$1,685
Per Person
Lemosho Route, Kilimanjaro
The Lemosho route is widely considered to be the best route on Mount Kilimanjaro, the route begins in the western side of the Mt Kilimanjaro and descends down the northern side of the Mountain. Lemosho route is preferred by many due to its remoteness, scenery, acclimatization and summit success rate. Climbers encounter less traffic until the route joins the Machame route on the 3rd day when on a 7/6 days Lemosho trek.
Mega Adventures recommends the trail for those who prefer to experience the varied scenery of Mt Kilimanjaro and those willing to pay an extra little for the high altitude drop off by a vehicle.
The Lemosho route can be tackled in as little as 6 days however 7 to 8 days is ideal for this route for better acclimatization.
6 Days: Lemosho Route
Day 1: Lemosho Gate – Big Tree Camp
After breakfast depart for Londrossi gate approximately 3 hrs drive, upon arrival your guide will work out on the climbing permit and authorities will weigh the porter’s luggage, whilst our chef prepares an early lunch for you, you’ll be able to explore this beautiful starting point. Immediately after clearing with the permits, porters weight check and lunch we will drive to the Lemosho starting trail ahead and embark into the hiking trail that winds up through the beautiful rain forest of Mount Kilimanjaro to Big tree camp. Our team will take care of the necessities and a warm dinner will served by our chef. Your guide will brief you about the day ahead before you retire to your tents for overnight.
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6 km |
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2,250 m – 3,780 m |
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3–4 hrs |
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Rain forest |
Day 2: Big Tree Camp – Shira 2 Camp
After an early breakfast we will embark into the trail leading out of the rain forest into heather and further on Moorland ascending the rolling hills and down to Shira 1 camp, we will break for lunch and further continue heading to Shira 2, this is one of our longest day. Arrive Camp and relax whilst our chef prepares a warm dinner for you.
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17 km |
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3,780 m – 3,900 m |
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8–10 hrs |
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Moorland |
Day 3: Shira 2 – Barranco Camp
After Breakfast depart for Barranco Camp heading east and then toward Lava tower, a tall volcanic rock formation before we descend down to Barranco camp experiencing a beautiful scenery around us. Your dinner will be served and you will have the briefing for tomorrow’s day before retiring to your tents for overnight.
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10 km |
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3,900 m – 3,960 m |
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6-8 hrs |
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Moorland | Alpine desert |
Day 4: Barranco Camp – Barafu Camp
After an early breakfast depart for Barafu Camp. The first half of today’s trek will be a challenging one summiting Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp, where you can rest a bit while enjoying your lunch. Followed by a less challenging trek to Barafu Camp. Upon arrival our team will setup base and prepare an early dinner. Make sure to get enough rest this day to prepare for the summit day.
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10 km |
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3,960 m – 4,640 m |
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8-10 hrs |
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Alpine Desert |
Day 5: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp
An early start around 01:00 hours begin the steep and altitude challenging climb to the roof of Africa. Our trained team will choose the best pace for the most mentally and physically demanding part of the trek, making sure to measure your oxygen level throughout the trek and help you reach the ultimate goal, Uhuru Peak. After successfully reaching “the rooftop of Africa”, enjoy the view and picture some memories before descending to Barafu camp for breakfast and short rest and later we will descend further to Mweka Camp for Lunch, dinner and overnight. Enjoy our last evening on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
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5 km Ascent | 12 km Descent |
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4,640 m – 5,895 m – 3,080 m |
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6-8 hrs Ascent | 4-6 hrs Descent |
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Arctic | Alpine desert | Moorland |
Day 6: Mweka Camp– Mweka Gate
After breakfast depart for Mweka gate. The trek will be a short trek of 10 km downhill, which will take approximately 3-4 hours.
Upon arrival at the park headquarters at Mweka Gate we will collect our summit certificate, celebrate and our team will be ready to transfer you to hour hotel in Moshi.
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10 km |
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3,080 m – 1,630 m |
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3-4 hrs |
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Rain forest |
7 Days: Lemosho Route
Day 1: Lemosho Gate – Big Tree Camp
After breakfast depart for Londrossi gate approx approx. 3 hrs drive, upon arrival your guide will work out on the climbing permit and authorities will weigh the porter’s luggage, whilst our chef prepares an early lunch for you, you’ll be able to explore this beautiful starting point. Immediately after clearing with the permits, porters weight check and lunch we will drive to the Lemosho starting trail ahead and embark into the hiking trail that winds up through the beautiful rain forest of Mount Kilimanjaro to Big tree camp. Our team will take care of the necessities and a warm dinner will served by our chef. Your guide will brief you about the day ahead before you retire to your tents for overnight.
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6 km |
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2,250 m – 3,780 m |
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3–4 hrs |
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Rain forest |
Day 2: Big Tree Camp – Shira 2 Camp
After an early breakfast we will embark into the trail leading out of the rain forest into heather and further on Moorland ascending the rolling hills and down to Shira 1 camp, we will break for lunch and further continue heading to Shira 2, this is one of our longest day. Arrive Camp and relax whilst our chef prepares a warm dinner for you.
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17 km |
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3,780 m – 3,900 m |
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8–10 hrs |
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Moorland |
Day 3: Shira 2 – Barranco Camp
After Breakfast depart for Barranco Camp heading east and then toward Lava tower, a tall Volcanic rock formation before we descend down to Barranco camp experiencing a beautiful scenery around us. Your dinner will be served and you will have the briefing for tomorrow’s day before retiring to your tents for overnight.
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10 km |
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3,900 m – 3,960 m |
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6-8 hrs |
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Moorland | Alpine desert |
Day 4: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp
After breakfast depart for Karanga Camp. We will begin by descending into a ravine directly at the base of the Barranco wall. This great wall takes over an hour to climb and you may need to use your hands on occasions to haul yourself up the rocks, challenging but fair. We do not need any mountaineering equipment.
After Barranco wall, we gently walk our way down into Karanga valley where another steep climb awaits us before we reach camp overlooking the valley. Both lunch and dinner will be served in this camp. Today’s hike will be a 6 km route taking approximately 4-5 hrs.
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6 km |
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3,960 m – 3,995 m |
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4-5 hrs |
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Alpine Desert |
Day 5: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp
After breakfast, we head for a 4 km route through the alpine desert to Barafu base camp. On reaching camp approximately after 3-4 hours hike, we will rest take lunch and later an early dinner and try to get some sleep before the ultimate challenge on our next day.
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4 km |
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3,995 m – 4,640 m |
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3-4 hrs |
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Alpine desert |
Day 6: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp
An early start at around midnight to begin the slow march up to Stella Point (5,745 m) on the edge of the Kibo crater. About an hour from here lays the ultimate goal, the great summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak – at 5,895 m, the highest point in Africa! Here, if we’re on time, we can watch the sun rise over the African continent, take photos and embrace the moment and feeling of being on the highest point of Africa. The ascending hike is 5 km and will approximately take 6-8 hours. After a rest at the top, we continue back down to Barafu where we take breakfast and relax for an hour, before continuing our march down the mountain. Today’s walk takes us back down through the alpine desert, heather and moorland zones further down to rain forest zone at Mweka Camp. Lunch, dinner and overnight. Enjoy our last evening on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
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5 km Ascent | 12 km Descent |
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4,640 m – 5,895 m – 3,080 m |
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6-8 hr Ascent | 4-6 hrs Descent |
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Arctic | Alpine desert | Moorland |
Day 7: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate
After breakfast depart for Mweka gate. The trek will be a short trek of 10 km downhill, which will take approximately 3-4 hours.
Upon arrival at the park headquarters at Mweka Gate we will collect our summit certificates, celebrate and our team will be ready to transfer you to hour hotel in Moshi.
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10 km |
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3,080 m – 1,630 m |
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3-4 hrs |
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Rain forest |
8 Days: Lemosho Route
Day 1: Lemosho Gate – Big Tree Camp
After breakfast depart for Londrossi gate approximately 3 hrs drive, upon arrival your guide will work out on the climbing permit and authorities will weigh the porter’s luggage, whilst our chef prepares an early lunch for you, you’ll be able to explore this beautiful starting point. Immediately after clearing with the permits, porters weight check and lunch we will drive to the Lemosho starting trail ahead and embark into the hiking trail that winds up through the beautiful rain forest of Mount Kilimanjaro to Big tree camp. Our team will take care of the necessities and a warm dinner will served by our chef. Your guide will brief you about the day ahead before you retire to your tents for overnight.
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6 km |
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2,250 m – 3,780 m |
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3–4 hrs |
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Rain forest |
Day 2: Big Tree Camp – Shira 1 Camp
After breakfast we will embark into the trail leading out of the rain forest into heather and further on Moorland ascending the rolling hills and down to Shira 1 camp. Arrive Camp in time for lunch and relax or hike around for acclimatization with your guide. Your will offer you a warm dinner in time before you retire to your tent.
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7 km |
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3,780 m – 3,500 m |
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5-6 hrs |
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Moorland |
Day 3: Shira 1 Camp – Shira 2 Camp
After breakfast depart for Shira 2 camp a gentle walk through the moorland heading east to Shira 2 camp. Arrive in time for Lunch, explore the Shira plateau one of the highest plateaus on earth.
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10 km |
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3,500 m – 3,900 m |
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4-5 hrs |
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Moorland |
Day 4: Shira 2 Camp – Barranco Camp
After Breakfast depart for Barranco Camp heading east and then toward Lava tower, a tall volcanic rock formation before we descend down to Barranco camp experiencing a beautiful scenery around us. Your dinner will be served and you will have the briefing for tomorrow’s day before retiring to your tents for overnight.
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10 km |
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3,900 m – 3,960 m |
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6-8 hrs |
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Moorland | Alpine Desert |
Day 5: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp
After breakfast depart for Karanga Camp. We will begin by descending into a ravine directly at the base of the Barranco wall. This great wall takes over an hour to climb and you may need to use your hands on occasions to haul yourself up the rocks, challenging but fair. We do not need any mountaineering equipment.
After Barranco wall, we gently walk our way down into Karanga valley where another steep climb awaits us before we reach camp overlooking the valley. Both lunch and dinner will be served in this camp. Today’s hike will be a 6 km route taking approximately 4-5 hrs.
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6 km |
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3,960 m – 4,200 m |
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4-5 hrs |
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Alpine desert |
Day 6: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp
After breakfast, we head for a 4 km route through the alpine desert to Barafu base camp. On reaching camp approximately after 3-4 hours hike, we will rest take lunch and later an early dinner and try to get some sleep before the ultimate challenge on our next day.
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4 km |
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4,200 m – 4,640 m |
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3-4 hrs |
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Alpine desert |
Day 7: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp
An early start at around midnight to begin the slow march up to Stella Point (5,745 m) on the edge of the Kibo crater. About an hour from here lays the ultimate goal, the great summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak – at 5,895 m, the highest point in Africa! Here, if we’re on time, we can watch the sun rise over the African continent, take photos and embrace the moment and feeling of being on the highest point of Africa. The ascending hike is 5 km and will approximately take 6-8 hours. After a rest at the top, we continue back down to Barafu where we take breakfast and relax for an hour, before continuing our march down the mountain. Today’s walk takes us back down through the alpine desert, heather and moorland zones further down to rain forest zone at Mweka Camp. Lunch, dinner and overnight. Enjoy our last evening on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
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5 km Ascent | 12 km Descent |
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4,640 m – 5,895 m – 3,080 m |
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6-8 hr Ascent | 4-6 hrs Descent |
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Arctic | Alpine desert | Moorland |
Day 8: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate
After breakfast depart for Mweka gate. The trek will be a short trek of 10 km downhill, which will take approximately 3-4 hours.
Upon arrival at the park headquarters at Mweka Gate we will collect our summit certificates, celebrate and our team will be ready to transfer you to hour hotel in Moshi.
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10 km |
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3,080 m – 1,630 m |
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3-4 hrs |
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Rain forest |
Inclusive Of:
✔️ Transfers to and from the accommodation in Moshi to start and exit gate.
✔️ Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees for non-resident adults (please request reduced rate for kids below 15 years)
✔️ Guides, porters and chefs.
✔️ Three meals a day on the climb.
✔️ Full camping facilities, including mattress and sleeping bags, except for personal gear (available for rental at our office)
✔️ Oxygen tank, frequent oxygen and pulse checks during the climb.
✔️ Taxes.
✔️ Airport transfers
✔️ Pre-briefing & equipment check one day prior to the climb at the guest’s hotel/hostel in Moshi.
✔️ Free city tour (walking) on the free day prior to the climb.
Exclusive Of:
✖️ Accommodation before and after the climb (can be organized).
✖️ Tips to crew (request for recommended tipping rates).
✖️ Travel insurance.
✖️ All items of personal nature.
✖️ Beverages and laundry except where shown.
✖️ Personal mountain climber gear (available for hire).
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| 6 Days, Lemosho Route | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO. of PAX in one group | 1 PAX | 2-3 PAX | 4-6 PAX | 7+ PAX |
| Price pr. person | $2,414 | $2,003 | $1,811 | $1,685 |
| 7 Days, Lemosho Route | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO. of PAX in one group | 1 PAX | 2-3 PAX | 4-6 PAX | 7+ PAX |
| Price pr. person | $2,722 | $2,269 | $1,958 | $1,920 |
| 8 Days, Lemosho Route | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO. of PAX in one group | 1 PAX | 2-3 PAX | 4-6 PAX | 7+ PAX |
| Price pr. person | $3,031 | $2,535 | $2,196 | $2,155 |
