Safari Summary
Overview

The 8-day Lemosho Route is one of the most scenic and gradual routes to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. It begins on the western side of the mountain and passes through lush rainforest, heath and moorland, the spectacular Shira Plateau, alpine desert, and finally the summit zone. The 8-day itinerary provides excellent acclimatization with a slower ascent and additional time on the mountain, increasing the opportunity for a successful summit. The final summit attempt usually begins around midnight, reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) at sunrise before descending to lower elevations.

Important Facts
Tour Features
Hut Camping

This is camping route.

Private Tour

This safari is arranged privately for your group.

Solo Travelers

Suitable for solo travelers.

Customizable

This itinerary can be customized.

Children Policy

Minimum age accepted is 12 years and above.

Start Date

This safari can start on any day.

Safari Overview
Highlights

Arrive Kilimanjaro Airport

Moshi to Londorossi gate (2385m) to Big Tree Camp (2780m)

Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 1 Camp (3500m)

Shira 1 Camp (3500m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)

Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)

Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)

Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m) to Moshi

Depart Tanzania

Route Overview
Your Safari Map
Day by Day
Safari Itinerary

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town; you will meet your guide, who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day. The hotel check-in starts at 12:00 PM.

Accommodation

Park View Inn

You will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00 AM and transferred to the Lemosho gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process, you will still start our climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree Camp, where you will be spending the night. Distance covered: 7km / 4.3mi Approx. time taken: 4 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Accommodation

Mti Mkuwa camp

Today you will trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. Our destination for today is the Shira 1 Camp, from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude today, and parts of the route are fairly steep. Distance covered: 8.5km / 5.3mi Approx. time taken: 7 hrs Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Accommodation

Shira 1 camp

Today you will get the chance to view the Northern Icefields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization, and we enjoy great panoramic views. Our destination today is the Shira 2 Camp. In the afternoon, you will take an acclimatization walk, then head back to camp for dinner and overnight. Distance covered: 8km / 5mi Approx. time taken: 5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Accommodation

Shira 2 camp

Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking into the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below. Distance covered: 10km / 6.2mi Approx. time taken: 7 hrs Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Accommodation

Barranco Camp

Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong, we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night. Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi Approx. time taken: 5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Accommodation

Karanga camp

After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough, steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp, we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up between 11 pm and 12 AM to start the climb to the summit. Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi Approx. time taken: 3 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Accommodation

Barafu Camp

We start off at around midnight and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us, and the views to jagged Mawenzi Peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on a scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Millennium Camp for a long, well-earned rest. Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Accommodation

Millenium Camp

A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a hot welcome shower. Overnight at Park View Inn. Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi Approx. time taken: 6 hours Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Included

Accommodation

Park View Inn

The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport. Hotel check out is at 10:00AM Meals: Breakfast Included

Accommodation details are available on request for this part of the itinerary.

What is Covered
Includes & Excludes
•2 nights at Park View Inn (or similar) in Moshi on a bed-and-breakfast basis (1 night before and 1 night after the trek)
•Airport pick-up on arrival and drop-off on departure
•Transportation to and from the Kilimanjaro park gate
•Kilimanjaro Park entrance fees
•Camping or hut accommodation fees
•Crater fees (if applicable)
•Kilimanjaro rescue team fees
•High-quality walk-in 4-season tents
•Double-thickness (10 cm) foam mattresses
•Professional, experienced, and friendly cooks and porters
•Three freshly prepared meals per day during the trek
•Filtered and treated drinking water throughout the climb
•Hot water for washing
•Fair wages for the mountain crew according to KINAPA and KIATO regulations
•All government taxes
•Portable oxygen cylinders for emergency use
•English- or French-speaking certified mountain guide
•Oximeter, first aid supplies, and stethoscope
•Private portable toilet with a tent (1 toilet for groups of 1–5 climbers, 2 toilets for groups of 6–10 climbers)
•Mountain communication radio
•Official Kilimanjaro summit certificate
•Meals and drinks at the hotel (before and after the trek)
•Travel insurance
•Shower tent (available at an additional cost) -USD 450 for 1 person, USD 300 per person for groups of 2 or more
•International and local flights
•Laundry services at the hotel
•Personal gear, items, and toiletries
•Gratuities:
-Guide(USD 20–25 per day, per guide)
-Cook (USD 15–20 per day, per cook)
-Porter (USD 10–15 per day, per porter)
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Tour Details
Date

28 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

Destination

Moshi

Duration

10 Days, 9 Nights

Starts From

$2,250

The prices are in USD per person.

Details about the cost
Safari Prices
Number of People Price
1 pax $3,350
2 to 4 pax $2,850
5 to 7 pax $2,650
8 to10 pax $2,450
11+ pax $2,250
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