ITINERARY OVERVIEW
The Lemosho route is one of our preferred routes due to its low traffic, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. The Lemosho route starts off from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the lush rainforest to Shira Plateau. We recommend a minimum of 7 days to attempt this route but 8 days is preferable for better acclimatization and summit success. The Lemosho route joins the Machame route at Shira 2 Camp and then follows the same route through the southern circuit and descending at Mweka Gate.
Day 1:ARRIVE KILIMANJARO AIRPORT TRANSFER TO MOSHI
Our driver will be waiting for you at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer you to your booked hotel in Moshi
Have short briefing about your trekking program and equipment checkup
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 2:REGISTRATION AT MARANGU GATE AND TREK TO MANDARA HUT
Early in the morning after breakfast drive a short journey to Marangu gate
Perform registration at Marangu Gate
From the gate, we ascend on a cleared ridge trail through the rainforest
Dinner and overnight stay at Mandara Hut
Day 3:TREK FROM MANDARA HUT TO HOROMBO HUT
We will start heading towards Horombo Hut after breakfast
We will arrive at the Horombo Huts at approximately 3:00 pm and the afternoon can be spent relaxing
The Horombo Huts are exceptionally busy but they’re considered to be the finest huts on Mount Kilimanjaro
Retire to bed early today and get a last good night rest at Horombo hut
Day 4:TREK FROM HOROMBO HUT TO KIBO HUT
After breakfast, we will hike through the moorland and the alpine desert region of Mount Kilimanjaro
After hiking for about an hour we will encounter a small mountain stream called the Maua River
Traveling through a baron dessert is the breathtakingly stunning vista of the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks
You will reach the Kibo hut in the afternoon
Day 5:TREK FROM KIBO HUT TO SUMMIT TO HOROMBO HUT
The final point of your journey is the ascent to Uhuru Peak which has been awarded the title ‘The Roof of Africa’
Leave shortly after midnight and begin with the strenuous five-hour hike to Gillman’s Point on the crater rim
You will feel tired and this part will take longer due to the high altitude
The crater rim hike will last about two hours
We will start descending to Horombo Hut
Day 6:TREK FROM HOROMBO HUT TO MARANGU GATE TO MOSHI
We will finish the trek by descending to the Marangu Gate after breakfast
The final hike is simply magical
We advise that you watch your step as the trail can be fairly slipper
Transfer to your booked hotel in Moshi
Day 7: MOSHI TO KILIMANJARO AIRPORT
Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport, from where you will connect your flight
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Our package is inclusive of:
- All park fees (entry fees, transit, and crater fees)
- Three meals a day while on safaris
- Mineral water on board safari vehicle
- Unlimited mileage in a 4×4 vehicle + driver safari guide
- Accommodation on full board
- Government taxes
- Professional tour guide
Our package is exclusive of:
- Personal items e.g. cameras, visa, insurance etc.
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips for your guide.
- Serengeti Baloon
- international Flight