Lemosho Route 8 days
Duration: 10 days (8 days trekking + arrival & departure days)
Scheduled Arrival Date (Lodging Included)
Scheduled Departure Date (Lodging night before included)
Route: Lemosho Route 8 days – scenic and less crowded, with excellent acclimatization
Summit Height: 19,341 ft (5,895 m) – Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging – suitable for fit trekkers with good preparation
Accommodation: Tented camps on the mountain, Chanya Lodge in Moshi (first & last night)
Meals: 3 freshly prepared meals daily on trek. For Add-ons: Lunch included on day tours; dinners on your own in Moshi/Zanzibar
Support Team: Certified mountain guides, professional cooks, and porter crew
Best For: Trekkers looking for high summit success rates, scenic variety, and cultural add-ons
Add-Ons Available: Moshi Town Tour, Maasai Village & Chemka Hot Springs, Marangu Village, Safaris, Zanzibar 3 or 4-Day Extensions
Our Lemosho Route climbs start at $2,200 per person.
Pricing is tailored to your experience, with better rates for larger groups, while solo travelers may have a higher per-person cost due to the fixed expenses required to safely operate each climb.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our driver will greet you and transfer you to Chanya Lodge in Moshi. Settle in, relax, and meet your guides for a trip briefing and gear check before the adventure begins.
After registration at Londorossi Gate, we start trekking through lush rainforest alive with monkeys and birds. Tonight we camp at Mti Mkubwa (“Big Tree”) Camp, surrounded by thick jungle.
Starting Elevation: 7,742 ft (2,360 m)
Ending Elevation: 9,498 ft (2,895 m)
Elevation Gain: ~1,756 ft (535 m)
Distance: ~4 miles (6 km)
Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
Overnight: Mti Mkubwa Camp
The trail leaves the forest and opens into moorland with wide views across ridges and valleys. We gradually climb up to the expansive Shira Plateau, camping at Shira 1.
Starting Elevation: 9,498 ft (2,895 m)
Ending Elevation: 11,499 ft (3,505 m)
Elevation Gain: ~2,001 ft (610 m)
Distance: ~5 miles (8 km)
Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
Overnight: Shira 1 Camp
We cross rolling moorlands, stopping at the Shira Cathedral viewpoint for dramatic panoramas before continuing to Shira 2 Camp, where Kibo Peak dominates the horizon.
Starting Elevation: 11,499 ft (3,505 m)
Ending Elevation: 12,628 ft (3,850 m)
Elevation Gain: ~1,129 ft (345 m)
Distance: ~6 miles (10 km)
Trekking Time: 6–7 hours
Overnight: Shira 2 Camp
A steady climb brings us to the volcanic rock formation of Lava Tower for lunch. We then descend into the lush Barranco Valley, camping beneath towering cliffs and giant groundsels.
Starting Elevation: 12,628 ft (3,850 m)
High Point (Lava Tower): 15,190 ft (4,630 m)
Ending Elevation: 13,044 ft (3,960 m)
Elevation Gain: ~2,562 ft (780 m), then descent of ~2,146 ft (655 m)
Distance: ~7 miles (11 km)
Trekking Time: 6–8 hours
Overnight: Barranco Camp
We start the day by scaling the Barranco Wall, a fun and scenic climb with rewarding views. The trail continues across ridges and valleys before a final ascent to Karanga Camp.
Starting Elevation: 13,044 ft (3,960 m)
Ending Elevation: 13,106 ft (3,995 m)
Elevation Gain: ~62 ft (19 m) net (with multiple ascents/descents)
Distance: ~3 miles (5 km)
Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
Overnight: Karanga Camp
A steady upward trail leads us to Barafu Camp, perched high on a barren ridge. Here we rest, refuel, and prepare for the midnight push to the summit of Kilimanjaro.
Starting Elevation: 13,106 ft (3,995 m)
Ending Elevation: 15,331 ft (4,673 m)
Elevation Gain: ~2,225 ft (678 m)
Distance: ~2.5 miles (4 km)
Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
Overnight: Barafu Camp
We begin just after midnight, climbing by headlamp to Stella Point and onward to Uhuru Peak (19,341 ft / 5,895 m), the highest point in Africa. After celebrating, we descend to Millennium Camp for a well-earned rest.
Starting Elevation: 15,331 ft (4,673 m)
High Point (Uhuru Peak): 19,341 ft (5,895 m)
Ending Elevation: 12,500 ft (3,810 m)
Elevation Gain: ~4,010 ft (1,222 m)
Elevation Loss: ~6,841 ft (2,085 m)
Distance: ~8 miles (13 km)
Trekking Time: 10–14 hours
Overnight: Millennium Camp
A final hike through lush rainforest brings us to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate. From there, transfer back to Chanya Lodge in Moshi for a hot shower and celebration dinner.
Starting Elevation: 12,500 ft (3,810 m)
Ending Elevation (Mweka Gate): 5,380 ft (1,640 m)
Elevation Loss: ~7,120 ft (2,170 m)
Distance: ~6 miles (10 km)
Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
Overnight: Chanya Lodge (Moshi)
Enjoy breakfast and some leisure time in Moshi before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight. If you have extended your stay, Hakuna Matata! You are welcome!
Included & Excluded in Pricing:
Included:
All park fees (entry, camping, rescue, conservation fees)
Professional mountain crew
(licensed guides, assistant guides, cooks, and porters)
All meals on the mountain
(breakfast, lunch, dinner + snacks, prepared fresh daily)
Camping equipment
(tents, sleeping mats, dining tent, table, chairs)
Safety equipment
(oxygen tanks, pulse oximeter, first aid kit)
Daily health monitoring
(twice-daily check-ins by guides)
Transfers
(airport pick-up & drop-off, and all transport to/from the mountain)
Hotel accommodations
Night before the climb
Night after the climb
(double/twin occupancy at host hotel—Chanya Lodge or Kilemakyaro Mountain Lodge depending on availability)
Clean drinking water on the mountain
Summit certificate
(for those who reach Uhuru Peak)
Fair wages and ethical treatment of all staff
(a big one—your climb supports local families directly)
Not Included:
International & domestic flights
Visa fees for Tanzania
Travel insurance (required)
(must include high-altitude trekking up to 6,000m + evacuation)
Personal trekking gear
(boots, sleeping bag, clothing, etc.)
Tips for guides and porters
(industry standard and a meaningful part of crew income)
Alcoholic & soft drinks
Personal expenses
(laundry, souvenirs, additional hotel nights, etc.)
Additional accommodation outside scheduled dates
Optional add-ons
(safari, Zanzibar, cultural tours, extra hotel upgrades, or hotel rooms for early arrival or late departure)
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