Embark on a 7-day private climb via the scenic Lemosho Route. Experience remote wilderness and gradual ascent for optimal acclimatization.
Londorossi Gate To Mti Mkubwa Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro - After an early breakfast and briefing, drive to Londorossi Park Gate. From here, a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades. Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa campsite.
Elevation: 6000ft to 8700ft
Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Mti Mkubwa Camp To Shira 2 Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro - On the second day, after an early breakfast, we continue as the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. After crossing several streams, we continue over the Shira Ridge past the Shira 1 camp and on to the Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream.
Elevation: 8700ft to 12,600ft
Distance: 16km
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Shira 2 Camp To Barranco Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro - From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
Elevation: 12,600ft to 13,000ft
Distance: 8km
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert
Barancco camp to Katanga camp
Mount Kilimanjaro - After breakfast, we leave Barranco Camp for Karanga Valley and the junction which connects to the Mweka Trail.
Elevation: 13,250ft
Distance: 5 kilometers
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro - We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.
Elevation: 3,250ft to 15,350ft
Distance: 4 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro - Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa! From the summit, we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.
Elevation: 15,350ft to 19,340ft to 10,150ft
Distance: 5km up / 13km down
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate
Mount Kilimanjaro - After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gifted Adventures vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka Gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha.
Elevation: 10,150ft to 5500ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Forest
- Park fees
- Lunch
- Bottled oxygen, for emergency rescue only
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Four season, 3-person mountain tents
- Professional Guides
- Tips for the crew
- Visa fee
- Travel insurance
The Lemosho Route is one of the most popular and scenic routes for Kilimanjaro Climbing Tours. This route is known for its remote and pristine wilderness areas. The Lemosho Route is longer than other routes, generally taking 7 to 8 days to complete, and offers a gradual ascent. This allows climbers to acclimate to the altitude and reduce the risk of altitude sickness
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