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8-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trek – Lemosho Route

Arusha CityMt.Kilimanjaro
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Overview

  • Duration:8 days 7 nights
  • Travelers:15 guests
  • Tour Type:Group tour, Private tour
  • Language:English, French, German, Italian

The Lemosho Route is widely regarded as the most beautiful path on Mount Kilimanjaro. Starting on the remote western side, this route traverses pristine rainforest, expansive moorlands, and dramatic alpine deserts before joining the Machame Route en route to the summit. With an 8-day itinerary, trekkers benefit from gradual acclimatization, increasing safety and success rates.




  • Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

  • Route: Lemosho Route

  • Start/End Location: Arusha

  • Highest Point: Uhuru Peak (5,895m)

  • Accommodation: Camping

  • Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging

  • Success Rate: Very High (due to longer acclimatization)

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Highlights

  • One of the most scenic Kilimanjaro routes
  • Low traffic at the beginning of the trek
  • Excellent acclimatization profile
  • Wildlife spotting in rainforest zone
  • Barranco Wall adventure
  • Spectacular summit sunrise at Uhuru Peak
  • Diverse ecosystems from rainforest to Arctic zone

Includes/Excludes

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • All park fees and rescue fees
  • Professional guide, porters, and support crew
  • All accommodation (mountain huts)
  • All meals as per itinerary
  • Drinking water throughout the trek
  • All transportation (4x4 transfers)
  • Government taxes and VAT
  • International flights
  • Climbing gear
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Tips (recommended ~US$10 per person/day)
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, etc.)
  • Additional accommodation before/after the trek

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha → Lemosho Gate → Mti Mkubwa Camp

ransfer to Lemosho Gate, complete registration, then trek through dense rainforest.

  • Altitude: 2,100m → 2,650m
  • Distance: ~7 km
  • Time: 3–4 hours
  • Environment: Rainforest
  • Accommodation: Camping

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp → Shira 1 Camp

Leave the forest and enter moorland with expansive views.

  • Altitude: 2,650m → 3,500m
  • Distance: ~8 km
  • Time: 5–6 hours
  • Environment: Moorland

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp → Shira 2 Camp

A gentle acclimatization day across the Shira Plateau.

  • Altitude: 3,500m → 3,850m
  • Distance: ~7 km
  • Time: 3–4 hours
  • Environment: Moorland

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp

Climb high to Lava Tower, then descend to Barranco for acclimatization.

  • Altitude: 3,850m → 4,600m → 3,960m
  • Distance: ~10 km
  • Time: 6–8 hours
  • Environment: Semi-desert

Day 5: Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp

Climb the Barranco Wall and trek through valleys to Karanga Camp.

  • Altitude: 3,960m → 4,035m
  • Distance: ~5 km
  • Time: 4–5 hours
  • Environment: Alpine

Day 6: Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp

Short hike to base camp. Rest and prepare for summit attempt.

  • Altitude: 4,035m → 4,680m
  • Distance: ~4 km
  • Time: 3–4 hours
  • Environment: Alpine Desert

Day 7: Barafu Camp → Summit → Mweka Camp

Midnight ascent to summit via Stella Point, then continue to Uhuru Peak.

  • Altitude: 4,680m → 5,895m → 3,100m
  • Distance: ~17 km total
  • Time: 11–14 hours
  • Highlight: Uhuru Peak

Day 8: Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Arusha

Final descent through rainforest to Mweka Gate and transfer back to Arusha.

  • Distance: ~10 km
  • Time: 3–4 hours
  • Environment: Rainforest

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