Tanzania safari tour packages
8-Day Kilimanjaro Climb Lemosho Route
- 8 days / 7 night
- people: 20
- Tanzania
The Lemosho Route is a newer route, known for its remote and breathtaking beauty, making it a great choice for your Tanzania safari tour packages. This route, albeit a bit longer and slightly more expensive, offers a unique experience. Starting on the Western side of the mountain, it takes you through stunning forests and moorlands before crossing the Shira Plateau on day 3. It then connects with the Machame Route at Lava Tower and descends towards Barranco Valley via the Southern Circuit. This route is perfect for those seeking a Kilimanjaro Climbing Safari as it allows for extended acclimatization, which in turn leads to a higher success rate in reaching the summit.
Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Lemosho Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp
- Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira Camp 1
- Day 3: Shira 1 Camp – Shira 2 Camp
- Day 4: Shira 2 Camp- Lava Tower – Barranco Camp
- Day 5: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp
- Day 6: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp
- Day 7: Barafu Camp – Summit – Mweka Camp
- Day 8: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi Town
Activity highlights
- Lemosho Gate
- Mti Mkubwa Camp
- Shira 1 Camp
- Shira 2 Camp
- Barranco Camp
- Karanga Camp
- Barafu Camp
- Mweka Camp
8-Day Kilimanjaro Climb Lemosho Route : Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Lemosho Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp
You will depart from Moshi. A 45-minute drive will take you through welcoming mountainside villages to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead. You will enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.
4.8km /3mi | 3-4 hrs. | Rainforest
Elevation: 2389m/7838ft to 2785m/9137ft
Altitude gained: 396m.
Accommodation:
Mti Mkubwa Camp
In or near Mt Kilimanjaro
Day 2 Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira Camp 1
After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast, you will emerge from the rainforest and continue on an ascending path. You will leave the forest behind. The trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. Temperatures begin to drop.
7.9km/5mi | 4-6hrs | Moorland
Elevation: 2785m/9137ft to 3504m/11,496ft
Altitude gained: 719m.
Accommodation:
Shira 1 Camp
In or near Mt Kilimanjaro
Day 3 Shira 1 Camp – Shira 2 Camp
You will explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo glaciated peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 Camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then you will continue 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 is one of the highest plateaus on Earth.
6.9km/4.3mi | 5-7hrs | Moorland
Elevation: 3504m/11,496ft to 3895m/12,779ft
Altitude gained: 391m.
Accommodation:
Shira 2 Camp
In or near Mt Kilimanjaro
Day 4 Shira 2 Camp- Lava Tower – Barranco Camp
Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization. From the Shira Plateau, you will continue east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the Kibo peak. You will then continue southeast towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, you will come to a second junction, which leads to the Arrow Glacier. You will then continue to descend overnight at Barranco Camp.
10.1km/6.3mi | 4-6hrs | Semi Desert
Elevation: 3895m/12,779ft to 3986m/13,077ft
Altitude gained: 91m.
Accommodation:
Barranco Camp
Budget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kilimanjaro
Day 5 Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp
After breakfast, you will continue on a steep ridge up the adventurous Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction, which connects, with the Mweka Trail. This is one of the most impressive days to see the power, agility, and strength of your crew zip over this wall with what appears such ease. You will stay overnight at Karanga Camp.
5.2km/3mi | 4-5hrs | Alpine Desert
Elevation: 3986m/13,077ft to 4034m/13,235ft
Altitude gained: 48m.
Accommodation:
Budget camping
In or near Mt Kilimanjaro
Day 6 Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp
You will continue up toward Barafu Camp and once reached, you have now completed the South Circuit, which offers a variety of breathtaking views of the summit from many different angles. You will have an early dinner and rest as you prepare for the summit night. Your overnight stay will be at Barafu Camp.
3.3km /2 mi | 4-5hrs | Alpine Desert
Elevation: 4034m/13,235ft to 4662m/15,295ft
Altitude gained: 628m.
Accommodation:
Barafu Camp
Budget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kilimanjaro
Day 7 Barafu Camp – Summit – Mweka Camp
Excitement is building as the morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2:00 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
Congratulations, one step at a time. You will have now reached Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa! After photos, celebrations and maybe a few tears of joy, you will take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. You will begin your steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain. Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Your overnight stay will be at Mweka Camp.
13km /8mi down | 5-6hrs | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit
Elevation: 4662m/15,295ft to 5895m/19,341ft
Altitude gained: 1233m
Descent to 3106m/10,190ft
Altitude lost: 2789m.
Accommodation:
Mweka Camp
Budget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kilimanjaro
Day 8 Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi Town
After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. You will continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles.
From the gate, a vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes). You will enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations, before being transferred to your journey home, safari, or a relaxing trip to Zanzibar.
9.1km/6mi |3-4hrs | Rainforest
Elevation: 3106m/10,190ft to 1633m/5358ft
Altitude lost: 1473m.
Included
Rescue fee
Park fees
All activities
All accommodation
A professional driver/guide
All transportation
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals
Drinking water
Excluded
Climbing gear
International flights
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips
Personal items
Souvenirs
Travel insurance
Visa fees
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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