The 8-day Kilimanjaro climbing along the Lemosho route approaches the Kilimanjaro Mountain from the west, and Kilimanjaro climbing via the Lemosho means you will be walking through the Shira plateaus, hence sometimes referred to as the Lemosho Shira route; it seems to be a variation of the Shira route.

Kilimanjaro climbing along Lemosho is the scenic route among the rest of the Kilimanjaro Climbing routes and it is among the long route apart from the Northern circuit route.

8 days Kilimanjaro Lemosho being the long route, Lemosho is not the crowded route and has a very good success rate to the summit as a long climb is suitable for the best acclimatization.

The price for 8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb Lemosho Route starts from $1800 to $2600 which includes all park fees, all meals, professional guide, porters as well as rescue fees.

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Itinerary for 8 days Kilimanjaro climbing tour Lemosho route

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Day 1: Moshi to Londosori gate then to Mti Mkubwa camp

Lemosho being on the west of Kilimanjaro, it takes an extra mile drive from Moshi town where you take a long drive of approximately 4hrs maximum to Londosori gate from Moshi town.

Here the porters will be checked in and start the climb while you finish up the formalities and you will then start the hike to Mti Mkubwa camp.

The hike will be 2 to 3hrs a distance of 6 kilometers walking through a dense misty rainforest and seeing some small wildlife, especially the white and black colobus monkeys. Reach the camp you will meet your porters and have your camping and overnight stay.

2 to 3hrs hiking a distance of 6km

2650 m/8695ft

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa camp to Shira camp

On your 2nd hiking day you will be hiking through the moorland forest and valleys while enjoying the view of the Kibo peak and the valleys. The hike will be 4 to 5hrs a distance of 8 kilometers from Mti Mkubwa camp to Shira camp.

However, expect some steepness on your hike. You will overnight at Shira camp collecting together for the next day's hike.

4 to 5hrs hiking a distance of 8km

Moorland and valleys

Day 3: Shira 1 to Shira Hut

On your 3rd hiking day, you will be having a moderate hike across the Shira plate6 to 8hrs a distance of 8 kilometers where you will be walking through the Shira plateaus and to the Shira cathedral reaching the Shira hut while enjoying the scenery, Shira cathedral and the valleys.

Walking through the Shira plateaus, there is more than one climbing divert option reaching the Shira hut, and this will be your guide's option to choose one that suits you better. At the camp, you will find the crews (Porters) have already made your tents for the camping and overnight.

6 to 8hrs hiking a distance of 8km

3850 m/12630ft

Day 4: Shira Hut through Lover Tower to Baranco camp

This is the acclimatization day whereby you will be ascending from Shira hut to Lover Tower and descending to Baranco. It is an acclimatization day as you will be experiencing the high altitude up the Lover Tower and then descending to Baranco.

It is a steep hike to Lover Tower and then to Baranco (Climbing the Baranco wall) which will be a hike of 6 to 8hrs covering a distance of 9 Kilometers reaching the Baranco camp.

Shira hut is the junction of Shira, Lemosho, and Machame hence, you will meet climbers from Machame too.

6 to 8hrs hiking a distance of 9km

4640 m/15220 ft to 3986m/13070ft

Day 5: Baranco camp to Karanga camp

This is the adventurous day when climbing the Kilimanjaro via Machame route where you will be facing the climb of the Baranco wall.

Considering the distance, it is a short climb because it is just a distance of 4 Kilometers, but considering the climbing challenges it will take 4 to 5hrs climbing through the Baranco wall and the alpine desert valleys where you will be enjoying the view of the Kibo peak which will be closer, the southern glaciers and the western bridge.

Reaching the Karanga camp you will have your rest collecting some energy for your next day's venture.

hiking of 4 to 5hrs a distance of 4km

13,000ft to 13,100ft

Day 6: Karanga camp to Barafu camp

The hike will begin after your breakfast; you will be hiking through the alpine desert enjoying the stunning view of the two Kilimanjaro cones of Kibo and Mawenzi. It will be a 4 to 5hrs hike a distance of 4 Kilometers.

You will be walking hitting the junction that connects with the Mweka trail and head up to the Barafu camp where you will complete the southern circuit of Kilimanjaro Mountain. Here you will go camping with an early sleep and meals ready for the next day's complete adventure which starts at midnight.

hiking of 4 to 5hrs a distance of 4km

13,100ft to 15,300ft

Day 7: Summit Day then descend to Mweka camp

This is the lifetime memory day of reaching the highest point of Africa, “the roof of Africa” of Kilimanjaro Mountain. The day will begin at midnight when you will be leaving your tents and the porters as you will be accompanied by the guides and summit porter heading to the summit point.

Heading up there, it is a physically and mentally challenging hike with extreme cold and elevation. As you will start the hike at nearly midnight, you will have a dark hike as you will need your head-lump than ever, you will hike up to Gilman’s Point where you will be amazed at a stunning sunrise from the Mawenzi cone, and then you will have a short walk and finally you are there

“CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE REACHED THE HIGHEST PEAK IN AFRICA, THE UHURU PEAK OK Kilimanjaro MOUNTAIN” Due to the weather you will not last long here you will take some photos at the signpost of the Uhuru Point and starts your descend through the Mweka route

You will have a stop at the Barafu camp for your Lunch and trek down up to the Mweka camp for your overnight stay and dinner. On descending it is a very rocky trail and can be quite hard on the knees, trekking poles are helpful.

hiking of 6 to 8hrs ascending and 5 to 6hrs descending a distance of 5km up and 13km down respectively.

15,600ft to 19,341ft up and 19,341ft to 10,065 down

Day 8: Mweka camp to Mweka gate, then back to Moshi

Finally you will be on the last day of your lifetime memory adventure, you will have your breakfast at your camp and start your trek down up to Mweka gate, and you will be walking through a wet and muddy forestry trail which requires your walking poles.

At the gate you will meet our driver waiting for you where you will be picked up and drive back to Moshi town for your next schedule.

hiking of 3 to 4hrs a distance of 10km

10,150ft to 5500ft

Price inclusions and exclusions

Price inclusions for 8 days of Kilimanjaro climbing

Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro airport with two-night accommodation in Moshi town (before and after Climb)
Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees and 18% VAT
Transportation to & from the mountain gate (before and after climb)
Professional mountain guides, chefs and porters
3 meals daily with filtered water for all climbing days
Approved fair wages for the mountain crew by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)

Price exclusions for 8 days Kilimanjaro climbing

Tanzania visa cost Items of a personal nature
Medical insurance, doctor for a group, personal medicine, and laundry services
Tips and gratitude for the mountain crew
Items of a personal nature such as the Mountain climbing equipment and the Portable flush toilet

8 days Kilimanjaro climbing tour Lemosho route package