Mt Kilimanjaro Climb - 8 days Lemosho

The Lemosho Route is one of the newer routes on Mt. Kilimanjaro starting on the western side of the mountain just beneath the Shira Route. Although it is one of the longer routes, it is also one of the most scenic and highly recommended for good acclimatization. There is also the option to include an overnight stay in Kibo Crater – a popular choice for adventurers who have the budget and time.

Itinerary

Day 1: Start: Lemosho Gate (2385 m)
Finish: Big Tree Camp (2780 m)
Altitude: ↑ 395 m
Walking Time: 2-3h

Day 2
Start: Big Tree Camp (2780 m)
Finish: Shira Camp 1 (3500 m )
Altitude: ↑ 720 m
Walking Time: 4-5h

Day 3
Start: Shira Camp 1 (3500 m)
Finish: Shira Camp 2 (3900 m)
Altitude: ↑ 400 m
Walking Time: 3-4h

Day 4
Start: Shira Camp 2 (3900 m)
Finish: Barranco Camp (3960 m)
Altitude: ↑ 740 m ↓ 680 m, Walking Time: 6-7h

Day 5: Start: Barranco Camp (3960 m)
Finish: Karanga Camp (4035 m),Altitude: ↑ 100 m ↓ 25 m Walking Time: 3-4h
Steep climb over the Barranco Wall with a rewarding view of Kibo’s southern glacier, continuously up and down.

Day 6: Start: Karanga Camp (4035 m)
Finish: Barafu Camp (4640 m)
Altitude: ↑ 615 m
Walking Time: 3-4h

Day 7: Start: Barafu Camp (4640 m)
Finish: Uhuru Peak (5895 m) – Mweka Camp (3080 m)
Altitude: ↓ 1255 m ↓ 2815 m
Walking Time: 10-14h
Very steep, long and possibly cold climb to Stella Point. Fantastic panorama at the crater ridge and at the summit. Descent relatively steep and long. Altitude might influence the climb.

Day 8: Start: Mweka Camp (3080 m)
Finish: Mweka Gate (1630 m)
Altitude: ↓ 1450 m
Walking Time: 2-3h

Stop At:

• Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania