The Lemosho Route is one of the most scenic and offer you more opportunity to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Beginning on the western side of the mountain, the trail passes through lush rainforest, the Shira Plateau, alpine desert, and the icy summit zone. This 9-day itinerary (1 night in Moshi + 8 days/7 nights on the mountain) provides excellent acclimatization, increasing your chances of a successful summit at Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,341ft) – the highest point in Africa.
Day 1: Arrival in Moshi
Pickup from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transfer to hotel in Moshi. Meet your guide for briefing and gear check. Overnight stay in Moshi.
Themes : Road Trip
Day 2: Moshi – Lemosho Gate – Big Tree Camp (Mti Mkubwa)
Elevation: 1,000m → 2,100m → 2,780m
Distance: ~7 km / 4.3 miles
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Drive from Moshi (~2–3 hrs) to Lemosho Gate for registration. Start trekking through the rainforest – look out for monkeys and colorful birds. Overnight at Big Tree Camp.
Day 3: Big Tree Camp – Shira 1 Camp
Day 4: Shira 1 Camp – Shira 2 Camp
Elevation: 3,500m → 3,840m
Distance: ~7 km / 4.3 miles
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Habitat: Moorland
A short and easy day across the plateau. Perfect for acclimatization. Overnight at Shira 2.
Themes : Hiking
Day 5: Shira 2 Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp
Day 6: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp
Day 7: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp – Summit Attempt
Elevation: 4,000m → 4,673m → 5,895m → 3,100m
Distance: ~17 km / 10.5 miles total
Hiking Time: 12–15 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert → Arctic → forest edge
Hike to Barafu Camp, rest, then wake around 11:00pm for tea and snacks. Begin the midnight summit push via Stella Point. Reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise for unforgettable views. Descend to Barafu, then continue down to Mweka Camp for the night.
Day 8: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi
Day 9: Departure From Moshi
Depending on your flight schedule, relax in Moshi or transfer to the airport.
Themes : Road Trip
| No of pax | Age Limit | Price per pax (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | Above 12 years | $ 2700 / Adult( With Tax ) |
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
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