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Kilimanjaro 7 day Lemosho Route
9 days
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Relax at your hilltop lodge
Stop At: Kigongoni Lodge, Tanzania
You will be picked up at the airport and taken to Kigongoni Lodge, Tanzania. This luxurious lodge is located beautifully on an historic 70-acre coffee farm near Arusha amid natural forest. Sitting on a hilltop with lush gardens, the lodge offers breathtaking views of Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru. Tucked between the trees are eighteen cottages, built in traditional African styles and materials. The rooms, cocktail lounge, and restaurant – all with fireplaces – are furnished in an intimate and comfortable manner. At the lodge, you will meet the rest of the group, gather with our guide for a pre-climb briefing and enjoy a delicious dinner before getting some sleep.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Kigongoni Lodge, Tanzania
Day 2: Londorossi Gate to Mkubwa
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
After an early breakfast, our driver will take you to Londorossi Park Gate. This journey is 2-3h long. Here we get recorded and enter the national park. We then drive another hour to the Lemosho trailhead where we have lunch and begin our adventure through undisturbed rainforest on a 3h hike up to Mti Mkubwa ‘Big Tree’ Campsite. This will be your first night sleeping under the stars in tents!
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tents
Day 3: Mkubwa to Shira 2 Camp
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
After an early morning breakfast, you will begin your ascent out of the rainforest and into the heather and moorland zone. You will cross many streams and walk over a plateau that leads to Shira 2 Campsite. At this campsite, you will have a spectacular view of the Western Breach and its glaciers in the East. We hike about 5-6h in total today.
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tents
Day 4: Shira 2 to Baranco Camp via Lava Tower
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Part 1 | Shira 2 Camp via Lava Tower
Today, we do our first acclimatisation walk up to an impressive rock formation called Lava Tower at 4,630m (15,419ft). It takes 5h to get there and is a first highlight on the way to the summit.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Part 2 | Lava Tower to Baranco Camp
After lunch at Lava Tower, we head down and reach Barranco Campsite in about 2h. The camp is located in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall (“Breakfast Wall”).
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tents
Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
This is a short 4-5h hiking day meant for acclimatisation. After an early morning breakfast, it’s time for us to conquer the Great Barranco Wall. Although it may look intimidating at first, our travellers usually state it was much easier than they anticipated. At the top of the wall, you will be above the clouds with superb views of the southern ice-fields and the summit. The trail then winds up and down until we arrive at Karanga Campsite where we spend the night.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tents
Day 6: Karanga to Barafu Camp
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
It’s getting real! We’re now very close to the summit and will have some amazing views of the mountain during our short 2-3h ascent to the last base, Barafu Campsite, at 4,600m (15,091ft). An early dinner will be served so you can get some rest before attempting the summit that same night. Before you go to bed, our guide will brief you in detail on how best to prepare for summit night. Don’t worry, you’ll be in great hands!
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tents
Day 7: Summit day!
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Part 1 | Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak
Our guide will wake you up around midnight for tea and biscuits. You then begin your summit attempt which many describe as the most mentally and physically challenging part of the whole Kilimanjaro climb. The route heads northwest into the dark night ascending over stone scree. In about 6h, we’ll reach Stella Point (5,685m/18,651ft), located on the crater rim. After enjoying the magnificent sunrise, we continue for an hour or so on a snow-covered trail before reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m / 19,341ft), the very top of Africa and a life-time accomplishment! Be prepared to be overwhelmed and don’t forget to take your pictures.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Part 2 | Uhuru Peak and back down to Mweka Camp
After reaching the summit, we descend down to Mweka Campsite at 3,110m (10,204ft). Here, we’ll spend our final night on the mountain after having hiked for about 12-15h. You’ll fall asleep immediately, trust us!
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tents
Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
We wake up at our last campsite down in the rainforest. After breakfast, we’ll say goodbye to all of our helpers that have been working so hard throughout the week to get us successfully to the summit. Helpers that have become friends during our days on the mountain. We do the last bit of hiking down to the foot of the mountain, where our driver will be waiting to bring us back to Kigongoni Lodge. Time for a beer and great celebration dinner!
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tents
Day 9: Time to say goodbye
Stop At: Kigongoni Lodge, Tanzania
After breakfast at the lodge, our driver will take you back to the airport (or wherever else you need to go). By now, you slowly realise what you just accomplished and will be equipped with memories you won’t forget so soon!
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Kigongoni Lodge, Tanzania
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Day 1: Relax at your hilltop lodge
Stop At: Kigongoni Lodge, Tanzania
You will be picked up at the airport and taken to Kigongoni Lodge, Tanzania. This luxurious lodge is located beautifully on an historic 70-acre coffee farm near Arusha amid natural forest. Sitting on a hilltop with lush gardens, the lodge offers breathtaking views of Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru. Tucked between the trees are eighteen cottages, built in traditional African styles and materials. The rooms, cocktail lounge, and restaurant – all with fireplaces – are furnished in an intimate and comfortable manner. At the lodge, you will meet the rest of the group, gather with our guide for a pre-climb briefing and enjoy a delicious dinner before getting some sleep.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Kigongoni Lodge, Tanzania
Day 2: Londorossi Gate to Mkubwa
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
After an early breakfast, our driver will take you to Londorossi Park Gate. This journey is 2-3h long. Here we get recorded and enter the national park. We then drive another hour to the Lemosho trailhead where we have lunch and begin our adventure through undisturbed rainforest on a 3h hike up to Mti Mkubwa ‘Big Tree’ Campsite. This will be your first night sleeping under the stars in tents!
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tents
Day 3: Mkubwa to Shira 2 Camp
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
After an early morning breakfast, you will begin your ascent out of the rainforest and into the heather and moorland zone. You will cross many streams and walk over a plateau that leads to Shira 2 Campsite. At this campsite, you will have a spectacular view of the Western Breach and its glaciers in the East. We hike about 5-6h in total today.
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tents
Day 4: Shira 2 to Baranco Camp via Lava Tower
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Part 1 | Shira 2 Camp via Lava Tower
Today, we do our first acclimatisation walk up to an impressive rock formation called Lava Tower at 4,630m (15,419ft). It takes 5h to get there and is a first highlight on the way to the summit.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Part 2 | Lava Tower to Baranco Camp
After lunch at Lava Tower, we head down and reach Barranco Campsite in about 2h. The camp is located in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall (“Breakfast Wall”).
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tents
Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
This is a short 4-5h hiking day meant for acclimatisation. After an early morning breakfast, it’s time for us to conquer the Great Barranco Wall. Although it may look intimidating at first, our travellers usually state it was much easier than they anticipated. At the top of the wall, you will be above the clouds with superb views of the southern ice-fields and the summit. The trail then winds up and down until we arrive at Karanga Campsite where we spend the night.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tents
Day 6: Karanga to Barafu Camp
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
It’s getting real! We’re now very close to the summit and will have some amazing views of the mountain during our short 2-3h ascent to the last base, Barafu Campsite, at 4,600m (15,091ft). An early dinner will be served so you can get some rest before attempting the summit that same night. Before you go to bed, our guide will brief you in detail on how best to prepare for summit night. Don’t worry, you’ll be in great hands!
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tents
Day 7: Summit day!
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Part 1 | Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak
Our guide will wake you up around midnight for tea and biscuits. You then begin your summit attempt which many describe as the most mentally and physically challenging part of the whole Kilimanjaro climb. The route heads northwest into the dark night ascending over stone scree. In about 6h, we’ll reach Stella Point (5,685m/18,651ft), located on the crater rim. After enjoying the magnificent sunrise, we continue for an hour or so on a snow-covered trail before reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m / 19,341ft), the very top of Africa and a life-time accomplishment! Be prepared to be overwhelmed and don’t forget to take your pictures.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Part 2 | Uhuru Peak and back down to Mweka Camp
After reaching the summit, we descend down to Mweka Campsite at 3,110m (10,204ft). Here, we’ll spend our final night on the mountain after having hiked for about 12-15h. You’ll fall asleep immediately, trust us!
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tents
Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
We wake up at our last campsite down in the rainforest. After breakfast, we’ll say goodbye to all of our helpers that have been working so hard throughout the week to get us successfully to the summit. Helpers that have become friends during our days on the mountain. We do the last bit of hiking down to the foot of the mountain, where our driver will be waiting to bring us back to Kigongoni Lodge. Time for a beer and great celebration dinner!
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tents
Day 9: Time to say goodbye
Stop At: Kigongoni Lodge, Tanzania
After breakfast at the lodge, our driver will take you back to the airport (or wherever else you need to go). By now, you slowly realise what you just accomplished and will be equipped with memories you won’t forget so soon!
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Kigongoni Lodge, Tanzania
Included
- 2x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 9 nights
- All national park fees
- All meals & water on the mountain
- Dinner & breakfasts at the lodge before and after the climb
- Airport transfer on group basis both ways
- Transport to and from trailhead both ways
- Cook and porters
- Professional, english-speaking, experienced mountain guides (1 guide per 2 climbers)
- Private toilet tent
- High quality sleeping bags and insulated pads
- Trekking poles
- Beautiful lodging before and after the climb (double occupancy)
- Tents (double occupancy) and all camping gear
- Emergency oxygen and rescue equipment
- Daily blood check with pulse oxymeter
- Entry/Admission - Kigongoni Lodge
- Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
Not included
- Airfare to Tanzania
- Visa fees
- Tips for the crew - PLEASE MAKE YOURSELF FAMILIAR WITH GUIDELINES
- Insurance
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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