Eight days climb via Lemosho

8 days—Join the epic Kilimanjaro climb via Lemosho, an 8 days adventure through beauty landscapes in 2025-2026

$2122-2500 USD

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The Best 8 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing, Lemosho Route

Experience the Best 8 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing, Lemosho Route for a scenic and gradual ascent, with extra acclimatization time for summit success. Enjoy breathtaking views, the Shira Plateau, Lava Tower, and Barranco Wall on your way to Uhuru Peak.

Why Choose the Lemosho Route?
- Best Acclimatization: The eight-day itinerary allows for gradual altitude adaptation, improving your chances of reaching the summit successfully.
-Scenic and Diverse Landscapes: Trek through lush rainforests, alpine meadows, moorlands, and the dramatic lunar desert before reaching the iconic Uhuru Peak.
-Less Crowded Path: Compared to other routes, Lemosho offers a quieter, more immersive wilderness experience.
- High Summit Success Rate: With more time to acclimatize, trekkers have a greater chance of reaching the top.

What to Expect on the 8-Day Trek
Day 1-2: Start your adventure in the rainforest, trekking through lush vegetation and spotting wildlife like colobus monkeys.
Day 3-4: Enter the moorland zone with incredible views of Kilimanjaro’s glaciers and valleys.
Day 5-6: Traverse high-altitude alpine deserts and prepare for your final ascent.
Day 7: Summit Day! Begin your midnight climb to Uhuru Peak and witness an unforgettable sunrise from the highest point in Africa.
Day 8: Descend through the lush Mweka forest, celebrating your achievement!

Join Us for 2025-2026 Kilimanjaro Expeditions
Whether you’re an experienced hiker or taking on your first high-altitude challenge, our expert guides, porters, and support team will ensure a safe, enjoyable, and successful climb.

Book Your 2025-2026 Lemosho Route Climb Today
Spots fill up fast, so secure your place and make your dream Kilimanjaro adventure a reality. Whether you're traveling solo, with friends, or as part of a group, this is your chance to experience one of the world’s most iconic treks.

With expert guides, a dedicated support team, and a well-planned itinerary, you'll have everything you need for a safe, enjoyable, and successful summit attempt. Witness breathtaking sunrises, cross diverse ecosystems, and stand on the Roof of Africa a moment that will stay with you forever.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

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Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Photography safari—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Internal flights
International flights
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp

Kilimanjaro

• Elevation Gain: 7,800 ft to 9,500 ft • Distance: 6 km • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours • Climate Zone: Rainforest Hikers depart from Moshi and drive to Londorossi Gate (about 4 hours) to complete park registration. Afterward, an additional one-hour drive brings you to the Lemosho trailhead. Here, lunch is served before beginning the trek through pristine rainforest to Forest Camp, also known as Big Tree Camp, for dinner and overnight.

Forest Camp

Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1

Kilimanjaro

• Elevation Gain: 9,500 ft to 11,500 ft • Distance: 8 km • Hiking Time: 5-6 hours • Climate Zone: Moorland After breakfast, hikers leave the forest and enter the moorland zone, characterized by tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock adorned with lichens. The trail ascends through rolling hills and crosses streams, eventually reaching the Shira Ridge before descending slightly to Shira Camp 1. Enjoy stunning views of Kibo Peak across the plateau.

Shira Camp 1

Shira Camp 1 to Moir Camp

Kilimanjaro

• Elevation Gain: 11,500 ft to 13,800 ft • Distance: 14 km • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours • Climate Zone: Moorland Spend the day exploring the vast Shira Plateau with a gentle hike eastward toward Kibo’s glaciered peak. The trail passes through scenic meadows and streams, leading to Shira Camp 2. For additional acclimatization, you may continue to Moir Camp, a quieter campsite located at the base of the Lent Hills.

Moir Camp

Moir Camp to Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

• Elevation Gain: 13,800 ft to 13,000 ft (via Lava Tower at 15,190 ft) • Distance: 7 km • Hiking Time: 4-6 hours • Climate Zone: Semi-Desert The trail ascends steadily to the iconic Lava Tower, also known as the "Shark’s Tooth," at 15,190 ft. This is a critical day for acclimatization as you spend time at higher altitudes before descending to Barranco Camp at 13,000 ft. The descent helps your body adapt, even though you end the day at roughly the same elevation as you started.

Barranco Camp

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Kilimanjaro

• Elevation Gain: 13,000 ft to 13,100 ft • Distance: 5 km • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours • Climate Zone: Alpine Desert The day begins with a steep climb up the Barranco Wall, offering some exhilarating moments and rewarding views. After crossing ridges and valleys, the trail leads to Karanga Camp, a short day to allow for further acclimatization and rest.

Karanga Camp

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

• Elevation Gain: 13,100 ft to 15,300 ft • Distance: 4 km • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours • Climate Zone: Alpine Desert From Karanga, the trail joins the Mweka Route junction and continues to Barafu Camp. This marks the completion of the Southern Circuit, offering incredible views of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks. Here, hikers rest, have dinner, and prepare for the summit attempt.

Barafu Camp

Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp

Kilimanjaro

• Elevation Gain: 15,300 ft to 19,345 ft (summit) and descent to 10,000 ft • Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent • Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent • Climate Zone: Arctic The summit attempt begins around midnight, with a challenging climb toward the Stella Point on the crater rim. Here, you’ll take a brief rest before continuing to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, to witness a magnificent sunrise.

Mweka Camp

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Kilimanjaro

• Elevation Loss: 10,000 ft to 5,400 ft • Distance: 10 km • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours • Climate Zone: Rainforest The final leg of the journey is a descent through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate. From the gate, a vehicle will take you back to Moshi, marking the end of your Kilimanjaro adventure.

Moshi

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