The Lemosho route is known for its pristine beauty and varied terrain. Hikers experience the majestic Shira Cathedral, the dramatic Barranco Wall and the impressive Southern Icefield. The gradual ascent of the route allows for better acclimatization and increases your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak.

Embark on an unforgettable 7-day Kilimanjaro adventure with Maus Safari Company via the Lemosho Route. This trek offers stunning scenery, diverse landscapes and a less crowded climb. Traverse lush rainforests, cross the Shira Plateau and conquer challenging slopes leading to the stunning summit. Our experienced guides will ensure a safe and memorable trip and provide insights into the region’s unique flora, fauna and geological wonders. The Lemosho Route is known for its gradual acclimatization profile that maximizes your summit success.

Overview

Marangu Route, commonly known as the Coca Cola route is more popular because it can be done in fewer days and has permanent sleep huts at the campsites.  Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and passes Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak. It is a shorter route with a steeper incline and less time for acclimatization it tends to have a lower summit success rate. This is the only route where the ascent and descent route is shared, thus creating more traffic.

Duration: 5- or 6-days Difficulty: Medium Scenery: Good Traffic: High

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred for overnight accommodation at Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel 4 stars B&B. Your head guide will meet you for your briefing, gear check and arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.

Highlights

• Mount Kilimanjaro
• Horombo Huts
• Gillman´s Point
• Marangu Park Gate

Itinerary

Day 01:

Marangu gate – Mandara huts: 8.3km /5mi | 4- 5 hrs | Rainforest
Elevation: 1905m/6250ft to 2723m/8934ft
Altitude gained: 818m

Departing from Moshi a 45- minute drive will take you through the Village of Machame to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.

Day 02:

Mandara Huts – Horombo Huts: 12.5km/7.8mi | 6- 8hrs | Mooreland
Elevation: 2723m/8934ft to 3721m/12,208ft
Altitude gained: 998m

After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, through heathland, looking for giant lobelias and groundsels. Continue up into open moorlands where small shrubs are the main vegetation. Stop halfway for lunch, to enjoy amazing views of Mawenzi. Arrive at the Horombo Huts late afternoon beneath the spectacular Kibo Summit viewpoint. Temperatures begin to drop.

Day 03:

Horombo Huts

You can spend a full day and a second night at Horombo. On this day, you can either rest at the huts or take a stroll up to the Mawenzi base camp then return to the Horombo Huts. This extra day will help your acclimatization, and further your understanding of the mountains weather and altitude. After your pause, you will continue up to the Kibo Huts on your fourth day for your midnight start to the summit.

Day 04:

Horombo Huts- Kibo Huts: 10.5km/6mi | 6- 8hrs | Semi- Desert
Elevation: 3721m/12,208ft to 4714m/15,466ft
Altitude gained: 993m
After breakfast, we continue on through the dwindling heathland that blends into a moonscape as you enter the sweeping saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. Here while we stop for lunch, and later when you cross this surprisingly large saddle, you can examine the summit climb up Kibo that you will be starting in just a few hours.

Day 05:

Kibo Huts – Summit: 6.25km /3.9 Mi Up | 5- 7hrs | – Horombo Huts: 15.75km/9mi
Down | 5- 6hrs | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit
Elevation: 4714m/15,466ft to 5895m/19,341ft
Altitude gained: 1181m
Descent to 3721m/12,208ft
Altitude lost: 2174m

Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. We continue our way to the summit in a switchback formation through trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion, we ascend through heavy scree and possibly snow towards Gillman’s Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way. Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa! After photos, celebrations and maybe a few tears of joy we take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain. Well- deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Overnight Mweka Camp.

Day 06:

Horombo Huts – Marangu Gate – Moshi: 20km/12.5mi |6- 7hrs | Rainforest|
Elevation: 3721m/12,208 to 1905m/6250ft
Altitude lost: 1816m

After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down stopping at the Mandara Huts for lunch. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. You return back to the Marangu Park Gate and receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 45 minutes). Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations!!

Includes

• Kilimanjaro entrance fees
• Camp and rescue fees
• Professional Mountain guides with knowledge of WFR
• Salary for Porters
• A Chief
• Guide with Assistance
• All Camping Equipment
• A Cook
• Mobile Toilet/Chemical toilet
• Soft drink
• First Aid Kit /medical
• Three hot meals a day and all camping equipment
• Portage of 2 bags (maximum 33 lbs) per person.
• Accommodation in Arusha or Moshi
• Accommodation in tents on the mountain
• Flying doctor’s emergency evacuation services

Excludes

• International flights
• Communication charges
• Personal climbing gear
• Meals or transfers other than those included on the cost of the climb
• Optional activities
• Beverages
• Laundry
• Personal gear
• Evacuation transport for non-emergency reasons and accommodation in Arusha or Moshi.( if you return before the completion of the climb)

Rates:

• $2680.00 pp

Admin Fee:

• R500.00 once off per reservation.