Embark on an 8-day Kilimanjaro climb via the Lemosho route for optimal acclimatization. Experience the remote and beautiful way up to the Shira Plateau, reducing altitude sickness and ensuring a successful summit.
Embark on an 8-day Kilimanjaro climb via the Lemosho route for optimal acclimatization. Experience the remote and beautiful way up to the Shira Plateau, reducing altitude sickness and ensuring a successful summit.
Travel to Kilimanjaro National Park’s Londorossi Gate and trek to Mti Mkubwa Camp.
Following breakfast and a briefing, embark on a 3-hour drive to Londorossi Park Gate. From there, a forest track accessible by a 4WD vehicle will take you to Lemosho Glades. Enjoy a walk along the forest trails leading to the Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) campsite.
Elevation:…
Travel to Kilimanjaro National Park’s Londorossi Gate and trek to Mti Mkubwa Camp.
Following breakfast and a briefing, embark on a 3-hour drive to Londorossi Park Gate. From there, a forest track accessible by a 4WD vehicle will take you to Lemosho Glades. Enjoy a walk along the forest trails leading to the Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) campsite.
Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2650m/8700ft
Distance: 6km/4mi
Hiking Duration: 2-3 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Budget Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp
Highlights
- Mount Kilimanjaro

- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Cook and Porters Salary
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Guide Salary
- All fees and/or taxes
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Cook and Porters Salary
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Guide Salary
- All fees and/or taxes
The 8-day Lemosho journey up Kilimanjaro is optimal for acclimatization. This less-traveled and scenic route leads to the Shira Plateau. Although the Lemosho route can be completed in a minimum of 6 days, we highly advise dedicating 8 days to the journey. The extra 8th day affords your body more time to adjust to the altitude, which can lessen the…
The 8-day Lemosho journey up Kilimanjaro is optimal for acclimatization. This less-traveled and scenic route leads to the Shira Plateau. Although the Lemosho route can be completed in a minimum of 6 days, we highly advise dedicating 8 days to the journey. The extra 8th day affords your body more time to adjust to the altitude, which can lessen the impact of altitude sickness and provide added rest before making the summit attempt.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.