8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho Route

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Our 8-day Lemosho Route Climb was a wonderful opportunity to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with our companions from India and family members from the United States of America. The Sales Team supports a high level of responsiveness to customers' needs during the booking process. We felt an immediate connection with the Aardvark Expeditions Limited because of the quick response times and open and honest communication etc. Our head guide, Fred and assistant guide Bariki were excellent leaders who provided good guidance and concern for all climbers throughout the entire Kilimanjaro Trek. They kept climbers safe, happy and comfortable throughout each stage of the trek. We reached the summit of Kilimanjaro with a sense of accomplishment, confidence and pride. For us, this climb was about the journey and the people who helped us along the way to reach the summit. We highly recommend this team to anyone looking to climb Kilimanjaro.

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8 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

30 peopleMaximum group size

2 peopleMinimum to book

10 - 90 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Strenuous

Highly demanding activities designed for individuals with excellent physical fitness.

5895mHighest point reached

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Arusha, Tanzania

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Highlights

Enjoy breathtaking views of Kobo Peak, Lava Towers and Great Barranco Wall

Spot various bird and animal species endemic to the region

This route to Mount Kilimanjaro has better summiting rate

Transport to and from Kilimanjaro Gate included on the given price

Itinerary

The Lemosho Route to Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest mountain, is a fairly new route with a better summiting rate.

This 'Eight-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Trek' commences on the western side of the mountain, providing breathtaking views of Mount Meru and Kenya’s Amboseli National Park plains. The itinerary has an additional day so that trekkers can acclimatize to the altitude, increasing their chance of reaching the summit.

The trek also boasts breathtaking vistas of verdant forests and mountains. The highlights include the Lava Towers, the Great Barranco Wall, and a great view of the Kibo Peak. The route also provides opportunity for bird and wildlife sightings. The main highlight though is the Uhuru Peak, the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro at 5,895 meters, where we will set our foot on the seventh day of the trek.

See the itinerary section for more details.

day 1Lemosho Gate (2,385 m) – Big Tree Camp (2,780 m)

In the morning, you will be transferred to Lemosho Gate (2,385m), where you will be registered by the national park authorities for your trek.
Enjoy a hearty lunch before you set out on the trail through the rainforest. Today’s walk is quite short, thus giving you time to enjoy the lush scenery which will drastically change over the course of your trek. You might even catch a glimpse of the thumbless colobus monkeys sitting in the branches above you.
Your dinner and overnight awaits you at the beautiful Big Tree Camp.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 2Big Tree Camp – Shira Camp 1 (3,500 m)

day 3Shira Camp 1 – Shira Camp 2 (3,900 m)

day 4Lava Tower (4,640m) – Barranco Camp (3,960m)

day 5Barranco Camp (3,960 m) – Karanga Camp (4,035 m)

day 6Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (4,640 m)

day 7Barafu – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,080 m)

day 8Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate (1,630m) – Arusha

What's Included

8 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches and 7 Dinners

Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary.

Professional, English-Speaking guide.

Mountain crew (Cook & Porters).

Overnight stays in hotels and mountain tents.

Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables etc.)

Portable toilet and toilet tent.

Meals according to the itinerary.

Drinking water.

All national park fees.

All mentioned transfer.

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Itinerary

day 1Lemosho Gate (2,385 m) – Big Tree Camp (2,780 m)

day 2Big Tree Camp – Shira Camp 1 (3,500 m)

day 3Shira Camp 1 – Shira Camp 2 (3,900 m)

day 4Lava Tower (4,640m) – Barranco Camp (3,960m)

day 5Barranco Camp (3,960 m) – Karanga Camp (4,035 m)

day 6Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (4,640 m)

day 7Barafu – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,080 m)

day 8Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate (1,630m) – Arusha