Day 1
Arrival in Moshi or Arusha, briefing and gear check.
8 Days • Challenging
Lemosho Route — Kilimanjaro Trek
A beautiful longer route offering excellent acclimatization opportunities.
Route overview
Lemosho Route, 8 Days
Lemosho starts on the western side of the mountain and is quieter in its first days. The longer itinerary gives your body more time to adjust to altitude, which many trekkers appreciate.
Indicative price
From $2,050 per person
Prices are indicative and may vary depending on group size, travel dates, accommodation, permits, park fees and requested services. Contact us for a current quotation.
Trek highlights
- Remote western approach
- Shira Plateau
- Extra acclimatisation day
- Uhuru Peak summit night
Typically included
- Park entry and camping fees
- Experienced mountain guide and crew
- Full camping equipment
- Fresh meals on the mountain
- Drinking water on trek
- Airport transfers on request
Itinerary
Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Trek — 8 days
A quiet, scenic western approach with the best acclimatisation profile of the popular Mount Kilimanjaro trekking routes.
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From $2,050 per person — indicative
Day 2
Drive to Londorossi Gate and trek to Mti Mkubwa forest camp.
Day 3
Climb onto the Shira Plateau with wide views of the summit.
Day 4
Shira 1 to Shira 2, an easy acclimatisation day.
Day 5
Shira 2 to Lava Tower and down to Barranco Camp.
Day 6
Barranco Wall and Karanga Valley to Karanga Camp.
Day 7
Karanga to Barafu Camp, rest before summit night.
Day 8
Summit night to Uhuru Peak, then descend to Mweka Gate and Moshi.
Route
Londorossi Gate — Shira Plateau — Lava Tower — Barranco — Barafu — Uhuru Peak
Typically included
- Park entry, camping or hut fees and rescue fees
- Licensed mountain guides, cook and porters
- All meals and drinking water on the mountain
- Camping equipment where applicable
- Transfers between Moshi/Arusha and the gate
- Pre-trek briefing and equipment check
Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Trek — questions travellers ask
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