Climbing through different climate zones, the route starts on heaths and winds further across alpine meadows to ascend to the arctic zone near Uhuru Peak. The descent, in turn, passes through the rainforest. All this makes this the most scenic route on Kilimanjaro. The total distance covered on the Lemosho Route is 46 kilometers (28.5 miles). The best views of the mountain and increased chances of successful summiting come free of charge.

Tour Features

Budget tour

This budget tour includes mountain huts and camping.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won’t be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Minimum age of 18 years

The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.

Activities & Transportation

Getting around: minivan & hiking/walking
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
DayAccommodationMeals
1Mti Mkubwa CampBudget camping on Mt KilimanjaroAll Meals Included
2Shira Camp 1Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro All Meals Included
3Moir HutBudget mountain hut on Mt KilimanjaroAll Meals Included
4Barranco CampBudget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro All Meals Included
5Karanga CampBudget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro All Meals Included
6Barafu Camp Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro All Meals Included
7Mweka CampBudget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro All Meals Included
8End of tour
(No accommodation)Breakfast & Lunch Included

Itinerary

Day 01 :

Moshi – Londorossi Gate (2,250m) – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m)

Day 02 :

Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira 1 Camp (3,500m)

Trek through moorland to Shira Plateau.

Distance: 8 km | 5–6 hrs.

Day 03 :

Shira 1 Camp – Shira 2 Camp (3,850m)

Gentle trek across the Shira Plateau.

Distance: 7 km | 4–5 hrs.

Day 04 :

Shira 2 Camp – Lava Tower (4,630m) – Barranco Camp (3,950m)

Acclimatization climb to Lava Tower, descend to Barranco Valley.

Distance: 10 km | 6–7 hrs.

Day 05 :

Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp (3,995m)

Day 06 :

Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (4,673m)

Short trek to base camp before summit night.

Distance: 4 km | 3–4 hrs.

Day 07 :

Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,100m)

Midnight summit push via Stella Point to Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka.

Distance: 17 km | 12–14 hrs.

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