8 Days Lemosho Route Climb

The Lemosho route is an unspoiled, remote little used and beautiful way up to the Shira Plateau. It can either be used to gain the western Breach route or followed by the Kibo south circuit to gain the easier Barafu route. The route is one of the few where groups are accompanied by an armed ranger as the forest around the Lemosho glades.

This itinerary can be customized to suit your needs and preferences.

Day 0: Arrival in Moshi

Arrive Kilimanjaro airport, our representative will pick and transfer you to the hotel in Moshi for overnight in preparation for climb the following day.

Day 1 : Drive from Moshi to Londorosi Park Gate (2,250m) then to Lemosho Glades (2,000m). Walk to MtiMkubwa Campsite (2,750m)

Drive from Moshi to Londorosi Park Gate (2,250m). From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades (2,000m) and a possible campsite. Walk along beautiful forest trails to MtiMkubwa (big tree) Campsite, (2,750m).

Day 2 : MtiMkubwa Campsite (2,750m) to Shira Camp (3,600m)

The trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone then crosses the Shira ridge at about 3,600m to drop gently down to Shira 1 Camp located by the stream on the Shira plateau (3,500m).

Day 3 : Shira Camp (3,600m) to Shira 2 Camp (3,850m)

A gentle walk across the plateau leads to Shira 2 Camp on moorland meadows by a stream (3,850m). A variety of walks are available on the plateau making this an excellent acclimatization day.

Day 4 : Shira 2 Camp (3,850m) to Barranco Hut (3,900m)

The moorlands soon come to an end and the rock y path leads amongst outcrops to the Lava tower (this is optional if one not taking western breach) where there are good campsites (4,600m) then continue to Barranco Hut (3,900m).

Day 5 : Barranco Hut (3,900m) to Karanga Valley

After breakfast we leave Barranco ridge, walk up the Barranco wall that ends up at the foot of the Heim glacier. Passing the Barranco wall walk along to along to Karanga Valley.

Day 6 : Karanga Valley to Barafu Hut (4,600m)

Continue to the Barafu Hut which is located at an altitude of (4,600m) here we make camp, rest enjoy dinner and overnight. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo can be seen from this position.

Day 7 : Barafu Hut (4,600m) to Uhuru peak (5,895m) to Mweka Hut Camp(3,100m)

Wake up very early, at around midnight, take some light tea with cookies, start trekking to the summit, the Uhuru peak (5,895m). Spend sometimes at the summit; start descending to Barafu Hut for brunch and some rest, then walk down to Mweka Hut Camp (3100m) for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8 : Mweka Hut Camp to Mweka Gate and back to Moshi Town

After breakfast, walk down the Mweka Montane forest to the Mweka Gate, board the already waiting vehicle and drive back to Moshi Town at your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 9 : Transfer to the airport for your departure flight

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