The Lemosho Route is renowned as one of the most scenic and less-traveled paths to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. This route is highly regarded for its breathtaking landscapes, wildlife sightings, and its gradual acclimatization profile, making it a popular choice for those seeking a more remote and immersive trekking experience.
Read more >>>As the golden Tanzanian sun dips below the horizon, you touch down at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our team warmly welcomes you. A private transfer whisks you away to the charming town of Moshi. Tonight, anticipation fills the air as you meet your guide for a briefing, ensuring you're ready for the awe-inspiring ascent.
The threshold of your odyssey. Formalities complete, step into the enchanting rainforest. The trail, less traveled, winds through the lush greenery, introducing you to the symphony of nature.
Distance covered: 7km / 4.3mi
Approx. Time taken: 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Ascending through the ancient forest, the melody changes. Shira ridge emerges, offering panoramic views. The majestic mt. Meru graces the horizon, a silent companion in your poetic dance with the landscape.
Distance covered: 8.5km / 5.3mi
Approx. Time taken: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
The landscape transforms as you traverse the high moorlands. Beneath the towering lava tower, the rugged elegance of barranco camp unfolds. "walk high, sleep low" resonates as you heed the mountain's wisdom.
1Distance covered: 10.7km / 6.6mi
Approx. Time taken: 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
A dance with the mountain's grandeur awaits. The barranco wall, a vertical ascent, reveals the southeastern slopes of kilimanjaro. Glaciers gleam as you descend into the karanga valley, where a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek to 4200m offers a breathtaking encore.
Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi
Approx. Time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Restored and fueled, the trail leads to karanga camp at 4200m. Desolate scree slopes unfold, a stark contrast to the verdant scenes below. The altitude adds intensity to your ascent, preparing you for the summit crescendo.
Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi
Approx. time taken: 3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
The darkness envelops as you commence the final ascent. Steep scree paths guide upward, reaching stella point at sunrise. The grand finale unfolds at uhuru peak (5895m), where ice cliffs and panoramic vistas encapsulate kilimanjaro's soul. Descend to mweka camp for a triumphant rest.
Distance covered: 15.7km / 9.8mi
Approx. time taken: 13 - 15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Amidst the rainforest's lush embrace, descend to mweka gate. Certificates awarded, the echoes of achievement resonate. Vehicles await to return you to moshi, where a well-deserved hot shower beckons.
Distance covered: 10km / 6.2mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included
A day to reflect and explore Moshi town. Gift shops beckon, allowing you to carry a piece of Tanzania with you. Depart with memories etched in your heart, knowing that Kilimanjaro's spirit will forever accompany you.
Price: $2,800
Price: $5,500 (for two people)
Price: $7,500 (for three people)
special offer: A compliment dinner with a guitar acoustic live performance
Private transport to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport
2 nights at Panama Garden Resort in Moshi.
Park fees, camping fees, and rescue fees.
Full trekking support with professional guides, cooks, and porters.
All necessary equipment, 4 Season mountain hardware tents, Double-layered Sleeping Mats and meals during the trek.
Treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek.
First Aid Kit, oxygen tanks, ox meter, and a portable flush toilet.
Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
Special certificate from our office, Sodas, A customized t-shirt with a summit Picture. Kilimanjaro beers / Champagne or wine at Mweka gate for summit and certificates awarding celebrations!
Lunches, dinners, and drinks before/after climbing.
Travel insurance, Visa & Passport, Flights.
Personal items, toiletries, and tips for guides, porters, and cooks.
Guides: $18-20/day/guide
Cook: $12-15/day
Porter: $8-10/day/porter
You should pay the tip to the head guide on the morning of the last day of the descent, usually at Mweka Camp or the Park Gate. The head guide will then distribute the tip among the crew according to a strict policy. You can bring a packet of envelopes to distribute the tip individually, or you can give the tip in a lump sum to the head guide. You can also give a speech or a thank you note to express your appreciation to the crew.
NOTE; By tipping generously and respectfully, you can make a positive difference in the lives of the guides and porters who make your adventure possible.
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