8 Days Kilimanjaro Hike via Lemosho Route, Moshi

About this activity

The Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic views on various sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. The majority of our clients climb Kilimanjaro using Lemosho route and their feedback to this route is excellent. We highly recommend Lemosho route to our clients. The climb begins at Londorossi Gate at an altitude of 2360 metres, with an western approach. It then circles around Kilimanjaro to the south, passing through majestic rainforest, home to some of the region’s most unique wildlife. The route continues up to Shira Ridge; the mountain’s third summit

Our Main focus is your safety, meaning that our top priority is to keep you out of harm’s way. Our guides perform regular health checks on all climbers, and they are ready to detect, and treat altitude sickness.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Guide: Hindi, German, Pashto, Portuguese, Filipino, Croatian, Hungarian, Hakka Chinese, Ukrainian, Urdu, Malayalam, Marathi, Malay, Greek, English, Italian, Burmese, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Japanese, Persian, Romanian, Dutch, Norwegian, Xiang Chinese, Russian, Finnish, Chinese, Cantonese, Javanese, Bangla, French, Wu Chinese, Slovak, Serbian, Swedish, Korean, Kurdish, Tamil, mnp, Gujarati, Czech, Telugu, Punjabi, Thai, Polish, Hebrew, Danish, Turkish
Audio guide: German
Operated by: Nafika tours

Ages: Children (9–15 years) · Youth (16–30 years) · Adults (31–60 years) · Seniors (61–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Treated Water through the Trek
Included: First Aid Kit
Included: Emergence Oxygen
Included: Good Salary to Mountain Crews, Porters and Guides.
Included: Professional and Knowledgeable Guides
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: we provide all Camping equipment, Mountain Hardware sleeping tents, sleep pads, sleeping bags, Table and chairs
Included: 2 Night Hotel in Moshi
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Visa -50usd

Itinerary

Day 1 · Day 1 : Day 1: Lemosho Gate (2335 m) to Big Tree Camp (2780 m)

Mount Kilimanjaro

4 hours Admission included

After breakfast, you will be picked up at the hotel around 8:00 am and transferred to Lemosho gate, located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After arriving at Lemosho gate, Nafika tours will handle all pre-hike formalities and once complete you will start your Kilimanjaro climb. Your first day hike is through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree Camp where will stay your first night.

Overnight at Big Tree Camp 2780m

Day 2 · Day 2: Big Tree camp (2780m) to Shira 1 Camp (3650m)

Mount Kilimanjaro

5 hours Admission included

Today’s hike will take you across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. Our destination; Shira 1 Camp, from where there are views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds. We will gain a reasonable amount of altitude today and parts of the route are fairly steep but nothing that is too much for any member of the Nafika Tours family. Distance covered: 8.5km / 5.3mi

Overnight at Shira 1 Camp 3650m

Day 3 · Day 3: Shira 1 Camp (3650m) to Shira 2 Camp (3850m)

Mount Kilimanjaro

4 hours Admission included

Today, observe the views the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain also with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau provides breathtaking panoramic views as well as helping with the process of acclimatisation. After reaching Shira 2 Camp, your Nafika Tours guides will take you on a short acclimatisation walk before heading back to camp for dinner and another night of sleep under the stars. Distance covered: 8km / 5mi

Overnight at Shira 2 Camp 3850m

Day 4 · Day 4: Shira 2 Camp (3850m) Via Lava Tower 4600m then Down to Barranco Camp (3900m)

Mount Kilimanjaro

7 hours Admission included

Your trek starts with an ascent that provides far-reaching panoramic views, reaching the climatic zone of the upland desert you will continue on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our highest point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon, we will descend to our camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m) sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below. Photos really do not do these views any justice, just get ready to have that camera ready. Distance covered: 10km / 6.2mi

Overnight at Barranco Camp 3900m

Day 5 · Day 5: Barranco Camp (3900m) to Karanga Camp (4000m)

Mount Kilimanjaro

5 hours Admission included

After breakfast, we continue up a steep ridge to the great Barranco wall, there you climb the imposing obstacle, which actually turns out to be easier than it looks. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. With Kibo glaciers soaring overhead, the descent is truly beautiful. From the camp, you can look east and see the jugged peaks of Mawenzi. After a hot lunch in camp, the afternoon is your own but we recommended trying to rest and taking a quick nap. This short day is very important for your acclimatization since your summit push is about to start. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night

Overnight at Karanga Camp 4000m

Day 6 · Day 6: Karanga Camp (4000 m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

Mount Kilimanjaro

4 hours Admission included

After breakfast, you will start hiking to Barafu Camp (4640 m). On the way be ready for the beautiful views of the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. After arriving at the campsite, lunch will be provided, take advantage of a quiet afternoon by heading to your tent to catch some of that much need sleep to prepare for the long journey ahead. Dinner will be early and then it is back to your tent to get some sleep, alarms will be set around midnight to start the moment you have been preparing for; the climb to the summit,Distance covered: 4 km

Habitat: Alpine desert

Overnight at Barafu Camp 4673m

Day 7 · Day 7:Barafu Camp (4673 m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) then down to Millennium Camp(3950 m)

Mount Kilimanjaro

13 hours Admission included

As the new day starts you will be awoken at midnight with some light tea and breakfast. After final preparations, we will being our 4 to 5 hour climb gaining incredible height over a very short distance. The view is spectacular as the sun begins to rise. We should be on the crater rim at Stella point (5756 m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Then it will take us 1-hour from Stella point to Uhuru peak (5895 m). Once at Uhuru point, you need to celebrate your accomplishment, you made it. Photos will be taken to show to all of your friends and family back home and after admiring the views we will start the descent to Barafu Camp for lunch and some rest. The day is not yet over, early afternoon we will descent down to Millennium Camp (3950 m) where you can enjoy dinner and reflect on your successful summit of Kilimanjaro, before retiring to your tent for some much needed rest

Distance covered: 15 km

Overnight at Millenium Camp 3950m

Day 8 · Day 8: Millennium Camp (3950m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)

Mount Kilimanjaro

5 hours Admission included

After breakfast, the final descent beings, it is a couple of hour walk from the Millennium Campsite to Mweka Gate, where you will collect your certificates and can finally enjoy a nice cold beverage. After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a private car will then take you back to your hotel where you can enjoy the warm shower you have been craving. It’s definitely time to celebrat

Distance covered: 14 km

Habitat: Montane Forest

Overnight at the Lodge in Moshi

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

After arriving at the Airport, you will be picked up by a Nafika tours representative and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. Later on, you will enjoy dinner with your group before being briefed on the trek followed by an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear.

End point

After arriving at the Airport, you will be picked up by a Nafika tours representative and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. Later on, you will enjoy dinner with your group before being briefed on the trek followed by an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear.

Pickup points

Panama Garden Resort
Kilimanjaro Airport
Salinero Kilimanjaro Hotel
Dans Place
White Lodge Hotel
AMEG Lodge Kilimanjaro
Miki Stay
Kilimanjaro Safari Lodge
Tanzania Scenic Treat
Kinga Homes Boutique Hotel

we pick up all clients from whatever hotel and hostel in Moshi

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Day 1 · Day 1 : Day 1: Lemosho Gate (2335 m) to Big Tree Camp (2780 m)

Day 2 · Day 2: Big Tree camp (2780m) to Shira 1 Camp (3650m)

Day 3 · Day 3: Shira 1 Camp (3650m) to Shira 2 Camp (3850m)

Day 4 · Day 4: Shira 2 Camp (3850m) Via Lava Tower 4600m then Down to Barranco Camp (3900m)

Day 5 · Day 5: Barranco Camp (3900m) to Karanga Camp (4000m)

Day 6 · Day 6: Karanga Camp (4000 m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

Day 7 · Day 7:Barafu Camp (4673 m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) then down to Millennium Camp(3950 m)

Day 8 · Day 8: Millennium Camp (3950m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)

Meeting point

End point

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