9 days Lemosho route Kilimanjaro hiking/trekking tour package

Once you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will meet our friendly and charming driver who will be ready to transfer you to the hotel which is located in Moshi town

You will also meet with one of our operations staff and Guide who will explain everything you need to know regarding your trek and check all your equipment.

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.

Londorossi Gate to Big Tree Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft Distance: 6 km/4 miles Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Rain Forest.

You’ll bid farewell to the Kilimanjaro rainforest after breakfast, as your climb takes you gradually into scrubby moorland criss-crossed with quietly bubbling mountain streams.

You’ll cross over a vast plateau on your way to Shira 2 Camp, where you’ll have spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.

Setting up camp here for the evening, you’ll find your path has now crossed with those on the Machame Route.

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.

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.

We begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall.

The goal for today is the Barafu campsite on a narrow ridge in full view of Mawenzi peak.

Then we climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall we cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley.

One steeper climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization.

We leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We will continue up the rocky section to Barafu Hut.

At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles.

Here we make camp, rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position.

The day starts particularly early today. You will wake up with the sunrise in order to begin the most challenging day of any you will spend on the mountain.

After 5-7 hours of climbing the scree and ash paths of the Kibo, you will arrive at Stella Point, the crater rim of Kilimanjaro.

From here you will then hike down to the Crater Camp which lies at an altitude of 5730 m, making it the highest camp on the mountain.

If the weather conditions are good, Crater Camp offers you staggering views of the surrounding glaciers.

The final ascent begins in the early morning hours with the first signs of the sunrise.

Though this leg is just two hours long, the high altitude ensures that it is particularly slow and arduous. After ascending 170 meters or so you will reach the summit of Uhuru Peak (5895 m).

Though this leg is just two hours long, the high altitude ensures that it is particularly slow and arduous. After ascending 170 meters or so you will reach the summit of Uhuru Peak (5895 m).

After a short break and a few celebratory images, you will return to Barafu Camp just before midday where the rest of the climbing crew is waiting for you with a warm and well-earned meal.

After an hour or so you will continue to descend to Mweka Camp (3080 m) which is approx. 3 hours away.

Here you will have an evening meal followed by a relaxing evening and a good night’s sleep.

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.

The accommodation of this package is Kilimanjaro White House Hotel in Kilimanjaro.