8 Days Lemosho Route – Your Complete Kilimanjaro Adventure
Overview of 8 Days Lemosho Route
- Lemosho gate
- Mti Mkubwa camp
- Shira 1 camp
- Shira 2 camp
- Baranco camp
- Karanga camp
- Barafu camp
- Uhuru peak
- Mweka gate
Duration
8 Days
Max People
10 People
Start
Lemosho Gate
End
Mweka Gate
Age
12 - 80+
Physical Rating
Moderate
Itinerary
Day 0' Arrival
Upon arrival, you will be picked up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transferred to Arusha Planet lodge in Arusha, a journey of approximately 50 minutes. This lodge features comfortable beds, a beautiful garden, a swimming pool, and excellent meals. Our mountain guides will meet you at the lodge for a pre-trek briefing, during which they will check your gear and discuss other logistics for your upcoming adventure.
Day 1, Mti Mkubwa Camp / Forest Camp
The morning after breakfast, with a packed picnic lunch and drinking water, our team will pick you up at the hotel and head to Lemosho Gate crossing villages to west Kilimanjaro where you’ll see a beautiful view of Mount Kilimanjaro. The drive will take 2-3 hours, to the Lemosho gate. Upon arrival at Lemosho gate, slowly cross the heavy rainforest to Mti Mkubwa (Big tree camp) for 3-4 hrs. Enjoy your night at Mti Mkubwa Camp 2,650m.
Day 2; Shira 1 camp
After a lovely night in the jungle and breakfast, we emerge from the rainforest and continue on an ascending path, we leave the rainforest behind now, and start another zone of Mount Kilimanjaro called Heather and Moorland zone. The route climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. Temperature begins to drop as we gain high altitude. Long walk today with approximately 5-6 hrs. You’ll overnight at a beautiful camp called Shira 1 camp 3,610m.
Day 3; Shira 2 camp
The morning after a breakfast walk to Shira 2 camp through Moorland zone. We walk across the Shira Plateau which is an easy day with a gentle walk toward east to Kibo peak. We’ll get the perfect view of Kibo peak covered by glaciers and Shira Peak. The walk today takes about 3 hours and we’ll arrive early and get hot lunch at the camp. After lunch, we relax until evening when we’ll take a short walk up for the acclimatization. We’ll return to the Shira 2 camp for dinner and an overnight stay at 3,850m.
Day 4; Baranco camp
The morning after breakfast with a packed picnic lunch, continue walking to the Barranco camp. Although our end of the day (Barranco camp) is almost the same elevation, this day is very important for acclimatization because we hike high and sleep low. We’ll be walking through Moorland and alpine desert towards east facing Kibo peak. There is a junction where the Lemosho and Machame routes meet. We join together at Lava tower camp 4,600m. Get a picnic lunch at Lava Tower camp for about 30 minutes. After lunch descend to Baranco camp. The walk total takes about 6 hours. Overnight stay at Baranco camp 3,900m.
Day 5; Karanga camp
The morning after breakfast we continue on a steep ridge up the adventurous Barranco wall to Karanga camp. This is one of the most impressive days to see Visitors and porters carrying luggage crossing the tough wall. Some areas need to climb. After climbing the Barranco wall then we arrive at the top of the Barranco wall. Relax and take pictures of Kibo Peak with a beautiful glacier hanging southern side. We continue trekking up and down the trail to Karanga camp. The walk takes about 3-4 hours. Get a hot lunch at Karanga camp. After lunch relax for about one hour. Later you will walk up one hour for the acclimatization. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay at Karanga camp 3,995m.
Day 6 Barafu camp
Morning after breakfast with a picnic lunch continue walking to Barafu camp through the alpine desert. The walk to the barafu camp takes about 2-3 hours. Dinner and overnight at Barafu camp 4,673m.
Day 7: Uhuru Peak
Mid night after refreshing tea with cookies start walking for the summit. The walk to the summit takes about 6-7 hours. After arriving at the summit of Kilimanjaro UHURU PEAK 5,895m, take photos for about 20 minutes. After pictures descend to Mweka camp via Barafu camp. The walk down takes about 6 hours to Mweka camp. Dinner and overnight stay at Mweka campsite 3,100m.
Day 8; Mweka gate
The morning after breakfast descends to Mweka Park gate under a beautiful rainforest for about 3-4 hours. After checking out the Park, meet Van and transfer to Arusha City for 2 hours. Overnight at Arusha Planet Lodge. Please note. day 8, our driver will pick you up at the lodge and transfer you to the Airport for your home flight or other destination.
Route Map
Inclusion
- Oxygen tank
- Rescue fees
- Park fees and VAT
- Portable Private toilet
- Porters, Chef, Guides
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Roundtrip park gates transfer
- Tents, Table, Seats, Mattress
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and food utensils
- 2 nights at hotel in town bed and breakfast (Upon Arrival & Departure)
Exclusion
- Tips
- Visa
- Soft and alcoholic beverages
- Local and international flights
- Other meals at hotel in the town
- Personal gears such as sleeping bag, boots and clothes
- Personal items such as souvenirs and travel insurance
8 Days Lemosho Route FAQ for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
The Lemosho Route is one of the newer routes on Mount Kilimanjaro. It starts on the western side of the mountain and is a longer, more scenic route that allows for better acclimatization.
The 8 Days Lemosho Route takes 8 days to complete the ascent and descent of Mount Kilimanjaro. This itinerary allows for a longer acclimatization period, increasing the chances of successful summit.
The success rate for the 8 Days Lemosho Route is typically around 85-90%. The longer acclimatization period and gradual ascent profile contribute to the high success rate.
The maximum altitude reached on the 8 Days Lemosho Route is 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) at the Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Some of the highlights of the 8 Days Lemosho Route include scenic views of the Shira Plateau, the Lava Tower, and the Barranco Valley. The route also offers the opportunity to see diverse landscapes and vegetation zones.
The 8 Days Lemosho Route is considered a moderately difficult trek due to the high altitude and the challenging Barranco Wall section. However, the longer acclimatization period and gradual ascent make it more manageable than some of the shorter routes.
Essential equipment for the 8 Days Lemosho Route includes warm and waterproof clothing, sturdy hiking boots, a daypack, a sleeping bag, a trekking pole, and personal items like sunscreen and a water bottle. Your tour operator will provide a comprehensive equipment list.
Yes, it is mandatory to hire a licensed guide and porters for any Kilimanjaro trek, including the 8 Days Lemosho Route. The guides are knowledgeable about the route and can assist with acclimatization, while the porters carry the camping and climbing equipment, allowing you to focus on the trek.
8 Days Lemosho Route FAQ for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
The iconic mountain which considered as the roof of Africa attracts more than 30,000 trekkers every year not only because of its height but also because of the panoramic view of the mountain. While Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is not for the faint-hearted, but for many trekking enthusiasts, this is a dream to climb Kilimanjaro to touch the snow-capped summit.
Dry season from June to October and December to march has good scenery, good view and high percent of summit successful rate.
According to us. Lemosho is the best ascending Route while Machame route being the second and Rongai route being the third best route.
Kilimanjaro international Airport is the Kilimanjaro and safari gateway. You will be taken from there to Arusha City one or Moshi town one hour for overnight. The following day drive to Kilimanjaro mountain park gates.
You need layered clothing as it is chilling cold up on the summit and all gears from Kilimanjaro Climb Gear List .
