8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho Route

5.0Based on

Image 1 of 4

Image 2 of 4

Image 3 of 4

Image 4 of 4

Trekking and Hiking Mountains Adventure Guided and Escorted Customizable

Carbon neutral

8 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

30 peopleMaximum group size

2 peopleMinimum to book

10 - 90 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Strenuous

Highly demanding activities designed for individuals with excellent physical fitness.

5895mHighest point reached

Starts

Arusha, Tanzania

Ends

Arusha, Tanzania

Highlights

Enjoy breathtaking views of Kobo Peak, Lava Towers and Great Barranco Wall

Spot various bird and animal species endemic to the region

This route to Mount Kilimanjaro has better summiting rate

Transport to and from Kilimanjaro Gate included on the given price

8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho Route

Get Trip Brochure & Exclusive Discount

Download a detailed PDF brochure and unlock an exclusive discount for this tour

What's Included

8 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches and 7 DinnersKilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary.Professional, English-Speaking guide.Mountain crew (Cook & Porters).Overnight stays in hotels and mountain tents.Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables etc.)Portable toilet and toilet tent.Meals according to the itinerary.Drinking water.All national park fees.All mentioned transfer.

What's Excluded

Tour Availability

Select your preferred departure date and secure your spot

Valentine'sSuper Sales

Valentine'sSuper Sales

Loading availability...

Monthly Price Comparison

Good to Know

Cancellation

Payment

Travel Insurance

Do you need help from our trip consultants?

If you have any question about this tour or need help with planning a trip, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

Our travel experts are ready to help.

Jane Andersen

Sine

Rasmus Juul Olsen

Why Book with Bookmundi

Earn USD 103+ in travel credits.

Best price guaranteed.

No credit card or booking fees.

100% financial protection.Bookmundi is a member of the Danish Travel Fund which guarantees for any payment made via us. Our guarantee covers all travelers, irrespective of nationality.

Carbon neutral tours.Algorithms and machine learning enables Bookmundi to calculate the carbon footprint for each tour. We then subsequently offset carbon emissions for all tour bookings on Bookmundi via investments in carbon reduction projects to help combat climate change.

25,000+ trip reviews, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.

What are customers saying about Bookmundi

4.67/5

Excellent based on 818 customer reviews from

Yusufu

Its good well organised

4 hours ago

Similar Tours You Might Like

Discover our top tours similar to 8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho Route that you might like.

8-Day Camping Safari : Best of Tanzania trip - alternative tour available

8-Day Camping Safari : Best of Tanzania

5.0(1 review)

If the idea of camping beneath African skies excites you, the '8-Day Camping Safari: Best of Tanzania' is your ticket to adventure. Listen to lions’ roars at night, wake to bird calls, and immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of Tanzania’s national parks. Designed for those who want to truly live in the wild, this tour offers prime locations for witnessing the Great Migration and close encounters with the Big Five. Campsites are carefully chosen for both comfort and wildlife access, blending the thrill of safari with moments of luxury. The tour’s USP? An authentic camping experience in the heart of the action, allowing you to feel nature’s pulse day and night.

8 days

Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari trip - alternative tour available

Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari

5.0(4 reviews)

Witness one of the planet’s greatest wildlife spectacles on the "Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari." This seven-day adventure tour is designed with families and young adults in mind, maximizing your time in Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes. Explore the Serengeti’s vast plains, where millions of wildebeest thunder across the savannah, and track lions and cheetahs with expert local guides. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater to spot elephants and rhinos, and enjoy a seamless experience by flying back from the Serengeti to Arusha—giving you more time for game drives and less time on the road. The USP: a carefully timed itinerary that boosts your chances of witnessing the legendary migration, all while offering comfort, convenience, and unforgettable adventure.

7 days

Wildlife Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holidays trip - alternative tour available

Wildlife Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holidays

5.0(3 reviews)

Experience the ultimate blend of safari excitement and coastal relaxation with the Wildlife Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holidays package. This 9-day journey takes you from the wildlife-rich plains of northern Tanzania—starting in Arusha and traversing Mount Meru, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater—to the idyllic beaches of Zanzibar’s east coast. You’ll witness iconic wildlife in their natural habitats, guided by passionate local experts who double as trackers, teachers, and friends. Their deep knowledge and love for Tanzania ensure every game drive and nature walk is both educational and thrilling. The trip concludes with time to unwind on Zanzibar’s pristine sands, offering a perfect transition from bush to beach. What sets this tour apart is the expertise of your guides—trained naturalists and environmentalists dedicated to making your safari both safe and unforgettable. The unique selling point: a seamless fusion of world-class wildlife encounters and serene beach holiday in one unforgettable trip.

9 days

9-Day Mt Kilimanjaro Climb (Lemosho Route) trip - alternative tour available

9-Day Mt Kilimanjaro Climb (Lemosho Route)

For those seeking the ultimate Kilimanjaro trekking experience, the 9-Day Mt Kilimanjaro Climb via the Lemosho Route delivers stunning vistas and a high chance of reaching the summit. This tour package is celebrated for its panoramic views, quieter trails, and excellent acclimatization schedule—making it a top pick for trekkers who want both beauty and a strong success rate. The route begins on the western slopes, winding through untouched rainforest before opening to expansive moorlands and offering sweeping views across different faces of the mountain. Unlike busier paths, Lemosho’s remoteness allows you to immerse yourself in Kilimanjaro’s pristine wilderness, encountering unique flora, fauna, and dramatic landscapes along the way. A distinctive feature of this journey is the two-day section from Barranco to Barafu, providing a valuable opportunity to rest and acclimatize before the final summit push. This thoughtful pacing increases your likelihood of standing atop Uhuru Peak, all while enjoying the mountain’s most scenic route. The actual trek spans eight days, with an additional day dedicated to airport transfers and preparation, ensuring a smooth and well-supported experience. This trip is particularly suited to travelers who value both adventure and comfort, with expert guides ensuring safety and guidance throughout. The blend of natural splendor, low crowds, and a carefully planned itinerary makes this an exceptional way to experience Africa’s highest mountain—and a journey you’ll remember for years to come.

9 days

9-Day Tanzania Holiday Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho Route trip - alternative tour available

9-Day Tanzania Holiday Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho Route

5.0(1 review)

Take the road less traveled with the 9-Day Tanzania Holiday Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho Route, a favorite among experienced adventurers and young explorers alike. This trek approaches Kilimanjaro from the west, following the Lemosho trail—renowned for its pristine wilderness and breathtaking scenery. Traverse the Shira Plateau and camp at the crater, soaking in panoramic views rarely offered on other routes. The ascent continues beneath Kibo’s southern ice fields before joining the Barafu route for the final push to the summit. With high success rates and plenty of time for acclimatization, this tour package stands out for its balance of challenge and comfort. What makes this trek unique is its sense of solitude and immersion in untouched landscapes, appealing to those who seek both adventure and tranquility on their Kilimanjaro journey.

9 days

8-Day Tanzania Holiday Kilimanjaro Climbing Marangu Route trip - alternative tour available

8-Day Tanzania Holiday Kilimanjaro Climbing Marangu Route

4.6(3 reviews)

Step onto the classic Marangu route—often called the ‘Coca-Cola route’—with the 8-Day Tanzania Holiday Kilimanjaro Climbing Marangu Route. This trek is acclaimed among young adults and seasoned hikers for its comfortable mountain huts, solar lighting, and gradual progression through ever-changing climate zones. Witness spectacular glacier and ice cliff views as you ascend, with the highlight being the crater rim walk from Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak. On clear mornings, take in the breathtaking panoramas of the Rift Valley, Mt. Meru, and the Masai Steppes. With an extra day included for better acclimatization, this trip’s unique selling point is its accessibility and higher summit success rate, making it ideal for those seeking a well-supported, classic trekking experience up Africa’s highest mountain.

8 days

9-Days Ultimate Tanzania North Circuit Safari trip - alternative tour available

9-Days Ultimate Tanzania North Circuit Safari

The 9-Days Ultimate Tanzania North Circuit Safari is your ticket to the most iconic wildlife spectacle on earth—the Great Serengeti Migration. Tailored for both young adults and seniors who crave immersive experiences, this trip offers ample time in the Serengeti so you can follow migrating herds without the rush. From the moment you set out from Arusha, each day brings a new opportunity to witness nature’s drama: mobile tented camps place you at the heart of the action, while expertly guided game drives maximize your chances of seeing predators, herds, and rare species up close. The tour concludes with a convenient drop-off at the airport for your evening flight. The unique selling point of this package is its flexible, migration-focused itinerary—ensuring you never miss a moment of this epic wildlife event. For those who want more than a snapshot, it’s the ultimate way to experience Tanzania’s legendary north.

9 days

Itinerary

The Lemosho Route to Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest mountain, is a fairly new route with a better summiting rate.

This 'Eight-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Trek' commences on the western side of the mountain, providing breathtaking views of Mount Meru and Kenya’s Amboseli National Park plains. The itinerary has an additional day so that trekkers can acclimatize to the altitude, increasing their chance of reaching the summit.

The trek also boasts breathtaking vistas of verdant forests and mountains. The highlights include the Lava Towers, the Great Barranco Wall, and a great view of the Kibo Peak. The route also provides opportunity for bird and wildlife sightings. The main highlight though is the Uhuru Peak, the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro at 5,895 meters, where we will set our foot on the seventh day of the trek.

See the itinerary section for more details.

day 1 - Lemosho Gate (2,385 m) – Big Tree Camp (2,780 m)

In the morning, you will be transferred to Lemosho Gate (2,385m), where you will be registered by the national park authorities for your trek.

Enjoy a hearty lunch before you set out on the trail through the rainforest. Today’s walk is quite short, thus giving you time to enjoy the lush scenery which will drastically change over the course of your trek. You might even catch a glimpse of the thumbless colobus monkeys sitting in the branches above you.

Your dinner and overnight awaits you at the beautiful Big Tree Camp.

Duration:3 hours

Accommodation: Camping

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 2 - Big Tree Camp – Shira Camp 1 (3,500 m)

Set out after breakfast at the camp, along the thin trail through the rainforest. As the hike progresses, you will notice the vegetation becoming scarcer and scarcer, until you finally reach moorland filled with lobelia and erica plants.

Ascending through rolling hills, you will reach Shira Camp 1 in about 3 to 4 hours. Looking over the Shira Plateau from your camp, you will be able to see the unmistakable snow-capped summit of Kibo.

A hearty evening meal and a last glimpse at the starry sky will bring the day to a close.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Camping

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 3 - Shira Camp 1 – Shira Camp 2 (3,900 m)

Today you will cross Shira Ridge with its rocky ground, low grasses and shrubs. As the terrain is much flatter than the day before, your hike will seem more leisurely and you will enjoy fantastic views of the Great Rift Valley and Mount Meru. Beautiful and distinctive giant lobelias still dot the moor landscape. Walking on ground where lava used to flow, you will reach Shira Camp 2, where you will have your evening meal and overnight stay.

Duration:2 hours

Accommodation: Camping

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 4 - Lava Tower (4,640m) – Barranco Camp (3,960m)

After breakfast, you will start your ascent to Lava Tower through a boulder-strewn terrain. In the distance you will see Kibo encouraging you to continue uphill. Reaching Lava Tower, you will rest and allow your body to get used to the higher altitude, after which you continue downwards to Barranco Camp.

This method of climbing high but sleeping low allows your body to acclimatize to the differing altitudes and gives you a good idea on how your body react to changes in altitude.

Along the way the scenery changes once more and soon you are surrounded by giant senecios and smaller lobelias. After 6 to 7 hours you will reach the beautiful and green Barranco Camp, which offers great views of the surrounding snow-capped mountains. After dinner you will settle in for the night.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Camping

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 5 - Barranco Camp (3,960 m) – Karanga Camp (4,035 m)

The famous Barranco Wall, which is probably the steepest part of the entire route, awaits you after breakfast. Although no technical climbing is necessary, some spots do require you to use your hands for a better grip and to pull yourself up.

Your guide will be close by to help you if necessary. After you have pulled yourself around the Kissing Rock, you will make your way along the mountain ridge and through the Karanga Valley. You will also pass the last water spot as you finally reach Karanga Camp.

After a well-deserved meal, it is off to bed.

Duration:2 hours

Accommodation: Camping

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 6 - Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (4,640 m)

Today you will make your way to Barafu Camp. The landscape is very dry and the ground cracks like glass under your boots. As you make your way through the afro-alpine desert to the rocky Barafu Camp, a sense of excitement sweeps over you as your final stretch is only a few hours away.

The Barafu Camp with its rocky scenery allows for a stunning view of Mawenzi Peak and the summit path ahead. After an early dinner and last-minute preparation for tomorrow, you will go to bed.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Camping

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 7 - Barafu – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,080 m)

At around midnight, you will be awoken with some hot tea and biscuits in order to get you ready for today’s ascents. You will ascend in a north-westerly direction through heavy scree toward Stella Point, arriving there in about 5 to 7 hours.

At Stella Point (5,730 m), you may rest if necessary before taking on another 1 to 2 hours stretch along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highlight of your trip. A breathtaking view awaits you as you stand on the highest mountain in Africa.

After taking as much pictures as your camera will allow, you will leave behind the glistening glaciers and snowy peak and make your way back down to Barafu Camp. Here you will have time to catch your breath before heading further down to Mweka Camp (approximate 3-hour walk). A scrumptious dinner and a peaceful night’s sleep await you at the camp.

Duration:3 hours

Accommodation: Camping

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 8 - Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate (1,630m) – Arusha

A scrumptious breakfast is followed by a traditional farewell ceremony from your mountain crew, before you start your final stretch down the mountain. You will once more trek through the rainforest, giving you another opportunity to spot the cheeky colobus monkeys, finally reaching the Mweka Gate.

You will be received at the gate by our team and taken back to the Arusha Planet Lodge for a long shower and relaxed day by the pool. Stay overnight at Arusha Planet Lodge on bed and breakfast basis.

Accommodation: Camping

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

S

SahirVerified Traveler

Dec 23, 2025

5.0

5.0 out of 5

The Lemosho Route climb exceeded our expectations in every way

Our 8-day Lemosho Route Climb was a wonderful opportunity to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with our companions from India and family members from the United States of America. The Sales Team supports a high level of responsiveness to customers' needs during the booking process. We felt an immediate connection with the Aardvark Expeditions Limited because of the quick response times and open and honest communication etc. Our head guide, Fred and assistant guide Bariki were excellent leaders who provided good guidance and concern for all climbers throughout the entire Kilimanjaro Trek. They kept climbers safe, happy and comfortable throughout each stage of the trek. We reached the summit of Kilimanjaro with a sense of accomplishment, confidence and pride. For us, this climb was about the journey and the people who helped us along the way to reach the summit. We highly recommend this team to anyone looking to climb Kilimanjaro.

B

Bhumika SultaniaVerified Traveler

Dec 15, 2025

5.0

5.0 out of 5

Aardvark Expeditions Helped Us Achieve Our Goal of Reaching the Summit!

We were lucky enough to be recommended by friends for our climb with Aardvark Expeditions after doing research ourselves on other expedition companies for an 8-day Lemosho Route Trek. We are very thankful for listening to them! Our party consisted of climbers from India, as well as some family members visiting from Tennessee in the United States. Coordinating our travel from so many locations went without a hitch. Every single step of the climb was handled with the utmost professionalism by the guide, Fred & Ewald, who paid close attention to our overall health, pace, and morale, which made a significant difference, particularly on the longer acclimatisation days. The food provided by Chef Ephraim exceeded our expectations in terms of balance and flavour. All meals were cooked to perfection and served piping hot, even at high temperatures. One reason that we chose to go with them is the expediency with which their sales staff communicated with us via email. They responded to every message we sent to them almost immediately. This gave us a lot of confidence that we were going to be well taken care of. As a group, we remember the morning of December 1, 2025, when every one of us made it to Uhuru Peak (5,895masl) together against a clear sky as one of our fondest memories of our adventure! I would highly recommend Aardvark Expeditions to our families and friends!

S

Steve JohnsonVerified Traveler

Aug 6, 2023

5.0

5.0 out of 5