🏔️ Lemosho Route – 8 Days to the Summit
Route Type: Camping Route (Tent Accommodation)
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights on Mountain
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Starting Point: Londorossi Gate (Western Approach)
Ending Point: Mweka Gate
Remote, Scenic & Highly Successful
The Lemosho Route is widely regarded as Kilimanjaro’s most beautiful trail. Beginning on the western slopes of the mountain, this route offers a remote and less-crowded start, merging later with the Machame Route to complete a scenic, well-paced ascent.
The 8-day version allows for superior acclimatization, which dramatically increases summit success rates. Trekkers are rewarded with stunning views, diverse ecosystems, and quieter trails, especially during the early days of the hike.
Ideal for trekkers who want both a visual feast and a serious chance of reaching Uhuru Peak comfortably.
🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary (8 Days)
Day 1: Londorossi Gate (2,100m) → Mti Mkubwa (2,650m)
Drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate (about 3–4 hrs)
Begin trek through the pristine rainforest zone, often spotting colobus monkeys
Overnight at Forest Camp (Mti Mkubwa)
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Accommodation: Tent camp at Mti Mkubwa
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa → Shira 1 Camp (3,610m)
Hike through moorland and across ridges with early views of Shira Plateau
Gradual ascent into higher altitude terrain
Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
Accommodation: Tent camp at Shira 1
Day 3: Shira 1 → Shira 2 Camp (3,850m)
Cross the wide expanse of Shira Plateau, one of the most scenic parts of Kilimanjaro
Acclimatization walk in the afternoon is recommended
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Accommodation: Tent camp at Shira 2
Day 4: Shira 2 → Lava Tower (4,630m) → Barranco Camp (3,950m)
Ascend to Lava Tower for acclimatization (“climb high, sleep low”)
Descend into the lush Barranco Valley beneath the impressive Barranco Wall
Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
Accommodation: Tent camp at Barranco
Day 5: Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp (4,035m)
Climb the Barranco Wall, an adventurous yet manageable scramble
Trek across glacial valleys toward Karanga Camp
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Accommodation: Tent camp at Karanga
Day 6: Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp (4,640m)
Short, steady ascent to Barafu Base Camp, the final stop before summit night
Prepare gear and rest before midnight summit attempt
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Accommodation: Tent camp at Barafu
Day 7: Barafu → Uhuru Peak (5,895m) → Mweka Camp (3,100m)
Midnight wake-up for summit push via Stella Point
Reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise—Kilimanjaro’s summit!
Descend to Mweka Camp for well-earned rest
Hiking Time: 12–14 hours
Accommodation: Tent camp at Mweka
Day 8: Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Moshi
Final trek through rainforest to Mweka Gate
Certificate ceremony and transfer to Moshi
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi (optional)
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✅ What’s Included
All park fees, camping permits, and rescue fees
7 nights mountain accommodation (tents with sleeping mats)
Certified English-speaking mountain guides, porters, and chef
Daily meals and drinking water
Private mess tent, kitchen equipment, and oxygen cylinder
Ground transport to/from Londorossi and Mweka Gates
❌ What’s Not Included
Accommodation in Moshi before/after the trek
Flights and travel insurance
Tipping for guides and porters
Personal trekking gear (boots, poles, headlamps, etc.)
Snacks and additional beverages