Lemosho Route – 8 Days
Route Overview
The Lemosho Route is a beautiful and remote trail that approaches Kilimanjaro from the west. It offers excellent acclimatization and high summit success rates.
Highlights
- Remote and scenic western approach
- Traverse the Shira Plateau
- High summit success rate
Daily Itinerary & Elevation
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Elevation: 2,350m to 2,750mBegin your trek through the lush rainforest.
Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp
Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp
Elevation: 2,750m to 3,550mLeave the rainforest and enter the moorland zone.
Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp
Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Elevation: 3,550m to 3,840mA gentle hike across the Shira Plateau.
Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp
Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Elevation: 3,840m to 4,600m to 3,950mAcclimatization day. Hike to Lava Tower (4,600m) then descend to Barranco Camp.
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Elevation: 3,950m to 4,033mClimb the Barranco Wall and traverse ridges to Karanga Camp.
Accommodation: Karanga Camp
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation: 4,033m to 4,640mA short, steep hike to Barafu Camp.
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Summit Day: Barafu to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Elevation: 4,640m to 5,895m to 3,100mMidnight start for the summit. Reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m) at sunrise.
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Elevation: 3,100m to 1,640mDescend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate.
Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi
What's Included
- Park fees
- Camping gear
- Mountain guides & porters
- All meals
- Rescue fees
What's Excluded
- Tips for crew
- Personal hiking gear
- Travel insurance