Lemosho Route: Scenic Kilimanjaro Climb

Embark on an 8-day Kilimanjaro hike via the scenic Lemosho Route. Enjoy panoramic views, low crowds, and a high summit success rate.

Duration: 8 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Day 1 : Day 1: Lemosho Gate (2335 m) to Big Tree Camp (2780 m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - After breakfast, you will be picked up at the hotel around 8:00 am and transferred to Lemosho gate, located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After arriving at Lemosho gate, Nafika tours will handle all pre-hike formalities and once complete you will start your…

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Treated water through the trek
  • First aid kit
  • Emergency oxygen
  • Good salary to mountain crews, porters, and guides
  • Professional and knowledgeable guides
  • All camping equipment provided
  • Mountain Hardware sleeping tents, sleep pads, sleeping bags
  • Table and chairs
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • 2-night hotel in Moshi
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Visa -50usd
Additional Information

The Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic views 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. The majority of our clients climb…

Location
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Kilimanjaro Airport Road
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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27mikalb
Oct 1, 2024
Most amazing experience by far! - I came across Nafika through my own research and it had my preference since it is a local company. After doing the kilimanjaro climb I can 100% say this is such an amazing tour company as a whole. All the people who joined us on our trip were so helpful, nice, respectful and there was always somebody that could help you out with whatever. The guides, porters and cooks really made this trip memorable with their expertise and many years of experience. Really recommended if you are looking for an amazing tour operator!!
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113patricw
Sep 24, 2024
The Unforgettable Kilimanjaro Adventures! - Based on a friend's recommendation, three others and I planned a trek with Nafika Tours in September 2024. We truly worked with a dream team! In September 2024, we all flew out to take on the 8-day Lemosho Route on Kilimanjaro! Nafika Tours made everything incredibly smooth from the moment we arrived. They met us at the airport and transported us to the hotel where we stayed the night before our trek. That evening, we had the chance to meet our guides, who took the time to review all of our gear and make sure we had everything we needed for the journey. The following morning, we set off on our trek. Our guides were incredibly patient, accommodating the different abilities within our group, and made sure we all felt energized and excited for each day's adventure. We were given plenty of breaks and learned so much about the flora, fauna, and Tanzanian culture along the way. We were blown away by how kind and professional the entire Nafika Tours team was. The porters were nothing short of amazing—strong and fast, they would break down camp after we started hiking, pass us on the trail, and have everything set up again before we arrived! The chef and waiter were fantastic. Yes, we had a waiter! Every meal was a multi-course feast with a wide variety of options. One member of our group had dietary restrictions, and they were able to prepare special meals just for her. We were all well-fed and happy after every meal, and we were offered hot water for tea, coffee, or cocoa with all the fixings to make our drinks just right. The accommodations on the mountain were also excellent. We had spacious tents with thick, warm sleeping pads, and the dining area was fully set up with tables, chairs, and even a tablecloth! Our guides were incredibly helpful with acclimatization, carefully monitoring everyone's health with daily medical check-ups, while being respectful and encouraging. No one ever felt discouraged, no matter how the altitude or weather affected us. Nafika Tours offers great value with competitive rates and a high-quality experience. I had an incredible time in Tanzania, and much of that is thanks to Nafika Tours. I would absolutely recommend them to others!
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P174ovdavidb
Sep 23, 2024
Amazing adventure - Amazing adventure to climb the Kilimanjaro with the team of Nafika Tours! Had an amazing time and the team made sure to help and assist you were needed to ensure you would make it to the summit. And whilst the journey was a bit though at sometimes, the views were absolutely stunning and worth it. Furthermore the Nafika Tours team added some extra fun to the journey!
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228bhavip
Sep 17, 2024
Excellent experience with great customer service! - I just completed an amazing tour with Nafika and was able to summit ! The attention to detail from the guides and the entire staff is immaculate! I needed help in some areas due to fear of heights and the guides were always available to help. They are a local company with great energy and drive for excellent customer service and I cannot recommend them enough. My focus was safety and returning safely to my family and they were very considerate!
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Martina
Aug 29, 2024
Simply choose Nafika Tours - Nafika went above and beyond any possible expectations. Starting from the impressive availability of Elias in organizing each detail of our trip with very short notice and accomodating all our requests. Then Eli and Diklan, our super attentive guides who made it possible for us to reach the summit. But behind the scenes there’s much more that increases your chances to successfully climb the mountain: Jamali surprising us with warm boiled water after every trek and ensuring we had everything we needed all the time, Kennedy’s delicious dishes (we even had pizza, fries and popcorns on the mountain!) - big and balanced portions to make sure you intake all nutrients required for the trek, the support of John during the summit who carried on is own the oxygen tank in case of need plus thermos with hot tea to fight the cold, the endless efforts of Frankie, Simon, Lucas, Justin and Paulo who carried every day enourmous weights just for us being able to continue the trek - we opted for the luxury experience which includes standing tents with camping beds (highly recommended to ensure proper rest and avoid the cold soil) and portable toilet (as well, highly recommended since there are just public toilets on the route). Last but not least: their smiles during the entire journey, their continuous support through laughs, jokes and songs sang all the way to the top (even in the most difficult moments of the summit). And just to mention: the crew always found the best spots in the camps with breathtaking views of the mountain and more privacy compared to other groups. We will keep this experience forever in our hearts - thank you Nafika and the entire crew for making this possible. Forever grateful. Finally, also the 3-day safari after the trek was very well organised: our guide Edi knew every route of the parks (tarangire, ngorongoro and lake eyasi) and made sure we had another incredible experience. Simply choose Nafika - you will not be disappointed. Martina & Andrea
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Catherinefn2424ny
Jul 26, 2024
It was super amazing Kilimanjaro Trip wuth the local Team - The guides were amazing. They conducted daily medical checks, took turns eating with us, and answered all our questions. The chef prepared the best food, always with a little surprise. Nafika Tours left me speechless. They were always happy, professional, and truly the backbone of this adventure. They packed up the entire camp, carried it every day, and when we arrived at the new camp, our tents were set up, bags in place, and boiling water ready for a nice cup of tea. One thing I noticed the most was our guides' professionalism. They watched us closely and set a pace that suited us, so we all acclimatized well, even though we were all over 50 years old. A team of 27 supported us on the mountain, including guides, chefs, servers, specialty camp attendants, and porters. Every detail was attended to, and our safety was paramount. They had four levels of safety: twice daily medical checks with a pulse oximeter, medical questionnaire, and lung check; carrying oxygen; and helicopter extraction if necessary, provided you have insurance. Our guides, Elia, Tony Nemis, and Evord, were very professional and knowledgeable about the mountain, safety, and nature. The food was amazing and plentiful. We ate better on the mountain than at home, no joke! We had BBQ chicken, fajitas, crepes, cornbread, stews, curry chicken and rice, schnitzel, Salisbury steak, French fries, French toast, bacon, and more. The fruits and soups were especially tasty. Having our own bathroom was epic – such a convenience! The tents were tall enough to stand up in, even if you were over 6 feet tall, and they fully blocked the wind, which could be strong at times. The most fun was climbing the Barranco Wall and all of us summiting on day six! The entire group gelled, and we became a big happy caravan of 27 people. They taught us Swahili and sang traditional songs to us some mornings to celebrate the upcoming day. Three porters and all the guides walked us to the summit and sang to us again in celebration. We were the only ones at the top because they timed it to miss the crowds; it was a true gift to be there by ourselves! Eli even agreed to take my friend and me on a side trip to climb on the glacier near the top – a bonus! Their attention to us and ability to adjust was remarkable. We highly recommend using Nafika Tours and will use them again in the future.
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257rynem
Jul 14, 2024
Best Kilimanjaro Team ! - We climbed Kilimanjaro last month, taking the Lemosho route (8 days), which was breathtakingly beautiful and scenic. We chose Nafika Tours over a few other local and international outfits, and I'm so glad we did. The whole experience was great, and I would definitely recommend Elias and his team. He answered all the many questions I had over email, and all his answers instilled confidence. They were professional in every aspect—from the camping and food arrangements to their environmental care and the medical expertise of the team. It's crucial to check that the guides are medically trained. We had check-ups every morning and a lung test every night. We also took Diamox from day one, which saved us from serious altitude sickness and made the climb far more pleasant. The guides on the climb were excellent—they knew the mountain inside out, looked after us well, and ensured we managed the climb. I genuinely couldn't have done it without their support. Climbing Kilimanjaro was the toughest and most rewarding thing I have ever done, and I am glad we chose Nafika Tours to get us to the top!
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V4841jfrobertr
Jul 10, 2024
10/10 Tour Group - We used Nafika Tours for a 8-day Lemosho route. It was FANTASTIC, we had the best accommodations for any group we saw there. Every tea break we had a table and sometimes chairs, food and tea, where most teams had a thermos. We opted for the “luxury package” which was marginally more expensive and well worth it. We slept on cots and that was a game changer. William and Good Chance (Goody) were our guides and were amazing. Fantastic wealth of knowledge and amazing guides. The Porter team was equally impressive. Elias was a fantastic planning agent and everything went easy. We went with four people and were perfectly taken care of. Again, I HIGHLY recommend Nafika Tours
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Abeydm
Jun 29, 2024
Kilimanjaro climbing June 2024 with Nafika Tours - With a group of four people, we started the Lemosho route. Before we began, the guides checked all our equipment and ensured we could rent any items we didn't have. The guides were very experienced and adjusted the pace well to suit the group and the altitude. Every night, they checked our heart rate and oxygen saturation to ensure we were in good health. The food was very satisfying, and they made sure we had more than enough. The team of porters was really kind, and after every hike, we received a warm welcome at the camp. In the final stretch, they came to support us if needed, showing great team spirit. To ensure all of us reached the top, they provided each of us with a guide or guide-in-training for support. We celebrated later with a freshly baked cake , four candles, and fireworks. For us, it was one of the best experiences we've had in this beautiful country, and the organization and their people were a big part of it! Thank you so much, Nafika Tours.
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Romanef221
Jun 9, 2024
Kilimanjaro climb with the best local Team! - I just completed an 8-day climb of Kilimanjaro with Nafika Tours and was very pleased with the entire experience. Our guides were extremely knowledgeable and did everything they could to ensure our group successfully reached the summit. The morning and evening medical checks (assessing for high altitude symptoms, oxygen saturation, and overall well-being) allowed them to monitor everyone in our group and address any concerns before they became issues. The food was ample and tasty, and the equipment and tents were top-notch. I rented two pieces of equipment that I didn't own—a rain jacket and a heavyweight down jacket—both of which were in excellent condition and kept me warm and toasty. Additionally, a comfy sleeping mattress pad and the best sleeping bags were provided for free. From the porters to the guides, everyone was extremely helpful and friendly. If one of my children or grandchildren wanted to do this climb, I wouldn't hesitate to climb Kili again and would definitely choose Nafika Tours. If this is on YOUR bucket list, what are you waiting for?
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From $2,350
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).