Mt Kilimanjaro Trek - Lemosho Route
Experience Overview
Take the challenging and less-travelled Lemosho route, considered by many to be the most beautiful path up the western breach of the mountain, to the Shira Plateau. This adventure starts off with a few long days as you gain altitude, and has several days built in to help you acclimatize, improving your chances of making the summit. Enjoy the climb through magnificent forests and moorland, and emerge into high-alpine deserts as you enjoy spectacular views along the way to the summit.
Highlights
- Marvel at the stunning scenery from Africa's highest mountain
- Camp along the trail
- Summit to Uhuru Peak at sunrise.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2072
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private minibus, trekking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: DTKL
Starts: Moshi, Tanzania
Finishes: Moshi, Tanzania
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Challenging
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Moshi Women's Cooperative Visit, Moshi Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- 8-day guided group trek up Mt Kilimanjaro's Lemosho Route with local guides, cooks and porters
- Additional "acclimatization day" during ascent
- All permits and fees
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Simple hotel (2 nts), full-service alpine camping (7 nts).
- 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners
Transport
- Private minibus, trekking.
Group Leader
- Certified mountain guide, local representative, cook, porters.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4,199 ($420 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Moshi
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Moshi/Mti Mkubwa Camp
Begin the Lemosho trail of Mt Kilimanjaro ending for the day at the Mti Mkubwa Campsite.
Day 3: Mti Mkubwa Camp/Shira 1 Camp
Climb into the moorland over the Shira ridge and down to the plateau and the Shira 1 Camp.
Day 4: Shira 1 Camp/Shira 2 Camp
Travel across the Shira plateau, with time for short acclimatization walks.
Because the hiking time is only about 3 hours today, use the free time to take a number of short acclimatization walks around and above the Shira 2 Camp. This camp is more exposed than the previous night's camp. It may be windier and colder, with temperatures dropping to below freezing.
Day 5: Shira 2 Camp/Barranco Camp
Climb through rocky scree to the Lava Tower. Descend into the Great Barranco Valley to acclimatize and camp.
Day 6: Barranco Camp/Karanga Camp
Tackle the Great Barranco Wall up into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley.
Day 7: Karanga Camp/Barafu Camp
Trek through the alpine desert up to Barafu Camp. Prepare for the midnight start of the summit attempt.
In preparation for the final ascent the same night, you will familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark, and prepare your equipment and thermal clothing for the summit attempt. Sleep may be difficult, but lie down after dinner to try and rest for the 1295m final ascent.
Day 8: Barafu Camp/Mweka Camp
At midnight, begin the summit trek. Conquer the rim of the main crater, then cross the scree and snow to Uhuru Peak. Descend to Mweka Camp.
This stretch is the longest, and the most mentally and physically challenging of the trek. But the feeling of conquering Kilimanjaro will stay with you forever.
Day 9: Mweka Camp/Moshi
Continue descent through the forested, lower slopes to Moshi. Meet the mamas of the Moshi Women's Cooperative, a G supported project, for a climbing ceremony.
Arrive to Moshi in the afternoon. Time to relax, take a shower, and celebrate with a drink. Cheers to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro! Before dinner, you will be welcomed and congratulated on your climb by the mamas of the Moshi Women's Cooperative, a project supported by G Adventures. They will present you with a gift and a certificate to remember all your efforts on the mountain.
Opt to pre-book the Lala Salama Spa & Beauty Aromatherapy Massage, which partners with Moshi Women's Cooperative, by adding it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Day 10: Moshi
Depart at any time.
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Reviews
Lukasz R. - Traveled, July 2024
Amazing experience with a great group of people. The guides and the porters were great, very helpful and super friendly
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2024
Monica C. - Traveled, July 2024
The guides are absolute treasures and I couldn't have reached the summit without their continuous support. I appreciated their patience and guidance all throughout the trip. Getting to know them and the porters really made my trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/12/2024
Mark E. - Traveled, June 2024
My experience of G was truly amazing. Prob the best trip I’ve ever had. My opinion of G Adventures staff is off the scale. They worked so hard for us. They sang, danced, smiled and joked and were there for me when I needed help on the final ascent/descen.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/09/2024
Kate D. - Traveled, June 2024
Incredible experience! I was able to fully enjoy the beautiful hike as everything was taken care of. The CEOs were quick at responding to any issues and made the experience more enjoyable. I couldn’t have made it to the top without the amazing team
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/07/2024
Mihaela S. - Traveled, June 2024
I have absolutely no negative feedback for this trip; it was flawless. The service from all the staff was excellent. If you are considering climbing Kilimanjaro but are unsure, this is the right trip for you. I also highly recommend the Lemosho route
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2024
Thomas M. - Traveled, June 2024
I made it to the roof of Africa, and learnt about all of Africa along the way!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/29/2024
Ching-Mai Y. - Traveled, June 2024
The team worked very hard and efficiently to get us to the top of Kilimanjaro. The leaders were professional and helpful. Could not have done it without the amazing support of our team.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/17/2024
Anastasiia F. - Traveled, June 2024
This was one of the most comfortable hike I’ve done
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/16/2024
Michele C. - Traveled, March 2024
amazing. Kilimanjaro will be forever in my memories. Best time of my life. It was my birthday gift to myself and i will never forget it. Made new friends, found love, and concurred one of the 7 summits.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/15/2024
Christina F. - Traveled, February 2024
It was an epic experience. I laughed and I cried and at times thought I wouldn’t make it, but there was always someone there to encourage me forward. Pole ,Pole .
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/10/2024
Eimear F. - Traveled, February 2024
My G Adventures trek to Kilimanjaro was an exceptional experience. Not only was it in beautiful countryside, but the trek was superbly organised, paced, planned and supported by a skilled team.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/20/2024
Gregory P. - Traveled, February 2024
James and his group, by their experience and actions, led this group to a 100% summit success rate. G Adventures should be extremely proud of James, Robin, Adolph, and the entire G team.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/20/2024
Troy P. - Traveled, February 2024
It was the best traveling adventure we've ever had. From the people, the food and climbing the mountain, everything was top notch and never felt fear or harm. This means so lot. Keep it up G Adventures. We CAN'T WAIT to book another trip with you.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/19/2024
Joseph G. - Traveled, February 2024
Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro is a bucket list adventure for many people. Emanuel and our team of guides and porters truly made our experience better. Given the conditions, we had relative comfort the whole way up the mountain from their attentive support.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/13/2024
George B. - Traveled, January 2024
Fantastic adventure. Couldn’t have completed the hike without the support team. We had a great team of hikers who hat worked together and supported each other . Once in a lifetime event.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/09/2024
Stephen M. - Traveled, January 2024
The experience of a lifetime. I have gone to Annapurna Base Camp, W trek in Patagonia, many trips hiking in Canadian and US Rockies and this was by far the most challenging thing I have ever done (and I keep myself very fit).
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/30/2024
Rodney K. - Traveled, January 2024
G Adventures really made the experience amazing. The whole Team was great especially the CEO’s (James, Martin, Paul, and Eric). They we cheerful, friendly, funny, and motivating. The were keenly aware of the needs of the group and very attentive.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/29/2024
Nigel L. - Traveled, January 2024
I was looking forward to the adventure of a lifetime to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and the team at G Adventures allowed me to realise this dream. i also could not have achieved the summit dream without their help.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/29/2024
Thomas E. - Traveled, January 2024
An extremely efficient and successful expedition made possible by friendly and reliable staff
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/24/2024
Signe M. - Traveled, July 2024
I loved it. It was a dream coming true
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/16/2024
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