Mount Kilimanjaro climbing

8 Days Lemosho Route

From $2,050 Per Person

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Duration

8 Days

Accommodation

Camping

Starting Date

Any day of your choice

The Lemosho Route is widely regarded as one of the best routes for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro due to its scenic beauty, gradual ascent, and high summit success rate. Starting on the western side of the mountain, this route offers a quiet and remote approach during the first few days before joining the Machame Route near the Shira Plateau.

The 8-day Lemosho itinerary provides excellent acclimatization, giving climbers a better chance of reaching the summit comfortably and safely. Along the journey, trekkers pass through several ecological zones including rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and the arctic summit zone.

The adventure culminates at Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa, offering breathtaking views above the clouds.

This route is ideal for climbers who want more time to acclimatize, incredible scenery, and one of the highest success rates on Kilimanjaro.

Price (Per Person)

Group Size Price
1 Person $2,450
2–4 People $2,250
5+ People $2,050

(Prices may vary depending on season and group size.)

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Lemosho Gate (2,100 m) – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650 m)

  • Distance: 6 km

  • Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

  • Habitat: Rainforest

After breakfast, depart from Arusha or Moshi and drive to Lemosho Gate, where the climb begins.

After registration with Kilimanjaro National Park, start trekking through the lush rainforest. This area is rich with wildlife including colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and a variety of bird species.

Arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp (Big Tree Camp) for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Camping (Mti Mkubwa Camp)

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650 m) – Shira 1 Camp (3,610 m)

  • Distance: 8 km

  • Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

  • Habitat: Moorland

After breakfast, leave the rainforest behind as the trail climbs steadily into the moorland zone.

You will gain spectacular views as you approach the Shira Plateau, one of the highest plateaus on Earth.

Arrive at Shira 1 Camp, where you will spend the night with great views of the mountain.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Camping (Shira 1 Camp)

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp (3,610 m) – Shira 2 Camp (3,850 m)

  • Distance: 7 km

  • Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

  • Habitat: Moorland

Today is a relatively easy trekking day across the Shira Plateau.

The trail offers incredible views of Kibo Peak and the surrounding volcanic landscape. The gentle hike helps with acclimatization.

Arrive at Shira 2 Camp, where you will relax and prepare for the next day’s climb.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Camping (Shira 2 Camp)

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp (3,850 m) – Lava Tower (4,630 m) – Barranco Camp (3,960 m)

  • Distance: 10 km

  • Hiking Time: 6–8 hours

  • Habitat: Semi-desert

This is an important acclimatization day.

You will ascend to Lava Tower (4,630 m) where you will stop for lunch and enjoy the dramatic volcanic scenery.

Afterwards, descend to Barranco Camp, located beneath the impressive Barranco Wall.

Descending after climbing high helps the body adjust to the altitude and increases summit success.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Camping (Barranco Camp)

Day 5: Barranco Camp (3,960 m) – Karanga Camp (4,035 m)

  • Distance: 5 km

  • Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

  • Habitat: Alpine Desert

After breakfast, climb the famous Barranco Wall, one of the most exciting parts of the climb.

Once at the top, the trail continues through valleys and ridges before arriving at Karanga Camp.

This shorter day allows extra time for rest and acclimatization.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Camping (Karanga Camp)

Day 6: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) – Barafu Camp (4,640 m)

  • Distance: 4 km

  • Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

  • Habitat: Alpine Desert

Today you hike to Barafu Camp, the final base camp before the summit attempt.

The terrain becomes more rugged and barren, with incredible views of the glaciers above.

After arriving at camp, enjoy an early dinner and rest before the midnight summit attempt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Camping (Barafu Camp)

Day 7: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – Mweka Camp (3,100 m)

  • Distance: 17 km

  • Hiking Time: 12–14 hours

Around midnight, begin the challenging ascent toward the summit.

Climb slowly to Stella Point (5,756 m) on the crater rim before continuing to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa.

After celebrating and taking photos at the summit, descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest and continue down to Mweka Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Camping (Mweka Camp)

Day 8: Mweka Camp (3,100 m) – Mweka Gate (1,640 m)

  • Distance: 10 km

  • Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

  • Habitat: Rainforest

After breakfast, descend through the beautiful rainforest to Mweka Gate.

At the gate, climbers receive their Kilimanjaro summit certificates before being transferred back to their hotel in Arusha or Moshi.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

From $2,050 per person
Price varies by group size

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Price Includes

  • Kilimanjaro National Park fees

  • Professional mountain guides, porters, and cook

  • Accommodation

  • All meals during the trek

  • Drinking water on the mountain

  • Airport transfers

  • Transport from hotel to the mountain gate and back

  • Rescue fees and emergency oxygen

  • Government taxes

Price Excludes

  • International and domestic flights

  • Tanzania visa

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal climbing gear

  • Tips for guides, porters, and cook

  • Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, etc.)

  • Hotel accommodation before and after the climb