8 Days Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Tour

Package Overview

(8 Days Total: Arrival + 6 Trekking Days + Departure)
Start/End Point: Arusha or Moshi
Route: Lemosho Gate – Shira Plateau – Lava Tower – Barranco – Barafu – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Gate
Difficulty: Moderate
Best Time to Climb: June–October and January–March

The 6 Days Lemosho Route is one of the most scenic and rewarding Kilimanjaro treks, offering panoramic views and lower traffic. Starting on the western side of the mountain, the trail passes through rainforest, alpine meadows, and high desert before joining the Machame Route. While shorter than the full Lemosho itinerary, this 6-day trek is ideal for experienced hikers seeking a scenic and slightly faster route to the summit.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival in Arusha/Moshi

  Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you’ll be picked up and transferred to your hotel. Meet your guide for a briefing and gear check. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 2 : Lemosho Gate (2,100 m) – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650 m)

  Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
  
  Distance: 7 km
  
  Vegetation Zone: Montane Forest
  Drive to Lemosho Gate and register. Begin trekking through lush forest while watching for monkeys and birds. Overnight at Mti Mkubwa Camp.

  • Themes Hiking
• Day 3 : Mti Mkubwa – Shira 2 Camp (3,850 m)

  Hiking Time: 7–9 hours
  
  Distance: 16 km
  Trek across Shira Ridge and the Shira Plateau, passing Shira 1 Camp and continuing to Shira 2 Camp. This day offers amazing views of Kibo Peak and Mount Meru.

  • Themes Hiking
• Day 4 : Shira 2 – Lava Tower (4,600 m) – Barranco Camp (3,976 m)

  Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
  
  Distance: 10 km
  Climb gradually to Lava Tower for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp. This is a critical day for altitude adaptation.

  • Themes Hiking
• Day 5 : Barranco – Barafu Camp (4,673 m)

  Hiking Time: 7–9 hours
  
  Distance: 9 km
  Trek up the famous Barranco Wall, then cross valleys to reach Barafu Camp, the base camp for summit night. Eat an early dinner and rest before your summit attempt.

  • Themes Hiking
• Day 6 : Summit to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – Descend to Mweka Camp (3,100 m)

  Hiking Time: 12–15 hours
  
  Distance: ~15 km
  Start the midnight summit push, reaching Stella Point at sunrise and Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point. After celebrating at the top, descend to Mweka Camp for overnight.

  • Themes Hiking
• Day 7 : Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Arusha/Moshi

  Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
  
  Distance: 10 km
  Descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate, receive your summit certificate, and transfer back to your hotel for a well-earned rest.

  • Themes Hiking
• Day 8 : Departure

  After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight. Asante sana, and congratulations on conquering Kilimanjaro!

  • Themes Hiking

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport)
• 2 nights hotel accommodation in Arusha or Moshi (before and after trek)
• Park fees, camping fees, and rescue fees
• Professional mountain guides, porters, and cook
• 3 meals daily during trek (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
• Sleeping tents, dining tent, tables, and chairs
• Purified drinking water on the mountain
• First aid kit and emergency oxygen
• Certificate of achievement (gold for Uhuru, green for Gilman’s)

Exclusions

• International flights & Tanzanian visa
• Travel insurance (required)
• Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, boots, etc.)
• Tips for guides, cook, and porters (recommended $250–$300 per hiker)
• Snacks, drinks, alcohol, and personal items
• Extra hotel nights before/after the trek

Price & Rates

Package Start From

• Moshi, Tanzania, Africa

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• Kilimanjaro, Moshi, Ward Rau - postal code- 25103, Moshi, Tanzania - 25120
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