Kilimanjaro Climb Lemosho route

• Day 1: :Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa
  Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft
  Distance: 6 km/4 miles
  Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
  Habitat: Rain Forest

  We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at trailhead, we begin hiking through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.

• Day 2: : Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp
  Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft
  Distance: 8 km/ 5miles
  Hiking Time 5-6 hours
  Habitat: Health

  We continue on the trail leading out of the rain forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 Camp. Here we catch our first glimpse of Kibo across the plateau.

• Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut
  Elevation: 11,500 ft to 13,800 ft
  Distance: 11 km/ 7 miles
  Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
  Habitat: Heath

  We explore the Shira Plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east on moorland meadows towards Shira 2 Camp. Then we divert from the main trail to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira Plateau is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

• Day 4: Moir Hut to Lava Tower
  Elevation: 13,800 ft to 15,190 ft
  Distance: 7 km/4 miles
  Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
  Habitat: Alpine Desert

  Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
  Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,044 ft
  Distance: 3 km/2 miles
  Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
  Habitat: Alpine Desert

  We begin the day climbing up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. We descend down to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest to an altitude of 13,000 ft. Although you begin and end the day at the same elevation, the time spent at higher altitude is very beneficial for acclimatization.

• Day 5: •Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
  •Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 15,000ft
  •Distance: 9km
  •Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
  •Habitat: Alpine Desert

  After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

• Day 6: •Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut
  •Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft)
  •Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
  •Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
  •Habitat: Arctic

  Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.

  At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all they way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.

  From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

• Day 7: •Mweka Camp to Moshi
  •Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft
  •Distance: 10 km
  •Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
  •Habitat: Rain Forest

  After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

  From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi

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