Lemosho 8 Days Climb
8 days
Itinerary Highlights
Destination: Kilimanjaro
Major Attractions: Vegetation zones, Wildlife, Mt Kilimanjaro
Guiding Language: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese
Starting point: Moshi
Ending point: Moshi
Route info: Lemosho route has a higher success rate since the trail requires 7 and 8 climbing days. Hence its preferred by climbers with less hiking experience
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About the Host
Emma Moye
Emma Moye will organize fully guided hiking expeditions by HEC Kilimanjaro Safaris Certified guides who average over 10 years of service with us. We have well trained our guides which makes us to be the best local Tour Operator. Our guides are multi-talented and creative. You will enjoy attentive, caring service by a team.
Itinerary
Day 1: Londorossi Gate (2100 m) To Mti Mkubwa Camp
Distance: 6 km / 4 miles
Trekking time: 3-4 hours
Zone: Rainforest
Pick up from your hotel in Moshi and drive to Londorossi gate to initiate the climb. The hike takes you through the tropical rainforest allowing you to spot wildlife like buffalo and elephants along the way. Proceed with the steady climb to reach Mti Mkubwa camp in the afternoon. Have rest and prepare to set camp for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2820 m) To Shira 1 Camp (3
Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
Trekking time: 5-6 hours
Zone: Heath
Set out for another day hike while exiting the rain forest and entering heath land moorland vegetation. A short walk passes through Shira Ridge which leads down to Shira 1 Camp. Enjoy stunning view across the valley below and Western Breach of Kilimanjaro above. Dinner and sleep at the camp.
Day 3: Shira 1 Camp (3505 m) To Moir Hut (4206 m)
Distance: 11 km / 7 miles
Trekking time: 5-7 hours
Zone: Heath
Climb out the moorland meadows for acclimatizing heading towards Shira 2 Camp. The path crosses over Shira Plateau to finally make a stop at Moir hut. Have rest upon arrival while waiting for hot dinner to be served.
Day 4: Moir Hut (4206 m) To Lava Tower (4630 m) To
Distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles
Trekking time: 6-8 hours
Zone: Alpine Desert
Climb into the semi desert landscape through the ‘Garden of the Senecios’ towards Lava Tower meant for acclimatization. This enables your body to adapt to high altitude and lower oxygen levels. Have lunch at the tower and proceed hiking to reach Barranco camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Barranco Camp (3900 m) To Karanga Camp (400
Distance: 5 km / 3 miles
Trekking time: 4-5 hours
Zone: Alpine Desert
Spend another day acclimatizing to climb the Great Barranco Wall of 900 ft cliff. Take a walk across a series of hills and valleys into the Karanga Valley taking you to Karanga Camp. This is where you will set camp for an overnight stay.
Day 6: Karanga Camp (4000 m) To Barafu Camp (4670
Distance: 4 km / 2 miles
Trekking time: 4-5 hours
Zone: Alpine Desert
Trek out of Karanga valley following the path intersecting Mweka trail. The trail passes through the rocky section to finally arrive at Barafu Camp. Have an early dinner and retire to bed by 7:00 in preparing for the final summit.
Day 7: Barafu Camp (4670 m) To Uhuru Peak (5895 m)
Distance: 18 km / 11.2 miles
Trekking time: 13- 15hours
Zone: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Be awake by around 23:00 hours for a hot drink + snacks and putting on the necessary trekking gears. By torchlight, leave camp and start climbing through the volcanic scree to reach Stella Point (5685m) by sunrise. Spend some time resting and enjoying the view before making the final round trip to reach Uhuru peak (5895m). Take photographs at the summit while feeling accomplished standing at the highest point in Africa. Start descending down the mountain to finally reach Mweka hut in the evening.
Day 8: Mweka Camp (3100 m) To Mweka Gate (1980 m)
Distance: 10 km / 6 miles
Trekking time: 3-4 hours
Zone: Rainforest
This is the last day that hikers go for a short walk, towards Mweka gate. Upon arrival, climbers get awarded. For those who reached Stella point receive green certificates while those who reached Uhuru peak receive golden certificates. Drive back to the hotel for rest and much celebrations or to the airport for departure.
End of tour!
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