The best Ultimate 6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho Route itinerary overview
The best ultimate Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route is one of the premier trekking paths to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, offering unparalleled scenery and a higher success rate due to its gradual acclimatization profile. This route provides a diverse and breathtaking journey through multiple climatic zones, from lush rainforests to the arctic summit.
The best ultimate 6 days on Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho route: Key Features
Starting Point: Londorossi Gate (2,100 meters/6,890 feet)
Total Distance: Approximately 70 kilometers (43 miles)
Duration: 7-8 days
Difficulty Level: Moderate to difficult
The best ultimate 6 days on Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho route:
Highlights
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa: The trek begins in the dense rainforest, where trekkers may encounter wildlife such as monkeys and exotic birds. This section is rich in biodiversity.
Shira Plateau: After the rainforest, the trail opens up to the expansive Shira Plateau. Here, trekkers can enjoy stunning views of the mountain and the surrounding landscapes.
Lava Tower (4,630 meters/15,190 feet): A significant acclimatization point, providing panoramic views and a chance to experience high-altitude trekking.
Barranco Wall (4,200 meters/13,780 feet): An exciting climb that requires scrambling but rewards with breathtaking vistas.
Karanga Valley: A scenic and restful spot before the final push to the summit.
Barafu Camp (4,673 meters/15,331 feet): The last camp before the summit ascent, allowing trekkers to rest and prepare for the early morning climb.
Summit (Uhuru Peak, 5,895 meters/19,341 feet): The highest point in Africa, reached after a challenging ascent starting around midnight.
The best Ultimate in 6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing via Lemosho Route has added benefits of trekking across the Shira Plateau a World Heritage Site
Lemosho route can be climb in Lemosho route 6 days, 7 days and 8 days depend with your time and
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The best 6 days Kilimanjaro Climbing via Lemosho route Itinerary.
You will sleep in the mobile tent and would be shared in the Mountain Kilimanjaro two persons per tent, but a personal tent can also be provided based on a request.
The best ultimate 6 days on Kilimanjaro ClimbingLemosho route : Day 1: To Mti Mkubwa Camp 2650m
After breakfast in the morning, you will drive approximately for 2 to 3hours to the Londorosi Gate where
you will do registration and get entrance permit.
Then, you will drive again for one hour to Lemosho starting point where you will get off from the jeep and stop for picnic lunch.
After lunch, you will meet all the crews including the rest of the guides, cooks, and porters.
Your hike will start through crossing a rainforest for about 2 to 3 hours to cover the distance of 7km to Mti Mkubwa Camp.
On the way, you will see a lot of beautiful flowers like impatiens Mt. Kilimanjaro, and if you are lucky, you might see black and white Colobus monkeys and other forest wildlife.
The best ultimate 6 days on Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho route: Day 2: To Moir Hut 4200m
This day will be one of your beautiful and longest hikes. For the first sessions, you will walk for 3-4 hours to Shira 1 camp.
You will have a lunch stop and short break, and you will cover distance of 7km. After lunch you will hike for about 4 to 5hours to cover the distance of 9 km.
You will also cross the middle of Shira Plateau, a world heritage site through moorland zone, and arrive in the beautiful overnight camp located at the base of a massive lava flow.
The best ultimate 6 days on Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho route: Day 3: To Barranco Camp 3940m
You will keep walking in Alpine Desert for 9km for about 6-8 hours.
You will start by climbing over steep hills and very few rocks, then steady uphill climb to the lava tower 4600m (150 meters high volcanic plug that is just outside of the mountain). You will stop for lunch around noon.
From this point, some people might start to feel a mild headache due to the altitude change.
From lava tower, you will descend for about two hours through dust and rock trail to have overnight rest at Barranco Camp.
The best ultimate 6 days on Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho route: Day 4: To Barafu Camp 4673m
After breakfast, you will leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco wall, to the Karanga valley campsite.
You will have lunch at Karanga and acclimatize for few minutes before continue up to the Barafu Hut.
At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles.
Here you can make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.
You will cover the distances of 9 kilometers about 8-10 hours and you will be in the alpine desert.
The best ultimate 6 days on Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho route: Day 5: To Summit 5895m and Descend to Mweka Hut 3100m
You will wake up around 11:00pm, have some tea and snacks and dress up warm for the summit.
You will start your summit around 12:00am starting with steep rocks for about two to three hours,
and then you will start crossing the zigzag area and keep moving to the crater rim and finally Stella point, 5756 meters around 06:00am.
At Stella point, you will meet people from other routes like Marangu and Rongai route and join them heading to Uhuru peak about 1 hour from Stella point.
You will be able to see the sunrise at Stella point or on your way to Uhuru or at Uhuru peak 5895m, and then you will stay for 10 – 15 minutes for pictures and view,
and after, descend to Barafu Campsite for resting brunch and later on descend down to Mweka Camp.
You will ascent for 5km and descent for 12km, the hiking time will be 7-8 hours ascent and 4-6 hours descent to Mweka hut 3100m
The best ultimate 6 days on Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho route: Day 6: Mweka Camp to Moshi
After breakfast, you will continue the descent down to the Mweka Gate (1640m) to receive your summit certificates.
At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy.
Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
From the Mweka gate our vehicle will be ready to drive you back your hotel in Moshi for hot shower and beer.
The descent distance will be 10km spending 3-4 hours and you will cross the rain forest.
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