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8 Day Kilimanjaro Private Climb via Lemosho Route

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8 Day Kilimanjaro Private Climb via Lemosho Route

About this activity

The Lemosho route on Kilimanjaro is preferred by reputable operators due to its picturesque charm, remoteness and impressive success rates, the Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route provides a gradual ascent, varied terrains, and sufficient acclimatization time.

Consequently, it has emerged as a premier and widely popular route to reach Uhuru Peak, the pinnacle of Mount Kilimanjaro, situated at 5895 meters above sea level.

So, if you’re thinking about Climbing Kilimanjaro for the first time, the Lemosho Route could be a good choice.

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At a glance

Duration
8 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, French
Operated by
Kilimanjaro Heroes Adventures

Ages: Children (7–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Dinner
  • Included: Breakfast

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrival Day

  1. Moshi Town

    12 hours Admission included

    Meet and greet upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), our driver will then take you to Keys Hotel in Moshi town for briefing, dinner, and overnight stay.

    Kindly note: Keys Hotel is located along Uru Road, 300 meters from the YMCA Hotel Premises.

Keys Hotel - a standard tourist hotel in Moshi town.

Day 2 · Moshi – Londorossi Gate (2100m) – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2750m)

  1. Mount Kilimanjaro

    7 hours Admission included

    After eating breakfast at your hotel, your guide will brief you on the day. In the village near Londorossi Gate, you will receive a packed lunch and can buy mineral water for the hike. Then the final 45 minutes of the drive leading up to the gate will be on a bumpy forest track requiring 4WD vehicles.

    At the entrance gate, the guides and porters distribute the supplies and register with the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA). You are now ready to begin your 3-hour hike into the rainforest. Be on the lookout for Colobus monkeys! Along the way, you will stop for an afternoon lunch break and arrive at Mti Mkubwa (“Big Tree”) Campsite (2750m) in the early evening.

    The porters, who arrive at the campsite before the clients, will set up your tent and boil water for drinking and washing. The chef will prepare a snack and then dinner for the clients. At nighttime, mountain temperatures may drop to freezing so be prepared!

Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.

Day 3 · Mti Mkubwa Camp (2750m) – Shira 2 Camp (3840m)

  1. Mount Kilimanjaro

    9 hours Admission included

    After early morning breakfast, you will begin your ascent out of the rainforest and into the heather moorland zone. You will cross many streams and walk over a plateau that leads to Shira 2 Camp (3840m). At this campsite, you will be next to a stream and have a spectacular view of the Western Breach and its glaciers in the East.

    Similar to the first night, your tents will be set up before arriving at camp and the porters will prepare drinking and washing water for you. You will enjoy evening snacks and then dinner prepared by our chef. Be prepared for a cold night as temperatures drop below freezing at this exposed camp.

Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.

Day 4 · Shira (3840m) – Lava Tower (4630m) – Barranco Camp (3950m)

  1. Mount Kilimanjaro

    7 hours Admission included

    Following an early morning breakfast, you will leave the moorland environment and enter the semi-desert and rocky landscape. After 5 hours of walking east, you will become face to face with the Lava Tower (4630m). Packed lunches are served at the Tower and hikers have the option of climbing the massive Lava Tower weather permitting. At this point of the hike, it is normal for hikers to start feeling the effects of the altitude including headaches and shortness of breath.

    After lunch, you will descend from Lava Tower (4630m) to the Barranco Campsite (3950m). The 6800m descent gives hikers a huge advantage in allowing their bodies to adjust to the conditions of high altitude. The descent to camp takes around 2 hours to reach. It is located in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall (“Breakfast Wall”). Drinking and washing water and dinner will be served as hikers view the sunsetting.

Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.

Day 5 · Barranco Camp (3950m) – Karanga Camp (3950m)

  1. Mount Kilimanjaro

    5 hours Admission included

    This is a short hiking day meant for acclimatization. After early morning breakfast, it is now time to conquer the Great Barranco Wall! Although it may look intimidating at first glance, hikers state that this Class 2 hike is usually much easier than they anticipated. At the top of the Wall, you will have a view of Heim Glacier and will be above the clouds. The trail then winds up and down in the Karanga Valley. You will spend the night at Karanga Camp (3950m) and enjoy dinner and washing at the site.

Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.

Day 6 · Karanga Camp (3959m) – Barafu Hut (4600)

  1. Mount Kilimanjaro

    5 hours Admission included

    After breakfast, you will begin your ascent. The trail intersects with the Mweka Route, which is the trail used to descend on the final two days. As you continue hiking for an hour, you will reach Barafu Hut. This is the last water stop for the porters because there is no accessible water at Barafu Camp (4550m). The word “barafu” in Swahili means “ice” and this camp is located on a rocky, exposed ridge.

    Tents will be exposed to wind and rocks so it is important for hikers to familiarize themselves with the campsite before dark. An early dinner will be served so hikers can rest before attempting the summit the same night. Your guide will brief you in detail on how to prepare for summit night. Get to sleep by 19:00!

Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.

Day 7 · Summit Day – Barafu Camp (4600m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka (3100m)

  1. Mount Kilimanjaro

    12 hours Admission included

    It is dark and cold as you set off just after midnight. You will climb the frozen volcanic dust by headlamp going towards Stella Point on the crater rim – about six hours. The sun should be rising when you arrive here. Just an hour or two more and you will be standing on the highest point of the crater: Uhuru peak. On top of the world! Take a short break for pictures and celebratory hugs before you tackle the steep and dusty descent. By now the volcanic ash will have thawed… You will stop for a short tea break at Barafu and then continue downhill for about three hours to Mweka camp (3080m). This is your overnight stop. Refuel by drinking lots of fluids and have a good helping at supper time.

Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.

Day 8 · Mweka Camp (3100m) – Mweka Gate (1980

  1. Mount Kilimanjaro

    3 hours Admission included

    A traditional farewell ceremony from the porters begins the day. After about three hours, comfortably descending through the greenness of the forest, you should reach Mweka gate where the driver will be waiting to take you back to Keys Hotel in Moshi town for a hot shower, a cold drink, a debrief and your certificate of achievement are waiting. Well done!

Keys Hotel - a standard tourist hotel in Moshi town

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

We pick up and drop off clients at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) day and night hours, we work 24 hours. We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a signboard with the lead traveler's name or your name if you are traveling alone.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

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