8-Day Lemosho Route Climb Kilimanjaro trip
Experience the Majesty of Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa’s Rooftop Adventure
Customizable Itinerary
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses tented camps and hotels.
Group Adventure
Shared adventure, stunning views, unforgettable summit experience.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Activities & Transportation
- Activities: Kilimanjaro Trekking
- Transfer : To and back to the airport is included
Customizable Itinerary
Day by Day
Day 1: Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha
What's Include
- : Park and Airport Transfer
- : Activity
- : Depend on time you Arrive , & Drinking water
- : Accommodation : African Tulip Hotel
Day 2: Lemosho Route - Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Begin your Kilimanjaro trek at Lemosho Gate, located at 2,100 meters. Hike 7 kilometers through lush montane forest to Mti Mkubwa Camp, at 2,700 meters. Enjoy shaded trails, vibrant flora, and possible wildlife sightings like monkeys and antelope. End the day with a hot meal and rest in your tent, surrounded by forest serenity.
What's Include
- : Park and Airport Transfer
- : Activity
- : All Meals & Drinking water
- : Accommodation :Mti Mkubwa Camp
Day 3: Lemosho Route - Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp
Altitude: 2,780 m – 3,500 m
Hiking distance: 8 km
Hiking time: 4–5 hours
Start your day with a hearty breakfast before continuing your trek, ascending to 3,500 meters. The trail takes you through heath and moorland, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes.
Arrive at Shira 1 Camp, where you’ll rest for the night in comfortable, well-equipped tents. Enjoy a warm meal and unwind as you take in the beauty of Kilimanjaro’s high-altitude environment.
What's Include
- : Park and Airport Transfer
- : Activity
- : All Meals & Drinking water
- : Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp
Day 4: Lemosho Route - Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Altitude: 3,850 m – 4,630 m (Lava Tower) – 3,960 m (Barranco Camp)
Hiking distance: 10 km
Hiking time: 6–7 hours
Start your day with a hearty breakfast before ascending to Lava Tower at 4,630 meters. This part of the trail offers dramatic views of Kilimanjaro’s volcanic rock formations.
After reaching Lava Tower, descend to Barranco Camp at 3,960 meters, where you’ll spend the night. This altitude variation helps with acclimatization. Enjoy a hot meal and relax in your comfortable tent as you prepare for the next day’s climb.
What's Include
- : Park and Airport Transfer
- : Activity
- : All Meals & Drinking water
- : Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Day 5: Lemosho Route - Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Altitude: 4,600 m (Barafu Camp) – 5,895 m (Uhuru Peak) – 3,100 m (Mweka Camp)
Hiking distance: 5 km (to summit) / 12 km (descent)
Hiking time: 6–8 hours (to summit) / 4–5 hours (descent)
Begin your summit ascent around midnight from Barafu Camp, trekking under the stars towards Uhuru Peak, the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro at 5,895 meters. The climb is challenging, but the reward is a breathtaking sunrise view from the top of Africa.
After celebrating your achievement, begin your descent to Mweka Camp. The 12-kilometer journey takes you through the moorland and rainforest zones, where you’ll arrive at Mweka Camp at a lower altitude.
Rest, enjoy a hot meal, and reflect on your incredible accomplishment as you rest for the night.
Day 6: Lemosho Route - Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Altitude: 3,850 m – 4,630 m (Lava Tower) – 3,960 m (Barranco Camp)
Hiking distance: 10 km
Hiking time: 6–7 hours
Start your day with a hearty breakfast before ascending to Lava Tower at 4,630 meters. This part of the trail offers dramatic views of Kilimanjaro’s volcanic rock formations.
After reaching Lava Tower, descend to Barranco Camp at 3,960 meters, where you’ll spend the night. This altitude variation helps with acclimatization. Enjoy a hot meal and relax in your comfortable tent as you prepare for the next day’s climb.
Day 7: Lemosho Route - Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Altitude: 3,850 m – 4,630 m (Lava Tower) – 3,960 m (Barranco Camp)
Hiking distance: 10 km
Hiking time: 6–7 hours
Start your day with a hearty breakfast before ascending to Lava Tower at 4,630 meters. This part of the trail offers dramatic views of Kilimanjaro’s volcanic rock formations.
After reaching Lava Tower, descend to Barranco Camp at 3,960 meters, where you’ll spend the night. This altitude variation helps with acclimatization. Enjoy a hot meal and relax in your comfortable tent as you prepare for the next day’s climb.
Day 8: Lemosho Route - Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
What's Include
- : Park and Airport Transfer
- : Activity
- : Depending on your departure flight time
- Accomodation: NIL
Customizable Itinerary
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Frequently Asked Questions .
What is the 8-Day Lemosho Route Climb Kilimanjaro trip?
The 8-Day Lemosho Route Climb Kilimanjaro trip is a guided trekking adventure that takes you to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho Route, one of the most scenic and popular paths to the summit. It is designed to provide a gradual ascent, allowing climbers to properly acclimatize to the altitude.
How difficult is the 8-Day Lemosho Route Climb Kilimanjaro trip?
The climb is physically demanding, but it is achievable for anyone in good physical condition. The 8-day itinerary provides enough time for proper acclimatization, reducing the risk of altitude sickness. Previous hiking experience is helpful but not necessary.
Do I need any special training to climb Kilimanjaro?
While no technical mountaineering skills are required, climbers should be in good physical shape. A basic fitness routine involving hiking, cardio, and endurance exercises will help prepare your body for the challenge.
What is included in the 8-Day Lemosho Route Climb Kilimanjaro trip?
The trip includes all necessary logistics, such as park fees, professional guides, porters, accommodation (tented camps), meals, and transportation to and from the trailhead. Equipment like tents and sleeping bags is provided, but personal gear (such as clothing and boots) must be brought by the climber.
How high will I be going during the 8-Day Lemosho Route Climb Kilimanjaro trip?
The highest point of the climb is Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet). The route gradually increases in altitude, giving climbers a better chance to acclimatize and minimize altitude sickness risks.
What are the accommodations like on the 8-Day Lemosho Route Climb Kilimanjaro trip?
Accommodations are in well-maintained tented camps, providing comfortable bedding, meals, and rest. The camps are set up each night by porters and are equipped with the necessary amenities for your comfort during the trek.
What happens if I can’t reach the summit?
Climbing Kilimanjaro involves significant challenges, and not everyone reaches the summit. Your safety is our top priority. If conditions do not allow you to continue to the top, your guide will assess the situation, and you’ll be taken back to a lower camp for rest and recovery.
Can I extend my trip after completing the Lemosho Route climb?
Yes, we offer additional packages to explore Tanzania’s beautiful destinations, including safari tours in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and a relaxing beach holiday in Zanzibar. Let us know if you’d like to extend your adventure!
