8 Days – Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Trek
Experience the most beautiful and less-crowded path to the summit with our 8-day private Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route trek. Ideal for climbers looking for better acclimatization and scenic wilderness, this mid-range experience includes full porter support, expert mountain guides, meals, and comfortable accommodation before and after the trek. Start your journey through the lush rainforest and traverse across dramatic landscapes to reach the iconic Uhuru Peak (5,895m).
🏔️ Tour Style: Private Mid-Range
🚶♂️ Duration: 8 Days | 7 Nights on the Mountain
💵 Price: $2,625 per person (USD)
🧭 Route: Lemosho – Shira – Lava Tower – Barranco – Karanga – Barafu – Summit – Mweka
Day 1: Arrival in Moshi
Meet & greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Private transfer to your hotel in Moshi
Accommodation: Parkview Inn
Meal Plan: Dinner included
Day 2: Londorossi Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650m)
Transfer to Londorossi Gate (approx. 3-4 hours)
Begin trek through montane forest
6 km hike (3-4 hours)
Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp (Tent)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Mti Mkubwa – Shira 1 Camp (3,610m)
Steep ascent into moorland zone
8 km hike (5-6 hours)
Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp (Tent)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Shira 1 – Shira 2 Camp (3,850m)
Gentle hike across Shira Plateau
7 km hike (3-4 hours)
Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp (Tent)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Shira 2 – Lava Tower (4,630m) – Barranco Camp (3,960m)
Acclimatization day: ascend high, sleep low
10 km hike (6-8 hours)
Accommodation: Barranco Camp (Tent)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Barranco – Karanga Camp (4,035m)
Climb the iconic Barranco Wall
6 km hike (4-5 hours)
Accommodation: Karanga Camp (Tent)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Karanga – Barafu Camp (4,640m)
Trek to the base camp for summit night
4 km hike (3-4 hours)
Accommodation: Barafu Camp (Tent)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Summit Day – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,100m)
Midnight summit push via Stella Point
Reach Uhuru Peak – Africa’s highest point
Descend to Mweka Camp
15 km hike (12–16 hours)
Accommodation: Mweka Camp (Tent)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi
Final descent through forest trail
Receive certificate at the gate
Transfer back to Moshi for a celebratory rest
Accommodation: Parkview Inn
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
- Number of Climbers
- $2,625 USD per person – Based on 2 pax sharing
Group bookings attract a discount. Custom dates available.
- Inclusion
- Professional English-speaking mountain guide
- Assistant guides, cook & porters
- All park, camping & rescue fees
- All meals during the trek
- 2 nights in Moshi (pre & post-trek)
- Airport transfers (JRO)
- Tents & sleeping mats
- Clean, filtered water
- Summit certificate
- Exclusion
❌ Flights
❌ Tips to crew
❌ Personal hiking gear
❌ Sleeping bags
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Visa fees
- Nearest Airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
- Private transfers to/from JRO are included
- We recommend arriving at least 1 day before trek start
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