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Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trek

Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trek

8 Days / 7 Nights From $2,850 pp Challenging

Quick Facts

Duration8 days / 7 nights
Price from$2,850 per person
DifficultyChallenging
Group size2–10 guests
DestinationsMount Kilimanjaro

Tour Overview

The Lemosho Route is widely regarded as the most beautiful path to Uhuru Peak, offering superb scenery, excellent acclimatisation, and the highest summit success rates of any Kilimanjaro route.

Beginning on the western Shira Plateau, the route traverses the full breadth of Kilimanjaro through pristine rainforest, giant heather moorland, the surreal alpine desert, and finally the arctic glaciers of the summit zone. The 8-day itinerary provides optimal altitude gain, with the proven "climb high, sleep low" strategy maximising your chances of standing on the Roof of Africa.

Our mountain crew — guides, porters, and a camp cook — ensure your comfort and safety at every step, with hot meals, quality camping equipment, and constant altitude monitoring.

Highlights

Summit Uhuru Peak at 5,895m
Traverse five distinct climate zones
Shira Plateau panoramic views
Barranco Wall scramble
Sunrise over the African continent
92%+ summit success rate on this route

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Your 8-day journey through Tanzania, crafted for unforgettable moments at every stop.

Day 1

Londorossi Gate to Big Tree Camp

Lunch, Dinner Big Tree Camp (2,780m)
Drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate (2,100m). Register and begin the trek through lush montane rainforest to Big Tree Camp at 2,780m.
Day 2

Big Tree Camp to Shira 1

All meals Shira 1 Camp (3,500m)
Trek through the last of the rainforest into heath and moorland zone. Arrive at Shira 1 Camp on the vast Shira Plateau with views of Kibo peak.
Day 3

Shira 1 to Shira 2

All meals Shira 2 Camp (3,840m)
Cross the Shira Plateau with gentle acclimatisation hiking. Optional afternoon hike to Shira Cathedral for additional altitude gain.
Day 4

Shira 2 to Barranco via Lava Tower

All meals Barranco Camp (3,960m)
Climb to Lava Tower (4,630m) for acclimatisation, then descend to Barranco Camp. The classic "climb high, sleep low" day.
Day 5

Barranco Wall to Karanga

All meals Karanga Camp (3,995m)
Scramble up the spectacular Barranco Wall — the trek's most exciting section. Continue through the Karanga Valley to camp.
Day 6

Karanga to Barafu Base Camp

All meals Barafu Camp (4,673m)
Short but important acclimatisation day. Arrive at Barafu, rest, eat, and prepare for the midnight summit attempt.
Day 7

Summit Night — Uhuru Peak

All meals Mweka Camp (3,068m)
Depart at midnight. Trek through the arctic zone under the stars. Reach Stella Point at dawn, then Uhuru Peak (5,895m). Descend to Mweka Camp.
Day 8

Mweka Camp to Gate

Breakfast, Lunch
Final descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Receive summit certificates. Transfer back to Moshi for celebration dinner.

What's Included

  • All park fees and camping fees
  • Professional mountain guides and porters
  • Quality camping equipment
  • All meals on the mountain
  • Drinking water and snacks
  • Rescue fees and emergency oxygen
  • Pre-climb briefing and gear check
  • Airport transfers

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Visa fees
  • Gratuities for mountain crew
  • Personal trekking gear
  • Accommodation before and after the climb

Destinations on This Tour

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