Kilimanjaro Trekking – Lemosho

8 days—Kilimanjaro Trekking Via Lemosho Route

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Safari summary

Overview
The 8-day Lemosho Route is one of the most scenic and successful ways to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Starting from the remote western side of the mountain, this route offers breathtaking landscapes, gradual acclimatization, and a high summit success rate. It is ideal for trekkers who want a quieter trail and enough time to adapt to altitude.
Highlights
High summit success rate due to excellent acclimatization
Stunning scenery from rainforest to alpine desert
Less crowded compared to Machame and Marangu routes
Professional mountain guides, porters, and cooks
Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – the Roof of Africa
Route Experience
The trek begins at the Lemosho Gate, crossing lush rainforest before joining the Machame Route at Shira Plateau. Over the following days, you’ll pass famous landmarks such as Lava Tower, Barranco Wall, and Karanga Valley before the final summit attempt via Barafu Camp. Descent is via the Mweka Route.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkub

Kilimanjaro

• Drive from Moshi/Arusha to Londorossi Gate for park registration, then transfer to trailhead. • Trek through lush rainforest to Mti Mkubwa Camp. • Hiking: ~3–4 hours, ~6 km. • Habitat: Rainforest. This first day helps your body begin acclimatization while enjoying wildlife and rich forest scenery

Mti mkubwa camp

Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

Kilimanjaro

• Trail ascends steadily out of the forest into moorland vegetation. • Reach Shira 1 Camp on the Shira Plateau with views of Kibo. • Hiking: ~5–6 hours, ~8 km. • Habitat: Moorland.

Shira Camp 1

Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut via Shira

Kilimanjaro

• Trek across the expansive Shira Plateau — one of the highest plateaus on earth. • Camp at Moir Hut for acclimatization. • Hiking: ~5–7 hours, ~11 km. • Habitat: Moorland.

Moir Hut

Moir Hut → Lava Tower → Baranco Ca

Kilimanjaro

• Ascend to Lava Tower (a great acclimatization stop) before descending to Barranco Camp. • Hiking: ~4–6 hours, ~7 km. • Habitat: Semi-desert. This day is crucial for acclimatization despite ending at nearly the same elevation. � Lemosho

Barranco camp

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Kilimanjaro

• Head up the Barranco Wall and continue to the Karanga Valley. • Hiking: ~4–5 hours, ~5 km. • Habitat: Alpine desert. A shorter day designed to further help acclimatization before heavier ascent. � Lemosho +1

Karanga camp

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

• Trek to Barafu Camp, the base for your summit attempt. • Hiking: ~4–5 hours, ~4 km. • Habitat: Alpine desert. Barafu gives excellent mountain views and is where you rest before summit day. � Lemosho

Barafu camp

Summt Day: Biarafu → Uhuru Peak → M

• Very early start (midnight) to climb to Uhuru Peak — the highest point in Africa. • After reaching the summit, descend to Mweka Camp. • Ascent: ~7–8 hours; Descent: ~4–6 hours. • Habitat: Arctic to forest. This is the toughest day but also the most rewarding with sunrise near Stella Point. � Lemosho +1

Mweka camp

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate & Return

• Final descent through forest to Mweka Gate. • Hiking: ~3–4 hours, ~10 km. • Habitat: Rainforest. After exiting the gate, you’ll receive your summit certificates and transfer back to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha

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