This Lemosho route is run by Serengeti Wildlife Safaris, a locally based Tanzanian operator. You climb with experienced mountain guides, porters and cooks, and we plan every detail with you.
First, every Lemosho route we run is tailor-made, so we can adjust the dates, accommodation and pace. In addition, our local team supports you from arrival to departure. Before you travel, you can also read about the area on the official Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) website. For more ideas, see our other Arusha tours.
Join Serengeti Wildlife Safaris for an unforgettable 9-day Mount Kilimanjaro trekking adventure on the scenic Lemosho Route. This highly recommended trail approaches Kilimanjaro from the western side. It is known for its beauty, lower traffic and excellent acclimatization profile.
As a result, the Lemosho Route gives you a great chance to reach Africa's highest peak while you enjoy a variety of breathtaking landscapes. It also suits trekkers who want a higher success rate and more time to adjust to the altitude. So book early to secure your spot on this adventure of a lifetime!
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When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), a Serengeti Wildlife Safaris driver welcomes you. Then the driver transfers you to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax and explore the area.
In the evening, your mountain guide meets you for a full briefing about the climb. Together you also run a gear check and make final preparations for your Kilimanjaro expedition.
After breakfast, our team drives you about 3 to 4 hours to Lemosho Gate. Once you register, you begin your hike through the lush rainforest. Along the way, you may spot blue and black-and-white colobus monkeys. After about 3 to 4 hours of walking, you reach Mti Mkubwa Camp. Finally, enjoy dinner and rest overnight in comfortable tents.
Today’s trek covers 7 km and takes around 4–5 hours. First, you climb gradually from montane forest into moorland, with beautiful views of valleys and ridges. Then, after you reach Shira 1 Camp, enjoy lunch and relax. Meanwhile, you can admire views of the Shira Plateau and the distant Kibo Peak.
Today is a shorter but important acclimatization day. This 10 km trek takes 3–4 hours. On the way, you visit Shira Cathedral (3,872m) and enjoy wide views of the plateau. After you arrive at Shira 2 Camp, you have lunch and rest. Later, you can take an optional acclimatization hike before dinner.
This day is challenging but vital for acclimatization. First, you hike up to Lava Tower (4,600m). Then you descend to Barranco Camp. The trek takes 6–7 hours in total. You may feel the effects of altitude today. However, this climb-high, sleep-low strategy helps your body adjust. You spend the night at Barranco Camp.
After breakfast, you take on the exciting Barranco Wall climb. Next, the trail follows a series of ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp. This 6 km hike takes 3–4 hours. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of glaciers, Mount Meru and vast alpine landscapes.
This is your final push before summit night. The 4 km trek to Barafu Camp takes about 3–4 hours. When you arrive, you have lunch and rest. Dinner comes early, so you can sleep before you wake around midnight for your summit attempt.
Summit day! First, you wake at midnight for a light snack. Then you begin your trek to Stella Point (5,756m) and on to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Take photos and enjoy the views. After that, you descend to Barafu for rest and lunch. Finally, you continue down to Mweka Camp for the night.
After breakfast, you begin the final 10 km descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Here you receive your summit certificate. Then you celebrate with the team and enjoy lunch. Afterwards, we transfer you back to Moshi or Arusha for a well-earned shower and some relaxation at your hotel.
After breakfast and some rest, we transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) for your departure flight. This marks the end of your incredible Kilimanjaro adventure with Serengeti Wildlife Safaris.
The Lemosho Route is one of the most scenic and least crowded routes up Mount Kilimanjaro. It also offers excellent acclimatization, diverse landscapes and a high summit success rate.
This package includes 8 days of trekking. With arrival and departure, the trip lasts 10 days in total. The trek itself covers approximately 70 kilometers (43 miles).
The best months are January to early March and June to October. During these periods, the weather is drier and the skies are clearer.
No, you do not need prior mountaineering experience. However, you do need a good level of physical fitness and endurance for the long trekking days and altitude changes.
