LEMOSHO – 8 DAYS | Kili Treks Tanzania

LEMOSHO - 8 DAYS

Overview

Our most successful Kilimanjaro trek combines seeing Shira plateau Shira hills. This is a preferred route by Mayo clinic when we run Heart research trek 2016. The Lemosho route has a 98% summit success rating with Kili Treks Tanzania!

KILIMANJARO ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS

Sufficient acclimatization time and options (key factor in reaching the summit)
Daytime summit bid option
Far less crowded than the rest of Kilimanjaro routes
Spectacular scenery on the trail
98% summit success overall on this Kilimanjaro route
8 days trekking, 9 days in Tanzania

Accommodation

Kilimanjaro Wonder Hotels

Located at the major town below Mt Kilimanjaro. Makes perfect place to start or end an expedition.

Mountain Camps

Camp in comfort in all-weather tents. Private toilet tents and solar-lit dining tents are provided daily. Hot meals are prepared from fresh ingredients by our trained camp’s chef. In the afternoons, hot drinks and snacks are provided.

Price and Dates

Lemosho route 8 days

Airfare not included
Single accommodations: $250
Can’t find a date that works for you? Write us to set up a private trek!

All prices are subject to change without notice

ITINERARY

Arrive Moshi, Tanzania
Kili Treks Tanzania staff member will greet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport upon arrival and transfer you to your lodge.
Overnight: Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel

Start Trek to Forest Camp
Your first day of trek start in the rainforest. The walk is at a leisurely pace. You will likely hear the many exotic birds in the canopy above, and may see a rare black & white colobus monkeys swing from the canopy during the hike.
Overnight: Forest Camp (9,200 ft. / 2,800 m) Trekking time: 3-4 hours

Forest Camp to Shira 1 Camp
After a warm cup of wakeup call and heartily breakfast, you will begin trekking toward heath zone. The transition from rainforest to heath zone is a must see. The journey today will take you to the edge of Shira plateau.
Overnight: Shira 1 Camp (11,500 ft. / 3,500M)  Trekking time: 5 – 7 hours

Shira 1 Camp to Moir Camp
Trek through lush of heath and moorland then into expensive high savannah desert before reach Moir hut in the alpine zone. For extra acclimatization one can walk around to the higher lands around the camp; views are superb.
Overnight: Moir Camp (13,800 ft. / 4,200M)  Trekking time: 5-6 hours

Moir Camp to Barranco Camp (Acclimatization day)
This is an important day for acclimatization. The highest point will be Lava Tower. You will stop for lunch next to the impressive Lava Tower. Your day will end into the Great Barranco Valley. Hike in this spectacular world of shining glaciers, towering cliffs, a farm land of giant scinecios and sloping valleys.
Overnight: Barranco Camp (12,850 ft. / 3,950M)  Trekking time: 4-6 hours

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (Acclimatization day)
The day begins with a scramble up the steep ‘Breakfast Wall’, enjoying gorgeous views of a waterfall below and the imposing glaciers that crown Kilimanjaro above. The day ends when reach Karanga camp for a hot lunch with fellow trekkers.
Overnight: Karanga camp (13,100FT / 3,970M)  Trekking time: 3-4 hours

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (Acclimatization day)
Barafu Camp is set on a small, exposed flat area on a ridge, acting a base camp from which you will make your summit attempt at midnight. Temperatures decline and landscapes grow sparse as you hike a steady incline to Barafu Camp.
Overnight: Barafu Camp (15,200FT / 4,600M)
Trekking time: 3-4 hours

Barafu camp to Uhuru Peak / Mweka Camp.
As dawn breaks, start trekking “pole pole” uphill on scree and rocks path to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. After about 6 hours of walking, you will come to the edge of the crater; Stella Point, at 18,900ft (5,795M) on the crater rim is the end of the steep track. After great momentous at the summit descend down back to Barafu. Then to Mweka Camp
Overnight: Mweka camp (10,500FT. /3,010M)  Trekking time: Barafu Camp to Uhuru peak 6-8 hours / 4-5 hours to Mweka camp

Complete Trek / Return Home
After a heartily breakfast you will start to descend to the Mweka gate. Together, the crew sing local songs describing the folk lore around their Mystical Mountain and spiritual homeland. Transfer to a day room where you can shower and relax before your evening flight home.
Overnight: Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel
Trekking time: 3-4 hours

GALLERY

REVIEWS

In August 2015 our family joined Wilfred and his crew on the Lemosho Route for 8 days. It was an experience that nobody ever will forget. Thanks to the wonderful company, the excellent food (every day something different and always fresh) and the good and good planning all of us reached the summit in good shape. Of course we were lucky that we had good weather conditions, but without the excellent guidance some of us have given up. Asante sana Wilfred and crew!

(Jan 58 years, Angelien 55, Dennis 26, Tiza 20, Nick 22 and Francine 20 from Delft, The Netherlands.)

Jan Spit , Adviser Water and Sanitation – The Netherlands

utaonana means: We will see each other again 😉 For sure we will see Wilfred Moshi in the near future. In August 2015 we climbed the roof of Africa, the highest mountain Kilimanjaro in a very special way.

A family of six in total, from Delft, The Netherlands had fun organizing there whole eight –day trek along with Kili-treks. We took the longest way so we were sure that we had enough acclimated to reach the top. And we did.

We discovered ourselves when climbing through different landscapes. It was beautiful!

The team of Wilfred, 24 people in total took care about us. They did a fantastic job. We spent a lovely time together, where even was room to dance and sing.

At the end we all got a certificate as evidence that we reached the Uhuru peak.

Extra note: The day before we started our expedition we were invited at the finest restaurant in Moshi. The owners are the mother and Wilfred’s wife.

I really would recommend Wilfred’s company as the best in Moshi, Tanzania.

Angelien Karsten, The Netherlands – Mar 2016

Chef Manu is the best gourmet mountain chef EVER!! And Johnny’s hot tea first thing in the morning always hit the spot. My favourite foods were the veggie soups, garlic bread, pasta and sauce, chicken, fish stew, rice, mashed potatoes, breakfasts, lunches (salads, toasted sandwiches, French toast, cheeses, etc).

By choice, I typically do not eat fried foods for personal reasons. However, I understand that cooking options are limited on the mountain. That said, Manu’s French fries were yummy.

I was pleased to see that the porters were properly outfitted. Yes, I do feel they were adequately cared for; I was glad to see that they were also well fed. I interacted the most with Damas and Baba Deborah; they were always personable and willing to help us feel comfortable around camp.

Elizabeth Katondo, Hospital Pharmacist (USA)

I loved the personal service from start to finish. This experience was a case study in customer/client service. From managing expectations to meeting and exceeding them, I cannot imagine that the trip could have gone any better. The staff and crew were exceptional, the food was beyond expectations, and the personal encouragement unbelievable. I really don’t have any complaints. I would just say that you keep up the good work, and strive to make every client feel this way—not just the ones with a personal connection if that was the case—and Kili Treks will be very successful.

Nadia Cureton, University Admin (USA)

Our Kilimanjaro adventure was the most beautiful time I have ever spent with my friends. It was much more than mountain climbing. We all felt safe, well protected and looked after by our guide Wilfred. Wilfred himself and his entire team created a wonderful, unique atmosphere and their support and assistance made even the most difficult moments much easier. In the end even these most challenging moments will remain with us as fascinating memories.

I have reached 7 summits, worked with many teams and I can say with full confidence that if I were to climb Kilimanjaro ever again, I would definitely do it only with Wilfred and his Kili Treks.

Iza Smolokowska Hotelier, Hotel Rialto Warsaw

Supporting crews were absolutely great. They provided incredible comfort and feeling of safety. They were caring, polite, with great sense of humour and energy Food was perfect – soups, pasta, fruits, all was better than anywhere else we had chance to eat in Tanzania.

All together – both Kili Treks and Safaris trip were phenomenal experience; and this is mostly thanks to your fantastic people. What a unique team of kind, most supportive and knowledgeable people.

Kinga Baranowska (Poland)