8 Day Group Trek Lemosho Route
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8-Day Group Lemosho Route Trek
The 8-Day Lemosho Route is one of the most scenic and well-acclimatized treks to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain. This route is ideal for adventurers seeking a gradual ascent, excellent success rates, and stunning diversity in landscape—from rainforest and moorland to alpine desert and the glacier-capped summit.
Designed for trekkers who value a slower pace with better acclimatization, this route maximizes your chance of reaching Uhuru Peak successfully and safely, with the support of a professional and ethical mountain crew.
Why Choose the Lemosho Route (8-Day Trek) 10 Day Tour ?
✅ Diverse Ecosystems: Experience Kilimanjaro’s dramatic transitions from lush forest to arctic summit.
✅ Excellent Acclimatization: Gradual ascent supports higher summit success.
✅ Less Crowded: Starts on the quieter western side of the mountain.
✅ Ethical & Experienced Crew: KPAP-registered operator with WFR-certified guides, cooks, and porters.
Lemosho Route Itinerary
Price Per Person (USD)
| Route | 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7+ Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemosho | $2,300 | $2,260 | $2,230 | $2,200 | $2,160 | $2,130 | $2,100 |
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📄 Full Itinerary Below ↓
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
A Safari Tours Africa representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Amenities include Wi-Fi, swimming pool, hot showers, and friendly staff. In the evening, join a climb briefing with your guides for gear checks and itinerary review.
🕒 Hotel Check-in: 2:00 PM
🚐 Private Transfers: Included for group arrivals; solo transfers available at extra cost.
Day 2: Londorossi Gate → Mti Mkubwa Camp
Your Kilimanjaro adventure begins! Drive to Londorossi Gate for registration and continue through rainforest trails to reach Mti Mkubwa Camp.
📏 Distance: 6 km (4 miles)
🕒 Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
📈 Elevation: 2,200m → 2,750m (7,200ft → 9,020ft)
Day 3: Mti Mkubwa → Shira 1 Camp
Today, you climb above the forest line and into the heath zone. Stunning views of the Shira Plateau open up as you progress.
📏 Distance: 8 km (5 miles)
🕒 Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
📈 Elevation: 2,750m → 3,500m (9,020ft → 11,500ft)
Day 4: Shira 1 → Shira 2 Camp
Enjoy a shorter trek across the expansive Shira Plateau—ideal for acclimatization.
📏 Distance: 7 km (4 miles)
🕒 Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
📈 Elevation: 3,500m → 3,850m (11,500ft → 12,600ft)
Day 5: Shira 2 → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp
A key acclimatization day following the “climb high, sleep low” strategy. Lunch at Lava Tower (4,630m), then descend to the scenic Barranco Camp.
📏 Distance: 10 km (6 miles)
🕒 Trekking Time: 6–7 hours
📈 Elevation: 3,850m → 4,630m → 3,900m
Day 6: Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp
Climb the famous Barranco Wall with non-technical scrambling, then traverse ridges to reach Karanga Camp.
📏 Distance: 6 km (4 miles)
🕒 Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
📈 Elevation: 3,900m → 4,035m (12,800ft → 13,250ft)
Day 7: Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp
A short but steady climb to Barafu, your final base camp. Spend the afternoon resting and hydrating for summit night.
📏 Distance: 4 km (2.5 miles)
🕒 Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
📈 Elevation: 4,035m → 4,640m (13,250ft → 15,200ft)
Day 8: Summit Day – Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp
⏰ Summit Push Begins Around Midnight
Climb to Uhuru Peak (5,895m / 19,341ft)—Africa’s highest point. After summit photos, descend to Barafu for rest, then continue to Mweka Camp.
📏 Distance: 17 km (11 miles)
🕒 Trekking Time: 12–15 hours
📈 Elevation: 4,640m → 5,895m → 3,095m
⚠️ Descent Safety Tip: Most altitude-related injuries occur on the way down. Use poles and go slowly.
Day 9: Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate
The final descent winds through beautiful rainforest. At the gate, receive your official summit certificate and enjoy a celebratory lunch.
📏 Distance: 10 km (6 miles)
🕒 Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
📈 Elevation: 3,095m → 1,640m (10,150ft → 5,380ft)
Day 10: Departure
Relax at the hotel after breakfast. Depending on your flight, enjoy a leisurely morning before your airport transfer.
🕚 Hotel Check-out: 11:00 AM
✈️ Late Flights? Ask about extended check-out.
Why Trek With Us?
✅ KPAP-Registered Operator: Ethical porter treatment, fair wages, and sustainable practices
✅ WFR-Certified Guides: Wilderness First Responder training ensures your safety at all times
✅ Top-Quality Equipment: Four-season tents, medical kits, oxygen systems, dining tents, and more
✅ Experienced Team: 5+ years’ guiding experience, high-altitude cooks, and reliable porters
Included | Excluded
- All transfers
- Hotel before and after the hike
- Camping equipment: Sleeping Tents, Dining Tents, Sleeping mattress, Utensils, Tables and Chairs.
- Mountain Team: Dedicated, Expert mountain guides, mountain chef, mountain porters.
- Meals and Water on the hike
- Oxygen tanks
- Medical check-ups (twice daily)
- Fully-loaded medical kits
- All park fees and taxes
- Dedicated support team
- Leave No Trace adventure
- Impactful change for the local communities
- Award: a Certificate of Achievement if you make it to the summit at Uhuru (5895m).
Travel Tips | Insights
- Bring Binoculars for better sighting.
- Bring appropriate clothes for Safari, Pants, Long sleeve shirts, Hats, Sunglasses, and Sun cream.
- Don’t forget/bring Cameras to take pictures for memories.
- A warm sweater and Jacket as the night can be chilly at high altitudes (Up to 5 C).
- Blue and Black colors to avoid while in the park as they attract Tsetse fly.
- Bring insect repellant/spray for use in the park.
- The best time to visit is June and October, all parks visited all year round.
- Visas are required when traveling to Tanzania, Foreigners may apply for a visa online in advance of travel.
- A passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond visa insurance and/or date of entry.
- Yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers arriving from or having transited through countries where yellow fever is endemic.
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