Kilimanjaro climbing Package

8 days—Lemosho route 8 days Kilimanjaro climbing 2025 -2026

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Safari summary

The 8-day Lemosho Route on Mount Kilimanjaro is renowned for its beauty and low crowd density, offering trekkers a more gradual and scenic approach to the summit. Starting on the western side of the mountain, it traverses diverse landscapes, including lush rainforests, expansive moorlands, and high-altitude alpine deserts, before culminating at the snowy summit of Uhuru Peak.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Internal flights
International flights
Park fees
Premium alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1:Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubw

Kilimanjaro

Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree Camp) Elevation: 2,360m (7,742ft) to 2,895m (9,498ft) Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Distance: 6 km (4 miles) Habitat: Rainforest You begin by driving to Londorossi Gate for registration, then continue to the trailhead. The trek starts through a lush rainforest, where you'll have a chance to see wildlife. The trail is easy as you ascend to Mti Mkubwa Camp.

mti mkubwa camp

Day 2:Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp E

Kilimanjaro

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp Elevation: 2,895m (9,498ft) to 3,505m (11,500ft) Hiking Time: 5-6 hours Distance: 8 km (5 miles) Habitat: Moorland Leaving the forest behind, you climb into the moorland zone, crossing the Shira Ridge. You’ll get your first views of Kibo Peak as you head toward Shira 1 Camp.

shira 1 camp

Day 3:Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Kilimanjaro

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp Elevation: 3,505m (11,500ft) to 3,850m (12,600ft) Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Distance: 7 km (4.3 miles) Habitat: Moorland You trek east across the Shira Plateau, with expansive views of Kilimanjaro's peaks and the valley below. This day is relatively easy, allowing more time for acclimatization.

shira 2 camp

Day 4:Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Cam

Kilimanjaro

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower Elevation: 3,850m (12,600ft) to 3,900m (12,795ft) (via Lava Tower at 4,630m/15,190ft) Hiking Time: 7-8 hours Distance: 10 km (6 miles) Habitat: Alpine Desert This day involves a long trek with significant altitude gain as you hike up to the Lava Tower (4,630m). After spending some time at Lava Tower, you descend to Barranco Camp, which helps with acclimatization. The descent offers fantastic views of the Barranco

barranco camp

Day 5:Barranco Camp to Karanga Cam

Kilimanjaro

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp Elevation: 3,900m (12,795ft) to 3,995m (13,106ft) Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles) Habitat: Alpine Desert The day starts with a scramble up the Barranco Wall, a challenging but fun climb. Once at the top, you trek through the alpine desert toward Karanga Camp, with gentle ascents and descents.

karanga camp

Day 6:Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp Elevation: 3,995m (13,106ft) to 4,673m (15,331ft) Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Distance: 4 km (2.5 miles) Habitat: Alpine Desert A shorter but steeper climb takes you to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt. You’ll have an early dinner and rest before starting the summit climb just after midnight.

barafu camp

Day 7:Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to

Kilimanjaro

Day 7: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp Elevation: 4,673m (15,331ft) to 5,895m (19,341ft) to 3,067m (10,065ft) Hiking Time: 12-15 hours (7-8 hours to Uhuru Peak, 4-7 hours to Mweka Camp) Distance: 17 km (10.5 miles) Habitat: Arctic to Rainforest The summit attempt begins at midnight. You’ll hike through the night, reaching Stella Point at dawn, then continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After celebrating at the summit, you descend to Mweka Camp

mweka camp

Day 8:Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate Ele

Kilimanjaro

Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate Elevation: 3,067m (10,065ft) to 1,640m (5,380ft) Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles) Habitat: Rainforest A short and scenic hike through the rainforest brings you back to Mweka Gate, where you’ll sign out and receive your summit certificates.

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