Private Tour

8 Day Kilimanjaro Private Climb via Lemosho Route

Overview

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1 week 1 day

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The Lemosho route on Kilimanjaro is preferred by reputable operators due to its picturesque charm, remoteness and impressive success rates, the Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route provides a gradual ascent, varied terrains, and sufficient acclimatization time.

Consequently, it has emerged as a premier and widely popular route to reach Uhuru Peak, the pinnacle of Mount Kilimanjaro, situated at 5895 meters above sea level.

So, if you’re thinking about Climbing Kilimanjaro for the first time, the Lemosho Route could be a good choice.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Day 1

Arrival Day

Accommodations

Keys Hotel - a standard tourist hotel in Moshi town.

Moshi Town

Meet and greet upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), our driver will then take you to Keys Hotel in Moshi town for briefing, dinner, and overnight stay. Kindly note: Keys Hotel is located along Uru Road, 300 meters from the YMCA Hotel Premises.

12 hours • Admission Included

Day 2

Moshi – Londorossi Gate (2100m) – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2750m)

Accommodations

Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Mount Kilimanjaro

After eating breakfast at your hotel, your guide will brief you on the day. In the village near Londorossi Gate, you will receive a packed lunch and can buy mineral water for the hike. Then the final 45 minutes of the drive leading up to the gate will be on a bumpy forest track requiring 4WD vehicles. At the entrance gate, the guides and porters distribute the supplies and register with the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA). You are now ready to begin your 3-hour hike into the rainforest. Be on the lookout for Colobus monkeys! Along the way, you will stop for an afternoon lunch break and arrive at Mti Mkubwa (“Big Tree”) Campsite (2750m) in the early evening. The porters, who arrive at the campsite before the clients, will set up your tent and boil water for drinking and washing. The chef will prepare a snack and then dinner for the clients. At nighttime, mountain temperatures may drop to freezing so be prepared!

7 hours • Admission Included

Day 3

Mti Mkubwa Camp (2750m) – Shira 2 Camp (3840m)

Accommodations

Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Mount Kilimanjaro

After early morning breakfast, you will begin your ascent out of the rainforest and into the heather moorland zone. You will cross many streams and walk over a plateau that leads to Shira 2 Camp (3840m). At this campsite, you will be next to a stream and have a spectacular view of the Western Breach and its glaciers in the East. Similar to the first night, your tents will be set up before arriving at camp and the porters will prepare drinking and washing water for you. You will enjoy evening snacks and then dinner prepared by our chef. Be prepared for a cold night as temperatures drop below freezing at this exposed camp.

9 hours • Admission Included

Day 4

Shira (3840m) – Lava Tower (4630m) – Barranco Camp (3950m)

Accommodations

Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Mount Kilimanjaro

Following an early morning breakfast, you will leave the moorland environment and enter the semi-desert and rocky landscape. After 5 hours of walking east, you will become face to face with the Lava Tower (4630m). Packed lunches are served at the Tower and hikers have the option of climbing the massive Lava Tower weather permitting. At this point of the hike, it is normal for hikers to start feeling the effects of the altitude including headaches and shortness of breath. After lunch, you will descend from Lava Tower (4630m) to the Barranco Campsite (3950m). The 6800m descent gives hikers a huge advantage in allowing their bodies to adjust to the conditions of high altitude. The descent to camp takes around 2 hours to reach. It is located in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall (“Breakfast Wall”). Drinking and washing water and dinner will be served as hikers view the sunsetting.

7 hours • Admission Included

Day 5

Barranco Camp (3950m) – Karanga Camp (3950m)

Accommodations

Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Mount Kilimanjaro

This is a short hiking day meant for acclimatization. After early morning breakfast, it is now time to conquer the Great Barranco Wall! Although it may look intimidating at first glance, hikers state that this Class 2 hike is usually much easier than they anticipated. At the top of the Wall, you will have a view of Heim Glacier and will be above the clouds. The trail then winds up and down in the Karanga Valley. You will spend the night at Karanga Camp (3950m) and enjoy dinner and washing at the site.

5 hours • Admission Included

Day 6

Karanga Camp (3959m) – Barafu Hut (4600)

Accommodations

Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Mount Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, you will begin your ascent. The trail intersects with the Mweka Route, which is the trail used to descend on the final two days. As you continue hiking for an hour, you will reach Barafu Hut. This is the last water stop for the porters because there is no accessible water at Barafu Camp (4550m). The word “barafu” in Swahili means “ice” and this camp is located on a rocky, exposed ridge. Tents will be exposed to wind and rocks so it is important for hikers to familiarize themselves with the campsite before dark. An early dinner will be served so hikers can rest before attempting the summit the same night. Your guide will brief you in detail on how to prepare for summit night. Get to sleep by 19:00!

5 hours • Admission Included

Day 7

Summit Day – Barafu Camp (4600m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka (3100m)

Accommodations

Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Mount Kilimanjaro

It is dark and cold as you set off just after midnight. You will climb the frozen volcanic dust by headlamp going towards Stella Point on the crater rim – about six hours. The sun should be rising when you arrive here. Just an hour or two more and you will be standing on the highest point of the crater: Uhuru peak. On top of the world! Take a short break for pictures and celebratory hugs before you tackle the steep and dusty descent. By now the volcanic ash will have thawed… You will stop for a short tea break at Barafu and then continue downhill for about three hours to Mweka camp (3080m). This is your overnight stop. Refuel by drinking lots of fluids and have a good helping at supper time.

12 hours • Admission Included

Day 8

Mweka Camp (3100m) – Mweka Gate (1980

Accommodations

Keys Hotel - a standard tourist hotel in Moshi town

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Mount Kilimanjaro

A traditional farewell ceremony from the porters begins the day. After about three hours, comfortably descending through the greenness of the forest, you should reach Mweka gate where the driver will be waiting to take you back to Keys Hotel in Moshi town for a hot shower, a cold drink, a debrief and your certificate of achievement are waiting. Well done!

3 hours • Admission Included

Pickup points

Kilimanjaro Airport

Tanzania

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