6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho Route

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The Marangu Route, also known as the “Coca-Cola Route,” is the oldest and one of the most popular routes on Mount Kilimanjaro. By choosing this route, you will follow in the footsteps of Hans Meyer, who made the first successful summit of Kilimanjaro in 1889. The trail, which runs through Kilimanjaro National Park, crosses all the mountain’s climatic zones, from tropical rainforests to alpine desert. It is the only route that provides dormitory-style huts for overnight stays.

The summit night from Kibo Hut is a challenging, steep climb, passing through Gilman’s Point before reaching Uhuru Peak. Though this route is shorter, its steeper incline and limited time for acclimatization contribute to a lower summit success rate. Additionally, the ascent and descent share the same path, leading to increased foot traffic.

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Hotel accommodation before and after your climb
Airport transfers
Transfers to and from the mountai
National Park entry, camping, climbing and rescue fees
A fully supported climb (average ratio of support staff to climbers is 4:1)
All meals and drinking water on the mountain
A clean and private portable toilet
High quality dining tent and sleeping tents with comfortable foam mattress
Access to emergency oxygen and first aid kit
A certificate documenting your summit ascent

International flights and visas
Tips for your guide and crew
Travel insurance (you must be insured for trekking up to 6000m)
Your personal trekking gear
Personal Snacks
Meals and drinks not on the mountain
Tips for the mountain crew

Treak Itinerary

Day 1: To Mti Mkubwa Camp 2650m

After breakfast, you’ll drive for about 2 to 3 hours to the Londorosi Gate for registration and to obtain the necessary entrance permit. From there, you will drive another hour to the Lemosho starting point, where you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch. Following lunch, you’ll meet your full team, including guides, cooks, and porters.

Your hike will begin with a 2 to 3-hour trek through the rainforest, covering a distance of 7 km to Mti Mkubwa Camp. Along the way, you’ll be surrounded by vibrant flowers like impatiens Kilimanjaro, and if you’re lucky, you may spot black and white colobus monkeys and other forest wildlife.

Day 2 to Baranco camp 3940m:

This day will be one of your most beautiful and longest hikes. You’ll start with a 3 to 4-hour walk to Shira 1 Camp, covering a distance of 7 km, with a lunch stop and a short break along the way. After lunch, you’ll continue your hike for another 4 to 5 hours, covering 9 km. During this section, you’ll cross the middle of the Shira Plateau, a UNESCO World Heritage site, passing through the moorland zone. You’ll arrive at the stunning overnight camp, located at the base of a massive lava flow.

Day 3 to Karanga Camp 3995m:

You’ll continue your trek through the Alpine Desert, covering 9 km over 6 to 8 hours. The hike begins with a climb over steep hills and sparse rocks, followed by a steady uphill trek to the Lava Tower at 4,600 m, a 150-meter-high volcanic plug on the mountain’s outskirts. After reaching the tower, you’ll stop for lunch around noon.

At this altitude, some may begin to experience mild headaches due to the change in elevation. From Lava Tower, you’ll descend for about two hours, following a dusty and rocky trail, before reaching Barranco Camp for an overnight rest.

Day 4 to Barafu Camp 4673m:

The journey to Barafu Camp covers 4 km and takes 2 to 3 hours. While the trail isn’t steep, maintaining a slow pace is crucial for acclimatization.

As you trek through the alpine desert, you’ll be treated to stunning views of Kibo Peak to your left. Just before reaching Barafu Camp, you’ll pass unique sedimentary rock formations. Please note that there is no water at Barafu Camp, so our team will carry water from Karanga Valley to meet your needs.

Day 5: To Summit 5895m and Descend to Mweka Hut 3100m

You will wake up around 11:00pm, have some tea and snacks and dress up warm for the summit. You will start your summit around 12:00am starting with steep rocks for about two to three hours, and then you will start crossing the zigzag area and keep moving to the crater rim and finally Stella point, 5756 meters around 06:00am. At Stella point, you will meet people from other routes like Marangu and Rongai route and join them heading to Uhuru peak about 1 hour from Stella point.

You will be able to see the sunrise at Stella point or on your way to Uhuru or at Uhuru peak 5895m, and then you will stay for 10 – 15 minutes for pictures and view, and after, descend to Barafu Campsite for resting brunch and later on descend down to Mweka Camp. You will ascent for 5km and descent for 12km, the hiking time will be 7-8 hours ascent and 4-6 hours descent to Mweka hut 3100m

Day 6: Mweka Camp to Moshi

After breakfast, you will begin the descent to Mweka Gate (1640m) to collect your summit certificates. The trail can be wet and muddy at lower elevations, so gaiters and trekking poles are recommended. Wear light clothing such as shorts and t-shirts, but keep rain gear and warmer layers handy. The descent covers a distance of 10 km and takes 3 to 4 hours, passing through the rain forest.

Upon reaching Mweka Gate, our vehicle will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Moshi for a hot shower and a celebratory drink.