9 Day Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climbing

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Tour Type

Lemosho Route

TRIP OVERVIEW

The 9-Day Lemosho Route on Mount Kilimanjaro is the best and most successful trekking route to Uhuru Peak. It is designed for maximum acclimatization, meaning your body gets more time to adjust to altitude, greatly increasing summit success rates. Starting from the remote western side, it offers a quiet, scenic, and less crowded wilderness experience.

This route is highly recommended for climbers who want a safe, comfortable, and well-paced climb. It passes through all major ecological zones, rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and arctic summit zone, while giving enough rest days and gradual altitude gain to reduce altitude sickness risk.

SAFARI ITINERARY

Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp (Mti Mkubwa)

Your journey begins at Londorossi Gate with registration and briefing. You hike through dense rainforest filled with wildlife, birds, and giant trees. This gentle start helps your body begin acclimatizing. Overnight at Forest Camp.

Altitude: 2,100 m – 2,650 m
Hiking distance: ~6–8 km
Hiking time: 3–4 hours

Day 2: Forest Camp to Shira Camp I

You leave the rainforest and enter the moorland zone. The landscape opens with volcanic formations and wide views of Kilimanjaro. The slow pace helps improve acclimatization as you reach Shira Camp I.

Altitude: 2,650 m – 3,610 m
Hiking distance: 8–10 km
Hiking time: 5–7 hours

Day 3: Shira Camp I to Shira Camp II

This is a relaxed acclimatization day across the Shira Plateau. You walk through open landscapes while your body adjusts to higher altitude. Overnight at Shira Camp II.

Altitude: 3,610 m – 3,850 m
Hiking distance: 7–8 km
Hiking time: 3–4 hours

Day 4: Shira Camp II to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

You ascend to Lava Tower for high-altitude acclimatization before descending to Barranco Camp. This “climb high, sleep low” strategy is key for summit success on Mount Kilimanjaro.

Altitude: 3,850 m – 4,600 m – 3,960 m
Hiking distance: ~10–12 km
Hiking time: 6–8 hours

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

The day starts with the exciting Barranco Wall climb. After reaching the top, you continue through valleys to Karanga Camp. This short day helps recovery and prepares you for higher altitude.

Altitude: 3,960 m – 4,035 m
Hiking distance: 5–6 km
Hiking time: 4–5 hours

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

You trek to Barafu Camp, your final base before the summit. The air becomes thinner and colder. After an early dinner, you rest and prepare for the midnight summit attempt.

Altitude: 4,035 m – 4,673 m
Hiking distance: 4–5 km
Hiking time: 3–4 hours

Day 7: Barafu Camp to Kosovo Camp

This extra acclimatization night improves summit success. You move slightly higher to Kosovo Camp, reducing distance for summit night and helping your body adjust better.

Altitude: 4,673 m – 4,900 m
Hiking distance: 1–2 km
Hiking time: 1–2 hours

Day 8: Summit Day – Barafu/Kosovo to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Your summit climb begins at midnight. You ascend slowly through volcanic scree to reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa on Mount Kilimanjaro. After celebrating sunrise at the summit, you descend to Barafu for rest and continue to Mweka Camp.

Altitude: 4,673 m – 5,895 m – 3,100 m
Hiking distance: 17–21 km
Hiking time: 12–15 hours

Day 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

The final descent takes you through rainforest back to Mweka Gate. You receive your summit certificate and transfer back to Arusha or Moshi.
Altitude: 3,100 m – 1,640 m
Hiking distance: 10 km
Hiking time: 3–5 hours

Hotels

Our 9-day Lemosho route package by default include Kilimanjaro White House Hotel for 2 nights (1 night before and 1 night after climbing Mount Kilimanjaro) to meet the needs for budget travellers, However if you want another hotel you can upgrade at extra cost from the following hotel options;

Lindrin Lodge (Single Room) - USD 55 per night
Lindrin Lodge (Double Room) - USD 70 per night
Lindrin Lodge (Triple Room) - USD 105 per night
Keys Hotel (Single Room) - USD 67 per night
Keys Hotel (Double Room) - USD 90 per night
Keys Hotel (Triple Room) - USD 120 per night
Parkview Inn (Single Room) - USD 81 per night
Parkview Inn (Double Room) - USD 110 per night
Parkview Inn (Triple Room) - USD 190 per night
Panama Garden Resort (Single Room)-USD 70 per night
Panama Garden Resort (Double Room)-USD 90 per night
Panama Garden Resort (Triple Room)-USD 120 per night
Kilimanjaro Wonders (Single Room) - USD 130 per night
Kilimanjaro Wonders (Double Room) - USD 150 per night

Note: if any hotel is booked out or is otherwise unavailable, we will book you in an alternate equivalent hotel.
If you are booking a hotel directly, please do check with us before booking, to make sure we can meet you and pick you up from the hotel.

2-way Airport transfers
2-nights Hotel accommmodation in Moshi town
All transfers to the Lemosho Gate and back to your Moshi hotel
Professional, first aid qualified and experienced mountain guides
Medical check up and Monitoring, 2-times per day
Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
Accommodation in quality four season waterproof tents
Sleeping Mattress
Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
All meals while on the Mountain
Quality Mess tent with table and chairs
Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
Clean, purified drinking water
Conservation fees (part of park fees)
Camping ut fees (part of park fees)
Rescue fees (part of park fees)
VAT (18% charged by the Government)
Kilimanjaro summit certificate

Tanzania Visa
International and domestic flights
Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)

Deposit Payment

Deposit is 20% of the total booking amount.
Deposit can be paid either via a bank transfer or an online card payment.t
A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges), this is non-refundable.
We offer bank accounts in 10 different currencies for bank transfer.
Once you make the advance payment you will receive a booking confirmation.

Balance Payment

Balance can be paid via bank transfer, online card payment, or with cash.
Bank payment can be done 15 days prior to the tour date (recommended 30 days prior).
Card Payment can be done 1 day prior to the tour date (recommended 7 days prior).
A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charge), this is non-refundable.
Cash can be paid on arrival (USD printed in or after the year 2009).

9 days and above departure

No cancellation fees.

0 to 8 days before departure

50% of the total tour price will be charged as cancellation fees.
Trek can be postponed to any new date without any extra cost at any point in time.
The 5% surcharge paid for either or both advance and balance payments is non-refundable in case of cancellation of the trek.

Off-season supplement for 9 days Lemosho route = USD 90

Note : Charged for solo trekkers to start a new departure in the month of March, April, May and November. Does not apply if you join an existing group. Does not apply if others trekkers also join your new group

Available discounts for Lemosho route - 9 days

Children between 5 years and 15 years old
Code: 5TO15 - USD 350 per person
Expatriates/Residents living in Tanzania
Code: RESTAN - USD 210 per person
East African Citizens
Code: EAC - USD 820 per person

Please find below the prices for organizing a 9-day Lemosho route private trek. The price varies depending on the number of trekkers in the group while the level of service remains constant.