๐ 10-Day Adventure: 8 Days Climbing Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho Route ๐๏ธ
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Overview
๐ Lemosho Route: The Ultimate Kilimanjaro Experience ๐๏ธ
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with the Lemosho Route, the most scenic and rewarding trail to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro โฐ๏ธ. This breathtaking route offers panoramic views, diverse landscapes, and a high success rate, making it the perfect choice for climbers seeking both beauty and achievement.
Starting at Londorossi Gate (2,360m) ๐ฟ on the western side of the mountain, the journey takes you through lush rainforests ๐ณ๐ฟ, home to some of Kilimanjaro’s most unique wildlife ๐๐ฆ. As you ascend, you'll traverse the stunning Shira Plateau ๐, pass towering ridges, and witness dramatic changes in terrain—from alpine meadows ๐พ to rugged lunar landscapes ๐๏ธ.
Opting for the 8-day Lemosho climb โณ boosts your summit success rate by allowing better acclimatization. The extra day ensures a shorter pre-summit trek, so you reach base camp early โบ, fuel up ๐ฒ, and rest well before the midnight push to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) ๐๐๏ธ—the Roof of Africa!
With fewer crowds, unmatched scenery, and an exceptional track record of success ๐ , the Lemosho Route is our #1 recommendation for an unforgettable Kilimanjaro experience.
Are you ready to conquer Africa’s highest peak in the most spectacular way? ๐๐๏ธโจ
Itinerary
๐ฟ Day 1
Arrive in Tanzania
๐ฟ Day 1
Arrive in Tanzania
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.
Meals: No meals Included
๐๏ธ Day 2
Moshi to Londorossi gate (2385m) to Big Tree Camp (2780m)
๐๏ธ Day 2
Moshi to Londorossi gate (2385m) to Big Tree Camp (2780m)
You will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00am and transferred to the Lemosho gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process you will still start our climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree camp where you will be spending the night.
Distance covered: 7km / 4.3mi
Approx. time taken: 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
. ๐ Day 3
Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 1 Camp (3500m)
. ๐ Day 3
Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 1 Camp (3500m)
Today you will trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. Our destination for today is the Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude today and parts of the route are fairly steep. Distance covered: 8.5km / 5.3mi
Approx. time taken: 7 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
๐๏ธ Day 4
Shira 1 Camp (3500m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)
๐๏ธ Day 4
Shira 1 Camp (3500m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)
Today you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great panoramic views. Our destination today is the Shira 2 Camp. In the afternoon you will take an acclimatization walk then head back to camp for dinner and overnight.
Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 5
Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)
Day 5
Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)
Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking in to the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below.
Distance covered: 10km / 6.2mi
Approx. time taken: 7 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
๐ Day 6
Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)
๐ Day 6
Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)
Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. Itโs a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our nightโs camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.
Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
๐๏ธ Day 7
Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m)
๐๏ธ Day 7
Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m)
After a good nightโs rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. Itโs a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit. Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi
Approx. time taken: 3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 8
Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)
Day 8
Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)
We start off at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hourโs walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest.
Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi
Approx. time taken: 12 โ 15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 9
Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)
Day 9
Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)
A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a hot welcome shower.
Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Approx. time taken: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Included
Day 10
Depart Tanzania
Day 10
Depart Tanzania
The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport.
*Safari, Zanzibar and other add-ons are available if you wish to continue exploring Tanzania
Meals: Breakfast Included
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