Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Destination Covered : Kilimanjaro
Tour Activities : Trekking
Tour Themes : Adventure Tours, Wildlife
USD 2250
Per Person
* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.
Kilimanjaro Tour Overview
Hiking Distances 93 kms
Lemosho Route is probably the most beautiful, unspoil The Lemosho Route is one of the most scenic and less-traveled trails on Mount Kilimanjaro, offering a gradual ascent and excellent acclimatization. Spanning 7 to 8 days, it starts from the western forests of the mountain and merges with the Machame Route near Shira Plateau. This route allows climbers to pass through remote rainforests, expansive moorlands, and dramatic alpine landscapes, making it one of the most beautiful routes to the summit. Lemosho has a high summit success rate due to its longer duration and "climb high, sleep low" profile. Trekkers sleep in tents and are supported by a team of porters, guides, and cooks. The trail descends via the Mweka Route, providing a scenic and safe return. It's ideal for those seeking a quiet, immersive climb with great views and lower crowd levels. The best seasons are January–March and July–October.
Kilimanjaro Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Hiking Time: – 5hours
Distance:7 km
Habitat: Montane Forest
You shall drive from your hotel in Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park and check in at Londrossi Gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. The journey passes through the village of Sanya Juu, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain.
You reach the starting point at the Lemosho glades with the vehicle where you shall see the, porters arranging their packs containing the food and other equipment. Make sure that you have all your day pack items with you as the porters travel very quickly. The guides will be pleased to assist with any additional Information. You now trek through the main forest on a winding trail to the first camp, which is located at an altitude of 2250 meters. Lower down, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are good idea here. You continue a short distance until you reach the Mti Mkubwa Camp (BIG TREE) officially known as the forest camp rest and enjoy your dinner and overnight. You have now reached an altitude of 2250 meters.
Distance:7 km
Habitat: Montane Forest
You shall drive from your hotel in Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park and check in at Londrossi Gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. The journey passes through the village of Sanya Juu, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain.
You reach the starting point at the Lemosho glades with the vehicle where you shall see the, porters arranging their packs containing the food and other equipment. Make sure that you have all your day pack items with you as the porters travel very quickly. The guides will be pleased to assist with any additional Information. You now trek through the main forest on a winding trail to the first camp, which is located at an altitude of 2250 meters. Lower down, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are good idea here. You continue a short distance until you reach the Mti Mkubwa Camp (BIG TREE) officially known as the forest camp rest and enjoy your dinner and overnight. You have now reached an altitude of 2250 meters.
Day 2
Hiking Time – 5hours
Distance 7km
Habitat – Moorland
After Breakfast, you leave the forest to continue on an ascending path crossing through the heather and moorland. Today is a full day trek with an altitude gain of 700m. After lunch you cross into the Shira Caldera, a high-altitude desert plateau which is rarely visited. Shira is the third of Kilimanjaro’s volcanic cones, and is filled with lava flow from Kibo Peak. Overnight Shira 1 Camp at 3500m.
Distance 7km
Habitat – Moorland
After Breakfast, you leave the forest to continue on an ascending path crossing through the heather and moorland. Today is a full day trek with an altitude gain of 700m. After lunch you cross into the Shira Caldera, a high-altitude desert plateau which is rarely visited. Shira is the third of Kilimanjaro’s volcanic cones, and is filled with lava flow from Kibo Peak. Overnight Shira 1 Camp at 3500m.
Day 3
Hiking Time: – 3 hours
Distance: 7km
Habitat: – Moorland
After Breakfast, you leave the heather to continue on an ascending path, through the Moorland and, to the east across the Shira Plateau past the Shira Cathedral towards Shira 2 camp. You only gain 340m in elevation – this allows you to acclimatize slowly to the altitude. The views of the plateau are nothing less than spectacular. Overnight at Shira 2 Camp 3840m
Distance: 7km
Habitat: – Moorland
After Breakfast, you leave the heather to continue on an ascending path, through the Moorland and, to the east across the Shira Plateau past the Shira Cathedral towards Shira 2 camp. You only gain 340m in elevation – this allows you to acclimatize slowly to the altitude. The views of the plateau are nothing less than spectacular. Overnight at Shira 2 Camp 3840m
Day 4
Hiking Time: 7 hours
Distance: 11km
Habitat: Semi desert.
From the Shira Plateau, you continue to the east, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As you continue, the direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth”.
It is usually at these points where for the first time some climbers will start feeling symptoms of breathlessness and headache due to high altitude and one should walk slowly –POLE POLE as they say in Kiswahili. You now continue downwards to the Barranco Camp at an altitude of 3,950 meters, situated in a valley below the breach and the great Barranco Wall. Here, you rest enjoy dinner and camp overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation, as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization (climb high and sleep low) and will help your body prepare for the successful summit day.
Distance: 11km
Habitat: Semi desert.
From the Shira Plateau, you continue to the east, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As you continue, the direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth”.
It is usually at these points where for the first time some climbers will start feeling symptoms of breathlessness and headache due to high altitude and one should walk slowly –POLE POLE as they say in Kiswahili. You now continue downwards to the Barranco Camp at an altitude of 3,950 meters, situated in a valley below the breach and the great Barranco Wall. Here, you rest enjoy dinner and camp overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation, as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization (climb high and sleep low) and will help your body prepare for the successful summit day.
Day 5
Hiking time: 4 hours
Distance: 7 km
Habitat: Alpine desert
After Breakfast, you will depart from Barranco Camp and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall through the Karanga Valley at 4200m and it is the LAST WATER STOP as you shall not find water at the Barafu Camp. Here, one gets a better chance to view the glaciers at a very near distance. You shall have hot Lunch at Karanga Valley. After a short rest, you can view the Mawenzi Slopes as well as the Tanzania Sugar Plantation farms. (TPC) with a short walk to see the sedimentary rocks which sound like iron when stepped on and return to the Karanga Valley Campsite for dinner and overnight.
Distance: 7 km
Habitat: Alpine desert
After Breakfast, you will depart from Barranco Camp and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall through the Karanga Valley at 4200m and it is the LAST WATER STOP as you shall not find water at the Barafu Camp. Here, one gets a better chance to view the glaciers at a very near distance. You shall have hot Lunch at Karanga Valley. After a short rest, you can view the Mawenzi Slopes as well as the Tanzania Sugar Plantation farms. (TPC) with a short walk to see the sedimentary rocks which sound like iron when stepped on and return to the Karanga Valley Campsite for dinner and overnight.
Day 6
Hiking Time: 3-4hours
Distance: 5.5km
Habitat: Alpine Desert
After Breakfast, you will depart from Karanga Valley campsite at (4200m), for the junction that connects with the Mweka Trail. You continue to the Barafu Hut, which is located at an altitude of 4600 meters. You have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views for the summit from many different angles. There is no water at Barafu Camp, even though Barafu is the Kiswahili word for “ice”. The famous snows of Kilimanjaro are far above Barafu Camp near the summit of the mountain. Your tent will be pitched on a narrow, stony, wind-swept ridge, so make sure that you familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark to avoid any accidents. Prepare your equipment and warm clothing for your summit climb, and drink a lot of fluids Here you can, rest, enjoy dinner and go to bed for a few hours of precious sleep.
Distance: 5.5km
Habitat: Alpine Desert
After Breakfast, you will depart from Karanga Valley campsite at (4200m), for the junction that connects with the Mweka Trail. You continue to the Barafu Hut, which is located at an altitude of 4600 meters. You have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views for the summit from many different angles. There is no water at Barafu Camp, even though Barafu is the Kiswahili word for “ice”. The famous snows of Kilimanjaro are far above Barafu Camp near the summit of the mountain. Your tent will be pitched on a narrow, stony, wind-swept ridge, so make sure that you familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark to avoid any accidents. Prepare your equipment and warm clothing for your summit climb, and drink a lot of fluids Here you can, rest, enjoy dinner and go to bed for a few hours of precious sleep.
Day 7
Hiking Time: – 7hrs to reach Uhuru Peak 7-8 hrs down to Mweka camp.
Distance: - 6km up- 23km
Habitat: Stone scree and ice capped summit
Early morning, you continue towards the summit of Uhuru Peak at 5895meters. It can be bitterly cold at night at these elevations, but it will be quite warm by the end of the hiking day. You will want clothing for both extremes with you. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit. You now make your descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut Campsite, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp at 3100meters, situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected during the late afternoon. This part of the descent takes about 7 to8 hours. Later in the evening, you enjoy your last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
Distance: - 6km up- 23km
Habitat: Stone scree and ice capped summit
Early morning, you continue towards the summit of Uhuru Peak at 5895meters. It can be bitterly cold at night at these elevations, but it will be quite warm by the end of the hiking day. You will want clothing for both extremes with you. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit. You now make your descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut Campsite, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp at 3100meters, situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected during the late afternoon. This part of the descent takes about 7 to8 hours. Later in the evening, you enjoy your last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
Day 8
Hiking Time: 4hours
Distance: 11km
Habitat: Forest
After Breakfast, you continue the descent down to the Mweka Gate. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your Hotel in Moshi or Arusha..
Distance: 11km
Habitat: Forest
After Breakfast, you continue the descent down to the Mweka Gate. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your Hotel in Moshi or Arusha..
More Details about Kilimanjaro Tour
Inclusions
- MAP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch/Dinner)
- Hotel
- Sightseeing
- Transfers
- Pickup-Drop
- Private Guide
- Entry Tickets/Passes
- Sim Card
- Accommodation
- Mineral Water
- Veg & Non Veg Meals
- All ticket, park entry fee camping fee, guides, porters, Meals, hut or camping equipment, first Aid, Summit certificate, sharing room or tents, private toilet and route briefing. Accommodation before and after climb based on bed and breakfast only(BB)
Exclusions
- personal equipment, Travel documents, Travel insurance, Tip for crew, single room, Sleeping bag, Extra day or extra service, International and local flight, VISA,
Payments Terms
- * 50% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
- * Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.
Price & Rates
| No of pax | Age Limit | Price per pax (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| No of pax Adult | Age Limit Above 12 years | Price per pax (Rs) $ 2250 / Adult ( With Tax ) |
| No of pax Child | Age Limit Below 12 years | Price per pax (Rs) $ 1950 / Child ( With Tax ) |
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation due to force majeure (epidemic, political risk, natural disaster) are beyond control. Therefore the agent will compensate by rescheduling the service due to Booking policies governing hotel and Park entry fee, which are non refundable but are rescheduled at a period of 1 year.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- * Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
- * Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.
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