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9-DAYS CLIMBING KILIMANJARO – LEMOSHO-SHIRA ROUTE IN 6-DAYS
Our expert guides will lead you along the stunning 9-DAYS CLIMBING KILIMANJARO – LEMOSHO-SHIRA ROUTE IN 6-DAYS , renowned for its panoramic views and diverse landscapes. With shared group departures, you’ll have the opportunity to meet fellow adventurers and share in the camaraderie of the trail. Our carefully planned itinerary allows for optimal acclimatization, increasing your chances of reaching the summit successfully.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to conquer Kilimanjaro with like-minded individuals. Reserve your spot in our shared hiking group today and prepare for an adventure you’ll never forget!
Shared Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro hiking group for 9-DAYS CLIMBING KILIMANJARO – LEMOSHO-SHIRA ROUTE IN 6-DAYS
Join the best group hiking departures for the Lemosho route 6 days on the Lemosho route.
Kilimanjaro’s hiking Lemosho route is considered the most scenic of the Kilimanjaro joining groups, granting panoramic
vistas on various sides of the mountain.
As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is an excellent choice for your climb. It is our
preferred route due to its ideal balance of Iow crowds, beautiful scenery, and a high summit success rate. Most of our
clients join Kilimanjaro group using this route, and they consistently report that they love it.
9-DAYS CLIMBING KILIMANJARO – LEMOSHO-SHIRA ROUTE IN 6-DAYS ITINERARY
- Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Int. Airport for your climb
- Day 2: Lemosho-Shira Route, day 1: Drop off (3500 m/ 11,483 ft) – Shira 2 Camp (3900 m/ 12,795 ft)
- Day 3: Lemosho-Shira Route, day 2: Shira 2 Camp (3900 m/ 12,795 ft) – Lava Tower (4630 m/ 15,190 ft) – Barranco Camp (3960 m/ 12,992 ft)
- Day 4: Lemosho-Shira Route, day 3: Barranco Camp (3960 m/ 12,992 ft) – Karanga Camp (4035 m/ 13,238 ft)
- Day 5: Lemosho-Shira Route, day 4: Karanga Camp (4035 m/ 13,238 ft) – Barafu Camp (4640 m/ 15,223 ft)
- Day 6: Lemosho-Shira Route, day 5: Barafu Camp (4640 m/ 15,223 ft) – Uhuru Peak (5895 m/ 19,340 ft) – Millennium Camp (3820 m/ 12,532 ft)
- Day 7: Lemosho-Shira Route, day 6: Millennium Camp (3820 m/ 12,532 ft) – Mweka Gate (1650 m/ 5,413 ft) – Hotel
- Day 8 – 9: Flight home from Kilimanjaro (JRO) after the climb
The 9-DAYS CLIMBING KILIMANJARO – LEMOSHO-SHIRA ROUTE IN 6-DAYS involves a detailed itinerary that balances acclimatization and hiking challenges. Here’s an overview of the key stages:
Day 1: Arrival in Moshi
- Arrive in Moshi for an orientation, equipment check, and briefing.
Day 2: Londorossi Gate to Big Tree Camp (Mti Mkubwa)
- Elevation: 7,800 ft to 9,500 ft
- Distance: 6 km, 3–4 hours
- Habitat: Rainforest
- Begin trekking after registration at Londorossi Gate, enjoying lush forest scenery.
Day 3: Big Tree Camp to Shira 1 Camp
- Elevation: 9,500 ft to 11,500 ft
- Distance: 8 km, 5–6 hours
- Habitat: Moorland
- Transition to moorland with expansive views and camp at Shira Plateau.
Day 4: Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut
- Elevation: 11,500 ft to 13,800 ft
- Distance: 14 km, 5–7 hours
- Habitat: Moorland
- Explore Shira Plateau, with optional acclimatization walks near Lent Hills.
Day 5: Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
- Elevation: 13,800 ft to 13,000 ft
- Distance: 7 km, 4–6 hours
- Habitat: Semi-desert
- Pass Lava Tower for high-altitude acclimatization before descending to Barranco Camp.
Day 6: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
- Elevation: 13,000 ft to 13,100 ft
- Distance: 5 km, 4–5 hours
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
- Climb the challenging Barranco Wall and reach Karanga Valley for acclimatization.
Day 7: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
- Elevation: 13,100 ft to 15,300 ft
- Distance: 4 km, 4–5 hours
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
- Short hike to Barafu Camp, where final preparations for the summit are made.
Day 8: Summit Attempt (Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp)
- Elevation: 15,300 ft to 19,345 ft (summit) to 10,000 ft
- Distance: 5 km ascent, 12 km descent, 10–16 hours
- Habitat: Arctic
- Midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak via Stella Point. Descend to Barafu and continue to Mweka Camp.
Day 9: Mweka Camp to Moshi
- Elevation: 10,000 ft to 5,500 ft
- Distance: 10 km, 3–4 hours
- Habitat: Forest
- Descend to Mweka Gate for certification and return to Moshi.
The 6-day ascent within this itinerary is optimized for acclimatization and summit success. Costs typically include guides, porters, meals, camping equipment, and park fees, with tipping guidelines and optional expenses for gear rentals or extra nights in Moshi
Inclusions, 9-DAYS CLIMBING KILIMANJARO – LEMOSHO-SHIRA ROUTE IN 6-DAYS
- Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents (on twin sharing basis)
- Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
- Quality Mess tents Day 1
- Conservation fees (part of park fees)
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
- Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
- Sleeping Mattress
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Rescue fees (part of park fees)
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- Kilimanjaro summit certificate
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides
Exclusions, 9-DAYS CLIMBING KILIMANJARO – LEMOSHO-SHIRA ROUTE IN 6-DAYS
- Transfers (available as an optional addon)
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)
- Tanzania Visa
- Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
- Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Hotel (available as an optional addon)