8 DAYS LEMOSHO ROUTE

BIG TREE CAMP, SHIRA 1. CAMP, MOIR HUT CAMP, POFU CAMP, THIRD CAVE CAMP, SCHOOL HUT CAMP, MWEKA GATE

Overview

Lemosho route is considered to be one of the scenic routes on Kilimanjaro, and its longer allows ample time for acclimatization. You’ll start in lush rain forest on the western side and eventually traverse the Shira plateau and the Southern circuit, taking in views of the Kibo volcanic cone and its incredible glaciers.

WHY CHOOSING THIS ITINERARY 

  • Has more than 99% Summit success rate 
  • Traversing across the most spectacular parts of the mountain 
  • Going through all 4 Climate Zone 
  • See all 3 volcano eruptions on Kilimanjaro 
  • More time for acclimatization before the summit ascend 

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY

DAY 1

BIG TREE CAMP

  • Altitude: 2650m/9186ft
  • Distance: 7km
  • Time:  3 hrs 
  • Climate Zone:        Rain forest 
  • Food: Gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinner 
  • Accommodation: Luxury tent/private toilet 

DAY 2

SHIRA 1. CAMP

  • Altitude: 3610m/11,483ft
  • Distance:  7km
  • Time: 4-6hrs 
  • Climate Zone: Heath 
  • Food: Gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Accommodation: Luxury tent/private toilet 

DAY 3

MOIR HUT CAMP

  • Altitude: 4200m/13,779ft 
  • Distance: 11km
  • Time: 5hrs 
  • Climate Zone: Moorland 
  • Food: Gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinner 
  • Accommodation: Luxury tent/private toilet 

DAY 4

POFU CAMP

  • Altitude: 4020m/13,188 ft
  • Dinstance: 9.2km 
  • Time: 5-7hrs 
  • Climate Zone: Moorland 
  • Food Gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinner 
  • Accommodation: Luxury tent/private toilet 

DAY 5

THIRD CAVE CAMP

  • Altitude: 3960m/12,992ft
  • Dinstance: 8km
  • Time: 5hrs 
  • Climate Zone: Moorland 
  • Food: Gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinner 
  • Accommodation: Luxury tent/private toilet 

DAY 6

SCHOOL HUT CAMP

  • Altitude: 4800m/15,748ft
  • Distance: 10km
  • Time: 6-7hrs
  • Climate Zone: Alpine desert 
  • Food: Gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinner 
  • Accommodation: Luxury tent/private toilet 

DAY 7

KILIMANJARO SUMMIT/MWEKA HUT

  • Altitude: 5895m/19,341ft Uhuru Peak
  • Mweka Hut: 3100m/10,204ft
  • Dinstance: 20km
  • Time: 13-15hrs
  • Climate Zone: Alpine desert/Arctic/Heath 
  • Food: Gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinner 
  • Accommodation: Luxury tent/private toilet 

DAY 8

MWEKA GATE/HOTEL

  • Altitude: 1660m/5423ft
  • Distance: 10km
  • Time: 3-4 hrs 
  • Climate Zone: Rain forest 
  • Food: Gourmet breakfast 
  • Accommodation: Hotel
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INQUIRE THIS TOUR

Inclusive

  • Airport transfer, from/to the Airport
  • Transport to/from the Kilimanjaro gate
  • Two nights Accommodation
  • Park fees , camping fee,rescue fee,18%VAT
  • Wilderness First Responder local guides
  • Fair wages to all our staff 
  • Boiled/treated unlimited drinking water
  • All 3 fresh meals throughout the trip
  • Camping equipment  (spacious sleeping 4 season mountain hardware/Dinning tent
  • Private toilet 

Exclusive

  • Tips to all staff
  • Airfare
  • Personal equipment
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fee
  • Personal activities
  • Alcoholic /soft drinks 

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