7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking - Lemosho Route

Name: 7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking - Lemosho Route
Brand: Enosa Expeditions
SKU: BM-2837
Price: 1750 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (15 reviews)

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highlights

Low traffic route to Kilimanjaro
Higher probability of making it to the summit

This is a lesser known route which usually begins on the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro. Lemosho route is one of the newer routes on the mountain, and a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low traffic, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. Most of our clients use this route and love it.

The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rainforest to Shira Ridge.

Unlike the popular Machame route, which simply intersects the Shira Plateau, the Lemosho route crosses the entirety of the plain from west to east in a pleasant, relatively flat hike. An added bonus is that climbers will encounter low traffic until the route joins the Machame route. Afterwards, Lemosho follows the same route through Lava Tower, Barranco and Barafu, known as the southern circuit. Descent is made via the Mweka route.

customer reviews

4.7 - Excellent Based on 15 reviews

Excellent

Joseph Lellman From USA At Dec 20 2018

5 - Excellent

“Excellent”

Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Trek

Liang Xiao From Thailand At Dec 18 2018

4 - Very Good

“I booked the Lemosho route and did not expect to be the only tourist so it turned out to be a private tour for me. How lucky!

Enosa was truly amazing and everything was organized in a perfect and caring manner including the airport pick-up, hotel and food etc.

The only thing I can complain is my guide - Pascal, though being very supportive, always seemed in a rush so could not enjoy the view much.

Special thanks to Noel (tour organizer) and Ben (waiter at the camp).

Best,
Leo”

Kilimanjaro with Enosa was Amazing!

Travis At Sep 16 2018

5 - Excellent

“I had a wonderful time hiking Kilimanjaro with Enosa Expeditions! I did the
7 day Lemosho hike. Enosa provided one (fluent English) tour guide, one
cook, and five porters. I was the only tourist on this trek. One of the
porters also spoke some English, and he served all my meals everyday.
Speaking of meals, I never dreamed that I would eat so well on this trek!
Everyday breakfast and dinner were huge multi-course meals, including a
variety of food groups, and all having genuinely great flavors. There did
seem to be a lot of heavy-carb meals to provide and maintain energy through
the hike.

Everyday, upon arrival to the camp site, my tent was already prepared with
my large trekking bag, sleeping bag, and dining essentials laid out neatly,
and every morning they would pack it all up for me and carry it all to the
next camp site. While hiking, there were many occasions that I needed either
some guidance about how to maneuver a particular difficult area or simply
needed a stabilizing hand, and James, my guide, was always there and always
very helpful.

I always felt well take care of, I always felt safe, and I always felt that
Enosa had my best interests in mind. Here are two examples to illustrate
this: 1) As someone else mentioned, an extra winter hat was provided by
Enosa before we started the trek, but I found I didn't need it and never
used it on the trek, so they didn't charge me for the hat, and 2) the
morning that I left Kilimanjaro, Noel, Enosa's primary business contact,
arrived exactly on time and drove me the hour from Moshi to the JRO airport
in Arusha. That trip cost me $50 USD when I arrived. I had not planned for
this; Noel simply offered, and I graciously accepted.

Thanks again, Noel! Thanks again, James and everyone else! I never could've
done this without you, and I'll remember this wonderful experience for the rest of my life!”

Excellent

Travis Richardson From USA At Sep 10 2018

5 - Excellent

“Excellent”

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Itinerary Expand All

Day 1: Moshi – Starting point – Mkubwa camp (2,780 m)

2.5 hours Camping

In the morning our professional driver will pick you at the hotel and taken to the Londorossi Gate (2,250 m), an approximate 2½ hour drive away. After registration by the Government authorities (Kilimanjaro National Park officers) you will be driven up to a bumpy track that will take you into the dense rainforest to the drop-off point where your trek begins. You will follow a moderately steep track, which leads you through an amazing and unspoiled natural forest to Mkubwa Camp (2,800 m). This camp is about 2½ hours away and it’s your destination for today. As this region is also home to wild game, you will be accompanied by an armed ranger during the first 2 days of your trek.

Day 2: Mkubwa camp (2,780 m) – Shira Camp 2 (3,900 m)

5 hours Camping

In this day trek will starts on a small trail that passes through the rainforest. As you climb, the forest gradually thins out and the landscape changes into heath and moorland where plants like Erica and lobelia start to dominate the landscape. You will cross the Shira Ridge and after 4 to 5 hours of trekking, you will reach the Shira Camp 1. Here you will stop for a lunch, relax a bit and enjoy the fantastic views of Mt Meru and the Rift Valley. For the last part of the climb, you will climb another 400 m in altitude. The landscape will change again and at Shira Camp 2(approximately 4 hours). Shira camp 2 is the final destination for this day and you will spend your evening and night there.

Day 3: Shira Camp 2 –Lava Tower – Barranco camp

7 hours Camping

This day you will climb approximately 740 m but you will spend the night at an elevation only slightly higher than the previous night. This will allow your body to cope with the climatic change, as a height of over 4,600 m will be reached before descending again. The trek begins with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau in the direction of the Lava Tower (4,640 m). The climb passes through the wide Barranco Valley wich have lobelia and giant senecio plants. After 6 to 7 hours’ walking, you will arrive at the Barranco Camp – perhaps the most beautiful camp on Kilimanjaro.

Day 4: Barranco Camp (3,960 m) – Karanga Camp (4,035 m)

4 hours Camping

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. Karanga camp is situated at an altitude of 4,640 m and will be reached in about 3 to 4 hours. In the afternoon you can relax and stretch your legs in preparation of the upcoming summit night.

Day 5: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) – Barafu Camp (4,640 m)

4 hours Camping

In this day we continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

Day 6: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

4 hours Camping

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a north-westerly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.

After a short break and taking photos, you will return to Barafu Camp just before midday where the rest of the crew will be waiting for you. You will have a warm lunch and rest for about 1 to 2 hours before you make our way down to the Mweka Camp (3,080 m) about 3 hours away.

Day 7: Mweka Camp (3,080 m) – Mweka Gate (1,630 m) – Moshi

2 hours Camping

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi.

what’s included

Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
Professional English-speaking guide
Mountain crew (cook & porters)
Meals during the climb
Drinking water
Overnight stays in hotels and mountain tents
Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables etc)
Portable toilet and toilet tent
All national park fees
All mentioned transfers

what's excluded

Flights
Optional activities
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Visa fees
Tips
Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
Travel insurance

Tour details

Availability Available Daily

Booking Type Instant Booking

Duration 7 days

Tour Type Private Tour

Age Requirement 5 +

guiding method Live guide/instructor

Guide Language English

Maximum altitude 5895 meters

Trek difficulty Medium

Meeting/Start Point Pick-up at your hotel or location in Moshi, Tanzania

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