8 Days Lemosho Route – One of the
Best Routes to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
The 8 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climbing tour is perfect for adventurers seeking beautiful scenery, excellent acclimatization, and a high summit success rate. As one of the most popular routes on Mount Kilimanjaro, it offers a gradual ascent through rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and the summit zone of Uhuru Peak.
Destination
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accomodations
Camping Accommodation
Route
8 Days Lemosho Route
Maximum Altitude
5,895 m (19,341 ft)
Duration
10 Days/ 9 night (8 day hike)
Best Time
Jan–Mar · Jun–Oct
Tour Type
Private & Group Climbing Tours
Arrival Airport
Kilimanjaro Int'l Airport (JRO)
Climb Overview
Whether you are a first-time climber or an experienced trekker, this itinerary provides ample time to adjust to the altitude while enjoying spectacular mountain views. With experienced guides, professional porters, and full mountain support, you will have the best chance of reaching Africa's highest peak safely and successfully.
Why Climb Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho Route?
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✓ One of Kilimanjaro's highest summit success rate routes
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✓ Excellent acclimatization and gradual ascent
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✓ Stunning scenery across diverse landscapes
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✓ Professional guides, porters, and cook
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✓ Emergency oxygen and daily health checks
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✓ Private and group climbing options
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✓ Quality camping equipment included
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✓ Suitable for solo travelers, couples, families, and groups
Quick Itinerary Overview
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🗓️ Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania & Transfer to Moshi
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🗓️ Day 2: Londorossi Gate → Mti Mkubwa Camp
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🗓️ Day 3: Mti Mkubwa Camp → Shira 1 Camp
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🗓️ Day 4: Shira 1 Camp → Shira 2 Camp
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🗓️ Day 5: Shira 2 Camp → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp
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🗓️ Day 6: Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp
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🗓️ Day 7: Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp
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🗓️ Day 8: Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp
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🗓️ Day 9: Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Moshi
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🗓️ Day 10: Departure Day
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Kilimanjaro Climbing Itinerary
1
Day
Arrival in Tanzania & Transfer to Moshi
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your private mountain guide and transferred in a comfortable vehicle to your hotel in Moshi, where you will check in at Lammama Hotel and relax after your journey. In the evening, you will receive a detailed Kilimanjaro climbing briefing covering the 8 Days Lemosho Route itinerary, safety guidelines, and equipment preparation to ensure you are fully ready for your adventure to Uhuru Peak. This day is dedicated to rest, recovery, and preparation for the start of your climb.
Activities: Airport pickup, hotel transfer, check-in, rest, and pre-climb briefing
Accommodation: Lammama Hotel
2
Day
Londorossi Gate → Mti Mkubwa Camp
After breakfast at your hotel in Moshi, your mountain guide and support crew will pick you up and drive for approximately 3–4 hours to Londorossi Gate (2,250m), where you will complete park registration and obtain climbing permits. From there, you will continue to the Lemosho trailhead, where the trek begins through lush and untouched rainforest. Along the trail, you may spot Colobus monkeys and other wildlife in their natural habitat. The hike is moderately steep in some sections and takes around 2–3 hours to reach Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650m), where your camping crew will have already set up tents and prepared lunch. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a short acclimatization hike with a gentle elevation gain before returning to camp for dinner and overnight stay under the rainforest canopy. and this Altitude: 2,250m – 2,650m
Hiking distance: Approximately 5–7 km (trail dependent)
Hiking time: 2–3 hours
Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp
3
Day
Mti Mkubwa Camp → Shira 1 Camp
After breakfast at Shira 1 Camp, you will begin your trek across the Shira Plateau, one of the most beautiful and expansive high-altitude landscapes on Mount Kilimanjaro. The trail is relatively gentle, allowing you to enjoy wide panoramic views of Kibo Peak and the surrounding moorland scenery. This is an important acclimatization day as you gradually gain altitude while walking at a steady pace. The hike takes approximately 3–4 hours before arriving at Shira 2 Camp (3,840m), where your mountain crew will set up tents and prepare hot meals. In the afternoon, you will have time to rest and enjoy the high-altitude environment before dinner and overnight stay at camp.
Altitude: 3,500m – 3,840m
Hiking distance: Approximately 5 km
Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp
4
Day
Shira 1 Camp → Shira 2 Camp
After breakfast at Shira 1 Camp, you will continue your ascent across the vast Shira Plateau, enjoying one of the most scenic sections of the Lemosho Route. The trail is relatively gentle with open landscapes, offering stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro’s peak and surrounding moorland. This steady hike supports proper acclimatization as you gain altitude at a comfortable pace. After approximately 3–4 hours of trekking, you will arrive at Shira 2 Camp (3,840m), where your crew will have already set up tents and prepared hot meals. The rest of the afternoon is for rest, acclimatization, and enjoying the high-altitude scenery before dinner and overnight stay.
Altitude: 3,500m – 3,840m
Hiking distance: Approximately 5 km
Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp
5
Day
Shira 2 Camp → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp
After breakfast at Shira 2 Camp, you will begin a steady climb through the alpine desert zone towards Lava Tower, one of the key acclimatization points on the Lemosho Route. The landscape becomes more rugged and dramatic as you gain altitude, offering incredible views of Kilimanjaro’s volcanic formations and surrounding peaks. You will reach Lava Tower (4,600m) for lunch and an important acclimatization stop before descending to Barranco Camp. This “climb high, sleep low” strategy is essential for adapting to altitude and improving summit success. After a long but rewarding day, you will arrive at Barranco Camp (3,960m), where your crew will have already set up tents and prepared hot meals.
Altitude: 3,840m – 4,600m – 3,960m
Hiking distance: Approximately 10–12 km
Hiking time: 6–8 hours
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
6
Day
Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp
After an early breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive inside the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater is home to a high concentration of wildlife, making it one of the best places for a Big Five Tanzania safari. During your game drive, you may spot rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, and many other animals while enjoying the crater’s spectacular scenery. Later in the afternoon, drive to Acacia Farm Lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Activities: Crater game drive, wildlife viewing, photography
Wildlife Highlights: Rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras
7
Day
Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp
After breakfast at Karanga Camp, you will continue your ascent towards Barafu Camp, the final base camp before your summit attempt. The trail passes through the alpine desert zone, where the landscape becomes increasingly rugged and barren, offering spectacular views of Mawenzi Peak and the surrounding mountain terrain. The hike is steady and allows you to gain altitude gradually while preparing for the challenge ahead. Upon arrival at Barafu Camp, your crew will set up camp and serve an early dinner. After a final briefing from your guide, you will rest for a few hours in preparation for the midnight trek to Uhuru Peak.
Altitude: 4,035m – 4,673m
Hiking distance: Approximately 4 km
Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
8
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Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp
Around midnight, you will begin your summit attempt, trekking by headlamp through the darkness towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most demanding stage of the climb, but also the most rewarding. After reaching Stella Point (5,756m), you will continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa. At sunrise, enjoy breathtaking views above the clouds and celebrate your achievement at the Roof of Africa. After taking photos and enjoying the moment, you will descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest and lunch before continuing down through the alpine and moorland zones to Mweka Camp. This unforgettable day marks the successful completion of your summit adventure.
Altitude: 4,673m – 5,895m – 3,100m
Hiking distance: Approximately 17–19 km
Hiking time: 10–14 hours
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
9
Day
Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Moshi
After breakfast at Mweka Camp, you will begin your final descent through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate. The trail is scenic and offers a chance to reflect on your incredible achievement of reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival at the gate, you will complete park exit formalities and receive your summit certificate as recognition of your accomplishment. Your driver will then transfer you back to Moshi, where you can enjoy a hot shower, celebrate your success, and relax at your hotel after completing the 8 Days Lemosho Route trek.
Altitude: 3,100m – 1,640m
Hiking distance: Approximately 10 km
Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Accommodation: Lammama Hotel, Moshi
10
Day
Departure Day
After breakfast at Mweka Camp, you will begin your final descent through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate. The trail is scenic and offers a chance to reflect on your incredible achievement of reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival at the gate, you will complete park exit formalities and receive your summit certificate as recognition of your accomplishment. Your driver will then transfer you back to Moshi, where you can enjoy a hot shower, celebrate your success, and relax at your hotel after completing the 8 Days Lemosho Route trek.
Altitude: 3,100m – 1,640m
Hiking distance: Approximately 10 km
Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Accommodation: Lammama Hotel, Moshi
Included in This Kilimanjaro Climbing Package
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Kilimanjaro National Park entry fees
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Rescue fees and camping fees
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Professional English-speaking mountain guides
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Experienced mountain porters and cook
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Quality camping equipment
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Sleeping tents and dining tent
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Portable private toilet tent
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Emergency oxygen cylinder
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Daily pulse oximeter health checks
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All meals during the climb (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
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Drinking water on the mountain
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Hotel accommodation before and after the climb
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Airport pick-up and drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
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Transfers between Moshi and Kilimanjaro National Park
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Summit certificate upon successful completion
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Government taxes and VAT
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24/7 mountain support and safety monitoring throughout the trek
Not Included
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International and domestic flights
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Tanzania visa fees
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Travel and medical insurance
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Personal climbing gear and equipment
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Tips for guides, porters, and cook
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Alcoholic and soft drinks
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Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
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Additional hotel nights not mentioned in the itinerary
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Optional activities before or after the climb
Important Climbing Information
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By default, our Kilimanjaro climbing packages include shared accommodation in twin or double rooms before and after the trek. Single rooms are available at an additional cost.
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Hotels in Moshi usually include breakfast only, unless stated otherwise in your itinerary.
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During the climb, all meals on the mountain are included and freshly prepared by our mountain chef.
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On Mount Kilimanjaro, accommodation is in quality camping tents equipped for high-altitude trekking. Our mountain crew sets up and manages the camp at each overnight stop.
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Weather conditions can vary greatly, from warm rainforest temperatures to freezing conditions near the summit. Proper clothing and equipment are essential.
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For your safety, every climb includes experienced mountain guides, daily health checks, pulse oximeter monitoring, and emergency oxygen.
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We recommend reviewing your itinerary and packing list carefully to ensure you are fully prepared for your Kilimanjaro adventure.
