The most scenic route with the best acclimatisation.
Lemosho starts on the quiet western side, crosses the full Shira plateau and joins the southern circuit for a very high summit success rate.
Accommodation: Mountain tents
Highlights
- Highest success rate
- Quiet western approach
- Full Shira plateau crossing
- Best acclimatisation profile
Itinerary
Day 1
Londorossi to Mti Mkubwa
Forest camp at 2780m.
Day 2
Shira 1
Onto the plateau.
Day 3
Shira 2
Plateau crossing, 3850m.
Day 4
Lava Tower to Barranco
Climb high, sleep low.
Day 5
Karanga
Barranco Wall.
Day 6
Barafu
Summit camp.
Day 7
Summit day
Uhuru Peak then Millennium Camp.
Day 8
Descent
Mweka Gate.
What's included
- Park & camping fees
- Guides, cooks and porters
- All mountain meals
- Two nights hotel
- Airport transfers
Not included
- Flights
- Visa
- Personal gear
- Tips
- Insurance
Equipment you need
- 4-season sleeping bag
- Insulated jacket
- Waterproof shell & trousers
- Boots
- Poles
- Headtorch
- Base layers
- Gloves & balaclava
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