Lemosho Route

8 Days
Duration
5,895 m
Uhuru Peak
$2,856
Per person sharing
The Route

The Scenic Lemosho Route

The Lemosho Route is often regarded as the best way to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, with its stunning scenery, remote approach, and high success rate. Starting on the mountain’s quiet western side, the trail leads through lush rainforest and across the expansive Shira Plateau before merging with the Machame Route. The typical 7–8day itinerary allows for a gradual ascent, greatly enhancing acclimatization and increasing summit success.
The Lemosho Route offers a quiet, scenic trek with better acclimatization and high summit success. It showcases diverse landscapes, making the journey as rewarding as reaching Uhuru Peak.

Day By Day

Day Route Altitude (Start – End) Habitat Accommodation Distance / Time
1 Trekking from Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp 2,250m / 7,800 ft - 2,650m / 8,694 ft Montane Forest Forest Camp (3 Meals) 6 km / 3–4 hrs
2 Trekking from Forest Camp. To Shira 1 2,650m / 8,694ft - 3,610m / 11,843ft Moorland Shira 1 Camp (3 meals) 5 km / 5–6 hrs
3 Trekking to Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp via Cathedral Point 3,610m / 11,843ft - 3,850m / 12,795 ft Moorland Shira 2 Camp (3 meals) 7 km / 3–4 hrs
4 Trekking to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower 3,850m / 12,795 ft - 3,900m / 12,960 ft Alpine Desert Barranco Camp (3 meals) 12 km / 6–7 hrs
5 Trekking Barranco Wall to KarangaCamp 3,900m / 12,960ft - 3,995m / 13,100 ft Alpine Desert Karanga Camp (3 meals) 5 km / 4–5 hrs
6 Trekking from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp 3,995m / 13,100 ft - 4,667m / 15,300 ft Alpine Desert Barafu Camp (3 meals) 5 km / 4–5 hrs
7 Summit Day! 4,667m / 14,930 ft - 3,100m / 10,170 ft Ice Cap Mweka Camp (3 meals) 15.5 km / 7–8 hrs
8 Descend to Mweka Gate 3,100 m / 10,170 ft – 1,980 m / 6,500 ft Montane Forest — 12 km / 3 hrs
2026 & 2027 Package Price · Jan–Dec
$2,856
/ per person sharing
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Price Inclusions
  • Transfer to / from the mountain
  • Meru National Park Permits, camping / hut fees & rescue fees
  • Service of a professional & qualified mountain guides
  • Cook and adequate porters to carry both trip provisions & passenger private bags
  • First Aid Kit and oxygen systems and pulse oximeters
  • Free walking poles
  • 3 square meals daily. The menu includes different soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit and vegetables; vegetarian options are available upon request
  • Camping equipment (spacious tent, mats dining tent, table, chairs, crockery, and cutlery)
  • International certificate for a successful ascent
Price Does not include
  • International airfare and related costs such as personal international travel insurance, visas, and vaccination
  • Any increase in government taxes that are yet to be implemented or occur prior to the start of your trip
  • Any expenses of a personal nature such as extra beverages, laundry, etc.
  • Tips & gratuities for your mountain crew
  • Any excess luggage more than 15Kg per client while trekking
  • Cost of any client-requested itinerary modifications while the trekking is in progress
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