7 Days The Ultimate Kilimanjaro Trek on Lemosho Route

Conquer Kilimanjaro trekking The Ultimate 8 day Lemosho Route leads to Africas peak Uhuru Breathtaking views and triumph await

7 Days The Ultimate Kilimanjaro Trek on Lemosho Route

Embark on the ultimate Kilimanjaro trekking adventure with the 8-day Lemosho Route This extraordinary journey leads you to Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. The Lemosho Route offers a perfect blend of breathtaking landscapes and a gradual ascent, maximizing summit success. Trek through lush rainforests, stunning heath, and barren high-altitude deserts, each day bringing new challenges and triumphs

Tour Highlights:

  • Day 1 : Starting Trekking point (2,300m) to Mti Mkubwa (2,750m)
  • Day 2 : Mti Mkubwa (2,750m) to Shira Camp 1 (3,550m)
  • Day 3 : Shira Camp 1 (3,550m) to Shira Camp 2 (3,840m)
  • Day 4 : Shira Camp 2 (3,840m) to Barranco Camp (3,950m) via Lava Tower
  • Day 5 : Barranco Camp (3,950m) to Barafu Camp (4,700m)
  • Day 6 : Barafu Camp (4,700m) to Summit (5,895m), descent to Mweka Camp (3,100m)
  • Day 7 : Mweka Camp (3,100m) to Mweka Gate (1,800m)
  • Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi

    Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi

    Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, our driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Moshi. Once you settle in, you'll receive an orientation for your trek and a thorough briefing from your guides. They will provide all the necessary information to help you reach the summit successfully. Your trekking gear will also be checked to ensure everything is in order.

    Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport

    Meals & Drinks: Drinking water

    Day 1: Starting Trekking point (2,300m) to Mti Mkubwa (2,750m)

    Starting Trekking point (2,300m) to Mti Mkubwa (2,750m)

    After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we'll embark on a three-hour drive from Moshi to the Londorossi Gate. Upon arrival, we'll complete the registration process and drive to the starting point of the trek at 2,350m. The trail takes us through the captivating rainforest, where we may encounter Bush Babies and Black and White Colobus Monkeys. Our destination for the day is Mti Mkubwa Camp at 2,750m, where we'll spend the night.

    Destination: Londorossi Gate To Lemosho Gate To Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp

    Accommodation: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite

      public camp site

    Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Campsite
    Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Campsite
    Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Campsite
    Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Campsite
    Big Tree (Mti Mkibwa) Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Big Tree (Mti Mkibwa) Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Big Tree (Mti Mkibwa) Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Big Tree (Mti Mkibwa) Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Big Tree (Mti Mkibwa) Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Big Tree (Mti Mkibwa) Campsite Kilimanjaro

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

    Day 2: Mti Mkubwa (2,750m) to Shira Camp 1 (3,550m)

    Mti Mkubwa (2,750m) to Shira Camp 1 (3,550m)

    Today, we continue eastward towards Shira Camp 1. The landscape changes to the heather and moorland zone, offering breathtaking views of Mount Meru and Kibo Peak. We'll cross streams and make our way to the Shira Ridge at 3,600m. Finally, we'll reach Shira Camp 1 at 3,550m, where a delicious meal awaits. Enjoy the stunning sunset and the captivating starry sky in the evening.

    Destination: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp To Shira 1 Camp

    Accommodation: Shira 1 Campsite

      public camp site

    Shira 1 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 1 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 1 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 1 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 1 Campsite
    Shira 1 Campsite
    Shira 1 Campsite
    Shira 1 Campsite
    Shira 1 Campsite

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

    Day 3: Shira Camp 1 (3,550m) to Shira Camp 2 (3,840m)

    Shira Camp 1 (3,550m) to Shira Camp 2 (3,840m)

    The trail remains in the moorland landscape characterized by rocky terrain and low grasses. You'll be amazed by the unique flora, including everlastings and lobelias. The views of the towering mountain are exceptional, and the path is relatively flat. After a short acclimatization trek, we'll rest at Shira Camp 2 (3,840m) for the day. The night sky will dazzle you with its sparkling stars.

    Destination: Shira 1 Camp To Shira 2 Camp

    Accommodation: Shira 2 Campsite

      public camp site

    Shira 2 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 2 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 2 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 2 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 2 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 2 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 2 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 2 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 2 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 2 Campsite Kilimanjaro

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

    Day 4: Shira Camp 2 (3,840m) to Barranco Camp (3,950m) via Lava Tower

    Shira Camp 2 (3,840m) to Barranco Camp (3,950m) via Lava Tower

    Today, the Lemosho route merges with the Machame route as we approach Lava Tower. The landscapes are magnificent, and the trail offers views of Kibo Peak. We'll pass the Shark's Tooth ridge (4,400m) and cross shadow valleys until we reach the Lava Tower (4,600m). The descent to Barranco Camp provides incredible vistas of the Western Breach and the Barranco Wall. This day is ideal for acclimatization.

    Destination: Shira 2 Camp To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp

    Accommodation: Barranco Campsite

      public camp site

    Barranco Campsite
    Barranco Campsite
    Barranco Campsite
    Barranco Campsite
    Barranco Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Barranco Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Barranco Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Barranco Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Barranco Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Barranco Campsite Kilimanjaro

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

    Day 5: Barranco Camp (3,950m) to Barafu Camp (4,700m)

    Barranco Camp (3,950m) to Barafu Camp (4,700m)

    We start the day with a moderate trek up the Barranco Wall, followed by a fluctuating trail crossing small streams and the Karanga River. After a lunch break at Karanga Camp (3,930m), we continue trekking up a steep ridge to reach Barafu Camp (4,700m). This signifies the completion of the South Circuit and offers different views of the summit. Rest and prepare for the summit attempt.

    Destination: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

    Accommodation: Barafu Campsite

      public camp site

    Barafu Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Barafu Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Barafu Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Barafu Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Barafu Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Barafu Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Barafu Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Barafu Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Barafu Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Barafu Campsite Kilimanjaro

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

    Day 6: Barafu Camp (4,700m) to Summit (5,895m), descent to Mweka Camp (3,100m)

    Barafu Camp (4,700m) to Summit (5,895m), descent to Mweka Camp (3,100m)

    At midnight, we begin the challenging ascent to the summit. The trek takes approximately 6-7 hours, passing Stella's Point (5,672m) and reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa. Witness the breathtaking sunrise and panoramic views of glaciers and peaks. We then descend to Barafu Camp for a short break before continuing to Mweka Camp (3,100m) through the beautiful Kilimanjaro plains.

    Destination: Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp

    Accommodation: Mweka Campsite

      public camp site

    Mweka Campsite
    Mweka Campsite
    Mweka Campsite
    Mweka Campsite
    Mweka Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Mweka Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Mweka Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Mweka Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Mweka Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Mweka Campsite Kilimanjaro

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

    Day 7: Mweka Camp (3,100m) to Mweka Gate (1,800m)

    After breakfast, we begin the final descent to Mweka Gate (1,800m). The 4-5 hour trek takes us through stunning scenery, including a descent through the lush forest. At the gate, you'll receive your Gold Summit Certificate as a token of your accomplishment. From Mweka Village, we'll drive you back to your hotel in Moshi

    Destination: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Drinking water

    TOUR PRICE/COST

    We offer two pricing options:

  •   Private Tour (Sharing Price)
  • The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.

  •   Group Joining Tour
  • Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.

    Private (Shared) Price

    No of pax Adult Child
    1 pax $1,956  pp $1,467  pp
    2–4 pax $1,931  pp $1,448  pp
    5–9 pax $1,908  pp $1,431  pp
    10–15 pax $1,881  pp $1,411  pp

    Group joining price

    AdultChild
    $1,931  pp $1,448  pp

    PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

    Inclusions
  •  Sleeping bag or bed linen
  •  Rescue fee
  •  Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  •  All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  •  Camping equipment (only sleeping bag/bed linen may be listed as excluded)
  •  All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  •  All Taxes/VAT
  • Exclusions
  •  Bath towels
  •  Climbing gear
  •  International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
  •  Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  •  Tips: tipping guideline
  •  Personal items
  •  Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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    RELATED FAQS ABOUT 7 Days The Ultimate Kilimanjaro Trek on Lemosho Route

    What isThe Ultimate Kilimanjaro Trek: 8 Days on Lemosho Route?

    It's an epic 8-day Kilimanjaro trekking journey via Lemosho Route, leading to the summit of Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro.

    How challenging is the Lemosho Route for Kilimanjaro trekking?

    The Lemosho Route offers a moderate to challenging trek, but its gradual ascent profile increases summit success rates.

    Is prior trekking experience necessary for this ultimate Kilimanjaro trekking adventure?

    While prior trekking experience is beneficial, determined individuals with good physical fitness can undertake this journey.

    What is the best time of year for The Ultimate Kilimanjaro Trek via Lemosho Route?

    The ideal time is during the dry seasons of January to March and June to October, providing better weather and clearer views

    How long does the Lemosho Route 8-day journey take to reach the summit, Uhuru Peak?

    The Lemosho Route typically spans 8 days, allowing for a well-paced ascent and better acclimatization to maximize summit success

    What type of accommodations are provided during the Kilimanjaro trekking expedition?

    Accommodations include comfortable tents at designated campsites, ensuring a cozy stay during the journey.

    What safety measures are in place for The Ultimate Kilimanjaro Trek?

    Experienced guides lead the expedition, monitoring trekers' health and providing support to ensure a safe and enjoyable trek.

    Are there age restrictions for participants on the Lemosho Route 8-day trek?

    While there is no strict age limit, participants should be in good physical condition. Younger trekkers are generally not permitted due to altitude challenges.

    Can I hire porters or guides for the Kilimanjaro trekking adventure?

    Yes, you can hire porters to carry your gear, and experienced guides will lead the way, making the journey more enjoyable.

    What essential items should I pack for The Ultimate Kilimanjaro Trek via Lemosho Route?

    Recommended items include proper trekking gear, clothing for various weather conditions, sturdy trekking boots, a good sleeping bag, personal essentials, and necessary travel documents.

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