8 Days Mt Kilimanjaro via Lemosho Route Hiking Experience

Conquer Kilimanjaro hiking 8 day Lemosho Route offers an unforgettable experience reaching Africa peak Expert guides lead the way

8 Days Mt Kilimanjaro via Lemosho Route Hiking Experience

Initiate on an extraordinary 8-day Kilimanjaro hike via Lemosho Route! Conquer Africa's highest peak with expert guides, ensuring safety and support. Hike through diverse landscapes, forming bonds with fellow hikers. Reach Uhuru Peak, savor panoramic views, and create lasting memories. Join us!

Tour Highlights:

Day 1 : Londorossi Gate (2,100m) to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m).

Day 2 : Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m) to Shira 1 Camp (3,500m).

Day 3 : Shira 1 Camp (3,500m) to Moir Hut Camp (4,200m).

Day 4 : Moir Hut Camp (4,200m) to Lava Tower (4,600m) to Barranco Camp (3,900m).

Day 5 : Barranco Camp (3,900m) to Karanga Camp (3,960m).

Day 6 : Karanga Camp (3,960m) to Barafu Camp (4,680m).

Day 7 : Barafu Camp (4,680m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) to Mweka Camp (3,100m).

Day 8 : Mweka Camp (3,100m) to Mweka Gate (1,640m).

Day 1: Londorossi Gate (2,100m) to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m).

We begin at Londorossi Gate, registering with park authorities before a short drive to the starting point. The 5.5km hike through the rainforest takes around 3-4 hours, providing opportunities to spot wildlife. Dinner awaits at Mti Mkubwa Camp.

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

Accommodation: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite

public camp site

Big Tree (Mti Mkibwa) Campsite Kilimanjaro

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

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m) to Shira 1 Camp (3,500m).

Ascending from the rainforest, we enter the low-alpine moorland zone. The 8km hike takes approximately 5-6 hours, rewarding us with scenic views on the western edge of the Shira Plateau.

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

Accommodation: Shira 1 Campsite

public camp site

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

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp (3,500m) to Moir Hut Camp (4,200m).

Continuing across the Shira Plateau, we join hikers from the Machame Route and enjoy panoramic views. The 14km hike lasts 5-7 hours, taking us to Moir Hut Camp. This day involves higher altitudes, so monitoring altitude sickness symptoms is important.

Destination: Shira 1 Camp To Moir Hut Camp

Accommodation: Moir Hut Campsite

public camp site

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

Day 4: Moir Hut Camp (4,200m) to Lava Tower (4,600m) to Barranco Camp (3,900m).

Traversing a desert-like landscape, we reach Lava Tower at 4,600m for lunch. Joining the Southern Circuit trail, we descend to Barranco Camp, where we spend the night. Hiking high and sleeping low aids acclimatization.

Destination: Shira 2 Camp To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp

Accommodation: Barranco Campsite

public camp site

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

Day 5: Barranco Camp (3,900m) to Karanga Camp (3,960m).

We tackle the Barranco Wall, a challenging 257-meter scramble, before traversing to the top of the Karanga Valley. The 7km hike takes around 4 hours, leading us to Karanga Camp for a brief lunch break.

Destination: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

Accommodation: Karanga Campsite

public camp site

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

Day 6: Karanga Camp (3,960m) to Barafu Camp (4,680m).

Starting on a relatively short and easy hike, we join the Mweka route and head to Barafu Camp. The 6km journey lasts approximately 3 hours, allowing time to rest, appreciate the scenery, and prepare for the summit push.

Destination: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

Accommodation: Barafu Campsite

public camp site

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

Day 7: Barafu Camp (4,680m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) to Mweka Camp (3,100m).

Starting at midnight, we undertake a challenging ascent up the steep slopes of Kibo, reaching Stella Point at 5,739m. Pushing forward for another 1-2 hours, we reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Afterward, we descend to Mweka Camp, hiking for 12-16 hours in total.

Destination: Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp

Accommodation: Mweka Campsite

public camp site

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

Day 8: Mweka Camp (3,100m) to Mweka Gate (1,640m).

The final day involves a 9km hike through the enchanting rainforest. Taking 3-5 hours, we reach Mweka Gate to sign out and receive certificates. It is customary to pay tips to the hiking team before returning to Moshi.

Destination: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, 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	$1,982 pp	$1,487 pp
2–4 pax	$1,957 pp	$1,468 pp
5–9 pax	$1,932 pp	$1,449 pp
10–15 pax	$1,907 pp	$1,430 pp

Group joining price

Adult	Child
$1,957 pp	$1,468 pp

PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

Inclusions

✓ Sleeping bag or bed linen

✓ Rental vehicle

✓ Rescue fee

✓ 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)

✓ All Taxes/VAT

✓ Tips: tipping guideline

Exclusions

Bath towels

Climbing gear

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

Personal items

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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