, 6 nights Kilimanjaro Trekking/Hiking/Climbing via Lemosho Route Highlight
- Day1: Lemosho Gate to Big Tree Camp
- Day2: Big Tree Camp to Shira II Camp
- Day3: Shira II Camp to Barranco Camp
- Day4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
- Day5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
- Day6: Barafu Camp to UHURU PEAK & down to Millennium Camp
- Day7: Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
Ultimate Kilimanjaro Trekking Lemosho Route Itinerary and Cost PICTURES from our users
7 Days Ultimate Kilimanjaro Trekking Lemosho Route Itinerary
Below is a sample itinerary for a 7-day Kilimanjaro trekking via Lemosho route:
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Lemosho Route Trekking from Lemosho Gate to Big Tree Camp
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Lemosho gate, where you will complete registration and meet the rest of the crew. The trek will commence through the lush rainforest, offering views of endemic species such as the colobus monkey. The hike will take approximately 3-4 hours, and you will spend the night at Mti Mkubwa.
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Lemosho Route Trekking from Big Tree Camp to Shira II Camp
You trek through Shira I camp from Big Tree Camp Lemosho Route camp as we approach our destination, Shira II. Our steady trek through the Shira Plateau wasteland will help with acclimatization and we will enjoy great panoramic views.
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Lemosho Route Trekking from Shira II Camp to Barranco Camp
You start a trek into the highland desert climate zone and across the lava ridges below the glaciers of the Western Gap. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our Lemosho Route Barranco camp for the night.
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Lemosho Route Trekking from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Our 4-day Lemosho Route trek journey begins with the descent to the beginning of the Gran Barranco. Then we come out steeply, up the Great Wall of the Ravine, which separates us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. Here we have a steep climb up the Karanga Valley to our overnight camp at Karanga Camp.
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Lemosho Route Trekking from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
You start Lemosho Route trek to Barafu Camp. The hike takes us through lonely screes without any vegetation around us. Arriving at Barafu Lemosho Route Camp, you eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day. You will get up between 11pm and 12pm to start the trek to the top of Uhuru Peak.
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Lemosho Route Trekking from Barafu Camp to UHURU PEAK & down to Millennium Camp
Around midnight you trekk about 4-5 hours steeply up to the summit glaciers (UHURU PEAK) but we will gain incredible height at a short distance. We begin our descent by descending to Stella Point and then down a scree slope, returning to Barafu Camp for breakfast before finally making our way to Millennium Camp for a well-deserved rest.
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Lemosho Route Trekking from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
A gentle descent takes us through the rainforest to Mweka Gate where we do the park paperwork and receive Kilimanjaro trekking certificates to hang proudly! We then meet up with our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi.
7-Day Kilimanjaro Trekking Lemosho Route Itinerary and Cost INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from your selected route
- Kilimanjaro National Park Fees
- All hot Meals prepared by our cook while on Mountain,
- Guides, Porters and Cook Salaries,
- Safety Equipment,
- Hot drinks at every meal.
7-Day Kilimanjaro Trekking Lemosho Route Itinerary and Cost EXCLUDED
- Personal items,
- Alcoholic drinks,
- Laundry services,
- Tips for guides, porters and cook,
- Visa,
- Flight.