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  • We are a KPAP Certified Company.
  • Best Local Guides.
  • Quality Camping Gear.
  • Best Services on the Mountain.
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  • Fair Treatment of climb crew
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8 Days Lemosho Route – Scenic Kilimanjaro Climb with High Success

The 8 Days Lemosho Route is one of the most scenic and successful Kilimanjaro trekking routes. This trail offers an ideal balance of gradual altitude gain, panoramic views, and fewer crowds compared to other popular trails. Known for its high summit success rate, the Lemosho Route begins on the remote western side of Mount Kilimanjaro and approaches the summit through the beautiful Shira Plateau and the iconic Southern Circuit.

This 8-day version of the Lemosho Route is highly recommended for trekkers seeking a well-paced climb that allows excellent acclimatization. Compared to shorter options, this itinerary includes two critical acclimatization days—Day 3 from Mti Mkubwa to Shira One Camp and Day 4 from Shira One to Shira Two Camp—making it a safer and more comfortable option for summit success. With gradual elevation gains and plenty of time to rest and adapt, climbers are better prepared for summit night.

Throughout the journey, hikers are treated to breathtaking views of varied ecosystems—from lush rainforest and heather moorlands to alpine deserts and glacial peaks. Wildlife sightings are common in the early days, and the route is known for its tranquility and natural beauty. The trail eventually merges with the Machame Route before reaching the summit via Stella Point and descending along the Mweka Route.

If you’re looking for the best 8-day Kilimanjaro itinerary that offers both scenic beauty and a high chance of reaching Uhuru Peak, the 8 Days Lemosho Route is your top choice. Below is a detailed day-by-day itinerary, including distance, altitude, trekking hours, accommodation, and meal plans.

  • Lemosho Route
  • 8 Days Trekking and 2 Nights at Hotel
  • Guarantee Departure
  • Spend 2 nights at Moshi Town.
  • 8 Days Treks through the Kilimanjaro National Park via Lemosho Route.
  • A Panoramic view of Shira Plateau.
  • A fabulous view of the moorland.
  • A breathtaking view of Mawenzi peak.

DAY 1: ARRIVE AT KILIMANJARO AIRPORT

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by our team and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. If you arrive early, gear inspection and briefing will be done the same day. For late arrivals, this will be completed the following morning.
Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort
Room Plan: Double Occupancy
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

 

DAY 2: MOSHI – LEMOSHO GATE – MTI MKUBWA CAMP

Drive from Moshi to Lemosho Gate (2100m), passing through the village of Boma N’gombe. After registration and lunch, you will begin trekking through rainforest to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2780m).
Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
Distance: 7 km
Altitude Gain: 680 m
Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp
Room Plan: Double Occupancy
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

 

DAY 3: MTI MKUBWA TO SHIRA ONE CAMP

Trek through the last section of forest before ascending into the heather and moorland zone. The trail leads to Shira Ridge before descending slightly to Shira One Camp (3610m), with panoramic views of Mount Meru and the Shira Plateau.
Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
Distance: 7 km
Altitude Gain: 830 m
Accommodation: Shira One Camp
Room Plan: Double Occupancy
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

 

DAY 4: SHIRA ONE TO SHIRA TWO CAMP

A short trek across the Shira Plateau takes you to Shira Two Camp (3850m). This day is useful for acclimatization and offers wide views of the mountain’s glaciers and ice fields.
Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
Distance: 10 km
Altitude Gain: 240 m
Accommodation: Shira Two Camp
Room Plan: Double Occupancy
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

 

DAY 5: SHIRA TWO TO BARRANCO CAMP VIA LAVA TOWER

Ascend from Shira to Lava Tower (4600m) for acclimatization, where you’ll have lunch. Then descend to Barranco Camp (3900m), following the climb-high, sleep-low strategy.
Trekking Time: 7–8 hours
Distance: 10 km
Altitude Gain: 750 m (then descend 700 m)
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Room Plan: Double Occupancy
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

 

DAY 6: BARRANCO CAMP TO KARANGA CAMP

After breakfast, climb the famous Barranco Wall. The trail continues with ups and downs into the Karanga Valley, where you’ll camp for the night at 3995m.
Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
Distance: 6 km
Altitude Gain: 95 m
Accommodation: Karanga Camp
Room Plan: Double Occupancy
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

 

DAY 7: KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP

A short and steady climb brings you to Barafu Camp (4763m). The environment is dry and exposed, so it’s a day for rest and final summit preparation.
Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
Distance: 4 km
Altitude Gain: 768 m
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Room Plan: Double Occupancy
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

 

DAY 8: BARAFU – UHURU PEAK – MWEKA CAMP

Start the summit push around midnight. After passing Stella Point (5750m), you will reach Uhuru Peak (5895m), the roof of Africa. After celebrating at the summit, descend to Barafu Camp for breakfast and rest before continuing to Mweka Camp (3100m).
Trekking Time: 13–15 hours
Distance: 19.5 km (7 km ascent + 12.5 km descent)
Altitude Gain: 1132 m; Altitude Loss: 2795 m
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
Room Plan: Double Occupancy
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

 

DAY 9: MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE – MOSHI

Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate (1640m), where you’ll receive your summit certificate. Transfer to your hotel in Moshi for a hot shower and lunch celebration.
Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
Distance: 10 km
Altitude Loss: 1460 m
Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort
Room Plan: Double Occupancy
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

 

DAY 10: DEPARTURE DAY

After breakfast, we will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure. Optional safari or Zanzibar extensions can be arranged upon request.
Meal Plan: Breakfast

THE PRICE INCLUDES
  • 2 ways transfer to and from Kilimanjaro airport.
  • Tanzania 18% VAT on tourism activities and park fees.
  • The Adequate and appropriate number of guides, porters, and cooks for your Trek.
  • Government taxes.
  • All park fees, camping fees, rescue fees, and team fees.
  • Transfers to and from the route gate(s) (2 transfers).
  • Sleeping mattress pad(s), dining tent(s), sleeping tent(s), and crew‟s equipment–Dining tent and sleeping tent for Kilimanjaro trek.
  • 2 nights in a hotel in Moshi on a Bed & Breakfast basis and Double Occupancy (1 night before trekking & 1 night after trekking).
  • 3 full fresh meals daily. We provide fresh food on the mountain in plentiful and well prepared by skilled professional cooker (we also
    consider your choice of food that you would prefer -Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian). Menu especially designed for climbers.
  • Hot drinks on the mountain and Hot water for washing will be provided every day on the mountain.
  • 3-4 liters of mineral (per Climber) provided daily during the climb.
  • Portable toilets for the trek with the tent for Kilimanjaro trek.
  • Emergency evacuation is covered by a Kili MedAir helicopter, but the climber must have insurance that covers up to 6000 meters above sea level.
  • Carbon Offset.
  • Hotel accommodation includes storage facilities for excess luggage during hikes.
  • Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team).
  • Chief guide carries a Pulse Ox meter, used to take blood-oxygen level readings of clients twice a day.
  • Forest fee.
  • Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid).
  • Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only).
  • Salaries for the mountain support crew, as per required by MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND NATURAL RESOURCES and KPAP.
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain.
  • Porter to carry your duffel bag, with a maximum weight of 15kg / 32 lbs, from one camp to the next camp.
  • Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt.

THE PRICE NOT INCLUDES
  • Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival).
  • Tips.
  • Drinks and beverages in Hotel.
  • Personal hiking/trekking gear – you could rent some of the gear in Tanzania.
  • Sleeping bag.
  • Snacks or Energy Bar.
  • Personal Medicine.
  • Water Purifying Tablets.
  • Meals and drinks not specified.
     
     
 COST OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES
  • Sleeping bag rental, Mountain Hardware  Lamina™ -20F/-29C, per trip $50.
  • Extra porter(Personal porter), for excess gear, costs $30 per day.
  • Trekking poles rental, telescopic, cost $20 per trip.
  • Single Supplement(Single Tent and Single Room) for the trip cost $250 per person.
  • Extra night at the hotel costs $90 for Double Occupancy, $70 for single occupancy  on the bed and breakfast basis.
TIPPING RECOMMENDATION
  • Guide – $15 to $20 per day.
  • Assistant Guide – $10 to $15 per day.
  • Cook – $10 to $15 per day.
  • Porters – $6 to $10 per day per porter.
ETHICAL CLIMB  PRICE  ON USD CURRENCY

All Our Kilimanjaro Prices are in US Dollar

On Kilimanjaro National Park

  • An adult aged 16 years old and above
  • The Child is aged from 5-15 years old.

We offer the Kilimanjaro climb as a Private Climb or Group Climb.

Below are the 8 days Lemosho route Group Climb Price

For 8 days, Lemosho route with 2 nights at a hotel (1 night before the climb and 1 night after the climb)
For a Group Climb, the price will be $2950 per adult sharing (Double Occupancy)
For a Group Climb, the price will be $2270 per child sharing (Double Occupancy).

Below are the 8 days Lemosho route Private Climb Price

For 8 days, Lemosho route with 2 nights at a hotel (1 night before the climb and 1 night after the climb)
For a Private Climb, the price will be $3550 per adult sharing(Double Occupancy).
For a Private Climb, the price will be $2870 per child sharing (Double Occupancy).

Single supplement during the climb (single room and single tent) will cost $250 per person extra for both private climb and group join the climb.

ETHICAL KILIMANJARO CLIMBS
We are doing ethical climbs and responsible Trekking; we believe the tourism the industry has an obligation and a great opportunity to protect the world‟s natural
habitats, cultural heritage sites, and communities. We actively promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
We are not doing cheap Climb, cheap climb means we are doing tourism while exploiting our Porters who are the ones who make Kilimanjaro trek possible for the vast majority of climbers, and who do all the heavy lifting. Fair and ethical treatment of our porters (crew) is one of the important priorities of Eco-Africa Climbing when we do climb. We are proud to be a Partner of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP). Please contact ([email protected]) to confirm this.
KPAP raises public awareness regarding the proper treatment of porters on Kilimanjaro and assists climbing companies with implementing procedures that
ensure fair and ethical treatment of their porters. Every of our climb is audited by KPAP to ensure crewmembers are provided proper salaries, tips procedure, food, equipment and sleeping conditions.