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The quiet western approach across the Shira Plateau, with the best acclimatisation of the classic routes
The Lemosho route starts on the far western side of Kilimanjaro at Londorossi Gate, in rainforest that sees few climbers. Over eight days you cross the entire Shira Plateau, join the southern circuit at Lava Tower and Barranco, and summit from Barafu. The long, gradual profile makes Lemosho one of the most successful routes on the mountain. Your climb is private, with hotel nights in Moshi before and after, all park fees, four-season tents, a mess tent, cooked meals and twice-daily health checks with a pulse oximeter.
Warm and mostly dry, clear summit mornings
Long rains: quiet trails and our lowest prices
Cool and dry, the most popular climbing months
Short rains, mostly afternoon showers
We meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive about 45 minutes to your hotel in Moshi. In the evening your lead guide runs the briefing and checks every item of gear with you, so anything missing can be hired before the climb. Lemosho starts at Londorossi Gate, about 3 hours' drive from Moshi.
Drive about 3 hours to Londorossi Gate for registration, then on to the Lemosho trailhead. A gentle walk through tall rainforest brings you to camp under a giant fig. Hike about 3 to 4 hours, roughly 6 km, from 2,250 m to 2,780 m.
Climb out of the forest through giant heather onto the western rim of the Shira Plateau. Hike about 6 to 7 hours, roughly 8 km, from 2,780 m to 3,610 m.
An easy, beautiful walk east across the plateau, with an optional side trip towards Shira Cathedral. Hike about 4 to 5 hours, roughly 9 km, from 3,610 m to 3,850 m.
Private transfer between Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport and your hotel in Arusha or Moshi, one way, for up to 4 people with luggage.
One more night in a mid-range Moshi hotel with breakfast, per person sharing. Useful before the climb to rest after a long flight.
Four-season sleeping bag, down jacket, trekking poles, gaiters, waterproof trousers and a head torch, ready at your gear check in Moshi or Arusha.
A portable flush toilet in its own tent for your group, carried and cleaned by a dedicated porter for the whole climb. Price per group.
One more night on the mountain to help your body adjust, including park fees, crew and meals. Raises your chance of reaching the summit.
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Climb to Lava Tower at 4,630 m for lunch, then descend to Barranco to sleep. Hike about 6 to 7 hours, roughly 10 km, from 3,850 m to 4,630 m. You sleep at Barranco Camp (3,960 m).
Scramble up the Barranco Wall and contour under the glaciers to Karanga. Afternoon rest. Hike about 4 to 5 hours, roughly 5 km, from 3,960 m to 3,995 m.
A short climb to Barafu base camp, early dinner and rest before the summit. Hike about 3 to 4 hours, roughly 4 km, from 3,995 m to 4,673 m.
Wake around 23:00 for tea and biscuits, then climb slowly by head torch from Barafu Camp. Most climbers reach Stella Point (5,756 m) on the crater rim around sunrise, then walk 45 minutes more to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa. After photos you descend to Barafu Camp for a rest and hot lunch, then continue down to Mweka Camp (3,100 m). Summit push about 6 to 8 hours, descent 5 to 6 hours, roughly 17 km in total. The longest and hardest day of the climb.
A last descent through the rainforest, watching for colobus monkeys, to Mweka Gate (1,640 m), where you sign out and collect your summit certificate. Say goodbye to the crew, then drive back to Moshi for a hot shower and a celebration dinner. Hike about 3 to 4 hours, roughly 10 km.
Breakfast, then a transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home, or onward to Arusha to start a safari or fly to Zanzibar.
Flight from Arusha or Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar, transfers, three nights in a Nungwi beach hotel on half board and Zanzibar visitor insurance. Per person sharing.