Kilimanjaro ascent – Lemosho route 8 days

The Lemosho route is considered one of the most successful routes for climbing Kilimanjaro due to several facts:

Acclimatization The Lemosho route offers better acclimatization than the other routes, as it offers a slower, more gradual ascent. This allows the body to gradually adapt to altitude, reducing the risk of altitude sickness.

Varied landscapes
The Lemosho route offers a variety of landscapes, from tropical rainforest to alpine tundra, lunar landscapes and glaciers. This variety of landscapes makes the climb more interesting and less monotonous.

Less diffused
The Lemosho lane is less diffused than other lanes, which means it’s less crowded and offers a more peaceful, intimate experience.

Day 1: Arrival in Moshi. Welcome at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to the hotel to rest and prepare for the ascent. Briefing with your guide to discuss itinerary and equipment

Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Transfer by car from Moshi to Machame Gate (1,800 m). Register at the gate and start hiking to Camp Machame (3,010 m). 5 to 7-hour hike through the rainforest

Day 3: Machame camp to Shira camp
. Trek from Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3,840 m). 4-6 hour hike through alpine forest and moorland

Day 4: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
. Hike from Shira Camp to Lava Tower (4,630 m). Descent to Barranco Camp (3,950 m). 6-8 hour hike through lunar landscapes and rocky outcrops

Day 5: Barranco camp to Barafu camp
. Hike from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (4,680 m)

7-9 hour hike through cliffs and glaciers

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp. Depart Barafu Camp by the minute to reach Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) at sunrise. Descent to Mweka Camp (3,100 m). An 11-15 hour hike through glaciers and alpine landscapes. Celebration and presentation of ascension certificates

Day 7: Return to Moshi
. Descent from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (1,640 m). Transfer by car from Mweka Gate to Moshi

Last night at hotel in Moshi

Note : This program is subject to change depending on weather conditions.