The Lemosho Route is widely considered to be the best route on Mount Kilimanjaro. Not too long ago, there were only two main routes used to climb Kilimanjaro – the Marangu (Coca Cola) route and the Machame (Whiskey) route. But as Tanzania’s tourism industry flourished, the Kilimanjaro park authority created more trails to African’s highest peak. Lemosho, a relatively new route, is preferred by reputable operators due to its beauty, remoteness and success rate. In short, it maximizes the chances that a climber will reach the summit, and enjoy the experience overall. The Lemosho route can be done in as little as six days (five nights) on the mountain.
However, it is ideally tackled over eight days (seven nights) for a better altitude acclimatization schedule. The trek begins at Londorossi Gate, located in the western base of mountain, within its lush, fertile rainforest. The route heads across the Shira Plateau, before circling along the southern circuit halfway around the mountain, exposing the climber to great views from all angles. The approach to the summit is made from the east, and the descent follows the Mweka trail.
Mount Kilimanjaro
Elevation 5895m
Location Tanzania, Africa
Number of Climbers 25,000 Annually
Days Day 1:
We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 08.00 and drive to the Londross Gate to obtain permits and clearance. After registration and clearance, begin your trek to Forest Camp where you will have dinner and overnight (3-4 hours of trekking). (2,650 M)
Meal Plan: {L, D}
Day 2:
Trek from Forest Camp to Shira 1 Camp, 4-5 hours of trekking, where you will have dinner and overnight. 3,610M)
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 3:
Today you have a 3-4 hour trek from Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp where you will have dinner and overnight. (3,840M)
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 4:
From Shire 2 Camps, trek about 6 hours to Barranco Camp (3,950 M) for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 5:
Today you will trek from Barranco to Barafu Camp. You will have dinner and overnight at Barafu (4,550 M).
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 6:
You will rise shortly after midnight to begin your final ascent to the top of Kilimanjaro. You should reach the summit by sunrise after about 4 hours and then descend to Mweka Camp 3,100 M (4 hours) for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 7:
Today it will be about 3-4 hours to reach the Mweka Gate where you receive your Summit Certificate and drive back to Arusha and your hotel.
Meal Plan: {B, L}
Price:$1750 per person