Enjoy a superb ascent of Kilimanjaro on the lesser trekked Lemosho Route
Enjoy a superb ascent of Kilimanjaro on the lesser trekked Lemosho Route
Taking the western approach, we cross the caldera of Shira Volcano, traversing beneath the southern icefields of Kibo, the highest volcano on Kilimanjaro. We have eight days on the highest mountain in Africa, which means plenty of time to acclimatise and soak up the ever-changing scenery. This is one of the least trekked routes, allowing us to savour the immense and wild Shira Plateau. This itinerary gives you an excellent chance of reaching the summit: approximately 96 percent of people trekking the Lemosho route with Exodus stand on the roof of Africa. Aldo Kane Collection: A hand-selected range of adventures by our Brand Ambassador: “Trekking to the ‘roof of Africa’, Mount Kilimanjaro, is an experience you’ll never forget. The Lemosho route is one of the least trekked paths towards the summit, which allows you to take in the beautifully wild Shira Plateau. The sense of achievement you feel when you see the Uhuru Peak sign and know you’ve made it to the top of the highest mountain on the African continent is something else. It’s a truly special place and perfect for anyone who’s looking for a challenge.”
Although Tanzania lies in the tropics, the temperature depends more on altitude than on season. Northern Tanzania has temperatures around 16C-23C (61F-73F) in August, rising to 18C-28C (64F-82F) in February. The long rains, during which we do not operate trips, occur from late March to May, and there are intermittent short rains in November and December, though the latter have no great effect on mountain climbs. Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time of the year but it is usually very wet in the rainforest in April and May. January and February are the warmest months. Above the cloud line, the days are warm and pleasant, with temperatures in sunlight often above 20C (68F), but the nights can get very cold. It is possible for temperatures to get as low as -20C (-4F) at Barafu campsite, our highest overnight stop. The daily weather pattern on the mountain tends to be clear mornings with an afternoon cloud build-up that often clears before sunset. In the (European) summer, the weather is usually cloudy at lower altitudes and often sunny above 11,480ft (3,500m). Please note, mountain weather conditions are never totally predictable and we may meet wet and snowy conditions at any time.
The trip has been rated Activity Level 6 (Challenging/Tough). However, the summit attempt is graded Activity Level 7 (Tough) because of the high altitude and the level of physical effort needed. Many clients find the summit day on Kilimanjaro the toughest physical challenge of their life.
The rest of the trek is graded Activity Level 5 (Challenging) more as a consequence of the high altitude and extended wilderness camping than the difficulty of walking; hence the overall grading of this trek as Activity Level 6 (Challenging/Tough). We strongly recommend that you thoroughly read the Activity Level guidelines before booking this trip.
Walking conditions
This is a long, hard trek, reaching an altitude of 19,340ft (5,895m). Even if you consider yourself fit, you might still find the climb very hard, depending on how well your body acclimatises to high altitude. There is no scientific way to determine how easily you acclimatise; the acclimatisation process also can differ from climb to climb. Most of the trails on the Kilimanjaro trek are well defined and good quality but some forest sections are often slippery and moorland paths can be very wet in poor weather conditions. The final ascent to Uhuru Peak is almost exclusively on scree and loose rock without permanent footpaths but no technical skills are required. During the course of the trip, we spend time at both high and low altitude, experiencing both extremely cold and quite hot conditions. You should be prepared for an early start every day on Kilimanjaro.
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sdsd AVAILABLE DATES | PRICE (1 ADULT) | PRICE (1 CHILDREN) | Single room supplement | TRAVEL STATUS | |
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Sun, 11 Aug 2024 / Tue, 20 Aug 2024 | NOK 53 275 | On request | NOK 5 335 | Available | |
Sun, 25 Aug 2024 / Tue, 03 Sep 2024 | NOK 53 275 | On request | NOK 5 335 | Available | |
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 / Sat, 21 Sep 2024 | NOK 53 275 | On request | NOK 5 335 | Available | |
Thu, 10 Oct 2024 / Sat, 19 Oct 2024 | NOK 53 275 | On request | NOK 5 335 | Available | |
Thu, 24 Oct 2024 / Sat, 02 Nov 2024 | NOK 53 275 | On request | NOK 5 335 | Available |
AVAILABLE DATES | PRICE (1 ADULT) | PRICE (1 CHILDREN) | SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT | TRAVEL STATUS | |
Sun, 11 Aug 2024 / Tue, 20 Aug 2024 | NOK 53 275 | On request | NOK 5 335 | On request | |
Sun, 25 Aug 2024 / Tue, 03 Sep 2024 | NOK 53 275 | On request | NOK 5 335 | On request | |
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 / Sat, 21 Sep 2024 | NOK 53 275 | On request | NOK 5 335 | On request | |
Thu, 10 Oct 2024 / Sat, 19 Oct 2024 | NOK 53 275 | On request | NOK 5 335 | On request | |
Thu, 24 Oct 2024 / Sat, 02 Nov 2024 | NOK 53 275 | On request | NOK 5 335 | On request |
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