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Lemosho Route
Duration: 7 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km per day
Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day
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The Lemosho Route was designed with acclimitization in mind. A gentler ascent allows your body more time to prepare itself for higher altitudes. This brings us to good reason for choosing this route: Success rates are sky high and can really be compared to those of the (much longer) Northern Circuit Route. It is one of the newer routes on the mountain, and although it shares more than half of the route with the Machame, the start is as fresh as can be. It’s also a bit easier on your legs. The part from Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp and basically all the way to the Shira Plateau is rather gentle and less strenuous than the first two stages on the Machame Route. Also, it’s more remote and the trail is, again, fresher.
This version of the Lemosho Route skips one night in one of the two Shira Camps. As with all Bookatrekking. com offers, the 7-day Lemosho route also includes transfers to and from the airport, the guide(s), porters, meals and the most important camping equipment. A detailed list of included services can be found below.
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At Bookatrekking.com we care for our staff, we think and act local, and we make sure that everyone makes it home safe. We only make use of certified local guides and porters, we don't do nonsense, we eat well, and we don't like hidden costs. Uhuru is Swahili for Freedom. We like Freedom.
At Bookatrekking.com we care for our staff, we think and act local, and we make sure that everyone makes it home safe. We only make use of certified local guides and porters, we don't do nonsense, we eat well, and we don't like hidden costs. Uhuru is Swahili for Freedom. We like Freedom.
Itinerary
Day
1
Moshi – Starting Point – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,780 m)
Duration: 02:25 h
Distance: 4.7 km
Ascent: 400 m
At the break of dawn, our driver will collect you and transport you to Londorossi Gate (2,250 m), an approximately two-and-a-half-hour drive away. Upon gate registration, you'll ascend along a rugged track that winds through the dense rainforest to your trek's starting point. This moderately steep path guides you through a captivating and pristine natural forest, leading to Mkubwa Camp (2,800 m).
Because this region hosts a variety of wildlife, an armed ranger will accompany you during the initial two days of your journey.
Mti Mkubwa Camp
Day
2
Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)
Duration: 07:45 h
Distance: 15.2 km
Ascent: 1160 m
Descent: 70 m
Today you cover quite some distance as you trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. We will trek through Shira 1 Camp from where there are often stunning views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds as we head towards our destination, Shira 2. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude as we head towards Shira 1 and parts of the route are fairly steep. As you proceed towards Shira 2 you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy the terrific panoramic views.
Shira 2 Camp
Day
3
Shira Camp 2 (3,840m) to Barranco Camp (3,950m) via Lava Tower
Duration: 05:30 h
Distance: 9.6 km
Ascent: 700 m
Descent: 660 m
The Lemosho route converges with the Machame Route as it approaches the molten Lava Tower. The gradual ascent leading to Barranco Camp is adorned with captivating landscapes and adorned with vibrant desert shrubs (a 6-7 hour hike).
Shark’s Tooth, an immense serrated rock formed by a volcanic eruption thousands of years ago, serves as a guidepost, signaling our southward journey across light valleys to the expansive Lava Tower (4,600m). Slowly, delicate specks of snow begin to scatter across the scenery, and as we descend to Barranco Camp, the frosted vistas of the Western Breach come into view.
The ashen Barranco Wall showcases intricate grooves and is graced with olive foliage, creating what is referred to as the 'Breakfast Wall'. Rest up, tomorrow is an exciting day!
Barranco Camp
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