All year
8 Days / 7 Nights
Kilimanjaro international Airport
Moshi, Mti Mkubwa Camp, Shira 1 Camp, Shira 2 Camp, Barranco Camp, Karanga Camp, Barafu Camp, Uhuru Peak, Millennium Camp
Want to reach the top of Africa? The 8-day Lemosho Route is one of the best ways to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. This route is famous for its stunning views, smooth climb, and high success rate. With Nafika Tours, you will enjoy a safe and unforgettable trekking experience.
The Lemosho Route starts on the west side of Kilimanjaro, offering a peaceful and less crowded journey. You will walk through lush rainforests, cross the Shira Plateau, and join the Machame Route before reaching Lava Tower. From there, you will continue through Barranco Wall before making your final push to the summit. This route gives you more time to adjust to the altitude, making it easier to reach Uhuru Peak.
The 8-day trek allows you to climb for more days, giving your body more time to adjust to the high altitude. This helps improve your chances of reaching the top successfully.
The Lemosho Route gives you a chance to see wildlife, especially in the first few days as you walk through the green forests, making the trek even more special.
Lemosho is famous for its stunning views, taking you through different landscapes like forests, open heathlands, and the wide Shira Plateau.
Compared to Marangu or Machame, the Lemosho Route has fewer climbers, making the trek quieter and more peaceful.
After arriving at the Airport, you will be picked up by a Nafika tours representative and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. Later on, you will enjoy dinner with your group before being briefed on the trek followed by an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. We can organize the rental of any missing equipment should it be needed.
Eat a big breakfast and get ready for your Kilimanjaro adventure! Leave Moshi town by 8am and head to Lemosho Gate on the west side of the mountain. Don’t worry about a thing – Nafika will take care of everything before the hike starts. Then, you’re off! Trek through the lush green forests of Lemosho Glade and reach Big Tree Camp, where you’ll spend your first night under the watchful eye of Kilimanjaro.
Day 2 on the Lemosho Route is a big change! You’ll leave Big Tree Camp and its giant trees behind. The hike takes you across a grassy plateau with interesting volcanic rocks. It’s no longer rainforest, but don’t worry, it’s still beautiful! You’ll climb higher today to reach Shira 1 Camp (3,650m).
The trail gets steeper in some areas, but our Nafika Tours guides will help you have a safe and fun climb. The best part? Amazing views of Kibo Peak peeking through the clouds! You’ll get this incredible view from your new home at Shira 1 Camp.
Day 3 on the 7 Days Lemosho is like a beautiful painting! Hike higher and higher, entering a dry, rocky area. Walk across ridges made of old lava, with giant glaciers above you. Climb to the top of Lava Tower, the highest point so far, for lunch with a fantastic view! In the afternoon, walk down to a comfy camp under the tall Barranco Wall. Get ready to be amazed by the incredible sights – pictures can’t capture how beautiful it is!
Day 4 on the Lemosho Route is a tough but super cool day! Get ready for amazing views as you climb into a high-altitude desert. Imagine hiking on rocky paths with giant glaciers nearby. You’ll conquer the impressive Lava Tower (4,600m), the highest point of the day, for a yummy lunch break with breathtaking scenery. Later, you’ll trek down to Barranco Camp (3,900m) tucked away between giant cliffs in a big valley called the Great Barranco Valley
Day 5 on the Lemosho Route has you climbing the famous Barranco Wall. It might look scary, but it’s actually doable, and the views are incredible! You’ll hike under giant glaciers called Heim and Kersten before reaching a beautiful valley named Karanga. Get ready for amazing sights – tall glaciers on Kibo peak and awesome Mawenzi mountains all around you. After a delicious lunch at camp, chill out and get prepped for your climb to the top. If you’re feeling energetic, there’s an optional extra hike in the afternoon to help your body get used to the high altitude.
Day 6 propels you towards Barafu Camp (4,673m). Witness captivating panoramas of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks along the way. Upon arrival, savor a delicious lunch and embrace a restful afternoon in your tent. An early dinner precedes a well-deserved sleep. Gear up for summit night – alarms will sound around midnight, beckoning you towards the momentous Kilimanjaro climb you’ve been training for!
This is the big day! You wake up very early, around midnight, and have a light breakfast. After fueling up, you’ll start the tough climb to the summit. It takes 4-5 hours and you’ll go up really high in a short time!
Just before sunrise, you’ll reach Stella Point (5756m), which is an amazing viewpoint at the edge of a giant crater. From here, you do one last climb to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa (5,895 meters!). Congratulations, you climbed Kilimanjaro! Take pictures and enjoy this incredible accomplishment.
After celebrating at the top, you’ll head back down to Barafu Camp for lunch and a well-deserved rest. Then, you’ll trek down to Millenium Camp for dinner, where you can relax and reflect on your amazing journey. You did it – you conquered Kilimanjaro!
Day 7 – conquer the descent! After breakfast, enjoy a celebratory farewell to Millennium Camp (3950m) with a scenic few-hour hike to Mweka Gate. Collect your well-earned summit certificates and raise a toast to your accomplishment with a refreshing drink! Bid farewell to your amazing guides and board a private car which will take you back to your Moshi hotel. A hot shower and a comfy bed await! Celebrate your incredible Kilimanjaro achievement via 7 days Lemosho route – you did it!
Prices (quoted in USD/per person)
| No of Pax | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $2140 USD |
| 2-4 People | $1890 USD |
| 5-9 People | $1800 USD |
| 10+ People | $1750 USD |
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