8 Days Lemosho Route

Regarded as one of the most beautiful and successful Kilimanjaro routes, the Lemosho Route offers breathtaking scenery, low traffic, and an excellent acclimatization profile. This 8-day trek approaches the mountain from the west, providing sweeping views, diverse ecosystems, and a smooth path to summit success at Uhuru Peak.

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Route: Lemosho Route
Mountain: Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 m)
Tour Type: Trekking & Hiking Adventure
Starting Point: Arusha / Moshi, Tanzania
Ending Point: Arusha / Moshi, Tanzania

Trek Highlights

Kilimanjaro’s most scenic and least crowded route.
Excellent acclimatization and high summit success rate.
Panoramic views of Shira Plateau and Mount Meru.
Trek through rainforest, moorland, and arctic landscapes.
“Climb high, sleep low” profile for optimal adaptation.

🗓️ Itinerary Overview

🗓️ Day 1 – Arrival in Moshi / Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and meet your mountain guide. Transfer to your hotel for climb briefing and gear check before your adventure begins.
Accommodation: Parkview Inn or similar
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

🗓️ Day 2 – Lemosho Gate (2,100 m) to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,750 m)

After breakfast, drive to Lemosho Gate for registration. Begin trekking through lush rainforest inhabited by blue monkeys and exotic birds until reaching Mti Mkubwa (“Big Tree”) Camp.
Trekking Distance: 7 km (4–5 hrs)
Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

🗓️ Day 3 – Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp (3,500 m)

Hike through the forest and emerge onto the vast Shira Plateau, offering stunning views of Kibo Peak.
Trekking Distance: 8 km (5–6 hrs)
Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

🗓️ Day 4 – Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp (3,840 m)

Continue across the Shira Plateau with gentle ascents and expansive views. This day helps your body acclimatize to higher altitudes.
Trekking Distance: 7 km (4–5 hrs)
Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

🗓️ Day 5 – Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp (3,950 m) via Lava Tower (4,600 m)

Ascend to Lava Tower for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp for overnight. The “climb high, sleep low” technique improves summit success rates.
Trekking Distance: 10 km (6–8 hrs)
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

🗓️ Day 6 – Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (3,995 m)

Climb the steep but scenic Barranco Wall, then cross a series of ridges and valleys to reach Karanga Camp.
Trekking Distance: 6 km (4–5 hrs)
Accommodation: Karanga Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

🗓️ Day 7 – Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,673 m)

Ascend gradually to Barafu Camp, the final base before summit night. Rest early and prepare for your midnight summit attempt.
Trekking Distance: 4 km (3–4 hrs)
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

🗓️ Day 8 – Summit Day (Uhuru Peak 5,895 m) & Descend to Mweka Camp

Start the climb around midnight, reaching Stella Point at sunrise before continuing to Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point. After celebration and photos, descend to Mweka Camp for rest.
Trekking Distance: 17 km (10–14 hrs total)
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

🗓️ Day 9 – Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate & Departure

Descend through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate. Transfer to Moshi or Arusha for relaxation or onward travel.
Trekking Distance: 10 km (3–4 hrs)
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch