Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route - 8 Days

Kilimanjaro Trek

Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route - 8 Days

8-day premium Kilimanjaro trek via scenic Lemosho Route with highest success rates.

8 days
Challenging
5,895m

Overview

The Lemosho Route is considered the most scenic route on Kilimanjaro, offering spectacular views and excellent acclimatization. This 8-day trek provides the best summit success rates.

Highlights

  • Most scenic route with pristine wilderness
  • Excellent acclimatization and highest success rates
  • Spectacular views of Mount Meru and Kenyan peaks
  • Less crowded than other routes
  • Professional guides with wilderness first aid training
  • Premium camping equipment and services

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Drive to Lemosho Gate, begin trek through pristine rainforest to first camp.

Altitude: 2,785m
Distance: 7km
Time: 3-4 hours
Accommodation: Mountain tent
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

Trek through moorland with first views of Kibo Peak to Shira Plateau.

Altitude: 3,504m
Distance: 8km
Time: 5-6 hours
Accommodation: Mountain tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp

Acclimatization day exploring Shira Plateau with spectacular panoramic views.

Altitude: 3,895m
Distance: 7km
Time: 3-4 hours
Accommodation: Mountain tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Shira 2 to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Important acclimatization day: climb high to Lava Tower, sleep low at Barranco.

Altitude: 3,976m
Distance: 11km
Time: 6-8 hours
Accommodation: Mountain tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Barranco to Karanga Camp

Climb the challenging Barranco Wall and traverse alpine desert to Karanga.

Altitude: 4,035m
Distance: 5km
Time: 4-5 hours
Accommodation: Mountain tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Karanga to Barafu Camp

Final approach to base camp, rest and prepare for summit attempt.

Altitude: 4,673m
Distance: 4km
Time: 3-4 hours
Accommodation: Mountain tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Summit Day - Barafu to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Pre-dawn summit push to Uhuru Peak, then long descent to Mweka Camp.

Altitude: 3,068m
Distance: 17km
Time: 12-16 hours
Accommodation: Mountain tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Final descent through lush rainforest to gate, celebration and transfer to Moshi.

Altitude: 1,640m
Distance: 10km
Time: 3-4 hours
Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi (optional)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Trek details
8 days
Highest point: 5,895m
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