KILIMANJARO

LEMOSHO ROUTE - 8 DAYS

The classic 8 day Kilimanjaro trek, traversing the mountain from West to East, with plenty of time to acclimatise. We have an unparalleled 100% success rate on this route.

Trip Overview

The 8 day Lemosho Glades route is one of the quietest and most beautiful routes on the mountain. By following this 8 day ascent, it gives perfect time for gradual acclimatisation which means an outstanding success rate. The route makes a rising traverse of the peak, through lush forest, past the iconic Lava Tower, the intriguing giant groundsels, the intimidating Barranco Wall and finally the summit via Stella Point.

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Accommodation & Service

Pre & Post climb accommodation :

We work with a number of beautiful lodges and hotels around Kilimanjaro to make sure that the experience is a high standard throughout.

On the mountain we offer three levels of service: Lightline, Highline and Skyline. We can say with confidence that our Lightline offering is better equipped than 90% of other expeditions on the mountain. Our Highline climb includes several refinements to enhance the comfort, and our Skyline spec is the only service of it’s kind. Safety remains the key focus regardless of specification chosen.

Lightline:

A high quality 3 person mountain tent is provided for 2 people, with a foam pad to sleep on. Dining tent with lightweight table and stalls, toilet tent, and transfers in private buses.

Highline:

A large mess tent is provided for dining, with high-backed chairs. A larger sleeping tent with a 3 inch foam mattress, pillow and -18 Celcius rated sleeping bag with liner. There is a private portable toilet. 3 course evening meals and fresh pressed coffee available. Transfers in private 4x4 safari vehicles.

Skyline:

With our Skyline specification the team will be sure to be staying in the best accommodation on the mountain. You will be sleeping in a large standing height tent, with full size sleeping cot, 3 inch foam mattress, pillow and -18 celsius sleeping bag for the best nights sleep. Private toilet and shower tents will also be provided.

A large mess tent is provided for dining and socialising which has comfortable backed chairs and large tables for enjoying the 3 course meals in comfort. Tea & Pressed coffee available. Transfers in private 4x4 safari vehicles.

We offer every route on Kilimanjaro, including the Machame, Rongai, Lemosho and technical Western breach. Please contact us for details.

The Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Tanzania to be transferred to accommodation for briefing and day at leisure.

Day 2: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa (9,170ft / 2,800m)

After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll meet your local guides, who will come with you on the mountain. It’s a three-hour drive from Arusha to the Londorossi Park Gate where you’ll register to enter the Kilimanjaro Park, before finally getting your boots on to start climbing Kilimanjaro. You should reach your camp in the forest at Mti Mkubwa after approximately 3-4hrs.

Day 3: Mti Mkubwa to Shira One Camp (11,480ft / 3,500m)

Today is a fairly full day’s walk, and you will leave the forest zone beneath you as you gain height and reach high moorland and a desert-like environment. The trek should take around 5 hours.

Day 4: Shira One Camp to Moir Camp (12,470 ft / 3,800m)

After breakfast, you continue to hike east across the Shira Plateau and take in the spectacular views south across the plains and towards Mount Meru. (4 hours).

Day 5: Moir Camp to Baranco Camp (12,675 ft / 3,900 m)

Although on paper you only finish your trek 100m higher than the previous night, you will have ascended all the way up to 4600m, at Lava Tower, before winding your way back down the valley into Barranco Camp. This is an important day for acclimatisation and you will have a leisurely lunch at Lava Tower and let your bodies adapt to the thinner air. (7-8hours).

Day 6: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (13,300ft / 4,050m)

After breakfast, your first challenge is to climb the Barranco Wall, which will have looked impenetrable on the approach, but don’t worry, it’s not as hard or as steep as it looks! You’ll be on top of the 200m wall in no time, and will then continue eastwards to the Karanga Camp. (4 to 5 hours).

Day 7: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (15,090ft / 4,650m)

From Karanga Camp a 3-hour walk takes you to Barafu Camp from where you will make your summit attempt. After an early supper you will go to bed with palpable excitement and apprehension, ready for the 11pm wake up call. (3hours).

Day 8: Barafu Hut to Uhuru Peak (19,340 ft / 5,896m) to Mweka Camp (10,171ft/3,100m)

You will leave camp around Midnight to climb through the darkness. You should reach the Crater Rim around 6am, watching the sky over your right shoulder turn through amazing shades of orange to deep blue. Shortly the large green sign will appear in your line of sight, and energised by seeing the summit you can huddle together on top to take photos, and enjoy the spectacular views from the “Roof of Africa”, before descending to Mweka Camp for the evening.

Day 9: Mweka Hut to Mweka Gate to Arusha.

In the morning, you’ll take the easy walk down to Mweka Gate. At the Park Gate you will say goodbye to your porters and tip them in return for all of their help throughout the expedition. You will be transferred back to your accommodation, for a well earned celebration dinner followed by a great night’s sleep, or onwards for flights home.

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Included:

Trained Kilimanjaro Guides

All relevant Park fees & rescue fees

Emergency medical evacuation to KCMC/ Arusha

Supplemental oxygen & pulse oximeters

All accommodation and meals as described in final itinerary

Transfers as described in final itinerary

Drinks on the hike (potable water, tea, coffee & hot chocolate)

Excluded:

International flights

Entry visas

Items of a personal nature

Alterations to this itinerary

Airport departure taxes (unless stated)

Laundry

Beverages in hotels (except those in your personal safari vehicle)

Hospital bills and international evacuation in the event of an emergency

Tips

More Information

Season

Kilimanjaro can be climbed year round. The best times to travel are the summer season (June - early October), as these months often enjoy long dry spells and milder temperatures. December and January can also see stable weather and cooler temperatures.

Difficulty Level

Most days trekking on Kilimanjaro are 4-6hrs of undulating, uneven terrain. There are no technical sections on this route, so it is achievable for someone with good basic fitness and determination. Summit day is tough, sometimes involving up to 16hrs from leaving the tent to reaching the lower camp for the night.