LEMOSHO ROUTE
LEMOSHO - 12 Days
Conquering a Kilimanjaro climb is equally about the spectacular views and life-changing experience as it is about tackling the summit. Only the Lemosho Route approaches the mountain from the west, trekking around Uhuru Peak on the southern circuit. While most companies climb to the summit at night, we favor daylight climbs and start our summit just before sunrise, which makes hiking more enjoyable and the views last longer.
Re-energize every night in Tusker’s Signature Mountain Camp, with walk-in tents, and occasional showers and nourishing, locally inspired, fresh-cooked meals. The 12-day climb helps your body safely acclimate to higher altitudes. With Kilimanjaro’s most elite team of medically trained High Altitude First Responder guides, we have a 98% success rate reaching the summit on this route. Tusker's almost 50 years of experience climbing Kilimanjaro make for an epic adventure.
ROUTE STATS
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- Distance: 42.2 miles or 67.8 km gate to gate
- Duration: 12 days total, 9 days climbing gate to gate
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- Daily trekking time: 4 to 10 hours (12-14 summit day)
- Tusker's Lemosho route success rate: 98%
CRATER CAMP – You experience the enchantment of Kilimanjaro while camping in the crater just beneath Uhuru Peak, with no one else around. You can also hike to the seldom visited Ashpit, and summit twice (if you like) – once on the ascent and a second time before descending the next day. And if you prefer not to camp in the crater, you can descend to Barafu Camp for the night and join up with the group the next day.
DIFFICULTY RATING - LEVEL 5 - ULTIMATE
This is one of Tusker’s most demanding treks both physically and mentally. It is the ultimate in challenges. You are hiking over rugged, steep terrain gaining steep elevation from 6,000-ft up to 19,341-ft. into areas of exposure. Daily hiking usually takes up to 8 hours, with a total of 12-14 hours on summit day, and include substantial daily altitude gains and losses in remote areas of mountain environment. Weather can be extreme. You need to be in excellent physical condition – the best of your life. Previous similar hiking experience is very important. We may ask you to get a signed physician certificate.
DAILY ITINERARY
ZANZIBAR
AFTER-CLIMB ADVENTURES
Once you have summitted Kilimanjaro go on a mind blowing Wildlife Safari and explore the epic wildlife parks of East Africa. And travel back in time to the mystical island of Zanzibar for incredible beaches, coral reef snorkeling, exotic foods, and a total cultural immersion.
For more information about our Wildlife Safaris and Zanzibar journeys read about our Trips After-Your-Climb.
WILDLIFE SAFARI & ZANZIBAR
On our 5-day safari you discover an incredible array of wildlife. And if you time it right, you might even find yourself surrounded by millions of animals during the great migration which occurs twice a year. You marvel at the incredible feeling as you immerse yourself in the spectacle of the African savannah.
For more details read about your Wildlife Safaris here.
The Lake supports a large array of bird life, such as yellow-billed storks, white-necked cormorants, pelicans, and Egyptian geese. We overnight at Kirurumu Manyara Tented Camp.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
The crater swarms with 30,000 head of wild game, stalked by great prides of lion, jackal, hyena and leopard. Ngorongoro is one of the few places left on earth where you can see the almost extinct black rhinos in their natural habitat.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Every year, the Serengeti hosts one of the most dramatic spectacles on earth: The Great Migration. During this time, millions of wildebeests, zebra, and Thomson’s gazelle migrate non-stop through the Grumeti and Mara Rivers in search of fresh grazing, following an ancient pattern of survival.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging varies depending on the migratory season.
The Serengeti is famous for its predators. On our daily game-runs with expert safari guides, you can expect excellent lion and cheetah sightings, and exciting lion hunts. You can also spot leopards regularly. Other predators include serval cats, golden and black-backed jackal, African wild dog and spotted hyena.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging varies depending on the migratory season.
At Kilimanjaro International a Tusker Trail representative will meet you with your climbing gear that you stored in Moshi. Depart Kilimanjaro Airport.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Fly home
On our 3-day safari you discover an incredible array of wildlife. And if you time it right, you might even find yourself surrounded by millions of animals during the great migration which occurs twice a year. You marvel at the incredible feeling as you immerse yourself in the spectacle of the African savannah.
For more details read about your Wildlife Safaris here.
It is home to the unusual tree-bound lions and the elusive forest primate, the blue monkey, along with many other species of animals. The Lake supports a large array of bird life, such as yellow-billed storks, white-necked cormorants, pelicans, and Egyptian geese. We overnight at Kirurumu Manyara Tented Camp.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: Kirirumu Manyara Tented Lodge
The crater swarms with 30,000 head of wild game, stalked by great prides of lion, jackal, hyena and leopard. Ngorongoro is one of the few places left on earth where you can see the almost extinct black rhinos in their natural habitat.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Fly Home!
Travel back in time to the mystical Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar, just off Tanzania’s coast. Throughout recent history the two islands that make up Zanzibar became a base for traders on their journeys between Africa’s Great Lakes, the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian subcontinent.
Known as the Spice Island, you can still discover Zanzibar’s colorful history as you explore the maze of streets and alleys. Your tailor-made trip immerses you in Zanzibar’s fascinating mixture of African, Arabic, Asian and European cultures.
For more details explore your magical Zanzibar journey here.
SAFARI & ZANZIBAR PRICES
WILDLIFE SAFARI
Tailored to the Season
Trip Length
3-5 Days
Land Cost
$2,300 to $4,700 (plus local flights)
Trip cost depends on season and duration.
ZANZIBAR
Custom Duration
Trip Length
3-5 Days
Land Cost
$1,100 to $3,200 (plus local flights)
Trip cost depends on duration and activities.
BOOKING YOUR SAFARI & ZANZIBAR JOURNEY
We've been planning and coordinating our Wildlife Safaris and Zanzibar trips for over four decades. Our trek coordinators will help you celebrate your success on Kilimanjaro with the most amazing experience you can imagine. For your after-climb adventure just give us a call when you book your Kilimanjaro Climb.
SAFARI
When we plan your Wildlife Safari, we factor in important variables to maximize your adventure experience. We plan for the best locations based on the season, the amount of time you wish to spend in the bush, and the type of accommodation you’d like to use.
ZANZIBAR
Zanzibar is always amazing, regardless of when you visit. But if you want some tips the greatest food, the best place for snorkeling a coral reef, or where to go to enjoy the most incredible sunset, give us a call.
TO BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE CALL US: +1.775.833.9700 • 1.800.231.1919
LEMOSHO GUIDES AND CREW
Your expert guides are the heart and soul of your successful Kilimanjaro summit challenge. EDDIE FRANK, Tusker's founder, built Tusker's elite team of guides using the same techniques he used when training the US Army’s elite Special Forces. Our elite team has led over 10,000 triumphant Tusker climbers to the summit for decades.
EDDIE TALKS...
"I had been leading Kilimanjaro climbs for 9 years when I got the urge to revisit what brought me back to Africa as a young man in the first place. Adventure and Discovery. I hunted around for an untraveled route, and came up with the approach from the far west side of Kilimanjaro I found Adventure and made and astounding Discovery – a virtually untraveled narrow trail up through the Lemosho rainforest, exposing one of the most beautiful sides of Kilimanjaro."
TUSKER CLIMBING CREW
One of the keys to the success of your climb is your climbing crew. They are the backbone of your adventure and ensure that your camp and gear is set up at each new location on the climbing route. The team is made up of porters and chefs that are fiercely loyal to Tusker Trail and who have been part of our family for the past 15-23 years.
Your porters and chefs also provide an incredible window into Tanzanian culture. They introduce you to the inspiring music of Kilimanjaro which will inspire you to put one foot in front of the other. All in all, you and your team are part of one big family, on a trek to the top of Africa.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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- Professional guides & dedicated crew
- Transfers on arrival and departure
- Lodging & Meals as per daily itinerary
- Activities as per itinerary
- National Park Fees
- 4-season WALK-IN all weather tents
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- 2-inch air/foam mattresses
- 4-season base-camp dining tents
- Dining tables & comfy chairs
- Gas lighting in dining tents
- Purified water
- Private toilet tents
- Drybag (to protect your duffel)
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