8 Days Lemosho Route Trek Kilimanjaro

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.

What Makes the 8 Days Lemosho Route Trek Unique?

Several features distinguish the 8 Day Lemosho Route Trek from other Kilimanjaro routes, making it a favorite among trekkers and tour operators alike:

• Superior Acclimatization: With its longer duration, the route offers multiple days of gradual altitude gain. The built-in “climb high, sleep low” strategy especially around Lava Tower helps your body adjust and reduces the risk of altitude sickness.
• Scenic Variety: Few trails in the world offer as many dramatic landscape shifts as Lemosho. You’ll walk beneath giant fig trees in the rainforest, gaze across the windswept Shira Plateau, and scramble up the famous Barranco Wall—all before summiting beneath a starlit sky.
• Low Crowds at the Start: Unlike the Machame or Marangu routes that see heavy foot traffic from day one, Lemosho begins on the less-traveled western side of the mountain. You enjoy solitude for the first few days before merging with other routes, allowing for a more intimate trekking experience.
• Wildlife Encounters: The western slopes are home to more wildlife than other Kilimanjaro routes. Sightings of colobus monkeys, elephants, buffaloes, and antelope are not uncommon, especially in the rainforest section.
• High Summit Success Rate: Thanks to its extended itinerary and gradual elevation profile, Lemosho boasts one of the highest summit success rates among all Kilimanjaro routes often above 90% when done over 8 days.

Tour Includes

• Kilimanjaro Airport Pickup and Drop – Off
• 2 Nights’ hotel accommodation in Moshi is included
• All transfers to the mountain and back to your hotel in Moshi
• Professional, experienced, mountain guides
• Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
• Oxygen Cylinder
• 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