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    Lemosho Route: Panoramic Vistas and High Success Rate
  
  
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        22 Ratings
      
    
            
            
              
                Arusha
              
            
          
        
      The Lemosho route is beautiful with panoramic vistas on both ends of the mountain, and with a high success rate. The route crosses Shira plateau through Shira ridge to Shira camp. The minimum number of days required for this route is 7days though 8 days can be ideal.
The Lemosho route is beautiful with panoramic vistas on both ends of the mountain, and with a high success rate. The route crosses Shira plateau through Shira ridge to Shira camp. The minimum number of days required for this route is 7days though 8 days can be ideal.
        
        
          Duration: 
          
            8 days
          
        
      
    
    
      Cancellation:
      
        
          
            24 hours
          
        
      
    
  
      Highlights
    
    Arusha to Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa\n\nKilimanjaro National Park - Your driver and guide will pick you up at your accommodation right after breakfast and drive you towards Lemosho Gate.\n\nOn your way to Londorossi Gate you will have a great opportunity to stop along the way and grab lunch in a nearby local village, and purchase last minute…
Arusha to Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa\n\nKilimanjaro National Park - Your driver and guide will pick you up at your accommodation right after breakfast and drive you towards Lemosho Gate.\n\nOn your way to Londorossi Gate you will have a great opportunity to stop along the way and grab lunch in a nearby local village, and purchase last minute supplies. You will then link up with your crew and begin hiking through the thick rainforest that covers the lower base of Kilimanjaro.\nOn your short 3 to four-hour hike to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) Camp, you will come across local wildlife such as the Colobus Monkey so keep your peepers peeled for more along the way.\n\n This is a great option if you want a longer trek for acclimatization. It meets up with the Machame Route, Shira route and Umbwe route at Barranco Camp

      What's Included
    
    - Camping gear
- Sleeping bag
- Clean water
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- All fees and taxes
- Camping gear
- Sleeping bag
- Clean water
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- All fees and taxes
      What's Not Included
    
    - tips
- travel insuarance
- visas
- flights
- tips
- travel insuarance
- visas
- flights
Location
  
      Arusha
    
  
  
  
      Cancellation Policy
    
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  Customer Ratings
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          Giovannipj6605vl
        
        
        May 6, 2025
      
      
        Experience of a lifetime - I went with my friends 
 What an awesome experience. From my very first contact with African Polecat ( who was recommended by friends also in USA) they were very responsive and made me feel very relaxed and confident in their abilities and service.John was our lead guide who was brilliant ,medical checks twice daily and took the time to make sure all 5 of us were happy and comfortable.
Highly recommend for best time on the mountain
      
      
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          5madmax
        
        
        Jul 29, 2022
      
      
        Most wonderful travel partner you can ask for in a remote land - Our adventure would have never been completed successfully if not for incredible mountain guides John and Chris from African Polecat. 
One of the primary reasons I reached out to APT (African Polecat Travel) is because of their membership in KPAP (Kili porter assistance program) which assures porters are treated ethically and paid their well-deserved wages.
Our experience with APT is top notch from my first contact enquiring about the trip. James, who is the CEO of the company was in direct contact, answered all our questions and provided the best quote for the combination of Kili, safari and Zanzibar trip we asked him to put together. Always, prompt with his WhatsApp communication.
When we got down, his person was at the JRO airport to pick us up, upgraded us to Forest Hill carnival hotel and made sure that we are comfortable before calling the first day. Mountain guides John and Chris showed up early next morning, did the equipment check, took us to the hiking rental place to collect missing equipment and we are on our way to the mountain. 
The incredible support, motivation provided by the guides, the friendliest porter group with professional attitude, AFT has the best crew you can ask for in a remote country when you set out to do your life time dream adventure. The last day climbing summit was brutal and John and Chris are the ONLY reason we were able to make it to the summit.
If you need a professional team taking care of your adventure and keep your mind peaceful in a new place, use this firm.
By the way, once we completed the climb, James taking us to a spa for a well needed massage is like an icing on the cake. Thank you, James!!!
      
      
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          Winfridak2021
        
        
        Nov 10, 2021
      
      
        Majestic trip to Kilimanjaro ever expected with John - Thank you African polecat safaris for the best service James the tour operator was active to reply our emails and finally we arrive in Tanzania and we meet with John Sanford our Kilimanjaro mountain chief head guide he given us the best instructions and we followed it for having the best mountain gears that we rent in Tanzania for friendly cost 
The next we met with the best crew that supports us by carrying our staffs 
Summit day was so fantastic and majestic, John briefing us how we can dress and finally we made to the top 
I highly recommend this company are the best and expert on Kilimanjaro don't look further polecat safaris crew are the only
      
      
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          922charlesi
        
        
        Nov 8, 2021
      
      
        Incredible  experience  and  great service  from polecat  safari - Thank you John Danford our chief  head guide  for the best service  you provided  to us also all crew member  was  the  best  friend  to us 
It was  like  we can't  do  but because  of  this  guys  we made it  to  the  top  of  Africa 
I highly  recommend  this company  and because  of  you we are  coming  back  next year
      
      
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          Phanueld2021
        
        
        Oct 9, 2021
      
      
        The best knowledge on Kilimanjaro - Thanks my brother John Danford for the best service your the best Guide because of you we made to the top of Kilimanjaro thanks 
I highly recommend this company and I will come back because of you guys 
My friend he's coming for you and he looking to do hike mount Kilimanjaro please treat like Mee 
Thank you
      
      
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          Imakulatam
        
        
        Oct 5, 2021
      
      
        The best Guide on kilimanjaro - Thanks africn  polecat safaris for the best services  i was wondering  it's  very tough  but because  of  John  Danford the best head guide we made to the top of Africa  kilimanjaro  summit  
Thanks  guys I will come back  because  of you 
 I highly  recommend  this company  
Thank  you
      
      
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          Ericme6970kn
        
        
        Sep 30, 2021
      
      
        Amazing adventure - It was a little bit challenge but because of John Danford
We made to the top thank you so much was really amazing trip and we will comeback to tanzania because of you guys
Thank you James, John and the whole crew
      
      
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          586kenym
        
        
        Sep 29, 2021
      
      
        Amazing and wonderful service - Thank you so  much  African polecat safaris for the best service  i did mount Kilimanjaro  because of the best i had from John Danford  my head guide  and the whole  crew members  was the best  
I highly  recommend  this company
      
      
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          102merryd
        
        
        Sep 19, 2021
      
      
        Unforgettable and  believable experience from African polecat safaris - Hello world I would like to thank you African polecat safaris team to make my dream to became true long time I was dreamt to do hike mount Kilimanjaro I met with James the chief executive office and then linked to John Danford the best chief head guide 
Thank everyone ,  I would like to drop the best recommendation to this company 
Thank you
      
      
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          Kirakam
        
        
        Sep 16, 2021
      
      
        Amazing chief head Guide John Danford - We make to the top of Africa because of our the best chief head Guide John Danford is the best one when you want to do trek mount Kilimanjaro please ask this man 
Also African polecat Safari is the best company 
If you're looking for hiking mount Kilimanjaro please don't ask more 
Are the best 
I highly recommend this company
      
      
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