This best 8 days Lemosho route is considered one of the best routes for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and is known for its scenic beauty and high success rates. The 8-day climb of Kilimanjaro Lemosho allows for better acclimatization due to its longer duration, increasing your chances of a successful summit of the roof of Africa in 2024 and 2025.
The eight-day Lemosho route is an exhilarating trek leading climbers to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Known for its scenic diversity and lower traffic compared to other routes, Lemosho offers a gradual and balanced ascent, increasing the chances of successful acclimatization. The extended duration of the Lemosho route allows for optimal acclimatization, maximizing the chances of reaching the breathtaking Uhuru Peak and relishing in the accomplishment of standing atop Africa's highest summit.
Elevation: 7,800ft to 9,500ft; hiking time: 3–4 hours; distance: 6 km; habitat: Montane Forest
Hiker(s) depart Arusha or Moshi to Londorossi Gate, which takes about 3 to 4 hours, where you will complete entry registration and formalities you will start hiking tour to Mti Mkubwa.
Elevation: 9,500 ft to 11,500ft; hiking time: 5-6 hours; distance: 8 km; habitat: Moorland
After the early breakfast, you will continue ascending from Forest Camp, passing through an attractive savannah environment with volcanic rocks, tall grasses, and heather grasses. You will also pass through different streams as well as long, narrow hilltops or watersheds before reaching Shira Camp, where you will have dinner, rest, and enjoy an enjoyable overnight. Shira Camp plateau offers good views of Kibo.
Elevation: 11,500ft to 13,800 ft; hiking time: 5-7 hours; distance: 14 km; habitat: Moorland
After an early breakfast at Shira Camp 1, you will continue ascending to Kobo's glaciered peak across the plateau to Shira Camp 2, where you will pass through Moorland Meadows by stream to Moir Hut. Shira plateau is one of the highest plateaus in the world, so it will take a full day to hike toward Moir camp.
Elevation: 13,800ft to 13,000ft; hiking time: 4-6 hours; distance: 7 km; habitat: semi-desert
Early in the morning on this day will bring acclimatization; after breakfast, you will continue ascending from Moir Camp to Lava Tower. At Lava Tower, you will see an amazing, tall, narrow structure with a shark's tooth-like structure. Soon after, you will continue hiking to the second junction that brings us up to the Arrow glaciers. You will continue down to Barranco Camp, where you will have dinner, rest, and enjoy an enjoyable sleep.
Distance: 6 km; hiking time: 3 to 4 hours; habitat: Moorland
Traverse through scenic valleys and ridges, enjoying spectacular views of the southern ice fields. Reach Karanga Camp, situated amidst stunning alpine desert landscapes, and take in the awe-inspiring surroundings and prepare for the next day's ascent.
Distance: 4 km; hiking time: 3 to 4 hours; habitat: Alpine Desert
Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will continue hiking and leave Karanga Camp via scree with a wide view and attractive dry landscape to Barafu Camp. At Barafu Camp, you will eat dinner and rest while preparing your body with all the necessary equipment for the summit.
Elevation: 4700 m to 5895 m and descent to 3090 m; hiking time: 5-7 hours up and 5-6 hours down; habitat: stone scree and ice-capped summit; distance: 6 km up and 13 km down.
The day of triumph arrives as you embark on the final ascent to the summit. Leave Barafu Camp in the midnight hours and make your way towards Uhuru Peak. Witness the breathtaking sunrise over the African landscape and savor the surreal feeling of standing atop the "Roof of Africa." Descend to Mweka Camp for a well-deserved rest.
Distance: 10 km; hiking time: 3 to 4 hours; habitat: Rain forest
After an early breakfast, you will continue descending to Mweka Gate, where you can receive your summiting certificate. Then you will be transported from Mweka Gate to the best hotel in Moshi Town or Arusha to celebrate your win to reach the top of the roof of Africa, enjoying meals, resting, and staying overnight. The next day, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport to return to your home country.
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