Snow capped Kilimanjaro is the highest point in Africa at 5,895 metres, and one of the world’s largest free standing mountains accessible to walkers. Kilimanjaro is located in northern Tanzania, only 190 miles from Nairobi. We will pick you right from the airport in Nairobi plan all your safari until the end. contact us for more information
The Lemosho Route is often considered the most beautiful of all the trekking trails up Mount Kilimanjaro. It crosses the entire Shira Plateau from west to east in a pleasant, relatively flat hike. Crowds are low until the route joins the Machame route near Lava Tower.
It is one of the newer routes on the mountain and shares a portion of the same path as machame route although it holds a few advantages over that route that definitely make worth considering, particularly for travelers who have some extra time.
Starting the western flanks of Mount Kilimanjaro at the Londorossi Gate, the Lemosho Route wanders its way up one of the more remote sections of the mountain. This route has a higher chance of seeing wild animals through the montane forest than other routes due to low crowds.
DAY 1: NAIROBI/ARUSHA TO MOSHI SPRINGLANDS HOTEL
If you are from Nairobi let us know and we will put you on our daily shuttle that leaves nairobi at 7.30 am to arrive in Moshi 3 pm.
If you are being picked up from Arusha, we will Transfer you from Arusha to Moshi.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro airport; picked up with our driver
All guests are transferred to Springlands hotel or similar hotel in Moshi for overnight and morning breakfast.
Here you will meet your Guide for briefing and selection of gear. Also if you have any questions you guide will answer all them and help you to prepare.
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DAY 2: SPRINGLANDS TO MTI MKUBWA
After breakfast and a briefing from your guide, drive from Moshi or Arusha to Londorossi Park Gate (2250m, 1.5 hours). From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades (2000m, 11Km. 45minutes) and a possible campsite. Walk along beautiful forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite, (2750m, 3hours).
DAY 3: MTI MKUBWA TO SHIRA 1
The trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone then crosses the Shira ridge at about 3600m to drop gently d own to Shira 1 camp located by the stream on the Shira plateau (3500m, 5hours).
DAY 4: SHIRA 1 TO SHIRA 2
A gentle walk across the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream (3850m, 1.5 hours). A variety of walks are available on the plateau making this an excellent acclimatization day.
DAY 5: SHIRA 2 TO BARANCO
The moorlands soon come to an end and the rocky path leads amongst outcrops to the Lava tower where the elevation is 4600m and this helps the body to acclimitize. then continue to Barranco hut where you will go down the baranco valley and will be able to see the tallest groundsels in the world and alot of lobelia plants in this valley (3900m, 2hours).
DAY 6: BARANCO TO KARANGA
After breakfast we leave Barranco ridge, walk up the Barranco wall that ends up at the foot of the Heim glacier. Passing the Barranco wall Walk along to along to Karanga valley (4 hours).
DAY 7: KARANGA TO BARAFU
Continue to the Barafu hut which is located at an altitude of (4550 m) here we make camp, Rest enjoy dinner and overnight. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are seen from this position.
DAY 8: BARAFU TO SUMMIT THEN DOWN TO MWEKA CAMP
Wake up very early, at around midnight, take some light tea with cookies, Start trekking to the summit, the Uhuru peak (5895m 8hours). Spend some time at the summit.
Start descending to Barafu hut for brunch and some rest, then walk down to Mweka hut for dinner and overnight.
DAY 9: MWEKA CAMP TO SPRINGLANDS HOTEL
After breakfast, walk down the Mweka Montane forest to the Mweka gate, board the already waiting vehicle and drive back to Moshi to to the Springlands Hotel of overnight.
THE COST IS:
USD 2575 - FOR ONE PERSON
USD 2400 - FOR 2-5 PEOPLE
USD 2355 - FOR 6 AND ABOVE PEOPLE
Price Includes:
- Two nights accommodation at the Springlands Hotel in Moshi double or triple occupancy (before and after the climb)
- First night includes breakfast
- Last night includes dinner & breakfast
- Qualified guides with mountain crew
- National park fees
- Hut/camping fees and tents
- Tents foam sleeping pads, cooking equipment, and (Cutlery / Crockery) eating utensils.
- Rescue fees (required by the National Park)
- Pulse oximeters
- First aid kit
- Guides, porters, cook, waiter salaries
- Boiled water on the mountain
- Airport transfers (JRO - Kilimanjaro International Airports)
- All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain
Not Included:
- Single rooms supplement at Springlands Hotel.
- Guides, Porters, Cook & Waiters tips (recommended tips per day: for guide - USD 20, for assistant guide - USD 12, for chef - USD 8, for porters - USD 6 per day)
- Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Mountain equipment (eg sleeping bags)
- Gear for your climb, Some equipment is available for rent.
- Items of personal nature (expenses)
- Emergency Oxygen
- Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included
- Extra activities (waterfall tour, cultural village visit).
- Visa fees & travel insurance.
- Flight tickets.
The following are equipments available for hire
Rucksack/Daypack : USD 12
Mont bell Sleeping bag -25-35C. Temp : USD 40
Ponchour - Light local : USD 12
Hiking poles (pair) : USD 12
Torch/Flashlight ( we have a few) : USD 8
Sunglasses(we have a few) : USD 8
Long underwear( we have a few) : USD 5
Raincoat G.T, Waterproof : USD 12
Warm jacket/ Down jacket : USD 8
Hat or neck scarf : USD 6
