Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. This route is also for ascending located on the western side of the mountain and it comprised of six stations of Mti Mkubwa then join Londorosi route at Shira I. Lemosho through Barafu to crater camp is an alternative approach to Uhuru Peak for those wishing a quieter expedition.
This very successful itinerary allows the most time for acclimatization and therefore has the greatest summit success rate. This gives the body even more time to acclimatize to the altitude gradually– greatly increasing summit success rate and comfort. The route has the added benefit of traveling across the Shira Plateau: a World Heritage Site and one of the Kilimanjaro wilderness areas.
Kilimanjaro Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain.
Arrive in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro International airport (JRO), HFO Brothers’ staff will pick you up and transfer to Moshi town where you will spend the first night at a hotel.
Drive to Londorossi Park Gate (2,385m or 7825 ft) and climbing to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,700 meters or 8858 ft).
Climbing from Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp 1 (3,500 m or 11483 feet)
Climbing from Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2 (3,840 meters or 12,598 feet).
Climbing from Shira Camp 2 to Barranco Camp (3,950 meters or 12959 feet).
Climbing from Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp (3,995 meters 13,106 feet).
Karanga Valley to Barafu Camp (4,550 meters or 14928 feet)
Climbing to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters or 19,341 feet) Hiking hours 7-8 hours and distance 5 Km or 3 miles, then descend through Barafu for short rest and continue to to Mweka Camp (3,060 meters or 10,065 feet) 4-6 hours with distance 12 Km or 7 miles.
Descend to Mweka Gate (4,600) Hiking hours 3-4 hours. Distance 4 Km or 2 miles to Mweka gate. Transfer to at Park View Inn for certificate and summit party ceremony.
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