8 Days Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

Duration
8 days
Best season
January to March and June to October for the driest, clearest trekking.
Difficulty
Challenging

Tour overview

The quietest and most scenic route up Kilimanjaro. Eight days on Lemosho gives you the longest approach and the best acclimatisation, and one of the highest summit success rates on the mountain.

Trip highlights

  • The quietest route up Kilimanjaro
  • Eight days for proper acclimatisation
  • Shira Plateau and Lava Tower
  • Sunrise from Uhuru Peak, 5895m
  • The best birdlife of any route

Day by day itinerary

  1. Day 1Lemosho Gate (2385m) to Big Tree Camp (2708m)

    A two-hour drive to Londorossi Gate, then an easy forest walk to Mti Mkubwa. Watch for colobus monkeys in the canopy.

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Big Tree Camp
  2. Day 2Big Tree Camp (2708m) to Shira 1 Camp (3500m)

    Out of the forest into open moorland, with a 700m climb and the first clear views of Kibo.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Shira 1 Camp
  3. Day 3Shira 1 Camp (3500m) to Shira Hut (3895m)

    Across the Shira Plateau, with an optional climb to Shira Cathedral for extra acclimatisation and wide views of Kibo.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Shira Hut
  4. Day 4Shira Hut (3895m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

    Into alpine desert and up to Lava Tower at 4600m, then down to Barranco. Climb high, sleep low.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Barranco Camp
  5. Day 5Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (4035m)

    A short day over the Barranco Wall, with Kibo glaciers ahead of you and Mount Meru behind.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Karanga Camp
  6. Day 6Karanga Camp (4035m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

    A steady climb to Barafu, then an early dinner and rest. The summit push starts around 11pm.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Barafu Camp
  7. Day 7Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Mweka Camp (3080m)

    Sunrise at Stella Point, then Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa. Descend to Barafu and on to Mweka.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Mweka Camp
  8. Day 8Mweka Camp (3080m) to Mweka Gate (1800m)

    Back down through montane forest to Mweka Gate, where you sign out and collect your summit certificate.

    Meals
    Breakfast

What's included

  • Park, camping & rescue fees
  • Professional guide & mountain crew
  • Personal porter
  • All mountain meals
  • Camping gear & tents
  • Drinking water
  • Hotel before & after climb
  • Taxes & VAT

What's not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Personal gear hire
  • Personal expenses

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