8 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climbing
The Lemosho Route has a success record of over 95% since it includes a longer itinerary for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, allowing you to sleep at lower elevations and spend more time on the summit.
Cost from $2150 per person
PRICE
$ 2150 PER PERSON
ALTITUDE
5895 M
LENGTH
8 DAYS
ACCOMMODATION
CAMPING
DIFFICULTY
CHALLENGING
Route Overview
Join our 8 days Lemosho Rouet Kilimanjaro climbing package, Lemosho offers stunning panoramas from all sides of the mountain and is regarded as the most picturesque path on Kilimanjaro. It provides a good mix of beautiful scenery, reduced traffic, and a high summit success rate. For those seeking a moderate climb with an excellent acclimatization profile, it comes highly recommended. You may anticipate hiking for 6–8 hours every day on average, covering 8–15 kilometers. The typical daily vertical increase is between 500 and 600 meters, with a maximum of 1,200 meters.
Itinerary in detail
Day 0 : Arrival
Welcome to Tanzania! When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your driver will welcome you. Upon arriving at the lodge, a full briefing and equipment check will take place, providing you with crucial information for climbing Kilimanjaro in the coming days. You have the afternoon free.
Meals
None
Drinks
Drinking Water
Transport
Min-Van
Day 1 : Lemosho Gate to Big Tree Camp (2650m)
After an early breakfast (07.00hrs), you will depart your Lodge for the Londorosi Gate to obtain climbing permits at 11.00hrs and enjoy lunch. Lunch is followed by a short drive to the walk’s beginning. Today’s trek is 7 km/4 miles and should take 3.5–4 hours.
The route begins at 2,100 meters and ends at 2,650 meters at Mti Mkubwa Camp. The Lemosho Route offers the best Kilimanjaro views from the west. At the start of your trek, you may see colobus or blue monkeys, but buffalo or elephant are unusual today. Your steady ascent through a beautiful woodland and colorful flowers is amazing. Once at camp, your mountain support staff will handle the basics and cook meals.
Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2650m/8700ft
Distance: 6km/4mi
Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Big Tree Camp (2650m) to Shira 1 Camp (3500m)
You’ll get used to the early breakfast at 07.00hrs, and your leaving time today is 08.00hrs. Your walking distance is just slightly more than yesterday, but you will ascend from 2,650 metres to Shira 1 Camp at 3,500 metres, which will take 4.5 to 5 hours. You will immediately climb a ridge as you continue east. The woods of your first day thin out today, and you’ll move across moorland. You can see the Shira Plateau and Kibo for the first time from here.
To avoid illness, stay focused on walking pole pole slowly. Picnic lunch will be approximately 13.00hrs as you head east. Walk steeply after lunch, then flatten and descend slightly to the camp with the snow-topped Kibo ahead. After arriving at 16.00hrs, there will be some rest before dinner at 18.30hrs.
Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3500m/11,500ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Shira 1 Camp (3500m) to Shira 2 Camp (3850m)
Today you may have less climbing than yesterday, so you celebrate (!) with a leisurely breakfast at 08.00 and a departure approximately an hour later. Ascending Cathedral Peak, 3,850 meters, one of the highest points of the extinct Shira volcano, is possible today, according to your guide.
In addition to the thrilling hike, Cathedral Peak offers stunning valley vistas on a clear day. The valley below like a lost world is one of our favorite views from our decade of Kilimanjaro expeditions. A simple hike with no technical difficulties. The peak is sometimes clouded, but a stella offers a stunning photo.
If you want to bypass this ascent or have bad weather, go straight to Shira 2. Shira 2 and Cathedral Peak are similar elevations, therefore this choice doesn’t affect acclimatization. However, we highly recommend the Cathedral Peak hike.
The typical walking distance today is 7 km/4 miles. Expect 3.5 to 4 hours of walking due to the constant rise. This route should get you to Shira 2 Camp at 3,850 meters by 13.00hrs for a catered lunch. Dinner tonight is 18.00.
Elevation: 3500m/11,500ft to 3850m/12,600ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4 : Shira 2 Camp (3850m) to Barranco Camp (4000m)
Back to your early breakfast at 07.00hrs, ready for 08.30hrs departure. You will traverse 10 km/6 miles, but you must climb to Lava Tower, the route’s most important point, before finishing 50 meters higher. This route has many ascents and descents and ends in a 4,600-metre camp. The journey may be arduous and uncomfortable, but you must spend at least 1–2 hours here to adjust to the altitude, so you will appreciate your cooked meal here.
Back to your early breakfast at 07.00hrs, ready for 08.30hrs departure. You will traverse 10 km/6 miles, but you must climb to Lava Tower, the route’s most important point, before finishing 50 meters higher. This route has many ascents and descents and ends in a 4,600-metre camp. The journey may be arduous and uncomfortable, but you must spend at least 1–2 hours here to adjust to the altitude, so you will appreciate your cooked meal here.
Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5 : Barranco Camp (4000m) to Karanga Camp (4050m)
Start the day by taking on the Barranco Wall, a thrilling scramble that will push you to the limit and provide breathtaking views of the camp.
Continue on the winding trail around the mountainside till you reach the summit at 4,200m, which highlights the striking Kilimanjaro Height.
The scenery opens up with incredible views on a clear day, with Mount Meru stretching out to the right and Kibo looming to the left.
The day’s trek continues with a short but steep climb to your tent as you descend into the Karanga Valley. About three to four hours will be spent walking in today’s segment.
Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft
Distance: 5km/3mi
Climbing Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6 : Karanga Camp (4050) to Barafu Camp (4700m)
Another short day begins with breakfast in the camp at 07.30hrs and another 08.30hrs departure. Today, you’ll climb 670 meters in 5 km/3 miles and hike for 3.5–4 hours.
By 13.00hrs, you should reach Barafu Camp at 4,673m and have a prepared lunch. Tomorrow is the peak, so rest and prepare for the hard effort. You can go to bed early tonight because dinner is at 17.30hrs. After leaving Karanga, today’s stage climbs steadily across desolate, stony terrain with the Decken and Kersten glaciers to your left. On top of the ascent, the panorama stays gloomy as you descend into a valley and see Rebmann, another glacier. Today’s destination, Barafu Summit Camp, is at the end of this valley after a short, steep scramble and walk.
Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft
Distance: 4km/2mi
Climbing Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7 : Barafu Camp (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3090m)
Today is the hardest day, but maybe you’ll feel accomplished by summiting Kilimanjaro! Your “Summit Day” itinerary will be different from your previous mountain days. After rising at 23.00hrs, you eat tea and biscuits around 23.30hrs before leaving at midnight.
You’ll ascend from Barafu at 4,673 meters to Stella Point at 5,756 meters, some on scree, making the day harder. From Stella Point, the top is 139 meters and 45 minutes away. You should reach the summit by 07.00hrs, rejoice, take photos, and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime event. After the summit at 5,895 meters, you return to Barafu Camp at 4,673 meters, rest for a few hours, have brunch, and depart again at 13.30 on the descent to Mweka Camp at 3,100 meters, where you will spend the night. Expect to arrive at 17.00hrs and eat at 19.00hrs. It will take 11-14 hours to walk 17 km/10 miles today, but you should reach your goal!
Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3090m/10,150ft
Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8 : Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Hotel
Descend to the gate through the lush forest (2-3 hours), looking for monkeys along the way. You will be collected from Mweka Village and taken to your hotel.
Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: Breakfast
Frequently Asked Questions About this Route
How Long Does it Take to Climb Kilimanjaro Using the Lemosho Route?
On the mountain, the Lemosho route can be completed in as little as 7 days (six nights). For a better altitude acclimation regimen, it is best to do it over eight days (seven nights). You have a 90% probability of reaching the summit if you spend eight days (seven nights) on the peak.
How Hard is it to Climb Kilimanjaro on the Lemosho Route?
The Lemosho Route is regarded as one of the easiest route to climb Kilimanjaro in terms of acclimatization and daily altitude gain. This route’s additional time and distance reduces the chance of altitude sickness and helps in proper acclimatization. Nonetheless, it still involves the difficult climb up the Barranco Wall and the final night’s strenuous push to the peak.
What is the Success Rate of Climbing Kilimanjaro on the Machame Route?
The Lemosho route has one of the greatest summit success percentages on the peak because of its length. The average success rate for all operators is 90% for the 8-day trek and 85% for the 7-day trek, while official numbers are unavailable. Nonetheless, we have a 92% success record for the 7-day alternative and a success rate of over 95% for the 8-day Lemosho method.
Meals on the Hike
Our mountain chefs and waiters will prepare and serve your breakfasts, lunches, and meals during the trip. The menu has been created in collaboration with a professional nutritionist to guarantee that our meals are both delicious and energy-rich, providing hikers with the required nourishment.
How is the scenery on lemosho Route
Of all the routes, the Lemosho Route is regarded as having the most breathtaking scenery. Trekkers follow the path from the mountain’s west side through a verdant jungle before merging with the Lemosho Route to traverse the breathtaking Shira Plateau. The views, especially from the southern circuit, are breathtaking as the route passes across the mountain’s west and south.
Why is the Lemosho Route less crowded
You will go through five different climatic zones en route to the summit, and the panorama is incredibly varied. Before ascending into the low alpine zone of moorlands and wild meadows, the hike starts in a rain forest on the lower slopes. You then hike through the high alpine region before arriving at the glacial zone. Shira Plateau, Barranco, and Lava Tower are just a some of the breathtaking locations you will see.
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$2150
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Price inclusions
Price
Includes
- 2 nights hotel accommodation before and after your climb on bed & breakfast basis
- Transfers to and from the mountain
- National Park entry, and climbing fees
- Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees – Part of the National Park
- High-quality mess and sleeping tents with a comfortable foam mattress
- Camping fees
- Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
- Healthy & Clean Meals
- Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
- Hot water for washing
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National
- Mountain climbing certificates
- Porter to carry your duffel bag
- Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid).
- Emergency first-aid kit
Price
Excludes
- International flights (from/to home)
- Domestic Flights
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Tipping the Guides and Porters
- Snacks on the mountain
- Your personal trekking gears
- Travel Insurance (Recommended – Travel insurance with medical cover of 6,000m and above)
- Sleeping Bags
- Everything not mentioned in the “What’s included
Optional extras available at a surcharge:
- Self-inflatable mattresses (additional to the basic mattress)
- Sleepings bags for low temperatures
- Walking poles
- Additional oxygen cylinder package
- Overnight stay at Crater Camp
- Additional clothes and equipment on request
- Portable chemical toilet
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