Embark on an 8-day private tour of Kilimanjaro’s Lemosho Route and conquer Africa’s highest peak. Experience breathtaking views, professional guides, and a sense of accomplishment like no other.
Moshi to Lemosho gate to Mti Mkubwa campsite
Mount Kilimanjaro - • Elevation: 1,200m to 1,950 m to 2,850 m
• Distance: 9km.
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Montane Forest to moorland and heath vegetation.
We will pick you up from your hotel your hotel and transport you to Lemosho gate for registration. After this formality, from this point you will start the trek across undisturbed Montane forest decorated with Black and White Colobus Monkey to the camp where dinner and overnight will take place.
Mti Mkubwa campsite to Shira 1 Campsite
Mount Kilimanjaro - • Elevation: 2850m to 3500m
• Distance: 7km.
• Hiking Time:5-6 hours
• Habitat: Moorland and Rocky
This is an acclimatization trek because you will gain over 650m by starting walking across a beautiful valley outside Shira caldera rim (3600m). After few hours you will reach into Shira caldera. A high-altitude desert, Shira is the one among the three peaks which erupted in Kilimanjaro ecosystem. The peak later collapsed and formed a crater which eventually became filled with the lava flow from Kibo peak. Its rim is eroded and blasted away by weather and volcanic action. Camp and overnight at the Shira 1 campsite.
Shira 1 campsite to Shira Two Campsite
Mount Kilimanjaro - • Elevation: 3500m to 3800m
• Distance: 7km.
• Hiking time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Moorland
This day you will trek to east across Shira plateau visiting (Cathedral peak 3850m) for acclimatization. Reaching at this peak you will find spectacular views of Mt. Meru and Kibo Peak. We then continue trekking to Shira two camp where we will stay for dinner and overnight place.
Shira two Campsite to Barranco campsite
Mount Kilimanjaro - • Elevation: 3800m to 3950m
• Distance: 13km.
• Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
• Habitat: Moorland
This is long acclimatization day. You will have an early breakfast then trek east to a junction leading to Lava tower rock 4600m for acclimatization. Afterwards, you will descend down to Barranco campsite for dinner and overnight.
Barranco campsite to Karanga campsite
Mount Kilimanjaro - • Elevation: 3950m to 3960m
• Distance: 6km.
• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
• Habitat: Moorland
Today is short day of trekking. In the morning you will start climbing Barranco wall and reach 4200m for acclimatization and continue crossing ridges and valleys to Karanga campsite for hot lunch. After lunch you will have a bit of rest and get another acclimatization of trekking up the scree slopes towards the Southern ice field. You will then return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Karanga campsite to Barafu campsite
Mount Kilimanjaro - • Elevation: 3960m to 4620m
• Distance: 3.5km.
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
Today the trek up to the Barafu ridge campsite is difficult because of altitude. The walk take few hours because of short distance but is steep which required a slow pace to avoid fatigue. You will walk across an alpine desert with strong, cold winds blowing down from Kibo peak and its glaciers. You will have an early dinner at 1700hrs then rest until midnight when we you commence your push for the summit.
Barafu Campsite to Uhuru peak to Mweka hut campsite
Mount Kilimanjaro - • Elevation: 4620m to 5895m to 3100m
• Distance: 15km.
• Hiking Time: 10 – 12 hours
• Habitat: Desert and ice
Wake at midnight to a light breakfast and then prepare for your summit ascent. The goal is to climb before dawn so that you can reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise. Departure for the summit is at 12:00AM. Switchback up steep scree or possibly snow, and reach Stella Point on the crater rim (5,861 m/18,640 ft) between 4 and 5 AM. At this point you will be having the views of the fabled crater and its icecaps facing you. Then after 45 minutes of hiking along the Kibo crater rim near the celebrated snows takes you to Kilimanjaro true summit, Uhuru Peak here you will spend time for taking photo’s. After your summit activities, you will descend back to the Barafu Huts campsite, for lunch, rest, collect your gear, and continue down through moorland and heath zone to Mweka Huts campsite. Dinner and overnight at Mweka hut campsite.
Mweka hut campsite to Mweka gate
Mount Kilimanjaro - • Elevation: 3100m to 1700m
• Distance: 9km.
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Montane Forest
Today is your last day on the mountain. After breakfast, you will descend down to Mweka park gate walking across montane forest. This descent will take 3-4 hours. At the gate you will sign out and board the vehicle, ready for the transfer back to your hotel for your certificate presentation celebration.
- Double layered Sleeping Mats & Mess tent with Mini camping chairs/Tables/Candles
- Return transportation from Moshi to the starting/finishing point on the mountain
- Pulse oximeters, Portable oxygen tanks, and First aid kit
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
- Breakfast included
- All fees and/or taxes covered
- Gear for your climb |Flights | Visa | Travel Insurance | Items of personal nature
- Tips for guides, porters and cook
- Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charge $50$ for entire trek.
Embark on an electrifying adventure of ascending Africa’s most towering peak with our 8-day Lemosho Route. Often termed as Africa’s zenith, this path to the peak caters perfectly to hikers regardless of their experience levels providing ideal acclimatization. Our dedicated kitchen staff prepares wholesome meals, porters transport your gear, and our proficient guides guarantee a safe and rewarding journey. The stunning landscapes combined with a sense of achievement make this a memorable experience.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
