Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trek: 8-Day Itinerary
Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho Route to Uhuru Peak, descending the Mweka Trail to Arusha
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Tour Overview
This is an 8-day, 7-night guided trek on Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, starting at Londorossi Gate and following the Lemosho Route. You walk through rainforest and moorland, cross the Shira Plateau and Shira Caldera, and pass Lava Tower, Barranco Valley and the Barranco Wall before the summit push. The days are long and on foot, with a night at a different camp each time. Porters support the trek, and hotel transfers are part of the trip. Summit day begins at midnight, takes you to Uhuru Peak, and then continues down to Mweka Camp. On the last day you descend the Mweka Trail to the trailhead, say farewell to the porters and transfer to Arusha.
Our take
This is a guided trek with porters, and hotel transfers are included. Expect a demanding trek with long days, camping and a midnight start on summit day.
Who it's for
This trip suits experienced, physically fit hikers who are comfortable with multi-day trekking and sleeping in camps. It is not a fit for anyone who does not want high altitude, extreme cold, a midnight summit start and long days on foot.
Difficulty notes
Expect high altitude, a steep ascent and long hiking days over several days of trekking. You camp throughout, summit day starts at midnight, and the cold near the top is extreme.
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