Lemosho Route - 8 Days Best For Success - Views Tour

Package Overview

The Lemosho is Kilimanjaro’s scenic west-side approach with excellent acclimatization. You’ll cross the wild Shira Plateau, sleep below the dramatic Barranco Wall, and make a steady summit push from Barafu to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Extra time at altitude and the “walk high, sleep low” profile make this one of the highest-success routes.

Shira 2 → Lava Tower (acclimatization) → Barranco → Karanga → Barafu → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate
Trek Types: Private • Small-Group on request • Photographic
Starting Point/End: Moshi or Arusha (hotel pickup/drop-off)

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Moshi/Arusha → Londorossi Gate → Mti Mkubwa (Rainforest)

  Drive to the western gate for registration and a picnic lunch. Gentle hike through montane forest to Mti Mkubwa Camp; colobus and blue monkeys are common.
  Hike: ~3–4 hrs

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• Day 2 : Mti Mkubwa → Shira 1 (Moorland & Shira Plateau)

  Ascend out of the forest onto open heath and the expansive Shira Plateau with first wide views of Kibo. Camp at Shira 1.
  Hike: ~5–6 hrs

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• Day 3 : Shira 1 → Shira 2 (Acclimatization walk optional)

  Easy traverse across the plateau to Shira 2. After lunch, optional acclimatization hike toward Cathedral Point for extra altitude. Sunset views over the plateau.
  Hike: ~3–4 hrs (+1–2 hrs optional)

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• Day 4 : Shira 2 → Lava Tower (4,630 m) → Barranco (3,960 m)

  Climb steadily to Lava Tower for lunch (key acclimatization stop) then descend to Barranco Camp beneath the great Barranco Wall. Walk high, sleep low day.
  Hike: ~6–7 hrs

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• Day 5 : Barranco Wall → Karanga Valley

  Scramble up the Barranco Wall (non-technical, fun and scenic), then undulate across valleys to Karanga Camp. Afternoon rest and hydration.
  Hike: ~4–5 hrs

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• Day 6 : Karanga → Barafu (Summit Camp)

  Short, steady ascent to Barafu Camp. Early dinner and full briefing for the summit attempt; prepare headlamps, layers, and snacks. Early lights out.
  Hike: ~3–4 hrs

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• Day 7 : Summit Day – Barafu → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp

  Midnight start via Stella Point to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) for sunrise. Celebrate, then descend to Barafu for a hot drink and continue down to Mweka Camp for a well-earned sleep.
  Hike: 14–16 hrs total (ascent + descent)

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• Day 8 : Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Moshi/Arusha

  Final descent through the forest to Mweka Gate for summit certificates. Private transfer to your hotel and hot shower.

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Inclusions

• Professional mountain team: lead guide(s), assistant guides, cook, and porter crew
• Kilimanjaro park/conservation fees and mountain camping fees
• Quality mountain tents (sleeping tent, dining tent, tables/chairs), sleeping mats
• All meals on the mountain (hearty breakfasts, packed or hot lunches, and hot dinners) + hot drinks
• Treated drinking water throughout the trek
• Basic medical kit on the mountain (pulse oximeter; supplemental oxygen for emergencies)
• Pre-trek briefing and gear check in Moshi/Arusha
• Private transfers: hotel ↔ park gates (start and finish)
• Summit certificates

Exclusions

• International flights and Tanzania visa
• Pre/post-trek hotels in Moshi/Arusha (available on request)
• Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, poles, down jacket; rentals available)
• Travel insurance (highly recommended for high-altitude trekking)
• Optional upgrades (private toilet tent, single tent use)
• Snacks/energy gels, bottled drinks, and personal expenses
• Tips/gratuities for mountain crew
• Any services not mentioned as included

Package Start From

• Arusha, Tanzania, Africa

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• arusha, Arusha, Tanzania
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