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8 Day Lemosho Route Trek to Mount Kilimanjaro Peak

By Roi lion Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$6,417 per adult
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  • 9d
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  • Multiple languages
Overview

The 8-Day Lemosho Route offers a unique adventure on the quiet western slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, characterised by lush forests and majestic landscapes. Climb through diverse ecosystems from rainforest to moorland, culminating in your ascent to Uhuru Peak, Africa's highest point. This trek emphasises acclimatisation and connection with nature, ensuring a rewarding experience with fewer crowds. Enjoy stunning views, rich wildlife, and the serenity of the mountain as you earn your summit victory step by step.

  • Duration: 8 days of trekking, with ample acclimatisation time.
  • Includes professional mountain guides, cooks, and porters for support.
  • All meals and purified drinking water provided during the climb.
  • Experience breathtaking landscapes and wildlife on your ascent to Uhuru Peak.
Activity location
  • Gran Melia Arusha
    • Simeon Road
    • 1184, Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Gran Melia Arusha
    • Simeon Road
    • 1184, Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania

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8 Day Lemosho Route Trek to Mount Kilimanjaro Peak
  • Activity duration is 9 days9d
    9d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
NZ$6,416.80 x 1 AdultNZ$6,416.80
Total
Price is NZ$6,416.80

What's included, what's not

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    Transfers
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    Professional, certified mountain guides
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    All meals on the mountain
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    Assistant guides, cooks, and porters
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    Purified drinking water throughout the climb
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    Rescue fees
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    International flights
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    Tanzania visa
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    Personal climbing gear (sleeping bag, clothing, boots)
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    Travel insurance
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    Tips for guides, cooks, and porters
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    Snacks and energy bars for the climb
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    Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, and bottled drinks
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    Additional hotel nights if required
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    Personal medical expenses

Know before you book

  • Travellers should have a high level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – Transfer to Hotel & Pre-Climb Briefing
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha/Moshi.
Kilimanjaro National Park
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you are warmly welcomed by our mountain team and transferred to your lodge in Arusha/Moshi. After settling in, your lead guide meets you for a full equipment check and safety briefing. You will discuss the route, weather expectations, and the summit strategy.
Day 2: Lemosho Gate (2,100 m) – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820 m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp.
Kilimanjaro National Park
After breakfast, drive to the western side of Kilimanjaro where the Lemosho Gate welcomes you with misty forest air and colobus monkey calls. After park registration, begin trekking under a lush rainforest canopy. This is a gentle but steady ascent through thick vegetation and rich birdlife.
Day 3: Mti Mkubwa – Shira 1 Camp (3,500 m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp.
Kilimanjaro National Park
Leave the forest behind as the trail climbs steeply into the heather and moorland zone. The landscape opens dramatically, offering the first wide views over the Shira Plateau. The air becomes cooler and the vegetation more sparse.
Day 4: Shira 1 – Shira 2 Camp (3,850 m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp.
Kilimanjaro National Park
Today is a shorter and easier trek across the Shira Plateau, one of Kilimanjaro’s most iconic geological features. The path is gentle, allowing your body time to acclimatise. Optional afternoon acclimatisation hikes are offered for additional elevation gain.
Day 5: Shira 2 – Lava Tower (4,600 m) – Barranco Camp (3,900 m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Barranco Camp.
Kilimanjaro National Park
A key acclimatisation day. Begin with a steady ascent towards Lava Tower, a striking volcanic formation at 4,600 m. After lunch near the tower, descend to Barranco Camp, located in a scenic valley below the Breach Wall. This “climb high, sleep low” routine greatly improves your summit success.
Day 6: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp (4,050 m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Karanga Camp.
Kilimanjaro National Park
Start with the exciting scramble up Barranco Wall, a non-technical but rewarding climb with stunning panoramas. Continue through ridges and valleys with magical views of Kibo’s southern glaciers. Arrive at Karanga Camp early for rest and hydration.
Day 7: Karanga – Barafu Camp (4,680 m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Barafu Camp.
Kilimanjaro National Park
The trail ascends through alpine desert terrain towards Barafu, your basecamp for the summit attempt. The air is noticeably thinner and colder. After an early dinner, rest as much as possible. You will begin your summit push around midnight.
Day 8: Summit Day – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – Mweka Camp (3,100 m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Mweka Camp.
Kilimanjaro National Park
Your summit attempt begins in the quiet hours of the night. Step by step, with headlamps lighting the path, you ascend to Stella Point (5,756 m) just before sunrise. Continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After celebrating and taking photos, descend to Barafu for a short rest before continuing to Mweka Camp for your final night on the mountain.
Day 9: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Transfer to Hotel
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha/Moshi.
Kilimanjaro National Park
Descend through the rainforest where warm, moist air and thick vegetation return. At Mweka Gate, you receive your official summit certificates before being driven back to your hotel for a hot shower and well-deserved rest.

Location

Activity location
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    Gran Melia Arusha
    • Simeon Road
    • 1184, Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Gran Melia Arusha
    • Simeon Road
    • 1184, Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania

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