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8-Day Kilimanjaro Trekking – Lemosho Route

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$2,100.00

Duration

8 days

Tour Type

Overview

The Lemosho Route is one of the most scenic and successful routes to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m). This 8-day itinerary allows for excellent acclimatization, increasing summit success rates. The trek passes through lush rainforests, alpine meadows, the Shira Plateau, and the rugged Barranco Wall, offering breathtaking landscapes and diverse ecosystems.

Included/Exclude

  • Kilimanjaro National Park fees and trekking permits
  • Professional English-speaking mountain guide(s)
  • Porters and cook for logistics and meals
  • Accommodation in tents with sleeping mats
  • Meals as per the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Drinking water and hot beverages
  • Round-trip transfers from Arusha/Moshi
  • First aid kit and emergency oxygen
  • Personal trekking gear (boots, sleeping bag, trekking poles)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guides, porters, and cook ($10–$20 per day recommended)
  • Extra snacks, beverages, and personal expenses
  • Hotel accommodation before/after the trek

Tour Plan

Distance: 6 km | Hiking Time: 3–4 hours | Elevation Gain: 650m

  • Morning pick-up from Arusha/Moshi and transfer to Londorossi Gate for registration.

  • Drive to Lemosho trailhead, where the trek begins.

  • Hike through dense rainforest, spotting black-and-white colobus monkeys and exotic birds.

  • Arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp (Big Tree Camp) for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 8 km | Hiking Time: 5–6 hours | Elevation Gain: 655m

  • Trek continues through the rainforest into the moorland zone, where landscapes open up.

  • Cross Shira Ridge and descend slightly to Shira 1 Camp with views of Kibo Peak.

  • Dinner and overnight at Shira 1 Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 7 km | Hiking Time: 3–4 hours | Elevation Gain: 345m

  • Leisurely trek across the Shira Plateau, one of the highest plateaus in Africa.

  • Acclimatization walk in the afternoon, with stunning views of Mawenzi Peak and the Western Breach.

  • Dinner and overnight at Shira 2 Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 10 km | Hiking Time: 6–7 hours | Elevation Gain: 780m ascent, 670m descent

  • Trek through alpine desert, reaching Lava Tower (4,630m) for acclimatization.

  • Descend into the Barranco Valley, passing unique giant senecios and lobelias.

  • Overnight at Barranco Camp, offering a great view of the Great Barranco Wall.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 5 km | Hiking Time: 4–5 hours | Elevation Gain: 75m

  • Morning climb up the Barranco Wall, a thrilling but non-technical ascent.

  • Hike through rocky and alpine terrain to Karanga Camp, an important acclimatization stop.

  • Afternoon rest and acclimatization.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 4 km | Hiking Time: 4–5 hours | Elevation Gain: 638m

  • Short but steep trek to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt.

  • Early dinner and rest before midnight summit push.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 17 km | Hiking Time: 12–15 hours | Elevation Gain: 1,222m ascent, 2,795m descent

  • Midnight departure for the final ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) via Stella Point (5,756m).

  • Witness the incredible sunrise over Africa’s highest point.

  • Celebrate and take photos before descending back to Barafu Camp for breakfast.

  • Continue descending to Mweka Camp (3,100m) for overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 10 km | Hiking Time: 3–4 hours | Elevation Loss: 1,460m

  • Final descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where certificates are awarded.

  • Transfer back to Arusha/Moshi for a celebratory dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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