Kilimanjaro in 8-days Lemosho 2025/2026, There are six established routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro – Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Shira, Rongai and Umbwe. The Marangu, Machame, and Umbwe routes all approach from the south of the mountain. The Lemosho and Shira routes approach from the west. The Rongai route approaches from the north near Kenya. All routes except Marangu and Rongai descend via Mweka.
The Machame route, also known as the Whisky Route is one of the most scenic and recommended routes on Kilimanjaro. This is one of popular routes with paths through magnificent forests to gain a ridge leading through the moorland zones to the Shira Plateau. It then traverses beneath the glaciated precipices of the Southern Ice fields to join the Barafu Route to the summit. Because it can be done over longer periods and the incline is more manageable it has a much higher success rate of summit.
Kilimanjaro in 8-days Lemosho 2025/2026
Our Kilimanjaro in Full Guided package Kilimanjaro in 6-days can include both our Standard and All-Inclusive Packages. Any climber (even if part of a group) can choose their own package if they prefer one over the other. All our Kilimanjaro climbs include:
2 nights accommodation at a high-end hotel before and after the climb
Kilimanjaro in 8-days Lemosho 2025/2026 is 73 km (41 mi) in total.
It starts its approach of the mountain from the southwest, at Machame Gate. From there, you trek steeply up through rainforest and then moorland to reach Shira Ridge, before crossing the wide-open Shira Plateau. At Lava Tower you join up with trekkers hiking the Lemosho and Shira routes. You then drop down a little in altitude as you head to Barranco Camp, which sits under Kilimanjaro’s Southern Ice Fields.
From here, you follow the route up Barranco Wall and then through Karanga Valley. When you reach Barafu Camp, you rest for a few hours before setting out at midnight to make your summit attempt. Finally, after having hopefully reached the summit of Uhuru Peak, you descend all the way back down to the rainforest via the Mweka route.
Kilimanjaro in 8-days Lemosho 2025/2026
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred for overnight accommodation at Park View hotel B&B. Your head guide will meet you for your briefing, gear check and
Kilimanjaro in 8-days Lemosho 2025/2026
Day by Day Kilimanjaro in 8-days Lemosho 2025/2026 Itinerary
Day 0: Pre-trek Briefing
If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi.
Pre-trek briefing at your Moshi hotel. You should be planning to arrive at least one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend in having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed.
Day 1: Hotel to Mti Mkubwa Camp, Kilimanjaro in 8-days Lemosho 2025/2026
After breakfast and briefing, drive to Lemosho Park Gate. From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades. Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite.
Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2650m/8700ft
Distance: 6km/4mi
Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp, Kilimanjaro in 8-days Lemosho 2025/2026
After breakfast, we continue as the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. After several streams are crossed we continue over the Shira Ridge then gently downwards to Shira 1 camp located by a stream on the Shira Plateau.
Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3500m/11,500ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp, Kilimanjaro in 8-days Lemosho 2025/2026
After breakfast, a gentle hike across the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. A variety of hikes are available on the Plateau, making this an excellent acclimatization day.
Elevation: 3500m/11,500ft to 3850m/12,600ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp, Kilimanjaro in 8-days Lemosho 2025/2026
From the Shira Plateau we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp, Kilimanjaro in 8-days Lemosho 2025/2026
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.
Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft
Distance: 5km/3mi
Climbing Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp, Kilimanjaro in 8-days Lemosho 2025/2026
We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.
Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft
Distance: 4km/2mi
Climbing Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp, Kilimanjaro in 8-days Lemosho 2025/2026
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit.
From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa!
From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.
Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3090m/10,150ft
Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Hotel, Kilimanjaro in 8-days Lemosho 2025/2026
After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
Eddy Tours vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (around 60 minutes).
Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions, Kilimanjaro in 8-days Lemosho 2025/2026
Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents (on twin sharing basis)
VAT (18% charged by the Government)
Rescue fees (part of park fees)
All meals while on the Mountain
All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
Professional, experienced, mountain guides
Clean, purified drinking water
Sleeping Mattress
Conservation fees (part of park fees)
Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
Kilimanjaro summit certificate
Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
Exclusions, Kilimanjaro in 8-days Lemosho 2025/2026
Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)
Tanzania Visa
Travel insurance
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
International and domestic flights
Tips and gratuities
Hotel (available as an optional addon)
Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Transfers (available as an optional addon)