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Summary
The Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route is an unspoilt, remote, less-used and beautiful way up to the Shira Plateau. Trekkers sometimes use it to ascend the Western Breach route, or follow it with the Kibo South Circuit to ascend by the easier Barafu Route. The first day of the route is rich in game animals, and armed rangers may accompany a group temporarily.
Activities
- Bird Watching
Places
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- No WiFi but some phone coverage
Day-by-day Description
Day 1 Londorossi Park Gate - Mti Mkubwa
Activities Included
Bird WatchingDrive to Londorossi Park Gate then on to the Lemosho Glades (2100m, 3h.). Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite, (2750m, 3h.) •Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp •Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft •Distance: 6 km •Hiking Time:3-4 hours •Habitat: Rain Forest.
Day 2Mti Mkubwa - Shira Plateau
Activities Included
Bird WatchingThe trail steepens and crosses several streams in the giant heather zone. The Shira Ridge is crossed (3600m) to the Shira Plateau, camp by stream. (3500m, 5 h.). •Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1 •Elevation (ft): 9,500ft to 11,500ft •Distance: 8 km •Hiking Time 5-6 hours •Habitat: Moorland.
Day 3Shira Plateau - Shira Hut
Activities Included
Bird WatchingA gentle walk across the plateau leads to Shira Hut camp on moorland meadows by a stream (3840m, 3h). A variety of walks are available on the Plateau making this an excellent acclimatisation day. •Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Hut •Elevation (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft •Distance: 14 km •Hiking Time: 3-5 hours •Habitat: Moorland.
Day 4Shira Hut - Barranco
Activities Included
Bird WatchingA rocky path leads east up towards the Lava Tower. Shortly beyond this, you descend to Barranco campsite (3950m, 4-5h). •Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp •Elevation (ft): 13,800ft to 13,000ft •Distance: 7 km •Hiking Time: 4-6 hours •Habitat: Semi Desert.
Day 5Barranco - Karanga Valley
Activities Included
Bird WatchingScramble easily to the top of the Great Barranco and then a traverse over screes and ridges to the Karanga Valley campsite (3h, 4000m.), beneath the icefalls of the Southern Glaciers. •Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp •Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 13,100ft •Distance: 5km •Hiking Time: 3-5 hours •Habitat: Alpine Desert.
Day 6Karanga Valley - Barafu Hut
Activities Included
Bird WatchingThe trail ascends a ridge to a campsite by the Barafu Hut, an airy location with little vegetation (3h, 4600m.). The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position. •Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp •Elevation (ft): 13,100ft to 15,300ft •Distance: 4 km •Hiking Time: 3-5 hours •Habitat: Alpine Desert.
Day 7Barafu Hut - Stella Point - Uhuru Peak - Mweka Hut
Activities Included
Bird WatchingStart just after midnight for the ascent of the screes leading to Stella Point (6h, 5725m.). From here a further 40mins, leads to Uhuru Peak. Descend to the Barafu Hut for a rest and brunch before continuing down to camp at Mweka Hut at 3100m, (11-14h total walking time). •Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut •Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft) •Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent •Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent •Habitat: Arctic.
Day 8Mweka Hut - Park Gate
Activities Included
Bird WatchingA 3-4 hour descent through beautiful forest brings you to the Park Gate. Option: It is possible to do this route in just 7 days by skipping the acclimatization day. •Mweka Camp to Moshi •Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft •Distance: 10 km •Hiking Time: 3-4 hours •Habitat: Rain Forest.
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