8 days lemosho route trek kilimanjaro
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8 Days Lemosho Route Trek Kilimanjaro

8 Days Lemosho Route Trek Kilimanjaro

$2195 / per person
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The 8 Days Lemosho Route Trek is one of the most rewarding and scenic paths to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. Starting on the remote western slopes of the mountain, this route gradually ascends through a diverse range of ecosystems, allowing trekkers to experience lush rainforests, alpine moorlands, high-altitude deserts, and arctic summit zones all in one unforgettable journey.

What sets this route apart is its longer itinerary, designed specifically to improve acclimatization and increase your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak. Unlike the busier routes that begin closer to Moshi, the Lemosho route offers a quieter start with better wildlife encounters, making it perfect for adventurers who want to enjoy nature, avoid large crowds, and maximize their summit success.

Whether you’re an experienced hiker or a determined first-timer, the 8 days Lemosho trek offers the perfect balance of physical challenge, environmental beauty, and strategic altitude gain. It’s no surprise that many seasoned Kilimanjaro guides consider this the best overall route to the top.

Unmatched Scenic Beauty – Lemosho offers panoramic views from day one, with a trail that crosses pristine rainforest, the vast Shira Plateau, and dramatic ridges before joining the Machame Route.

Excellent Acclimatization – With its longer itinerary (7–8 days), Lemosho provides more time to adjust to the altitude, greatly increasing the summit success rate.

Less Crowded at the Start – Unlike the Machame and Marangu routes, Lemosho begins on the quieter western side of Kilimanjaro, giving trekkers a more peaceful and immersive wilderness experience.

High Summit Success Rates – Thanks to its gradual ascent and extra acclimatization days, Lemosho boasts one of the highest summit success rates of all Kilimanjaro routes.

Best of Both Worlds – Lemosho combines wilderness solitude at the beginning with the sociable and scenic Machame Route later on, making it ideal for climbers who want a balanced adventure.

8 Days
13+ Age

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The price per person for group expeditions are fixed based on a group size. However, we have optional arrangements for individual private and tailor-made preferences best suited for you, your family and friends.


Number of ClientsPrice Per Person
1 Pax$ 2,545
2 Pax$ 2,195
3 Pax$ 2,105
4 Pax$ 2,050
5 Pax$ 1,980
6 Pax$ 1,950
7 Pax$ 1,930
8 Pax$ 1,900
9 Pax$ 1,850
10+ Pax$ 1,800

Tour Plan

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Day 1: Moshi to Londosori gate then to Mti Mkubwa camp

Lemosho being on the west of the Kilimanjaro, it takes an extra mile drive from Moshi town where you take a long drive of an approximate of 4hrs maximum to Londosori gate from Moshi town. Here the porters will be checked in and start the climb while you finish up the formalities and you will then start the hike to Mti Mkubwa camp. The hike will be of 2 to 3hrs a distance of 6 kilometers walking through a dense misty rainforest seeing some small wildlife especially the while and black colobus monkeys. Reach at the camp you will meet your porters have your camping and overnight stay. Time and distance: 2 to 3hrs hiking a distance of 6km Elevation: 2650 m/8695ft
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Day 2: Mti Mkubwa camp to Shira camp

On your 2nd hiking day, you will be hiking through the moorland forest and valleys while enjoying the view of the Kibo peak and the valleys. The hike will be of 4 to 5hrs a distance of 8 kilometers from Mti Mkubwa camp to Shira camp. However, expect some steepness on your hike. You will overnight at Shira camp collecting together for the next day hike. Time and distance: 4 to 5hrs hiking a distance of 8km Walking through: Moorland and valleys
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Day 3: Shira 1 to Shira Hut

On your 3rd hiking day, you will be having moderate hike across the Shira plate6 to 8hrs a distance of 8 kilometers where you will be walking through the Shira plateaus and to the Shira cathedral reaching the Shira hut while enjoying the scenery, Shira cathedral and the valleys. Walking through the Shira plateaus, there are more than one climbing divert option reaching the Shira hut, and this will be your guides option to choose one that suits you better. At the camp you will find the crews (Porters) have already made your tents for the camping and overnight. Time and distance: 6 to 8hrs hiking a distance of 8km Elevation: 3850 m/12630ft
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Day 4: Shira Hut through lover tower to Baranco camp

This is the acclimatization day whereby you will be ascending from Shira hut to lover tower and descend to Baranco. It is an acclimatization day as you will be experiencing the high altitude up the lover tower then descends to Baranco. It is a steepness hike to lover tower then to Baranco (Climbing the Baranco wall) which will be a hike of 6 to 8hrs covering a distance of 9 Kilometers reaching the Baranco camp. Shira hut is the junction of Shira, Lemosho and Machame hence, you will meet climber from Machame too. Time and distance: 6 to 8hrs hiking a distance of 9km Elevation: 4640 m/15220 ft to 3986m/13070ft
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Day 5: Baranco camp to Karanga camp

This is the adventurous day when climbing the Kilimanjaro via Machame route where ypu will be facing the climb of the Baranco wall. Considering the distance, it is a short climb because it is just a distance of 4 Kilometers, but considering the climbing challenges it will take 4 to 5hrs climbing through the Baranco wall and the alpine desert valleys where you will be enjoying the view of the Kibo peak which will be closer, the southern glaciers and the western bridge. Reaching the Karanga camp you will have your rest collecting some energy for your next day venture. Time and distance: hiking of 4 to 5hrs a distance of 4km Elevation: 13,000ft to 13,100ft
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Day 6: Karanga camp to Barafu camp

The hike will begin after your breakfast; you will be hiking through the alpine desert enjoying the stunning view of the two Kilimanjaro cones of Kibo and Mawenzi. It will be a 4 to 5hrs hike a distance of 4 Kilometers. You will be walking hitting the junction that connects with the Mweka trail and head up to the Barafu camp where you will be complete the southern circuit of the Kilimanjaro Mountain. Here you will do the camping with an early sleep and meals read for the next day complete adventure which starts in the midnight. Time and distance: hiking of 4 to 5hrs a distance of 4km Elevation: 13,100ft to 15,300ft
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Day 7: Summit Day then descend to Mweka camp

This is the lifetime memory day of reaching the highest point of Africa, “the roof of Africa” of the Kilimanjaro Mountain. The day will begin in the midnight where you will be leaving your tents and the porters as you will be accompanied by the guides and summit porter heading to the summit point. Heading up there, it is a physical and mentally challenging hike with and extreme cold and elevation. As you will start the hike nearly the midnight, you will have a dark hike as you will need your head-lump than ever, you will hike up to the Gilman’s point where you will be amazed with a stunning sunrise from the Mawenzi cone, then you will have a short walk and finally you are there “CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE REACHED THE HIGHEST PEAK IN FRICA, THE UHURU PEAK OK KILIMANJARO MOUNTAIN”  due to the weather you will not last long here you will take some photos at the sign post of the Uhuru point and starts your descend down through the Mweka route, where you will have a stop at the Barafu camp for your Lunch and trek down up to the Mweka camp for your overnight stay and dinner.  On descending down it is a very rocky trail and can be quite hard on the knees, trekking poles are helpful. Time and distance: hiking of 6 to 8hrs ascending and 5 to 6hrs descending a distance of 5km up and 13km down respectively. Elevation: 15,600ft to 19,341ft up and 19,341ft to 10,065 down
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Day 8: Mweka camp to Mweka gate, then back to Moshi

Finally, you will be on your last day of your lifetime memory adventure, you will take your breakfast at your camp and starts your trek down up to Mweka gate, and you will be walking through wet and muddy forestry trail which requires your walking poles. At the gate you will meet our driver waiting for you where you will be picked and drive back to Moshi town for your next schedule. Time and distance: hiking of 3 to 4hrs a distance of 10km Elevation: 10,150ft to 5500ft

TOUR INCLUDES

  • Airport Pickup and Drop – Off
  • 2 Nights’ accommodation in Moshi is included
  • All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel.
  • Professional, experienced, mountain guides
  • Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
  • Quality, waterproof, four seasons private mountain sleeping tents
  • Sleeping Mattress
  • All meals while on the mountain
  • Quality mess tents with table and chairs
  • Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
  • Clean purified drinking water
  • Kilimanjaro National Park Entrance fees
  • All Government taxes and levies including 18% VAT
  • Community Development Fund & Conservation Fund
 

TOUR EXCLUDES

  • International or Local Flights
  • Optional activities
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Passport and Visa fees
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
  • Travel insurance
  • Travel Documents (Yellow Fever Certificate etc.)
  • Tip for your crew
– Guide 20 $ per day per group – Cook 15 $ per day per group – Porter 10 $ per day per group

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