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trekking mount kilimanjaro througth lemosho route

LEMOSHO TOUTE

Kilimanjaro Trekking Via Lemosho Rout

The Lemosho Route is a stunning and sought-after option for ascending Mount Kilimanjaro. Spanning over 7 days, this route showcases a variety of breathtaking landscapes. It offers a moderate level of difficulty with some steep sections and rocky terrain. Unlike the crowded Marangu Route, the Lemosho Route involves camping for the entire journey. Notable attractions along the way include the impressive Barranco Wall, picturesque Karanga Valley, and a magnificent sunrise vista from Uhuru Peak. The longer duration and gradual ascent of this route contribute to a higher success rate for climbers.

TRIP ITINERARY

7 days trekking lemosho route

Day 1: Hotel to Mti Mkubwa Camp

  • Breakfast and briefing

  • Drive to Londorossi Park Gate (3-hour drive)

  • Trek through the montane forest to Mti Mkubwa campsite

  • Elevation: 1830m to 2650m

  • Distance: 6km

  • Hiking Time: 2-3 hours

  • Habitat: Montane Forest

  • Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 2 Camp

  • Trek through the heather moorland zone

  • Pass Shira 1 camp and reach Shira 2 camp

  • Elevation: 2650m to 3850m

  • Distance: 16km

  • Hiking Time: 7-8 hours

  • Habitat: Moorland

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp

  • Trek towards the peak of Kibo, passing Lava Tower

  • Descend to Barranco Camp

  • Elevation: 3850m to 4000m

  • Distance: 8km

  • Walking Time: 5-6 hours

  • Habitat: Semi-desert

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

  • Climb the Barranco Wall

  • Reach Karanga Valley and the junction with Mweka Trail

  • Elevation: 4000m to 4050m

  • Distance: 5km

  • Climbing Time: 3-4 hours

  • Habitat: Alpine Desert

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

  • Continue to Barafu Camp

  • Complete the South Circuit and enjoy views of the summit

  • Prepare for summit day

  • Elevation: 4050m to 4700m

  • Distance: 4km

  • Climbing Time: 3-4 hours

  • Habitat: Alpine Desert

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp

  • Start the summit attempt around midnight to 2 am

  • Trek to Stella Point and continue to Uhuru Peak

  • Descend to Mweka Camp via Barafu Camp

  • Elevation: 4700m to 5895m (summit) to 3090m (Mweka Camp)

  • Distance: 5km up, 13km down

  • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up, 5-6 hours down

  • Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Hotel

  • Descend to Mweka Park Gate

  • Receive summit certificates

  • Transfer back to the hotel in Moshi

  • Elevation: 3090m to 1680m

  • Distance: 10km

  • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

  • Habitat: Forest

  • Meals: Breakfast

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