8 Days · Kilimanjaro
Lemosho Route 8 Days
This route is known for its scenic beauty, diverse landscapes, and relatively low traffic, providing climbers with a more remote and wilderness experience.
This route is known for its scenic beauty, diverse landscapes, and relatively low traffic, providing climbers with a more remote and wilderness experience.
Lemosho Route starts on the west side of Kilimanjaro from Londorossi Gate. After which the trek continues through the profound rainforest to Shira level throughout the following two days. The trail at that point, moves eastbound of the Shira Plateau to the Lava Tower in a level climb. The route at that point heads down towards Barranco Valley by means of the Southern Circuit before summiting from Barafu.
Day by Day
• Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft • Distance: 6 km/4 miles • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours • Habitat: Rain Forest We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at trailhead, we begin hiking through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.
• Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft • Distance: 8 km/ 5miles • Hiking Time: 5-6 hours • Habitat: Health We continue on the trail leading out of the rain 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. Here we catch our first glimpse of Kibo across the plateau.
• Elevation: 11,500 ft to 13,800 ft • Distance: 11 km/ 7 miles • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours • Habitat: Heath We explore the Shira Plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east on moorland meadow towards Shira 2 Camp. Then we divert from the main trail 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 Plateau is one of the highest plateaus on earth.
• Elevation: 13,800 ft to 15200ft down to 13000ft • Distance: 7 km/4 miles • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours • Habitat: Alpine Desert We begin the day climbing up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. We descend down to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest to an altitude of 13,000 ft. Although you begin and end the day at the same elevation, the time spent at higher altitude is very beneficial for acclimatization.
Elevation: 13,000ft Distance: 5km Hiking Time: 5-6 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert After a climb of the Great Barranco Wall we continue around the southern ciruit train until we reach another sceneic location of Karanga Camp
Elevation: 15,091(ft) Distance: 4km Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Arctic The trail from Karanga to Barafu reaches the bleak high desert of Kilimanjaro. Barafu Camp is a basic camp geared towards the business of reaching the summit.
Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft descent to 10065ft Distance: 18 km/10 miles Hiking Time: 13-14 hours Habitat: Arctic Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. Near Stella Point (18,900 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
• Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft • Distance: 10 km/6 miles • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours • Habitat: Rain Forest On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.
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