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9-day Kilimanjaro climbing Lemosho route
The 9-day Kilimanjaro climbing Lemosho route is the most dramatic and beautiful route up to Kilimanjaro. It is the most remote and is gaining popularity now that it traverses some of Kilimanjaro’s most striking and least traveled landscapes, including the base of Kibo Peak and dramatic south-facing glaciers.
9 -day Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho Route has the added benefit of trekking across the Shira Plateau, a World Heritage Site, and trekking 180 degrees around Kilimanjaro.
Instead of the best 9-days Kilimanjaro climbing Lemosho route, there is also 6-day kilimanjaro hiking tour via Marangu, best 7-day Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho.
This route also allowed plenty of time to acclimatize to the high altitude, and this is key to your safety, comfort, enjoyment, and success while trekking Mount Kilimanjaro. The 9-day Kilimanjaro climbing Lemosho route can be climbed for 6 days, 7 days, 8day or 10days depending on your time and budget.
How much is the 9-day Kilimanjaro climbing Lemosho route?
The best price for 9-day Kilimanjaro climbing Lemosho route is from $ 2250 to $ 3800 per climber with a successful summit at 5895 meters, depending on luxury services , mid-range services, budget services, and accommodation before and after the tour.
This 9-day Kilimanjaro climbing Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climbing fees and cost enables you to reach the snow-capped rooftop of Kilimanjaro.
We are partnered with Africa Natural Tours, a local ground tour operator in Moshi, to ensure you get a satisfied 9-day Kilimanjaro climbing tour on this route
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Lemosho Gate to Big tree Camp
Start: Lemosho Gate (2385 m)
Finish: Big Tree Camp (2780 m)
Walking Time: 2-3 hours
A beautiful passage through thick mountain forest on a small trail with a moderate climb.
Big Tree Camp to Shira Camp
Start: Big Tree Camp (2780 m)
Finish: Shira Camp 1 (3500 m)
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Continuously rising and falling terrain above the rainforest, with wonderful views of the Shira Ridge and the Kibo Summit.
Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2
Start: Shira Camp 1 (3500 m)
Finish: Shira Camp 2 (3900 m)
Walking Time: 3–4 hours
Short trek with moderate climbing through heat and moorland zones. Great views by crossing Shira Ridge.
Shira Camp 2 to Moir Hut
Stretch : 4 km
Hiking time:4-5 hours
Climatic habitat: Apline desert
A long trek through the heath and moorland zone with impressive vegetation on the way to the Lava Tower which is excellent for acclimatization if you fitness level is high enough.
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
Stretch: 10 km
Hiking time: 6-8 hours
Climatic habitat: Moorland
A long trek through the heath and moorland zone with impressive vegetation on the way to the Lava Tower.
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Start: Barranco Camp (3960 m)
Finish: Karanga Camp (4035 m)
Walking Time: 3–4 hours
Steep climb over the Barranco Wall with a rewarding view of Kibo’s southern glacier, continuously up and down.
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Start: Karanga Camp (4035 m)
Finish: Barafu Camp (4640 m)
Walking Time: 3–4 hours
Small path through rocky alpine desert, not technically demanding.
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak
Start: Barafu Camp (4640 m)
Finish: Uhuru Peak (5895 m) to Mweka Camp (3080 m)
Walking Time: 10–14 hours
Very steep, long, and possibly cold climb to Stella Point. Fantastic panorama at the crater ridge and at the summit. The descent is relatively steep and long. Altitude might influence the climb.
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Start: Mweka Camp (3080 m)
Finish: Mweka Gate (1630 m)
Walking Time: 2-3 hours
Easy and relatively short descent with a good path through lush rainforest.
