Lemosho Route Climbing

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6 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb From Dar es Salaam

Overview of 6 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb From Dar es Salaam

6 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb From Dar es Salaam is a challenging mountain trekking package combining travel from Tanzania's largest city with a six-day camping adventure to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. It follows the scenic western approach and is best suited to physically fit hikers with previous high-altitude experience.

Quick Package Overview: 6 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb From Dar es Salaam

Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights on the mountain.

Tour Type: Private or group hiking.

Price: USD 1,600–1,900 per person, starting and ending in Moshi.

Additional Services: Approximately USD 620 for round-trip flights, airport transfers and hotels before and after climbing, depending on arrangements.

Route: Lemosho Route.

Summit: Uhuru Peak, 5,895 m (19,341 ft).

Difficulty: Challenging; suitable for experienced and physically prepared hikers.

Accommodation: Camping throughout the mountain trek.

Success Rate: Actual results depend on acclimatization, fitness, weather and health. A verified success rate for this specific six-day itinerary should be requested before booking.

Toilets and Showers: Public toilets are available at campsites. Private portable toilets and showers can be arranged at additional costs.

Starting Points: Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro Airport, Moshi or Arusha.

Ending Points: Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro Airport, Moshi or Arusha.

Activities: Guided mountain hiking with English-speaking guides.

Flying into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is recommended. Arriving in Moshi at least one day before climbing allows time for preparation and equipment checks. Flights and standard personal equipment are not included in the basic climbing price.

Price for 6 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb From Dar es Salaam

The climbing package costs approximately USD 1,600–1,900 per person, starting and ending in Moshi. Adding round-trip flights, Kilimanjaro Airport transfers and hotels before and after climbing may require approximately USD 620 extra, depending on your arrangements.

The final quotation depends on:

Number of climbers and group size.

Private or group hiking arrangements.

Accommodation preferences.

Airport transfers and flight arrangements.

Additional services and package inclusions.

Contact us for a personalised quotation and availability.

Private and Group Hiking Options

The six-day Lemosho trek can be arranged privately or through group joining. Friends travelling together can share certain group-related costs. Solo travellers are welcome, and available groups can be checked for matching travel dates. Request availability before confirming your booking.

What Is Included in the Package?

Transport from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi, subject to confirmation.

Hotel in Moshi before climbing, subject to package confirmation.

Kilimanjaro National Park fees.

Camping accommodation during the climb.

Meals and boiled drinking water during hiking.

Professional English-speaking mountain guides.

Mountain cook and supportive porters.

Oxygen gas for emergency use.

Transport from Moshi to the mountain gate.

Return transport from Mweka Gate to Moshi.

Transport from Moshi to Kilimanjaro Airport, subject to confirmation.

What Is Not Included?

International flights.

Travel insurance.

Tanzania travel visa.

Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses.

Personal mountain equipment rental.

Tips for guides, cooks and porters.

Optional private portable toilets and showers.

Additional hotels and flights unless included in your quotation.

What to Pack for the 6 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb

Essential equipment includes a 25–50-litre daypack, warm sleeping bag, waterproof jacket and trousers, hiking boots, trekking poles, thermal underwear, fleece jackets, warm summit gloves, winter hat, headlamp, sunglasses, hiking socks, sunscreen, water bladder and a one-litre flask. Personal equipment is not included. Guides check your gear on arrival, and missing essential items can be rented in Moshi before departure.

How to Get from Dar es Salaam to Kilimanjaro

Flying is the fastest option, with flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), taking approximately 1 hour 10–13 minutes. Airlines and fares vary, with indicative one-way prices of USD 150–240. Alternatively, daily buses travel to Moshi in approximately 8–12 hours, offering a budget-friendly option.

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Safari highlights

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

What’s included?

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

What’s not included?

• Alcoholic beverages
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas