About this experience
The Lemosho Route is relatively new. It starts on the Western side of Mount Kilimanjaro at the Londorossi Gate and was introduced as an alternative to the Shira Route which begins at a higher, more challenging altitude.
The Londorossi Gate is a fair drive from the town of Moshi, and considerably further from Arusha. At the gate, you will register with the authorities before being driven a further 12km to the starting point.
The western side of Kilimanjaro is still very wild and you may get lucky and spot large antelope, buffalo and maybe even elephant.
The Lemosho Route joins the Machame Route at Lava Tower and heads down towards Barranco Valley via the Southern Circuit (see map below). As with the Machame Route, Lemosho trekkers need to transverse the Barranco Wall and then summit from Barafu Camp.
The descent is via the Mweka route.
At a glance
- Duration: 168 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 168 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Salaries for mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park
- Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
- Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Moshi and Moshi to Kilimanjaro airport
- Lunch
- Hotel the night before and the night after the climb, with dinner and breakfast included
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summit aid)
- Fresh water for Drinking and Hot water for washing everyday
- Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook
Not included
- Visas, Flights, Travel & Health Insurances
- Gratuities
- Items of Personal nature
- Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
- Optional but highly recommended Portable toilet
- Snacks, personal medicine and water purifying tablets
- Meals & drinks not specified and snacks
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- At Lendorosi gate
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Intrepid Treks and Safaris
Accessibility and practical details
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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