Lemosho Route 8 Days Open Joining Group | Mount Kilimanjaro from $1,750
The Lemosho Route 8 Days Open Joining Group offers one of the most scenic, quiet, and best-acclimatized ways to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
Starting from the remote western side of the mountain, the Lemosho Route allows gradual altitude gain and follows the famous Southern Circuit, giving climbers more time to adapt before the final ascent to Uhuru Peak.
This open joining group climb is ideal for solo travelers, couples, and small groups looking to share costs while enjoying a high summit success rate and a well-organized group experience.
📦 Trip Summary
- Route: Lemosho Route
- Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
(8 days trekking + 2 hotel nights) - Group Type: Open Joining Group
- Start / End: Lemosho Gate – Mweka Gate
- Summit: Uhuru Peak (5,895m)
- Accommodation: Hotel + Shared mountain tents
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Success Rate: Very High
🗓️ Open Joining Group Calendar
Fixed & Carefully Selected Departures (June – October)
June
- 07 June
- 11 June
- 23 June
July
- 14 July
- 16 July
- 25 July
August
- 07 August
- 11 August
- 29 August
September
- 16 September
- 23 September
October
- 07 October
- 25 October
📌 All dates shown are climb start dates. Arrival is recommended one day before.
🤝 Why Join This Group?
- One of the most scenic routes on Kilimanjaro
- Excellent acclimatization profile
- Fewer crowds at the beginning of the trek
- Lower cost compared to private climbs
- Strong group support and motivation
🗺️ Lemosho Route – 8-Day Itinerary
Day 0: Arrival in Tanzania – Hotel Overnight
Airport pick-up, hotel transfer, pre-climb briefing & gear check.
Day 1: Lemosho Gate – Big Tree Camp
- Altitude: 2,100m – 2,650m
- Hiking: 3–4 hours
- Rainforest zone
Day 2: Big Tree Camp – Shira 1 Camp
- Altitude: 2,650m – 3,610m
- Moorland & Shira Plateau
Day 3: Shira 1 Camp – Shira 2 Camp
- Altitude: 3,610m – 3,850m
- Acclimatization day
Day 4: Shira 2 Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp
- Altitude: 3,850m – 4,630m – 3,960m
- Climb high, sleep low
Day 5: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp
- Barranco Wall climb
- Southern Circuit traverse
Day 6: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp
- Summit preparation day
Day 7: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp
- Midnight summit attempt
- Summit at sunrise
Day 8: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate
- Descend through rainforest
- Summit certificates & hotel transfer
✅ What’s Included
- Certified professional mountain guides
- Mountain crew (guides, cook & porters)
- Shared high-quality mountain tents
- Sleeping mattress
- Three hot meals daily on the mountain
- Filtered drinking water and boiled
- Emergency oxygen & first-aid kit
- All park, camping & rescue fees
- Airport & hotel transfers
❌ Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Personal trekking gear
- Tips for mountain crew
- Travel insurance
💡 Booking Notes
- Limited spaces per departure
- Dates fill quickly during peak season
- Early booking recommended
- Private climbs available on request