Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026 Overview
This best Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026 is one of the most popular and scenic routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The route starts from the western side of the mountain and follows a gradual ascent, allowing for better acclimatization and higher success rates. The Lemosho route passes through a variety of landscapes, including lush rainforests, heathlands, and alpine deserts, before reaching the summit at Uhuru Peak, which stands at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet).
Along the way, climbers will encounter a wide variety of flora and fauna, including unique wildlife such as colobus monkeys and giant ground squirrels. The additional day of acclimatization on the 8 days Lemosho route is particularly beneficial for climbers, as it allows for more time to adjust to the altitude and reduces the risk of altitude sickness. This extra day also offers an opportunity to explore the Shira Plateau and its unique geological formations.
This Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026 is considered a challenging but rewarding trek, offering breathtaking views of the mountain and its surroundings. It is often recommended for experienced climbers who want to take their time to acclimatize properly and enjoy the unique beauty of the mountain. As a newer route, it is more remote and arguably more beautiful, but a bit longer and slightly more expensive. It starts on the Western side of the mountain at the Londorossi Gate which is a further drive from town, and was introduced as an alternative to the Shira route.
After beautiful forests and moorlands it crosses the Shira Plateau on day 3 to connect with the Machame Route at Lava Tower and down towards Barranco Valley via the Southern Circuit. You may be lucky enough to see buffalo, elephant and other game. Because this route can be done over a longer period of time for acclimatization, it has a higher success rate of summit.
Departure / Return Location
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Departure Time
Please arrive at least 2 hours before flight.
The best seven days Kilimanjaro climbing Lemosho route price/cost for 2024 and 2025
The average cost to climb Kilimanjaro is $1800 to $3800; the price varies from cheap, budget operators to large Western travel agents selling outsourced climbs at an inflated price. There are various, unavoidable fixed costs for any tour operator, and if a climb seems too cheap, you’ve got to ask yourself why.
Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026 Itinerary
A full detailled Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026 day by day itinerary: Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp; Day 2: Forest Camp to Shira One Camp; Day 3: Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Camp; Day 4: Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp or Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco; Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp; Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp; Day 7: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut; Day 8: Mweka Camp to Moshi
Day 01:Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp, Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026
Day 02: Forest Camp to Shira One Camp, Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026
Day 03:Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Camp, Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026
Day 04:Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp or Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco.
Day 05:Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp, Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026
Day 06:Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp, Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026
Day 07:Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut, Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026
Day 08:Mweka Camp to Moshi, Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026
Detailed Itinerary for Lemosho Route (8 Days)
Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp, Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026
- Distance: 6 km | Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
- Elevation Gain: 2,100 m to 2,820 m
- After a drive from Moshi/Arusha to Londorossi Gate, the hike begins in the lush rainforest. Wildlife such as monkeys may be spotted. Overnight at Mti Mkubwa Camp.
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp, Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026
- Distance: 8 km | Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
- Elevation Gain: 2,820 m to 3,505 m
- Transition from the rainforest to the moorland zone, crossing streams and enjoying stunning views. Overnight at Shira 1 Camp.
Day 3: Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp, Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026
- Distance: 7 km | Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Elevation Gain: 3,505 m to 3,850 m
- A moderate trek across the scenic Shira Plateau with time to acclimatize. You may take a detour to explore Shira Cathedral, a volcanic rock formation. Overnight at Shira 2.
Day 4: Shira 2 to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp, Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026
- Distance: 10 km | Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
- Elevation Gain/Loss: 3,850 m to 4,630 m (Lava Tower) and descend to 3,900 m (Barranco Camp)
- A challenging day with a climb to Lava Tower for acclimatization and descent into the scenic Barranco Valley. Experience the “climb high, sleep low” strategy.
Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp, Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026
- Distance: 5 km | Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Elevation: 3,900 m to 3,995 m
- Begin with the steep ascent up the Barranco Wall, a non-technical climb offering incredible views, followed by a descent to Karanga Camp.
Day 6: Karanga to Barafu Camp, Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026
- Distance: 4 km | Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Elevation Gain: 3,995 m to 4,673 m
- A short but steady climb to Barafu Camp. Rest early in preparation for the summit attempt.
Day 7: Summit Day – Barafu to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp, Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026
- Distance: 5 km ascent, 12 km descent | Hiking Time: 7-8 hours up, 4-6 hours down
- Elevation: 4,673 m to 5,895 m (Uhuru Peak) to 3,068 m
- The most challenging day starts at midnight, ascending to Uhuru Peak (Africa’s highest point) before descending to Mweka Camp.
Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026
- Distance: 10 km | Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
- Elevation Loss: 3,068 m to 1,640 m
- A final descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, followed by transport to Moshi or Arusha.
Inclusions, Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026
All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
Professional, experienced, mountain guides
Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
Sleeping Mattress
Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
All meals while on the Mountain
Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
Clean, purified drinking water
Conservation fees (part of park fees)
Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
Rescue fees (part of park fees)
VAT (18% charged by the Government)
Kilimanjaro summit certificate
Exclusions, Lemosho Route 8-days Itinerary and Price 2025/2026
Tanzania Visa
International and domestic flights
Hotel (available as an optional addon)
Transfers (available as an optional addon)
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)