Lemosho Climbing Route & Overnight in the Crater 9 Days Mount Kilimanjaro

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Offered as:
  • Climbing
  • Adventure
  • Hiking & Trekking
  • Comfortable & Luxury
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Duration

9 Days

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Tour Departure

Daily

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Languages

  • French
  • Spanish
  • German
  • Italian
  • English
  • Chinese

Overview

The Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery, and a high summit success rate. Most of the clients cl…
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The Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery, and a high summit success rate. Most of the clients climb Kilimanjaro using the Lemosho route and their feedback on this route is excellent.  We highly recommend the Lemosho route to our clients. The climb begins at Londorossi Gate at an altitude of 2360 meters, with an approach far to the west of the mountain. It then circles around Kilimanjaro to the south, passing through the majestic rainforest where some of the region’s most unique wildlife can often be seen. The route continues up to the mountain’s third summit at Shira Ridge.

About Crater Camp on Kilimanjaro

Crater camp is not a route in its own right but a challenging extension that in principle can be added to any route. It involves sleeping overnight in the bowl of the crater. An amazing experience enjoyed by only a few of the most adventurous climbers. The time period depends on the route. Camping at the crater is a bit expensive since it’s charged extra by the park authority and the crew wages are paid in extra.

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Itinerary (Day by Day)

  • Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania
  • You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.

    Gran Melia Hotel

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 2: Lemosho Glades (2385m) to Big Tree Camp (2780m)
  • You will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00 a.m. and transferred to the Lemosho gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process, you will still start your climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree camp where you will be spending the night.

    Distance covered: 7km / 4.3mi

    Approx. time taken: 4 hours

    Big Tree Camp

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 3: Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 1 Camp (3500m)
  • Today you will trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. Our destination for today is the Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude today and parts of the route are fairly steep.

    Distance covered: 8.5km / 5.3mi

    Approx. time taken: 7 hours

    Shira 1 Camp

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 4: Shira 1 Camp (3500m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)
  • Today you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great panoramic views. Our destination today is the Shira 2 Camp. In the afternoon you will take an acclimatization walk then head back to camp for dinner and overnight.

    Distance covered: 8km / 5mi

    Approx. time taken: 5 hours

    Shira 2 Camp

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 5: Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)
  • Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking into the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located at the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below.

    Distance covered: 10km / 6.2mi

    Approx. time taken: 7 hours

    Barranco Camp

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 6: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)
  • Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.

    Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi

    Approx. time taken: 5 hours

    Karanga Camp

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 7: Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m)
  • After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.

    Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi

    Approx. time taken: 3 hours

    Barafu Camp

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 8: Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) to Crater Camp (5,790m)
  • Wake before dawn to start your summit approach. You’ll reach Uhuru Peak in the early afternoon when a few groups are around. A short descent brings you to Crater Camp, set in soft sands near the famed Furtwangler Glacier. Crater camp is not a route in its own right but a challenging extension that in principle can be added to any route. It involves sleeping overnight in the bowl of the crater. An amazing experience enjoyed by only a few of the most adventurous climbers.

    Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi

    Approx. time taken: 5-6 hours & 1-2hours to Crater.

    Crater Camp

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 9: Crater Camp (5,790m) to Millennium Camp (3790m)
  • In the morning after early breakfast, we begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope passing Barafu camp for a short break before heading down to Millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest.

    Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi

    Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours

    Millennium Camp

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 10: Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)
  • Today you walk down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to your arranged hotel in Arusha.

    Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi

    Approx. time taken: 6 hours

    Gran Melia Hotel

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 11: Depart Tanzania
  • The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Arusha town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport.

    None / On Request

    Breakfast Included 

Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
  1. Type: hotel
    Facilities
    • Outdoor swimming pool
    • Free WiFi
    • Airport shuttle
    • Free parking
    • Non smoking rooms
    • Room service
    • Bar
    • Fitness centre
    • Fabulous breakfast
    • Family rooms
    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Restaurant
    • The Grill Room

Included

  • Park fees (for non residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day by day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All taxes/vat
  • 2 nights of accommodation in Arusha in FULL BOARD (FB). (5star - Gran Melia Hotel)
  • Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
  • 4 Season mountain tents
  • Double layered Sleeping Mats 4 inches (10cm) thick
  • Friendly and professional mountain guides ,cook and porters,
  • 3 meals daily while on the mountain
  • Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
  • Hot water for washing
  • Portable oxygen tanks
  • Ox meter
  • Emergency first-aid kit

Excluded

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Personal items (souvenirs travel insurance visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Tips for guides ,porters and cook,

Tour Policy

CANCELLATION

·40% Deposit payable upfront. The remaining balance is payable 45 days prior to trip departure. Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to departure, but the 40% deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applicable within 20 days of departure.

PAYMENT

A deposit of 40% is required when booking this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 45 days prior to departure. For any bookings within 30 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We advise you to take out Travel Insurance to cover for any unforeseen circumstances. Moonlight Tours Expedition recommends World Nomads' travel insurance.

CREW LIST IDEA FOR 2 CLIENTS IS PER BELOW:

1 Lead Guide

1 Assistance Guide

1 Cook

1 Waiter

1 Toilet porter magic word (Pilot)

10 Regular porters

CERTIFIED ETHICAL CLIMBING:

We believe the tourism industry has an obligation and a great opportunity to protect the world’s natural habitats, cultural heritage sites, and communities. We actively promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility. As a Partner for Responsible Travel, we are proud members and active supporters of the porters.

The Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project, (KPAP) is an initiative of the International Mountain Explorers Connection, (IMEC). KPAP raises public awareness regarding the proper treatment of porters on Kilimanjaro and assists climbing companies with implementing procedures that ensure fair and ethical treatment of their porters.

Every climb is audited to ensure crewmembers are provided proper salaries, tips, food, equipment, and sleeping conditions. We think it’s pretty great and our clients do as well, check out our TripAdvisor profile to see what people are saying about us.

Tour disclaimer

  • The exact order contents and rates of this tour is subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked we will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • We reserve the right to change the rates advertised on moonlight tours expedition company without prior notice.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour.
  • If flights cost more your quote will reflect this tour.
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