Lemosho Route is a very beautiful and unspoilt route and sightings of wild game in the forest section is possible. Lemosho route even 2 years ago was known as as a lesser used route, but the number of climbers on this route has increased rapidly. We now consider this a busy route. This is compounded when the route combines with the Machame route on the 3rd day of the hike.
For those seeking a longer and scenic route, Lemosho is a good choice. Typically this route is done as a 7 or 8 day trek. Lemosho route has the same excellent pro-acclimatization features of the Machame route, which it joins just before reaching Lava Tower.
Things You Need to Know Before Climbing Kilimanjaro
Interested in climbing Mount Kilimanjaro? Wondering what it is like to be on Africa’s highest peak? Here are important things you need to know before booking your Kilimanjaro Trekking.
Depart right after breakfast in Arusha or Moshi to Londorossi entrance Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities before the drive to Lemosho starting point trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, your lunch will be save before commencing the hiking to Big Tree campsite through rain-forest Dinner overnight.
Distance: 7Km
Time: 3-4 Hrs.
Habitat: Rain Forest.
After breakfast proceed with your hiking trail leading out of the forest and into savannah of tall grasses, heather Moorland, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As you ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, you will reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau it is amazing like the name of our company.
Distance: 7Km
Time: 4-5Hrs
Habitat: Moorland
Right after leisure breakfast before explore Shira plateau for a full day it is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream.
You continue to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.
Distance: 10Km
Time: 3-4 Hrs
After breakfast depart for your daily activities from Shira Plateau, continue to the east up a ridge, via junction between Baranco camp and Lava Tower.
Continue, direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the "Shark's Tooth." Shortly after the tower, proceed to the second junction which leading to Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 4600Mt continue downhill to Barranco campsite at an altitude of 3,950Mt dinner overnight.
Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization it will help your body get prepare for the summit day.
Distance: 11Km
Time: 5-6 Hrs
Habitat: Semi Desert
Right after breakfast, depart from Barranco campsite continue on a steep ridge passing via Barranco Wall, to Karanga Valley campsite hot lunch to save here on the arrival time.
After lunch proceed to the junction which connects with Mweka Trail Continue up to the Barafu Campsite here you have completed South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles in this area.
Earlier dinner will be save to allow enough time to rest, while you are preparing for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position in a blue Sky day evening without clear day it can be seen at a very late evening keep your eye out of the sleeping tent or Dinning tent from 18:30pm.
Distance: 5Km
Time: 2-3 Hrs
Habitat: Alpine Desert.
Right mid night (midnight to 12:00Am), depart to the summit from base camp along Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers at your left side while accessing the summit.
Trail lead northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim.
This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
At Stella Point (5747Mt), a short rest before rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, (5,895Mt) you have reached the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro -continent of Africa. Faster hikers you may see the sunrise from the summit.
From the summit, descent continuing straight downhill Base Camp before completing your day at Mweka campsite, you will stop at the base camp Barafu for short rest and Lunch before departing.
Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon during rain season later in the evening, dinner overnight on the mountain including well-earned sleep.
Distance: 5Km
Time: 6-7 Hrs.
Habitat: Arctic.
Your last breakfast on the mountain will be save earlier in the morning depending on your schedule late afternoon in this day normal breakfast take a place at 7:30Am before your descent downhill to the Mweka Gate . At lower elevations, it can be wet during rainy season keep your trekking poles will help Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). After arriving in the park gate the will be proceed signing out before the drive to the hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
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Charlotte
If anyone is thinking to go to Tanzania and climb Kilimanjaro they should not hesitate to book their Kilimanjaro climb with Amazing Usambara Trekking! Ronaldo, the owner, knows everything about the mountain. He gives a reasonable price and doesn't pressure you, he wants you to make the right choice for you. Very professional team that took fantastic care of us on the mountain and enabled us to reach our goal of getting to the very top! We had the best two guides, Lodrick and Danson The best chef, Jeff the chef! The best waiter/ photographer Issac! And last but not least a fantastic team of 7 porters without whom non of it would have been possible. It really did exceed all of our expectations! We now feel like we have a family here in Tanzania!
Simon Wong
Amazing Usambara Trekking went above and beyond on our trek. They were able to accommodate our every need and more! Our guides Ferdinand and Gideon along with the team of porters took care of us and helped push us to make it to the top. Ronaldo helped plan our trip and provided us with all the information we needed making preparations super easy! They exceeded our expectations and we are very happy to have booked with Amazing Usambara Trekking.