Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route – 7 Days

The 7 days Lemosho gives access to Mount Kilimanjaro from the western part. The success rate for mount Kilimanjaro trekking 7 days via Lemosho is higher.

Mount Kilimanjaro trekking 7 days Lemosho

Day 0 – Arrival in Moshi

You are met on arrival at Kilimanjaro International airport and transferred to the Hotel in Moshi. We shall meet for equipment check and climb briefing. If arrival is late evening, the briefing is held the next morning .Overnight at your Hotel on bed and breakfast basis.

Day 1 – Moshi to National Park Gate (approximately 2½ hours) Climb to Shira One Camp.

A long day of walking that begins from Londorossi National Park gate (2,250 m). We walk through farmland and plantations and continue climbing steadily on a broad track through shrub forest and stands of giant heather to reach the rim of Shira Plateau (3,350 m).

A first camp is in the center of the plateau at Shira One (3,550 m) (6-8 hours walking) overnight on the mountain on a full board basis.

Day 2 – Climb to Shira Hut Camp

An easy day to help acclimatization, with time to explore the grassy moorland and volcanic rock formations of the plateau.
We walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral (3,750 m), and the views from our camp near Shira Hut (3,840 m) (4-5 hours walking)Overnight on the mountain on a full board basis.

Day 3 – Climb to Moir Hut Camp

The excursion can be either a steady climb to reach the ridge above Moir Hut (4,200 m.) or a more strenuous walk to reach the summit of the Lent Hills (4,700 m). The remainder of the day is free to rest and enjoy our peaceful campsite. (4-8 hours walking) Overnight on the mountain on a full board basis.

Day 4 – Climb to Barranco Camp

A morning of gentle ascent and panoramic views, leaving the moorland plateau behind to walk on lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach.
After lunch near the Lava Tower junction, (4,550 m.) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco Valley (3,900 m.), sheltered by towering cliffs.
Here there are extensive views of the plains far below.
(5-7 hours walking) Overnight on the mountain on a full board basis.

Day 5 – Climb to Barafu Camp

Lunch is usually taken at Karanga, the last water point, in a steep valley. After lunch, the terrain changes to scree and we climb steeply to reach the Barafu campsite (4,600 m.) by mid afternoon. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night. (6-8 hours walking) overnight on the mountain on a full board basis.

Day 6 – Summit Day! Then descend to Mweka Forest Camp

Day 7 – Descend to National Park Gate Moshi

A sustained descent through lovely forest with lush undergrowth takes us to the National Park gate at Mweka (1,650 m.) (4-6 hours walking).
When we finish the climb, there will be a vehicle waiting to meet you and transfer you back to Moshi.
You can choose to have a safari/day tour/Zanzibar beaches after completing your Shira route 7 days.
Also you can choose to view Tanzania on foot with Tanzania Tours Solutions.

Kilimanjaro Climb Include

1. All government taxes
2. Mountain Guides,
3. Professional, experienced porters & cook
4. Park fees
5. Rescue fees
6. All meals while on the Mountain
7. Arrival and Departure transfers
8. Guides, Porters, cook salaries
9. Mess tents with table and chairs
10.Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food:
11.Clean, purified drinking water
12.Crisis management and safety procedures
13.Insurance and ethical treatment of porters
14.Transfers from/to hotel to/from the starting point

Kilimanjaro Climb Exclude

1. Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival
2. Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
3. Optional Tours (short/long safari after your climb etc)
3. Tips and any items of personal nature