8 Days · Kilimanjaro Trek
Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb
Our highest-success Kilimanjaro itinerary · $2,150 per person
Our highest-success Kilimanjaro itinerary · $2,150 per person
Our highest-success Kilimanjaro itinerary. The remote western approach gives you two extra acclimatisation nights, the quietest early trails and the most varied scenery on the mountain.
Duration
8 days
From
$2,150
Best for
First-time trekkers
Group
Private or 4-10
Morning briefing and gear check in Moshi, then the scenic drive to Londorossi Gate and a gentle rainforest walk to your first camp.
2,100 m → 2,780 m · 3-4 hrs
The forest opens into giant heather and moorland with the first full view of Kibo. A steady climb onto the rim of the Shira Plateau.
2,780 m → 3,505 m · 5-6 hrs
An easy plateau day with an acclimatisation walk to Shira Cathedral. Afternoon rest, hydration and health checks.
3,505 m → 3,850 m · 4-5 hrs
The classic climb-high, sleep-low day. Lunch near Lava Tower at 4,600 m, then descend into the Barranco Valley among giant senecios.
3,850 m → 3,960 m · 7 hrs
Scramble the Barranco Wall — the most photographed hour on Kilimanjaro — then a short day into Karanga for a genuine rest afternoon.
3,960 m → 3,995 m · 4-5 hrs
Alpine desert traverse to Barafu. Early dinner, gear check, headlamp check and sleep by 19:00 before the summit push.
3,995 m → 4,673 m · 4-5 hrs
Midnight start for Stella Point at sunrise and Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Photos, then a long descent through the moorland to Mweka Camp.
4,673 m → 5,895 m → 3,100 m · 12-14 hrs
Final rainforest descent to Mweka Gate, summit certificates with your crew, then transfer to your hotel for a long shower and a cold Kilimanjaro beer.
3,100 m → 1,640 m · 3-4 hrs
From
$2,150
per person, private departure
8 days · 7 nights
Londorossi Gate · Barranco · Uhuru
Private or group 4-10