Tour Overview
The 8 days Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. Most of our clients climb Kilimanjaro using this route and they consistently report that they loved it. Thus, Lemosho is highly recommended. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, crosses the Shira Plateau, skirts the Southern Icefield, and summits via Barafu before descending on Mweka.
Most scenic west-to-east traverse with broad panoramas.
Balanced acclimatization schedule for higher summit success.
Quieter camps until the route joins Machame near Lava Tower.
Guided climb with full mountain support crew.
Professional guides, cooks, and porters focused on safety, acclimatization, and comfort.
The Ultimate Guide
The Lemosho west approach with balanced acclimatization and a summit push via Barafu, descending on Mweka.
Our friendly transfer driver will meet you at Kilimanjaro airport and take you to your hotel in Moshi. Spend the day at leisure or explore town. The guiding team meets you later for a full climb briefing and gear check ahead of the days to follow.
Drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate for entry formalities, then continue to the Lemosho trailhead. Hike through pristine rainforest to camp at Mti Mkubwa.
Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft — Distance: 6 km / 4 mi — Time: 3-4 hrs — Habitat: Rain Forest
Ascend out of the forest into heather and volcanic rock, crossing streams to Shira Ridge and onward to Shira 1 Camp with first views of Kibo.
Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft — Distance: 8 km / 5 mi — Time: 5-6 hrs — Habitat: Heath
Traverse the Shira Plateau east toward Shira 2, diverting to Moir Hut for quiet camping and acclimatization walks on Lent Hills.
Elevation: 11,500 ft to 13,800 ft — Distance: 11 km / 7 mi — Time: 5-7 hrs — Habitat: Heath
Climb toward the 300 ft Lava Tower, then descend through giant Senecio to Barranco Camp, banking acclimatization time above 15,000 ft before sleeping lower.
Elevation: 13,800 ft to 15,190 ft (Lava Tower) then 13,044 ft at Barranco — Distance: 7 km + 3 km — Time: 6-8 hrs — Habitat: Alpine Desert
Tackle the Barranco Wall, then traverse rolling ridges and descend into Karanga Valley before the final climb to Karanga Camp for acclimatization.
Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft — Distance: 5 km / 3 mi — Time: 4-5 hrs — Habitat: Alpine Desert
Join the Mweka Trail junction and continue the rocky ascent to Barafu Hut. Complete the Southern Circuit with wide views of Mawenzi and Kibo, then rest for the summit bid.
Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft — Distance: 4 km / 2 mi — Time: 4-5 hrs — Habitat: Alpine Desert
Begin the summit push around midnight for sunrise at Stella Point and Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point. Descend to Barafu for lunch, then continue down to Mweka Camp in the upper forest.
Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft then 10,065 ft — Distance: 5 km up, 12 km down — Time: 11-14 hrs — Habitat: Alpine Desert to Rain Forest
Complete the descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, collect summit certificates, and transfer to Moshi for a hot shower and celebration.
Distance: 10 km / 6 mi — Time: 3-4 hrs — Habitat: Rain Forest
Contact our mountain experts to customize this climb for your private party.
We believe luxury is found in the details. Every aspect of your journey is choreographed to ensure absolute comfort and unparalleled access.
Trekking tour according to the itinerary.
Accommodation in huts and hotels as indicated in the itinerary.
Professional English-speaking guide.
Personal porter.
Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
Drinking water.
Transfers as indicated in the itinerary.
National park fees.
Rescue fees.
Trekking
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