The Lemosho Route

Through years of experience climbing Kilimanjaro The Nasio Trust believe the Lemosho route is one of the most beautiful, remote and gives the best chance of summit success.  If it is the excitement of a 4x4 drive one day one, the remoteness of the Shira Plateau on day two or the challenge of the Barranco Wall this route has it all.

Lemosho also has the added potential of big game sighting on the lower reaches.

The climb itself takes either 8 days which gives climbers the best opportunity to acclimatize before the final summit day.  We find this route gives the best opportunity for summit success.

 

 

Day 2:

Mti Mkubwa (2,650 m) to Shira One Camp (3,609 m)
Hike time: 5 to 6 hrs
Elevation change: 950 m
Estimation distance: 12 km
Final Elevation: 3609 m

This day starts in the forest and gets considerably steeper as you go through the heather and moorland areas before camping at the Shira Plateau in a large, open, and scenic area at the Shira One Camp. 

 

 

 

Day 4:

Shira Two Camp (3,849 m) to Barranco Camp (3,948 m)
Hike time: 5 hrs
Elevation change: 100 m
Estimated distance: 6 km
Final elevation: 3948 m

The morning climb is somewhat steep on this day as you ascend to Lava Tower at 4,600 meters at midday before descending again on the scenic route to Barranco Camp. This is a great example of the climb high/sleep low rule that helps people acclimatize safely.

 

 

Day 6:

Karanga Valley (3,963 m) to Barafu Hut (4,600 m)
Hike time: 3 to 4 hrs
Elevation change: 600 m
Estimated distance: 4 km
Final elevation: 4,600 m

You climb through rocky and otherwise barren terrain on your way to Barafu Camp. The camp is in another cold and windy area, but you’ll only be sleeping from around 7 p.m. until 11: 30 p.m. or so because you’ll be starting the summit climb at midnight.

 

 

Day 8:

Mweka Hut (3,100 m) to Mweka Gate (1,828 m)
Descent time: 4 hrs
Elevation drop: 1,250 m
Estimated distance: 10 km
Final elevation: 1,828 m

After the previous day you’ll deserve this short and very scenic descent of about 4 hours down to the Mweka Gate, where you’ll sign the register to make your climb official.

Enjoy the bottle of Kilimanjaro Beer waiting for you at the bottom.  The day is finished off by the porters singing their famous Kilimanjaro song.

 

 

Day 1:

Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkumbwa (2,650 m)
Hike time: 3 hrs
Elevation Change: 650 m
Estimation distance: 10 km
Final Elevation: 2,650 m

After the morning 4x4 experience we gain access to the trailhead you may spend the first day with an armed ranger due to the animal population in this forest area, stopping at the Mti Mkumbwa Camp after only about 3 hours of climbing.

 

 

 

Day 3:

Shira One Camp (3,609 m) to Shira Two Camp (3,849 m)
Hike time: 5 to 6 hrs
Elevation change: 240 m
Elevation distance: 5 km
Final elevation: 3849 m

This day takes you on a gentle walk across the plateau for some excellent scenery while your body continues to acclimatize.  An acclimatization excursion up to 'The Cathedral' and a lesson on ancient history completes the day nicely. 

 

  

 

Day: 5

Barranco Hut (3,900 m) to Karanga Valley (3,963 m)
Hike time: 3 to 4 hrs
Elevation change: 100 m
Estimated distance: 4 km
Final elevation: 3,963 m

You climb the Great Barranco Wall, which looks more intimidating than it really is, and down into the Karanga Valley. This day has many ups and downs and crosses many small streams before crossing the Karanga River just before camp.

 

 

Day 7:

Barafu Camp (4,600m) to The Summit (5,896 m) and to Mweka Camp
Summit time: 7 hrs
Elevation change: 1,300 m
Estimated distance: 5 km
Final elevation: 5,896 m
Descent time: 5 hrs
Elevation drop: 2,800 m
Estimated distance: 12km
Final elevation: 3,100 m

You’ll start at midnight with by far the most challenging 6-hour section of entire climb as you reach Stella Point around sunrise. After a short rest you’ll probably be walking in snow for the next two hours until you reach Uhuru Peak, AKA the summit! After enjoying the moment briefly you’ll begin your descent to the Mweka Camp back in the rain forest, which takes about 8 hours including a quick rest in the middle.

 
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