Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Lemosho Route

• Climb the highest mountain in Africa ” The Roof Of Africa”.
• Lemosho Scenic Route.
• 6 nights accommodation on the mountain & 1 night at Moshi town.
• Summit Uhuru peak.
• Adventure hike on the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
• Mt. Kilimanjaro has three volcanic cones, Mawenzi, Shira and Kibo.
• Africa’s sunrise & sunset on the mountain.
• The scenery rain forest, heath, moorland, alpine desert and an arctic summit.

8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Lemosho Route

Day Nairobi – Moshi

Depart Nairobi by eight o’clock and board a shuttle bus to Moshi; arrive in the afternoon. After lunch we take a short walk within Moshi and visit the market; also the guide gets an opurtunity to brief you and check whether you have the right hiking equipment. Dinner and overnight at a budget hotel.

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp

Pick up at a hotel in Moshi and drive to Londrosi park gate and register for our climb and obtain a permit, drive back to Lemosho starting point where our trek will begin. Aterwarsd we will climb for six kilometers arriving Mti Mkubwa Camp (Big Tree) for dinner and over night.
6kms, 3 – 4 hours hiking time

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp

We bigin our days hike; climb through the moorlands to the next camp at 3500m, named Shira 1 Camp; about 9kms away. All meals will be served at the camp and over night at the same camp.
6 Hours, 3500m

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp

After breakfast we have about a 3 hour trek through the heather Moorlands of the mountain to Shira 2 Camp at 3850m, where we will have dinner tonight and spend the night.
3 Hours trek, 3850 meters

Day 5: Baranco Camp

After breakfast hike to Baranco Camp via Lava Tower which is at 3840 meters where we will have lunch. Ascend the rocky scree to Lava tower 4,630 meters by now some climbers can experience short off breadth and headaches, today’s hike is meant to acclimatize and this will be the most difficult day yet. 

Descend down to Baranco camp 3950 meters and by now the benefits of acclimatizing should be evident. The descent to Barranco camp takes about 2 hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful photographs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall. The camp is situated in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall, which should provide you with a memorable sunset while you wait for dinner.
15kms – 7 Hours Hiking Time

Day 6: Barafu Camp

After breakfast set off and start today’s hike, ascend from the Great Barranco Wall and make your way past the Heim Glacier looking down from this point one just appreciates the awesome sceneries of Mount Kilimanjaro. Continue with the trek through the Karanga valley where you will find intersecting ridges and valleys that join the Mweka route which is the preferred route to descend from the summit. 

Karanga valley is the last water stop as there is no water at the Barafu camp. Take a left turn up the ridge and walk for an hour to arrive at Barafu Camp. The weather conditions at this point are terrible and the camp is totally exposed. The campsite is rocky and the ridges are dangerous so it’s best to familiarize yourself with your surrounding to avoid un necessary accidents. Prepare your equipment and thermal clothing for your summit attempt. 

This should include the replacement of your headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you have a spare set available as well. To prevent freezing it is wise to carry your water in a thermal flask. You will wake up very early the same night for the summit attempt so get to bed early for a good rest.
13kms – 7 Hours Hiking Time

Day 7: Mweka Hut

Wake up at midnight and have tea and some biscuits, trek for six hours via the north-westerly direction ascending through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim, this is the most challenging trek for many climbers. Rest for a short while at Stella point which is at 5685 meters above sea level. Enjoy the amazing view of the sunrise from the horizon if the weather permits. 

From Stella Point you will normally encounter snow all the way on your 2-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak. The time you will spend on the summit will depend on the weather conditions. Do not stop here for too long, as it will be extremely difficult to start again due to cold and fatigue. Enjoy your accomplishment and a day to remember for the rest of your life. The walk back to Barafu from the summit, takes about 3 hours. Here you will earn a short rest and there after collect the rest of your gear. 

Descend further down to mweka hut, the route is not difficult and will take you down the rock and scree path into the moorland and eventually into the forest. The camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Dinner and washing water will be prepared.
Ascend 7kms – 8 Hours Hiking Time, Descend 23kms – 7 Hours Hiking Time

Day 8: Moshi

After breakfast descend to the park gate which will take about 3 hours. Sing out at the Mweka gate, write your name and other details in a register and this is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Stella Point (5685m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. 

Finally from Mweka Gate you will continue down to Mweka village, normally a muddy 3 km 1 hour walk. In the Mweka village you will be served a delicious hot lunch and after wards drive back to Moshi for a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations. Overnight at the Spring lands hotel where your Mount Kilimanjaro trekking Lemosho route ends.
15kms – 3 Hours Hiking Time

End of services

• Mount Kilimanjaro Camping Equipment
• Transport to and from the base of the mountain.
• Fullboard Accommodation on the mountain.
• All Park Fees.
• Services of an english speaking guide, porters and a cook.
• Rescue fee in case of an emergency.
• H.F Radio Communication.

• Hiking Equipments.
• Visas.
• International Air Fares.
• Expenses of personal nature such as travel/baggage insurance,laundry, beverages, tips etc