Eight Days Trek Lemosho Route

8 days—The Best Eight Days Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour Lemosho Route in 2025-2026.

$1922-2100 USD

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Safari summary

There are six established routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro – Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Northern circuit, Rongai and Umbwe routes. The Marangu, Machame, and Umbwe routes all approach from the south of the mountain. The Lemosho and Northern circuit routes approach from the west. The Rongai route approaches from the north near Kenya. All routes except Marangu descend via Mweka.

Trekking Mount Kilimanjaro via The Lemosho Route
The Lemosho route is not as well-known as other paths on Kilimanjaro. It starts on the western side of the mountain. For the first two days, you'll walk through a rainforest, and then the scenery changes to heath and moorland with lots of ferns and ericas. The trail is narrow and sometimes steep, but it offers diverse and beautiful views. On the third day, the path joins the Machame route, and trekkers spend the nights in tents.

The 8 days Kilimanjaro trekking tour via the Lemosho Route is an immersive experience that envelopes you in the beauty, challenge, and grandeur of Africa's tallest mountain. With its carefully designed itinerary and emphasis on acclimatization, this journey ensures that each step brings you closer to the summit and leaves you with lasting memories.

Why Choose the 8 days kilimanjaro trekking tour via Lemosho Route
Acclimatization Advantage: The Lemosho Route's extended itinerary enhances acclimatization, increasing your chances of summit success.
Scenic Beauty: Traverse a variety of landscapes, from lush rainforests to high desert plateaus, and experience Kilimanjaro's diverse ecosystems.
Lower Crowds: The Lemosho Route is less crowded than other routes, offering a quieter and more contemplative journey.

What is the success rate of the 8 days Lemosho route?
The success rate of the 8 days Lemosho route for reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is generally higher compared to shorter itineraries, with an average success rate of around 85-90%.

Duration: 8 days
Difficulty: Medium
Scenery: Excellent
Traffic: Medium

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Walking safari—with armed guard
Photography safari—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Internal flights
International flights
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1:Lemosho Gate to Big Tree Camp

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The trek starts at the Lemosho gate, where we will register and meet our guides and porters. We will hike through the rainforest, gradually ascending to the Big Tree Camp at an altitude of around 2,780 meters (9,120 feet)

Camping

Day 2:Big Tree Camp to Shira 1 Camp

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After breakfast, we will continue our ascent through the rainforest, reaching the moorland zone. The trail offers stunning views of the Shira Plateau. We will camp at Shira 1 Camp, situated at approximately 3,500 meters (11,480 feet).

Camping

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Moir hut

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Today's trek takes us across the Shira Plateau, with breathtaking vistas of the surrounding landscape. We will gradually ascend to Moir hut, located at an elevation of about 4,200 meters (13,780 feet). This camp is situated in a more remote area, offering a quieter atmosphere.

Camping

Day 4: Moir hut to Barranco Camp

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The route today takes us to Lava Tower, a prominent volcanic formation. We will trek to an altitude of around 4,600 meters (15,090 feet) before descending to Barranco Camp, located at approximately 3,950 meters (12,960 feet). This descent helps with acclimatization we will stay for overnight.

Camping

Day 5:Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

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Today's trek involves trekking the iconic Barranco Wall, a steep and challenging section that requires some scrambling. After conquering the wall, you will continue hiking across alpine desert terrain to Karanga Camp at around 4,000 meters (13,120 feet) where we will have an overnight at this camp.

Camping

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

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The trail ascends steadily to Barafu Camp, situated at an altitude of about 4,600 meters (15,090 feet). This camp serves as a base for the summit attempt and is the last overnight stop before the summit push. We will rest and prepare for the final ascent.

Camping

Day 7: Barafu, Uhuru Peak to Mweka

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We will start the summit attempt in the early hours of the morning, typically around midnight. The trek to the summit, Uhuru Peak, is challenging but rewarding. After reaching the summit, we will descend to Mweka Camp, located at around 3,100 meters (10,170 feet) rest and stay for overnight.

Camping

Day 8: Mweka camp to moshi

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After breakfast we will start descending to machame gate where you will receive summit certificates then back to your hotel for cerebration or you may plan for big 5 safari or zanzibar tour.

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