Climb Kilimanjaro 8 Days Lemosho Route

8 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb

8-day Lemosho Route is a captivating and comprehensive trail for ascending Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Renowned for its scenic beauty and diverse landscapes, this route offers an extended journey to the summit. Beginning amidst lush rainforests, traversing heath and moorland, and ascending into alpine desert terrain, the trek provides ample time for acclimatization, enhancing climbers' chances of reaching the summit. An additional acclimatization day at Karanga Camp further aids in altitude adjustment. The longer duration of the Lemosho Route allows for a more gradual ascent, offering breathtaking vistas and optimal acclimatization, making it a preferred choice for trekkers seeking an immersive and rewarding climb to Kilimanjaro's highest point.

Departure & Return Location

Moshi/ Arusha

Departure Time

1 Hour Before

Included And Not Included

Tour Inclusion
  • Two nights accommodation in Hotel with the breakfast
  • All park fees and taxes include 18% VAT of the goverment fee
  • Camping equipment; mountain tents, sleeping mats, chairs and table
  • All three meals on the mountain ;breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • 18% VAT on tour fees and services
  • All transfers;pick up from the airport,transfer to the entrace gate,back to the hotel after climb and finally drop off to the airport.
  • Guides porters and cook accommodations and their entry fees on the mountain
  • Fair wages to guides, porters and cook/chef as approved by Kilimanjaro National Park Authorit
  • First Aid and Emergency Equipment;portable oxygen tank and pulse oxmeter and daily Medical check-ups
  • Private portable toilets; We provides this because of Improved Hygiene,Environmental Protection,Comfort and Privacy and Health and Safety

  • Tour Exclusion
  • Travel insurance/International flights
  • Any Private Expenses
  • Flight Ticket
  • Camera Man
  • Insurance
  • Personal gear rentals
  • Lunch and dinner in the hotel
  • Tips to mountain crew
  • Laundry services

Tour Itinerary


Day 1: Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp

The journey begins at Lemosho Gate, meandering through dense rainforests rich in biodiversity. After approximately 3-4 hours of trekking, you'll reach Mti Mkubwa Camp, nestled among the lush greenery.


Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

The trail continues, gradually transitioning from rainforests to expansive heath and moorland. After trekking for about 4-6 hours, you'll reach Shira 1 Camp, offering captivating views of the Shira Plateau.


Day 3: SHIRA CAMP 1 - SHIRA 2

Hiking across the Shira Plateau, the day involves trekking through varying landscapes. After about 4-6 hours, you'll arrive at Shira 2 Camp, offering stunning panoramas and a comfortable campsite.


Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Baranco Camp via the Lava Tower

The trail leads to the Lava Tower for crucial acclimatization before descending to Baranco Camp. This trek, spanning approximately 6-7 hours, culminates with scenic vistas at Baranco Camp beneath the majestic Baranco Wall.


Day 5: Baranco Camp to Karanga Camp

The day begins with an ascent up the Baranco Wall, followed by a descent into the Karanga Valley. After roughly 4 hours of hiking, you'll reach Karanga Camp, situated in a picturesque valley setting.


Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Continuing the journey, the trail ascends steadily toward Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt. The terrain becomes increasingly rocky as you traverse alpine desert landscapes. After roughly 4-5 hours of trekking, you'll rest at Barafu Camp to prepare for the summit push.

Day 7: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Wake at midnight to a light breakfast and then prepare for your summit ascent. The goal is to climb before dawn so that you can reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise. The trails is a series of switchbacks up steep scree or possibly snow, and reach Stella Point on the crater rim at 5,861 m/18,640 ft between 4 and 5 AM. At this point you will be having the views of the fabled crater and its glaciers facing you. Then after 1 hour of hiking along the Kibo crater rim near the celebrated snows takes you to Kilimanjaro true summit, Uhuru Peak. Here you will spend some times for taking photo’s but it will depend on how you feel. After your summit activities done, you will descend back to the Barafu campsite, for lunch, rest, collect your equipment, and continue down through moorland and heath zone to Mweka campsite, Dinner and overnight


Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

In the morning after breakfast you will be trekking down to Mweka gate. The trek is a pleasant one through the lower rain-forested slopes and down to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters). Although you cover 9km / 5.5 miles, the trek only takes 3-4 hours. Assuming you successfully reach Stella Point or Uhuru Peak you will be presented with official certificates – a green certificate for the former and a gold certificate for the latter. It is customary to tip your trekking crew before being transported back to your hotel in Moshi


Departure Time

12 : 00 PM

Included And Not included
  • Two nights accommodation in Hotel with the breakfast
  • All park fees and taxes include 18% VAT of the goverment fee
  • Camping equipment; mountain tents, sleeping mats, chairs and table
  • All three meals on the mountain ;breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • 18% VAT on tour fees and services
  • All transfers;pick up from the airport,transfer to the entrace gate,back to the hotel after climb and finally drop off to the airport.
  • Guides porters and cook accommodations and their entry fees on the mountain
  • Fair wages to guides, porters and cook/chef as approved by Kilimanjaro National Park Authorit
  • First Aid and Emergency Equipment;portable oxygen tank and pulse oxmeter and daily Medical check-ups
  • Private portable toilets; We provides this because of Improved Hygiene,Environmental Protection,Comfort and Privacy and Health and Safety

  • Tour Exclusion
  • Travel insurance/International flights
  • Any Private Expenses
  • Flight Ticket
  • Camera Man
  • Insurance
  • Personal gear rentals
  • Lunch and dinner in the hotel
  • Tips to mountain crew
  • Laundry services

Day 1: Arrival Airport

Sahazalal. International Airport (Google Map)

Day 1: Arrival Airport

Included And Not
  • Air fares
  • 3 Nights Hotel Accomodation
  • All Drinks
  • All Tickets Meuseum
  • Guide Service Fee
  • Any Private Expenses

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