6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho Route
The following is the daily itinerary for the 6-day Kilimanjaro climbing Lemosho route of Mount Kilimanjaro. The 6 days Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho route option is unsuitable given the challenges of finishing the distance and height within the required timeframe.
On day 2, the trek from Forest Camp to Shira 2 is broad, featuring a height gain of 3,000 feet. Climbers can develop signs of altitude sickness as early as the second day of the ascent due to the rapid pace.
Additionally, the combination of the 4th and 5th day results in a particularly challenging schedule. The fourth day involves a whole day of walking from Barranco to Barafu. Have an early dinner and head to rest, so as to rise up early to climb up the summit.
The 6-day Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho route demands 19-24 hours of strenuous hiking at extremely high altitudes, allowing just 4-6 hours of rest.
Safari Highlights For 6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho Route
Day #1:The elevation of Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp is 7,800 to 9,500 feet.
Day #2: Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2
Day #3: Shira Camp 2 to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Day #4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Day #5: Barafu Camp to Mweka Hut Summit
Day #6: Moshi to Mweka Camp
6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho Route
Day #1:The elevation of Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp is 7,800 to 9,500 feet.
Habitat: Rain Forest
Length: 6 km
Duration of Hiking: 3–4 hours
After almost four hours of driving from Moshi, we arrive at Londorossi Gate, where you will finish all the required entrance procedures. After then proceed to the Lemosho trailhead, which will take an extra hour to arrive in perfect time for lunch. After Lunch, embark on your trek from the trailhead through untouched forest that takes us to the first camp location.
Day #2: Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2
distance is 18 km,
elevation is 9,500 to 12,500 feet,
hiking time is 8 to 10 hours,
habitat Moreland.
Following the trail, you will exit from the forests and join a savannah dotted with heather, tall grasses, and volcanic rock adorned in lichen beards. You will reach the Shira Ridge after hiking through the luscious rolling hills and across numerous waterways, and then we progressively descend to Shira 1 camp. On the other edge of the plateau, the view of Kibo is magnificent. From here, you may ascend the plateau to Shira 2 camp within moorland meadows by a waterway and take a leisurely walk east toward Kibo’s glacier peak.
Day #3: Shira Camp 2 to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Hiking time: 6–8 hours;
habitat: semi-desert;
elevation (ft): 12,500–13,000 feet;
distance: 10 km;
elevation (ft):
After the Shira Plateau, we head eastward along a ridge, past the crossroads, in the opposite direction of Kibo’s peak. As we move forward, we turn southeast heading towards Lava Tower, referred to as the “Shark’s Tooth.” You will approach the second junction, leading to the 16,000-foot-high Arrow Glacier, just after the tower. From here, we descend to 13,000 feet, the Barranco Hut. In this section eat dinner, rest and slumber. This day is essential for acclimatization and can help the body in preparing for the summit day, though you will end the day at the same elevation as when you started.
Day #4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Distance is 9 miles,
Elevation is 13,000 to 15,000 feet,
hiking time is 8 to 10 hours,
habitat is Alpine Desert.
Having breakfast, we exit Barranco and proceed toward the Karanga Valley campsite through the path of a precipitous ridge which traverses the Barranco Wall. Upon departing Karanga, we reach at the spot where the Mweka Trail joins us. Proceed till you reach the Barafu Hut. You are now done with the South Circuit, which offers plenty of perspectives on the peak. Here, you will set up your camp, relax, eat dinner, and sleep early getting ready for the day of the summit. From here, one may view the two peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi.
Day #5: Barafu Camp to Mweka Hut Summit
• Height: 15,300 to 19,345 feet (and lower than 10,000 feet)
•Distance: 12 km descent and 5 km elevation gain
• Hiking Duration: 4-6 hours for descent and 7-8 hours for ascent
• Arctic habitat
embark on your journey to the peak between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers quite early in the next day (midnight to 2am). If you want to reach Stella Point on the crater rim, you will have to continue northwest and ascend over rocky scree. This part of the journey is the most physically and mentally demanding.
You are going to take a short break at Stella Point (18,600 feet) and, provided the weather permits, get rewarded with the most breathtaking the crack of dawn anyone will ever witness. On your one-hour climb to the top from Stella Point, you might run into snow throughout your way. You are now at the highest peak on Mount Kilimanjaro and the African continent, Uhuru Peak. Those who climb faster will be able to witness the sunrise from the top.
Thereafter, descend from the summit, making a lunch stop at Barafu before heading straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site. For the unconsolidated gravel headed down, you’ll require trekking poles and gaiters. Because Mweka Camp is located in the upper forest, late afternoon mist or rain is possible. We relish our final meal on the mountain and have a good night’s sleep later in the evening.
Day 6: Moshi to Mweka Camp
Habitat: Rain Forest
Distance: 10 km
Elevation (ft): 10,000 to 5,400 ft
Time spent hiking: 3–4 hours
After breakfast , resume the descent down to Mweka Park Gate to pick up your summit certificates after breakfast. It may get muddy and wet at lower elevations. Trekking poles and gaiters will be useful. There will likely be lots of opportunities to wear shorts and t-shirts (make sure to have warmer clothes and rain gear on hand).
It takes an additional hour to reach Mweka Village from the gate. You will be picked up at Mweka village and driven back to the Moshi hotel.
