8-Day Kilimanjaro Climb via Lemosho route

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8 daysDuration

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28 peopleMaximum group size

2 peopleMinimum to book

1 - 75 yearsAge range for participants

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Challenging

Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

5895mHighest point reached

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Moshi, Tanzania

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Highlights

Trek through Kilimanjaro's changing landscapes, from lush rainforest to the volcanic Shira

Challenge yourself on iconic sections of the mountain, including Lava Tower

Reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m to watch the sunrise from the highest point in Africa

Itinerary

Take on Africa's highest peak via the spectacular 8-day Lemosho Route, one of the most scenic and successful paths to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Beginning on the mountain's remote western slopes, this route winds through lush rainforest, expansive moorlands, the dramatic Shira Plateau, and the Southern Circuit before reaching Uhuru Peak. Its longer itinerary allows for excellent acclimatization, significantly improving summit success rates while showcasing Kilimanjaro's diverse landscapes. With fewer crowds, breathtaking scenery, and the chance to spot wildlife such as buffalo and elephants near the lower slopes, the Lemosho Route offers an unforgettable high-altitude adventure.

day 1Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

-Elevation: 2,100m to 2,790m
-Distance: 6 km
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Rainforest
Your journey begins as we drive to Lemosho Gate (4 hours), where you will complete park entry formalities before heading to the Lemosho trailhead. From there, we embark on a scenic hike through the pristine rainforest, where you might spot colobus monkeys and exotic birds. We will reach Mti Mkubwa Camp for our first night under the African sky.
Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 2Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

day 3Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

day 4Shira 2 to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

day 5Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

day 6Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

day 7Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

day 8Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi

What's Included

Two nights’ accommodation in Moshi Town ( Before & after the trek – B&B)

Airport pick up and drop off.

Qualified guides with mountain crew

National park fees

Transport to the Lemosho gate and from the Mweka gate to the hotel

All camping equipment; mountain tents, sleeping mats

Rescue fees

All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Guides and porters’ accommodations and their entry fees on the mountain

Pulse oximeter

First aid kit

Emergence oxygen

Katady filtered water through the trek

Fair wages to guides and porters as approved by Kilimanjaro National Park Authority

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