Kilimanjaro Climb Lemosho Route

Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb

The Lemosho Route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, offering the most scenic and diverse landscapes among all Kilimanjaro climbing routes. Hikers start at the Shira Ridge and proceed to Shira 2 camp, giving them a chance to explore the stunning Shira Plateau and the volcanic caldera. The route is a pleasant, low-traffic hike with vast panoramic views until it merges with the Machame Route.

Once combined, both the Lemosho and Machame routes continue along the southern circuit, passing through Lava Tower, Barranco, and Barafu camps. While the minimum

Why Choose the Lemosho Route?

Diverse landscapes: Rainforest, Shira Plateau, and alpine desert areas along the southern circuit.
Low crowds: Enjoy a peaceful trek until the route merges with Machame.
Wildlife encounters: Spot elephants, buffalo, eland, and lions migrating from the Longido Game Controlled Area during the dry season.
Scenic viewpoints: Endless photo opportunities throughout the trek.

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Number of Clients	Price Per Person
1 Pax	$ 2,545
2 Pax	$ 2,195
3 Pax	$ 2,105
4 Pax	$ 2,050
5 Pax	$ 1,980
6 Pax	$ 1,950
7 Pax	$ 1,930
8 Pax	$ 1,900
9 Pax	$ 1,850
10+ Pax	$ 1,800

Tour Plan

Day 1

Moshi to Londosori gate then to Mti Mkubwa camp

Lemosho being on the west of the Kilimanjaro, it takes an extra mile drive from Moshi town where you take a long drive of an approximate of 4hrs maximum to Londosori gate from Moshi town. Here the porters will be checked in and start the climb while you finish up the formalities and you will then start the hike to Mti Mkubwa camp. The hike will be of 2 to 3hrs a distance of 6 kilometers walking through a dense misty rainforest seeing some small wildlife especially the while and black colobus monkeys. Reach at the camp you will meet your porters have your camping and overnight stay. Time and distance: 2 to 3hrs hiking a distance of 6km Elevation: 2650 m/8695ft

Day 2

Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)

Today you will cover a lot of ground as you trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. We will trek through Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds as we head towards our destination which is Shira 2.. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude as we head towards Shira 1 and parts of the route are fairly steep. As you proceed towards Shira 2 you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great panoramic views. Distance covered: 16.5km / 10.3mi Approx. time taken: 9 – 11 hrs Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 3

Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking in to the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below. Distance covered: 10km / 6.2mi Approx. time taken: 7 hrs Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 4

Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)

Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night. Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi Approx. time taken: 5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 5

Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit. Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi Approx. time taken: 3 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 6

Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)

We start off at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest. Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 7

Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)

A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a hot welcome shower. Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi Approx. time taken: 6 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Gallery

8 Days Lemosho Route Trek showing Kilimanjaro trails, wildlife, and scenic viewpoints

Climbers resting at Horombo Hut during Kilimanjaro trek

WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY

    
 
 
        
   Ariane C 
 
 
 
  Geheimtipp ohne Risiko wenn man ein kleines tansanisches Unternehmen unterstützen möchte Wir hatten eine wunderschöne 9-tägige Safari mit Kilimanjaro Lifetime Adventures! Die Guides Juma Kileo (Vogelexperte), Ben (Fahrer und Guide) und der Koch Victor waren sehr aufmerksam, freundlich und lustig - und unglaublich kompetent. Bei der Tourenplanung wurde unsere Tour ganz individuell auf uns zugeschnitten und alle unsere vielen, teilweise auch ungewöhnlichen Wünsche wurden berücksichtigt und umgesetzt. Auch ganz kurzfristig hat Elly, der Chef, noch einen Walk mit Ranger im Tarangire Nationalpark möglich gemacht! Das Essen war super, wir haben unfassbar viele Tiere gesehen, inklusive die Big Five. Die Guides kannten sich extrem gut aus und konnten viel zu den Tieren erzählen. Wir hatten eine Zeltsafari, ich habe es geliebt, in der Natur zu sein! Wer ein kleines Unternehmen von einem lokalen Tansanier und Vater von vier Kindern unterstützen möchte, ist hier an der richtigen Adresse. Elly ist unglaublich freundlich und offen. Wir hatten vor 16 Jahren bereits eine Safari mit ihm und können ihn und sein Team von ganzem Herzen weiterempfehlen! Ein Geheimtipp!
  
 
       
   Josua N 
 
 
 
  Safari an Kilimanjaro adventure We had an amazing experience with Kilimanjaro Lifetime Adventures! We did a 4-day safari, visiting Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro, followed by a 7-day Kilimanjaro climb via the Lemosho Route. The safari was incredible. Everything was very well organized, our guide was great, and we saw so many animals and beautiful places. Serengeti and Ngorongoro were definitely unforgettable. The Kilimanjaro climb was also an amazing experience. The guides and the whole team were fantastic. Everyone was super friendly, helpful and always looking after us. The guides kept us motivated, especially during the harder parts of the climb, and made sure we were doing well every day. A huge thank you to the guides, porters and cooks. They work incredibly hard and always had a smile on their faces. The food on the mountain was also much better than we expected! Reaching the summit was something we will never forget, and a big part of that is thanks to the amazing team that helped us get there. We would 100% recommend Kilimanjaro Lifetime Adventures for both safari and Kilimanjaro. Great organization, great people and an unforgettable experience. Asante sana to the whole team! 🇹🇿🏔️🦁
  
 
       
   Sandra L 
 
 
 
  Kilimanjaro 6 day Marangu Flawless organization – an unforgettable Kilimanjaro trek!I cannot recommend this tour operator highly enough! Everything was absolutely perfectly prepared from start to finish. Communication with the team was flawless—they responded quickly and helped clarify every single doubt we had before the trip. Even though our flight landed late at night, a driver was already waiting for us at the airport to take us to a very good, comfortable hotel. The next morning, we met our mountain crew: the knowledgeable guides, hardworking porters, an amazing cook, and Vincent, who turned out to be the best waiter ever! Once on the mountain, everything was perfectly planned and organized from A to Z. Absolutely everything went strictly according to plan, and the food they served was simply delicious! If you are planning to climb Kilimanjaro, look no further. This company handles everything perfectly, allowing you to just focus on the trek. 10/10!
  
 
       
   Casper M 
 
 
 
  Amazing experience Our guide Willy explained everything very well and was very friendly. The waterfall was beautiful and it was a great adventure to come there. The coffee tour was really nice and gave us an inside look in the process of making coffee.
  
 
       
   Henry L 
 
 
 
  Great experience with Lifetime I climbed the mountain with my two boys. Lifetime assigned us a wonderful team with experienced guides. We enjoyed hiking in different landscapes with the tour guides telling us stories along the way. Before the summit day my elder son got altitude sickness and at that moment all the staff showed great care and their professionalism. When we finally came down safe, I felt that they are not just providing service but treating us with their genuine good heart. I’m very impressed with their way of solving things and following each need we have, especially when it comes to safety. I would definitely come back to climb the mountain again and will choose lifetime again.
  
 
       
   北﨑憲子 
 
 
 
  タンザニア、サファリと街歩き 友人に誘われて少し迷いました。どこのツアーでもお断りされることもある高齢の私が行けるとも思えなかったからです。でもでも自然の中の動物達に会いたいと参加しました。想像していたより色んな種類の動物達や鳥達に会えて満足しました。自然の中での日々の営み、狩りの場面も目前で見ることができました。テレビでは無くてです。本当に感動しました。動物達は生き生きとして綺麗でした。公園の中は動物の楽園かもしれません。ホテルも最高級で申し訳ないくらいでしたし、お食事も美味しく頂きました。街歩きでの市場は興味深く見学しました。お馴染みの野菜もあればこれはどんな調理をしたら良いのかと言う珍しいお野菜や果物も豊富でした。友人にも行ける時に行った方が良いと伝えたいと思います。
  
 
       
   Ko Y 
 
 
 
  Perfect itinerary and logistics. Great support and communicartion. Our 6th trip to Tanzania with KLTA! They arranged the perfect itinerary and logistics for our safari trip this time. Based on our requests, they booked thoughtful and comfortable hotels for us, and arranged a kind, experienced safari driver. Even during the trip, they kept in touch and made sure everything was going well. The optional local market tour in Moshi was also exciting!
  
 
       
   Kana Y 
 
 
 
  初めてのタンザニアを満喫できました！ ゲームサファリとローカルマーケットやムトワムブ村でのカルチャー体験との組み合わせの8日間をアレンジしていただきました。セレンゲティでのサファリ体験は想像を超えた素晴らしさで、大自然を満喫しました！テントロッジも臨場感満載。人数の変更に伴う宿泊先の確保や、経験豊かなドライバーの手配など、何もかもに感謝です！
  
 
       
   Jutta H 
 
 
 
  Super Programm Uns wurde ein tolles, sehr abwechslungsreiches und authentisches Programm geboten - spitze Organisation - jederzeit weiter zu empfehlen
  
 
       
   GoPlaces63573953357 
 
 
 
  Ein kompetenter örtlicher Reiseleiter lohnt sich in jedem Fall! Als Reiseleitung konnte ich mich voll entspannen - alles andere war top organisiert!! Da ich oft anderweitig in Afrika unterwegs bin, weiß ich natürlich auch um diverse Sicherheitsrisiken, vor denen oft und zu Recht gewarnt wird. Deshalb kann ich allen Interessierten nur dringend raten, sich einem erfahrenen und kompetenten örtlichen Reiseleiter wie Elly anzuvertrauen. Er kennt Land und Leute, geht gerne auch auf Sonderwünsche ein und regelt Manches ohne viel Aufhebens im Hintergrund! Dann wird die Reise auch das, was man sich wünscht: ein unvergessliches Erlebnis in wunderbaren ursprünglichen Naturlandschaften!
  
 
  
  
 
 
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