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9-Day Kilimanjaro Via Lemosho Route

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Tour overview

The Lemosho Route is one of Kilimanjaro’s most scenic trails, beginning in remote rainforest and gradually ascending through the Shira Plateau, Lava Tower and Barranco Wall before reaching Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres.

Day to day itineraries

Day 1: Airport Pickup – Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer to your hotel. Meet your guide for a briefing, gear check and preparation.

Accommodation: Tulia Boutique & Spa – Mid-Range

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Londorossi Gate – Forest Camp

Drive to Londorossi Gate for registration before trekking through beautiful rainforest towards Forest Camp.

Accommodation: Mountain camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Forest Camp – Shira One Camp

Continue through forest and heathland as the landscape opens towards the Shira Plateau. Enjoy impressive views of Kilimanjaro.

Accommodation: Mountain camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Shira One – Shira Two – Moir Hut

Cross the Shira Plateau before continuing towards Moir Hut. The gradual ascent provides valuable acclimatization.

Accommodation: Mountain camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Moir Hut – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp

Trek towards Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp. The climb-high, sleep-low approach supports acclimatization.

Accommodation: Mountain camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp

Climb the famous Barranco Wall and continue across ridges and valleys towards Karanga Camp.

Accommodation: Mountain camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp

Continue ascending to Barafu Camp, the final base camp. Rest and prepare your equipment for the summit attempt.

Accommodation: Mountain camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Hut

Start early for the summit. Reach Stella Point and continue to Uhuru Peak at 5,895m before descending to Mweka Hut.

Accommodation: Mountain camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi

Descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate. Complete park formalities and receive your certificate before transfer to Moshi.

Accommodation: Not included – Departure day

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

 

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Highlights

  • Scenic Lemosho Route
  • Remote rainforest
  • Shira Plateau
  • Lava Tower
  • Barranco Wall
  • Uhuru Peak – 5,895m