MACHAME ROLEMOSHO ROUTE (7-8 Days)
ROUTE OVERVIEW
The Lemosho Route has become increasingly popular due to its stunning views, excellent acclimatization profile, and one of the highest summit success rates of any route. Beginning on the western slope of Kilimanjaro, the Lemosho Route is available in 7- and 8-day itineraries. Highlights include an acclimatization hike to Cathedral Peak and the unique, alien-looking plants, Dendrosenecio kilimanjari, found only on this mountain.
7 DAYS KILIMANJARO LEMOSHO ROUTE SCHEDULE
Day 1: Londorossi Gate (2,360 m / 7,800 ft) to Forest Camp (2,895 m / 9,500 ft)
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
- Stretch: 6 km
- Climatic Habitat: Rain Forest
Day 2: Forest Camp (2,895 m / 9,500 ft) to Shira Camp 1 (3,505 m / 11,500 ft)
- Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
- Stretch: 8 km
- Climatic Habitat: Moorland
Day 3: Shira Camp 1 (3,505 m / 11,500 ft) to Shira Camp 2 to Moir Camp (4,205 m / 13,800 ft)
- Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
- Stretch: 14 km
- Climatic Habitat: Moorland
Day 4: Moir Camp (4,205 m / 13,800 ft) to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp (3,960 m / 13,000 ft)
- Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
- Stretch: 7 km
- Climatic Habitat: Semi-Desert
Day 5: Barranco Camp (3,960 m / 13,000 ft) to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,640 m / 15,000 ft)
- Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
- Stretch: 9 km
- Climatic Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 6: Barafu Camp (4,640 m / 15,300 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m / 19,345 ft) to Mweka Camp (3,100 m / 10,171 ft)
- Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
- Stretch: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
- Climatic Habitat: Arctic
Day 7: Mweka Camp (3,100 m / 10,171 ft) to Mweka Gate (1,640 m / 5,380 ft)
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
- Stretch: 10 km
- Climatic Habitat: Rain Forest
8 DAYS KILIMANJARO LEMOSHO ROUTE SCHEDULE
The Lemosho Route is the best Kilimanjaro climbing route for a unique trekking experience, taking hikers through the most beautiful high-altitude scenery on Kilimanjaro.
Day 1: Londorossi Gate (2,360 m / 7,800 ft) to Forest Camp (2,895 m / 9,500 ft)
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
- Stretch: 6 km
- Climatic Habitat: Rain Forest
Day 2: Forest Camp (2,895 m / 9,500 ft) to Shira Camp 1 (3,505 m / 11,500 ft)
- Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
- Stretch: 8 km
- Climatic Habitat: Moorland
Day 3: Shira Camp 1 (3,505 m / 11,500 ft) to Shira Camp 2 (3,850 m / 12,630 ft)
- Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
- Stretch: 10 km
- Climatic Habitat: Moorland
Day 4: Shira Camp 2 (3,850 m / 12,630 ft) to Moir Camp (4,205 m / 13,800 ft)
- Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
- Stretch: 7 km
- Climatic Habitat: Moorland
Day 5: Moir Camp (4,205 m / 13,800 ft) to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp (3,960 m / 13,000 ft)
- Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
- Stretch: 10 km
- Climatic Habitat: Semi-Desert
Day 6: Barranco Camp (3,960 m / 13,000 ft) to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,640 m / 15,000 ft)
- Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
- Stretch: 9 km
- Climatic Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 7: Barafu Camp (4,640 m / 15,300 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m / 19,345 ft) to Mweka Camp (3,100 m / 10,171 ft)
- Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
- Stretch: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
- Climatic Habitat: Arctic
Day 8: Mweka Camp (3,100 m / 10,171 ft) to Mweka Gate (1,640 m / 5,380 ft)
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
- Stretch: 10 km
- Climatic Habitat: Rain Forest
Price Range: $1,600 to $3,700 per person
This package includes:
- All fees and taxes included
- 24-hour call service
- Day 1 lunch and dinner
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Days 2 to 7 (or 8 for the 8-day itinerary)
- Climbing crew (professional guides & tour operator)
- Environment fees
- Crew wages
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This package does not include:
- Tipping the crew
- Visa
- Flights