Eight Days Lemosho with Kosovo

Safari summary

The 8-day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route, with an overnight stay at Kosovo on day 5, is not just a climb; it's an odyssey through breathtaking landscapes and diverse ecosystems. this 8-day adventure takes you on a scenic traverse via the Lemosho Route, with a unique twist: an overnight stay at the hidden gem, Kosovo Camp. Prepare to be dazzled by diverse landscapes, challenge your limits, and discover the magic of this iconic mountain.
The 8-Day Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is a superb choice for your climb.

This 8 Days Lemosho Route is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. About 95% of our clients who climb Kilimanjaro via this route succeeded and they consistently report that they loved it. Thus, Lemosho is highly recommended.

8-day climb Kilimanjaro on the Lemosho Route is better because it has better acclimatization profile and safety. We have a 95% success rate on our Kilimanjaro trips, and we are achieving this rate by using the best route, having the best team, and helping our clients prepare for the adventure ahead. We have designed our own unique itinerary, adding in extra acclimatization at the critical points to give you a safe journey up the mountain with an overnight at Kosovo camp on day 5.

Kosovo campsite is one of the high camping sites on Mt Kilimanjaro. Its almost 4870m (15,978ft.) elevated. Kosovo is located Southwest of Kibo Peak and Kibo Huts and it lies in the artic zone of the mountain. Mostly Kosovo campsites are not used by many of the climbers of Kilimanjaro because it requires a specials permit for camping there due to its elevation point and nature of environment. Its usually used as resting point for climbers while they are on their way to Uhuru Peak and also the last place of accommodation before summit. The nearest camps to Kosovo camp are Barafu Camp and Karanga Camp.
-Usually camping at Kosovo Camp gives climbers a head start on their day of summit and avoids crowds of people on the route used. It usually saves a climber around 20% to 25% of the distance on the day of summit if Barafu campsites were used instead.
-Overnight stay at Kosovo camps will give you more sleeping hours compared to Barafu camp and hence you will not be sleep deprived on you day of summit.
-Kosovo campsite is not popular among climbers of Mt Kilimanjaro hence it will very less crowded compared to other popular campsites like Barafu Campsite.
-The stay at Kosovo camps come with additional fees since there are no amenities present on that specific campsite, so choosing this campsite on your route of Mt Kilimanjaro will add up little extra cost on the total sum of the climb.

Kosovo Camp is worth staying in due to several reasons:
-It's less crowded than Barafu.
-It offers a great view and areas to explore; you might even find species of spiders living at this altitude around 4900 meters.
-The rocky pass between Barafu and Kosovo is better to traverse during daytime.
However, considering over 10 years of analytics, there's no correlation between the summit push from Barafu or Kosovo, as the success rate is the same. It all depends on how many days you have before reaching the summit camp.

Tour Highlights about 8 Days 7 Nights Kilimanjaro Lemosho route Climbing Tour with an overnight at Kosovo Camp on day 5.
Day 1: Moshi/ Arusha – Lemosho gate – Mti mkubwa (big tree camp)
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa – Shira 1 camp
Day 3: Shira 1 camp – Moir Hut
Day 4: Moir Hut – Lava tower – Barranco camp
Day 5: Barranco camp – Karanga Camp
Day 6: Karanga camp - Kosovo Camp
Day 7: Kosovo Camp – Uhuru Peak (summit point) – back to Barafu camp then to Mweka camp
Day 8: Mweka camp – Mweka gate – Back to Moshi

The 8-day Lemosho climb with a Kosovo Camp interlude is more than just reaching the summit. It's a journey of self-discovery, of witnessing the beauty and power of nature, and of forging bonds with fellow adventurers. You'll return home with stories to tell, pictures to share, and a deep appreciation for the magic of Kilimanjaro.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking | trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, June, July, August, September, October
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• All drinks
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Spa treatments
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas