8 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Hiking Adventure

Embark on Kilimanjaro hiking Discover 8 day Lemosho Route adventure breathtaking vistas and triumph await on Africa iconic peak

8 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Hiking Adventure package

Embark on an unforgettable Kilimanjaro hiking adventure! Discover Kilimanjaro via the 8-day Lemosho Route. This exhilarating journey takes you through diverse landscapes, from lush rainforests to barren alpine zones, as you conquer Africa's highest peak. With expert guides leading the way, you'll have the best support and safety throughout the hike.

Tour Highlights:

Day 1
From Moshi to Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa (2,650 m/8,692 ft)
Day 2
Hike from Mti Mkubwa (2,650 m/8,692 ft) to Shira One Camp (3,609 m/11,841 ft)
Day 3
Hike continue from Shira One Camp (3,609 m/11,841 ft) to Shira Two Camp (3,849 m/12,628 ft)
Day 4
Shira Two Camp (3,849 m/12,628 ft) then descend to Barranco Hut (3,948 m/12,956 ft)
Day 5
Challenge hike from Barranco Hut (3,900 m/12,800 ft) to Karanga Valley (3,963 m/13,000 ft)
Day 6
Karanga Valley (3,963 m/13,000 ft) hike up to Barafu Hut (4,600 m/15,091 ft)
Day 7
Barafu Camp (4,600 m/15,091 ft) to The Summit (5,896 m/19,343 ft) and then to Mweka Camp (3,100 m/10,170 ft)
Day 8
Final hike from Mweka Camp (3,100 m/10,170 ft) to Mweka Gate (1,828 m/6,000 ft)
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Duration 8 Days
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Tour Mode -
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Main Tour Focus -
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Tour Type -
Destination/Accommodation
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Start/End
Moshi
Tour Starting & Ending Point
1
Day 1
Londorossi Gate To Lemosho Gate To Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp
Overnight: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite
2
Day 2
Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp To Shira 1 Camp
Overnight: Shira 1 Campsite
3
Day 3
Shira 1 Camp To Shira 2 Camp
Overnight: Shira 2 Campsite
4
Day 4
Shira 2 Camp To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp
Overnight: Barranco Campsite
5
Day 5
Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp
Overnight: Karanga Campsite
6
Day 6
Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp
Overnight: Barafu Campsite
7
Day 7
Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp
Overnight: Mweka Campsite
8
Day 8
Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate
Overnight: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel

Day 1: From Moshi to Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa (2,650 m/8,692 ft)

From Moshi to Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa (2,650 m/8,692 ft)

After a scenic 1.5-hour drive from Moshi, we reach Londorossi Gate for check-in. Day 1 involves an easy 45-minute hike to Mti Mkubwa Camp, where you can settle in and relax. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.

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: Hike from Mti Mkubwa (2,650 m/8,692 ft) to Shira One Camp (3,609 m/11,841 ft)

Hike from Mti Mkubwa (2,650 m/8,692 ft) to Shira One Camp (3,609 m/11,841 ft)

Embark on a few hours' walk, leaving the forest behind and ascending through the heather forest to the edge of the Shira Caldera. Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you make your way to Shira One Camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.

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: Hike continue from Shira One Camp (3,609 m/11,841 ft) to Shira Two Camp (3,849 m/12,628 ft)

Hike continue from Shira One Camp (3,609 m/11,841 ft) to Shira Two Camp (3,849 m/12,628 ft)

Today, we traverse the Shira Plateau on a gentle hike, with optional side trips to explore Shira Cathedral. Our first high camp, Shira Two, awaits. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.

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 Two Camp (3,849 m/12,628 ft) then descend to Barranco Hut (3,948 m/12,956 ft)

Shira Two Camp (3,849 m/12,628 ft) then descend to Barranco Hut (3,948 m/12,956 ft)

The real ascent of Kilimanjaro begins as we hike slowly to Lava Camp and descend to the stunning Barranco Camp. This helps with altitude adjustment following the Hike-High-Sleep-Low principle. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.

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: Challenge hike from Barranco Hut (3,900 m/12,800 ft) to Karanga Valley (3,963 m/13,000 ft)

Challenge hike from Barranco Hut (3,900 m/12,800 ft) to Karanga Valley (3,963 m/13,000 ft)

After conquering the challenging Barranco Wall, we continue along the southern circuit trail until we reach the picturesque Karanga Camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.

Destination: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

Accommodation: Karanga Campsite

  public camp site

Karanga Campsite
Karanga Campsite Kilimanjaro
Karanga Campsite Kilimanjaro
Karanga Campsite Kilimanjaro
Karanga Campsite Kilimanjaro
Karanga Campsite Kilimanjaro
Karanga Campsite Kilimanjaro
Karanga Campsite Kilimanjaro
Karanga Campsite Kilimanjaro
Karanga Campsite Kilimanjaro

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

Day 6: Karanga Valley (3,963 m/13,000 ft) hike up to Barafu Hut (4,600 m/15,091 ft)

Karanga Valley (3,963 m/13,000 ft) hike up to Barafu Hut (4,600 m/15,091 ft)

Today's trail takes us through the barren high desert of Kilimanjaro. Barafu Camp awaits, providing essential facilities for our final summit push. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.

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 7: Barafu Camp (4,600 m/15,091 ft) to The Summit (5,896 m/19,343 ft) and then to Mweka Camp (3,100 m/10,170 ft)

Barafu Camp (4,600 m/15,091 ft) to The Summit (5,896 m/19,343 ft) and then to Mweka Camp (3,100 m/10,170 ft)

We embark on a midnight alpine summit hike to reach the summit at dawn. After enjoying the awe-inspiring view, we descend to Mweka Camp, where we spend the night. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.

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 8: Final hike from Mweka Camp (3,100 m/10,170 ft) to Mweka Gate (1,828 m/6,000 ft)

Final hike from Mweka Camp (3,100 m/10,170 ft) to Mweka Gate (1,828 m/6,000 ft)

The final day involves a short walk to Mweka Gate, where we check out and return to Moshi. Expect to arrive at the gate around noon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,

Destination: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate

Accommodation: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel

  budget 2 star lodge

Kilimanjaro White House Hotel - Kilimanjaro pre and Post Climb Accommodation
Kilimanjaro White House Hotel - Kilimanjaro pre and Post Climb Accommodation
Kilimanjaro White House Hotel - Kilimanjaro pre and Post Climb Accommodation
Kilimanjaro White House Hotel - Kilimanjaro pre and Post Climb Accommodation
Kilimanjaro White House Hotel - Kilimanjaro pre and Post Climb Accommodation
Kilimanjaro White House Hotel - Kilimanjaro pre and Post Climb Accommodation
Kilimanjaro White House Hotel - Kilimanjaro pre and Post Climb Accommodation
Kilimanjaro White House Hotel - Kilimanjaro pre and Post Climb Accommodation
Kilimanjaro White House Hotel - Kilimanjaro pre and Post Climb Accommodation
Kilimanjaro White House Hotel - Kilimanjaro pre and Post Climb Accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Drinking water

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  • ✓ Sleeping bag or bed linen
  • ✓ Rental vehicle
  • ✓ Rescue fee
  • ✓ Park fees
  • ✓ A professional driver/guide
  • ✓ All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • ✓ 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)
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    • Exclusions
  •  Bath towels
  •  Porterage
  •  Roundtrip airport transfer
  •  All flights during the tour
  •  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 8 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Hiking Adventure

    1. What is the "Discover Kilimanjaro: 8-Day Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Hiking Adventure"?

    It's an 8-day Kilimanjaro hiking journey via the Lemosho Route, providing an exciting experience to conquer Africa's iconic peak.

    2. How challenging is the Lemosho Route for Kilimanjaro hiking?

    The Lemosho Route offers a challenging yet rewarding hike, with diverse terrains and altitudes requiring good physical fitness.

    3. Is prior hiking experience necessary for this Kilimanjaro hiking adventure?

    While prior hiking experience is advantageous, determined individuals with proper preparation can take on this unforgettable challenge.

    4. When is the best time for the Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro hiking adventure?

    The dry seasons of January to March and June to October provide optimal weather conditions for the Kilimanjaro hiking experience.

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

    The Lemosho Route typically spans 8 days, allowing for gradual acclimatization and increasing summit success rates.

    6. What type of accommodations are provided during the Kilimanjaro hiking adventure?

    Comfortable tents at designated campsites ensure a cozy and enjoyable stay throughout the hiking expedition.

    7. What safety measures are in place for the Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro hike?

    Experienced guides lead the expedition, monitoring hikeers' health and providing support to ensure a safe and successful hike.

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

    While there is no strict age limit, participants should be in good physical condition. Younger hikeers may face altitude challenges.

    9. Can I hire porters or guides for the Kilimanjaro hiking adventure?

    Yes, you can hire porters to carry your gear, and experienced guides will lead the way, ensuring a safe and enjoyable hike.

    10. What essential items should I pack for the Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro hiking adventure?

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

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