Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trek
Quick Facts
| Duration | 8 days / 7 nights |
|---|---|
| Price from | $2,850 per person |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Group size | 2–10 guests |
| Destinations | Mount 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
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
Londorossi Gate to Big Tree Camp
Day 2
Big Tree Camp to Shira 1
Big Tree Camp to Shira 1
Day 3
Shira 1 to Shira 2
Shira 1 to Shira 2
Day 4
Shira 2 to Barranco via Lava Tower
Shira 2 to Barranco via Lava Tower
Day 5
Barranco Wall to Karanga
Barranco Wall to Karanga
Day 6
Karanga to Barafu Base Camp
Karanga to Barafu Base Camp
Day 7
Summit Night — Uhuru Peak
Summit Night — Uhuru Peak
Day 8
Mweka Camp to Gate
Mweka Camp to Gate
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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