Lemosho Route (6-9 days)

Lemosho route is one of the newer routes on Mount Kilimanjaro. The route begins in the west and rather than simply intersecting Shira Plateau (like Machame), Lemosho crosses it from Shira Ridge to Shira Camp. Climbers encounter low traffic until the route joins the Machame route. Afterward, Lemosho follows the same route through Lava Tower, Barranco and Barafu, known as the southern circuit. The minimum number of days required for this route is six days, although eight to nine days is ideal.

Lemosho is considered the most beautiful route on Kilimanjaro and grants panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. It is our favorite route because it offers a great balance of low traffic, scenic views, and a high summit success rate. Thus, Lemosho becomes highly recommended.

The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rainforest to Shira Ridge. The Lemosho route crosses the entire Shira Plateau from west to east in a pleasant, relatively flat hike. Crowds are low until the route joins the Machame route near Lava Tower. Then the route traverses underneath Kilimanjaro's Southern Ice Field on a path known as the Southern Circuit before summiting from Barafu. Descent is made via the Mweka route.

Chief's Tours is happy to offer you the chance to get to the roof of Africa via Lemosho route from 6 to 9-day tours.

Please kindly find detailed programs and price of each option in the following links and CHIEF'S TOURS GALLERY.

- Lemosho Route 6 days 5 nights:

- Lemosho Route 7 days 6 nights: https://goo.gl/65xGBF

- Lemosho Route 8 days 7 nights: https://goo.gl/Nu54WZ

- Lemosho Route 9 days 8 nights: This option is for those who wish to extend the hiking based on physical and mental conditions.

Below is a sample of Lemosho Route climbing 8 days 7 nights.

LEMOSHO ROUTE 8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS – ITINERARY & PRICE

Itinerary

DAY 1: LONDOROSI GATE TO MTI MKUBWA (BIG TREE CAMP)

For the first day, we will leave your hotel early in the morning and drive to Londorosi Gate for registration. We will then drive to Lemosho Glades (2389m) where you will start the memorable trek through the unspoiled rainforest to Mtimkubwa (Big Tree Camp) (2785m) where we will have dinner and stay overnight in nature.

Elevation: 2389m/7838ft to 2785m/9137ft
Distance: 4.8km/3mile
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Meals: Lunch - Dinner

DAY 2: MTIMKUBWA CAMP TO SHIRA ONE

Today the trek will take a gain of an altitude of approximately 719m. Lunch will be served in an exciting valley just outside the Shira crater at 3004m. After lunch, we’ll go across the rim into the Shira Caldera which filled from lava from Kibo. We will camp and have dinner at Shira One camp (3504m).

Elevation: 2785m/9137ft to 3504m11,496ft
Distance: 7.9km/5mile
Hiking time: 6-7 hours
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner

DAY 3: SHIRA ONE CAMP TO SHIRA HUT

Today we will have a long walk toward Eastern side across Shira Plateau. This will bring you to Shira Two camp via Shira Cathedral peak at 3862m. Shira Two camp is at a height of 3895m where we stay overnight.

Elevation: 3504m/11496ft to 3895m/12779ft via Cathedral Peak 3862m/12671ft
Distance: 6.9km/4.3mile (10.11km/6.3mile via the Cathedral Peak)
Walking time: 6-7 hours
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner

DAY 4: SHIRA HUT TO BARRANCO HUT VIA LAVA TOWER

Today consists of two different routes: you will cross a ridge at 4600m over the Lava Tower which offers invaluable altitude acclimatization. From here we will have a further 5-6-hour trek as we drop down through the Barranco Valley to the camp beside Barranco Wall at 3986m where we will stay overnight.

Elevation: 3895m/12779ft to 3986m/13077ft
Distance: 10.1km/6.3mile to Barranco Hut and 6.7km/4mile to Lava Tower
Hiking time: 8-10 hours
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner

DAY 5: BARRANCO HUT TO KARANGA UPPER CAMP

After an early breakfast, we will start by climbing up the legendary Barranco Wall which gives us an altitude gain of 300m. We continue our trek for 5-6 hours, crossing ridges and valleys to Karanga Upper camp (4034m) where we will have our lunch. In the afternoon we will have an optional altitude acclimatizing trek up the scree slopes.

Elevation: 3986m/13077ft to 4034m/13235ft
Distance: 5.3km/3.3mile
Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

DAY 6: KARANGA UPPER VALLEY TO BARANFU HUTS

After breakfast, we will have a 2-4 hour trekking to an altitude of 4600m. At the camp, we can either take an afternoon rest or acclimatization until midnight when our trek to the summit will commence.

Elevation: 4034m/13235ft to 4662m/15295ft
Distance: 3.1km/1.9mile
Hiking Time: 2-4 hours
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

DAY 7: BARAFU HUTS TO UHURU PEAKS – DESCEND TO MWEKA HUT/MILLENIUM CAMP

At midnight, we will start the ascent up to the crater rim through the scree slopes to Stella Point, then to the top of Africa, Uhuru Peak. Stella Point is located at 5745m around the crater rim. After enjoying the unforgettable views on Kilimanjaro’s summit, we will trek downwards via Stella Point and the scree slopes back to Barafu camp for some hours resting before heading to Millennium camp or Mwaka Hut. It is the hardest day for the trekkers. We will camp and have dinner at Millennium camp/Mweka Hut

Elevation: 4662m/15295ft to 5895m/19341ft then down to 3827m/12556ft or 3106m/10191ft
Ascent Distance: 4.86km/3mile - Descend distance: 11.5km/7.1mile
Hiking time: 13-15 hours
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

DAY 8: MWEKA HUT TO MWEKA GATE

We leave the camp early in the morning and trek downwards to Mweka Gate via Mweka camp. The path from Millennium camp takes us through where heather grows for about an hour. The muddy path continues until we enter a heavy rainforest that takes us to the gate where we have picnic lunch, get certificates and celebrate your memorable journey before heading back to town where you will have dinner and stay overnight.

Elevation: 3106m/10190ft to 1633/5358ft
Distance: 9.1km/5.6mile
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch

PRICE OF 2018

To meet a significant number of climbers’ demand, we are happy to provide you with a wide range of Kilimanjaro tours divided into 03 types: Budget – Standard – Luxury. Below is the price of Standard offers. For Budget and Luxury options, kindly contact us. Asante sana!

Route	1 person	2 people	3 people	4-5 people	6-8 people	9+ people
Marangu Route 5 days	$ 1350	$1250	$ 1180	$1150	$ 1140	$ 1120
Marangu Route 6 days	$ 1510	$ 1450	$ 1400	$ 1380	$ 1340	$ 1350
Marangu Route 7 days	$ 1680	$ 1630	$ 1600	$ 1570	$ 1550	$ 1530
Rongai Route 6 days	$ 1690	$ 1650	$ 1620	$ 1590	$ 1580	$ 1570
Rongai Route 7 days	$ 1800	$ 1780	$ 1750	$ 1730	$ 1720	$ 1700
Rongai Route 8 days	$ 1920	$ 1890	$ 1860	$ 1830	$ 1820	$ 1800
Umbwe Route 6 days	$ 1800	$ 1770	$ 1740	$ 1710	$ 1700	$ 1670
Umbwe Route 7 days	$ 1850	$ 1830	$ 1800	$ 1770	$ 1750	$ 1740
Umbwe Route 8 days	$ 2000	$ 1970	$ 1940	$ 1910	$ 1900	$ 1880
Shira Route 6 days	$ 1690	$ 1670	$ 1630	$ 1600	$ 1590	$ 1570
Shira Route 7 days	$ 1800	$ 1770	$ 1730	$ 1700	$ 1690	$ 1680
Shira Route 8 days	$ 1920	$ 1890	$ 1860	$ 1830	$ 1820	$ 1800
Machame Route 6 days	$ 1690	$ 1670	$ 1630	$ 1600	$ 1590	$ 1570
Machame Route 7 days	$ 1780	$ 1750	$ 1720	$ 1690	$ 1680	$ 1660
Machame Route 8 days	$ 1920	$ 1890	$ 1860	$ 1830	$ 1820	$ 1800
Lemosho Route 6 days	$ 1690	$ 1660	$ 1630	$ 1600	$ 1590	$ 1570
Lemosho Route 7 days	$ 1800	$ 1770	$ 1740	$ 1710	$ 1700	$ 1670
Lemosho Route 8 days	$ 1920	$ 1890	$ 1860	$ 1830	$ 1820	$ 1800
Lemosho Route 9 days	$ 2100	$ 2070	$ 2040	$ 2100	$ 2000	$ 1980
Northern Circuit Route 7 days	$ 1690	$ 1660	$ 1630	$ 1600	$ 1580	$ 1570
Northern Circuit Route 8 days	$ 1920	$ 1890	$ 1860	$ 1830	$ 1820	$ 1800
Northern Circuit Route 9 days	$ 2100	$ 2070	$ 2040	$ 2010	$ 2000	$ 1940

Inclusion

Exclusion

2-night accommodation in Moshi town: before the first and the final hiking day
Arrival and departure airport transfers
High-quality 4-season camping equipment
Experienced and professional mountain guides
All park fees and rescue fees
All large-portioned, nutritious food and purified drinking water on the mountain
Guides, porters and cook salaries
Pulse Oximeter for daily health check
Crisis management and safety procedures
Fair and ethical treatment of porters
Beds (for luxury tours)

International Flights & Visa & Insurance
Tips to porters and guides (customary and much appreciated)
Meals while in Moshi town
Items considered to be non-essential, such as alcohol, beverages, cigarettes, snacks, etc.
Optional Tours (for example, short safaris after your climb or Moshi day tour, etc.)
Oxygen tanks (included in luxury tours - can be rented in budget and standard tour)
Portable toilets (included in standard & luxury tours - can be rented in budget tours)

Thank you for considering us. We look forward to guiding you to the holy mountain Kilimanjaro!

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Testimonials

Successful and Amazing Kilimanjaro Trip!

We used Chief's Tours to book our Kilimanjaro trip. It was the most AWESOME and AMAZING experience ever!. What a trip!

Adidas and wife Upendo were so good, polite and accommodating. After our experience they arranged us to stay at the Selig Hotel which is only a few minutes from Chief's Tours; transportation to and from the hotel, including the airport. The day we got off the plane we started our hike in the afternoon.

We summited on New Year's day in 2018. We took the Machame route which took us 5 days to reach the top, and a day and a half to reach to the bottom. The guides, Mohammad and Freddy were so so awesome. I truly miss those guys, also need to mention the waiter and cook and the porters. The guides ensured our safety and success to reach the summit and descent. I'm not that fast of a hiker, but they were understanding and set the pace for the climb.

They not only gave us plenty of food for every meal but also brought a lot of snacks, energy bars, and candy, etc. Also after our climb, Chief's Tours arranged us for the Chagga Culture and Coffee, and waterfall tours that are also excellent!

Thank Chief's Tours for everything!

FreddricFrance

Excellent service and reasonable prices!

I climbed Kilimanjaro with Chiefs Tours after referring to many operators. Everything was excellent. At first, we planned to climb by Marangu route. But Adidas proposed to climb by Rongai route. We agreed and did not regret that. As for me, this route was easier then Marangu and we successfully got the summit.

Our climbing was well-organized. Every time when we came to the next base camp our tents were set and our luggage was inside. We always got warm water for washing and water for drinking. The food was as good as it was possible in the mountains. Adidas and other guides: Washington, Alan, Muhammad supported and motivated us. Without their help, it was impossible to get to the summit. Well done, high-quality service and great corporate culture. I wish all we best to Adidas and his team.

I recommend Chiefs Tours as the company with excellent service and reasonable prices.

Kathleen DouglasKiev, Ukraine

If you go with anyone else, you’re doing it wrong!

My wife and I, along with 8 friends, recently spent two weeks seeing Tanzania with Chief’s Tours. Adidas was there to greet us at 10:00 PM on a Saturday night when we got off the plane, and only stepped up the service from there. He arranged for a driver to pick us up the next morning and take us to relax with plenty of drinks and our own cook at some local hot springs, then gave us a thorough briefing and gear check before setting off the next day to climb Kilimanjaro on an 8-day trek of the Lemosho route.

The climb could not have been smoother. Our guides (Emmanuel, Emanuel 2, Mohammed, and Niklaus) were experienced, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to spend our eight days with. The staff of cooks and porters were equally professional. They took special care of my wife and me who have very specific dietary restrictions. Actually, they were much more accommodating of our diets than Delta/KLM was, and the food was outstanding! Ask Mateo to make you his lentil “Amaze-balls” (my term, not his). There was never a point on this trip where I felt the least bit hungry or unsatisfied. When it came time for our summit day, our lead guide, Emmanuel Washington, really put his 189 summits worth of experience on Kilimanjaro to good use. He told us exactly when to wake up, when we would get started, and how long our group would take it to make it to the rim at Stella Point by sunrise. He absolutely nailed it! We hit Stella Point just as the first rays of light hit the horizon and were rewarded with the most amazing sunrise I’ve ever seen. Emmanuel then took a camera from one of our group members and ran around (at 19,000 ft remember) taking photos of everyone in the group making their way along the rim the rest of the way to the summit!

Our guides were also accommodating when a couple other members of the group and I wanted to take a couple side trips along the way and climb Shira Cathedral and Lava Tower. They went above and beyond the whole time.

Following the climb, we went on a four-day safari. This was initially an issue because we needed to do laundry following our climb in order to have clothes for the safari and our hotel wasn’t going to be able to get it done in time. Another group member emailed Adidas hoping he’d know of a laundromat where we could take our clothes that evening. Instead, one of his employees came to our hotel within 30 minutes to get all of our laundries. It was dry cleaned and delivered to us at our first safari stop over five hours away the next morning!

The safari itself was incredible. Our driver, Arnold, knew right where to take us to see all of the animals. We had incredibly close encounters with elephants, lions, hippos, warthogs, giraffes, etc. He even got us within just a few feet of a pride of lions feeding on a wildebeest! Accommodations on the safari were the first-rate, especially considering that we went with the mid-tier option. I don’t know what’s included when you option up from mid-tier, but it would have to be pretty impressive to beat our experience.

We had a day in Moshi after our safari was over and figured we would just walk around and shop a bit. We went to breakfast and were then pleasantly surprised to see our mountain guide Emanuel waiting to greet us in the hotel lobby. He had come to walk with us around Moshi and make sure we made it to all of the best places. He even walked us to a small village of artists hidden within a park in the middle of the city where my wife and I got our favorite new painting. We would never have found that place on our own. Adidas then arrived to see us off to the airport in plenty of time for our flight back to the US.

Like I said before, if you’re going to Tanzania and not booking your activities through Chief’s Tours, you’re doing it wrong.

Daniel S.USA

I made an excellent decision by choosing to Climb Kilimanjaro with Chief Tours for the following four reasons:

First, in regards to "social responsibility" and the treatment of the crew (food and lodging), after spending 6 days climbing with Chief Tours, I can testify that Chief Tours meets or exceeds other tour operators.

Second, unlike many of the Kilimanjaro operators, Chief Tours is a Tanzanian company. Therefore, instead of losing a majority of the profit to a head office in Europe, America, or Australia, the profit goes toward developing the local community by way of better wages for Chief Tours employees.

Third, Octait (my guide) was exceptional. He knew all of the short-cuts and ensured that I was well rested and hydrated at all times.

Fourth, every day I was served a wide array of fresh and delicious foods. The foods included: Beef, Fish, Chicken, Mango, Pineapple, Avocado, Cassava, and many more.

I would definitely recommend Chief's Tours!

JackNew York, USA

Definitely book with Chiefs Tours!

Our group of 9 friends had been planning to climb Kilimanjaro for a year. We did a lot of research in terms of tour companies and prices. We found Chiefs Tours to be very competitive and decided to book a 7-day Lemosho route trip with them. This was due to the success rate of this route and because it is one of the most scenics.

Adidas from the first contact was most helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Everything was jointly planned and agreed. From the moment we stepped off the plane at Kilimanjaro (at 1:15 in the morning!) to the moment we stepped back on it, Adidas and his team were on hand to guide us all the way.

Every part of our trip was taken care of from a pre-hike 1-day safari to accommodation before and after the hike to even getting his driver to take us to a restaurant for a post-hike meal!

Adidas employs a professional team who ensure you have an enjoyable, comfortable trek (well, as comfortable as a hike up Kili can be). If it was not for the support of his staff, some members of our group would not have made it to the peak. We were so happy with Chiefs Tours that another group of our friends will be doing the hike next year. Thanks you Adidas and team for a trip of a life time and Hakuna Matata!

PaulEngland

Lemosho Route (6-9 days)

LEMOSHO ROUTE 8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS – ITINERARY & PRICE

Itinerary

DAY 1: LONDOROSI GATE TO MTI MKUBWA (BIG TREE CAMP)

Elevation: 2389m/7838ft to 2785m/9137ft

Distance: 4.8km/3mile

Hiking time: 3-4 hours

Meals: Lunch - Dinner

DAY 2: MTIMKUBWA CAMP TO SHIRA ONE

Elevation: 2785m/9137ft to 3504m11,496ft

Distance: 7.9km/5mile

Hiking time: 6-7 hours

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner

DAY 3: SHIRA ONE CAMP TO SHIRA HUT

Today we will have a long walk toward Eastern side across Shira Plateau. This will bring you to Shira Two camp via Shira Cathedral peak at 3862m. Shira Two camp is at a height of 3895m where we stay overnight.

Elevation: 3504m/11496ft to 3895m/12779ft via Cathedral Peak 3862m/12671ft

Distance: 6.9km/4.3mile (10.11km/6.3mile via the Cathedral Peak)

Walking time: 6-7 hours

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner

DAY 4: SHIRA HUT TO BARRANCO HUT VIA LAVA TOWER

Elevation: 3895m/12779ft to 3986m/13077ft

Distance: 10.1km/6.3mile to Barranco Hut and 6.7km/4mile to Lava Tower

Hiking time: 8-10 hours

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner

DAY 5: BARRANCO HUT TO KARANGA UPPER CAMP

Elevation: 3986m/13077ft to 4034m/13235ft

Distance: 5.3km/3.3mile

Hiking Time: 8-10 hours

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

DAY 6: KARANGA UPPER VALLEY TO BARANFU HUTS

After breakfast, we will have a 2-4 hour trekking to an altitude of 4600m. At the camp, we can either take an afternoon rest or acclimatization until midnight when our trek to the summit will commence.

Elevation: 4034m/13235ft to 4662m/15295ft

Distance: 3.1km/1.9mile

Hiking Time: 2-4 hours

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

DAY 7: BARAFU HUTS TO UHURU PEAKS – DESCEND TO MWEKA HUT/MILLENIUM CAMP

Elevation: 4662m/15295ft to 5895m/19341ft then down to 3827m/12556ft or 3106m/10191ft

Ascent Distance: 4.86km/3mile - Descend distance: 11.5km/7.1mile

Hiking time: 13-15 hours

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

DAY 8: MWEKA HUT TO MWEKA GATE

Elevation: 3106m/10190ft to 1633/5358ft

Distance: 9.1km/5.6mile

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch

PRICE OF 2018

To meet a significant number of climbers’ demand, we are happy to provide you with a wide range of Kilimanjaro tours divided into 03 types: Budget – Standard – Luxury. Below is the price of Standard offers. For Budget and Luxury options, kindly contact us. Asante sana!

Inclusion

Exclusion