Mount Kilimanjaro Extended Lemosho Route – 8 Days
Trip Type
Travel Style
Overview
The 8-day Lemosho Route offers a relaxed yet immersive Kilimanjaro experience. With extra days for acclimatization, trekkers navigate through rainforest, highland moorland, alpine desert, and glacier zones at a comfortable pace. This itinerary maximizes scenic exposure and summit success, while providing luxury guidance, tented accommodations, and expert support.
Tour Highlights
Itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Meet your guides and transfer to Lemosho Gate for registration. Begin trekking through lush rainforest to Big Tree Camp. Overnight in tented camp.
Day 2 :
Big Tree Camp – Shira Plateau
Ascend through the forest to Shira Plateau. Enjoy panoramic highland views and unique volcanic landscapes. Overnight in Shira Camp.
Day 3 :
Shira Plateau – Moir Camp
Cross the Shira Plateau and approach Moir Camp. Trek through moorland with incredible vistas of Kilimanjaro’s peaks. Overnight in Moir Camp.
Day 4 :
Moir Camp – Barranco Camp
Descend slightly into Barranco Valley. Afternoon optional climb of the Barranco Wall for adventure and views. Overnight in Barranco Camp.
Day 5 :
Barranco Camp – Karanga Valley
Hike through Karanga Valley, preparing for the higher altitude sections. Overnight in Karanga Camp.
Day 6 :
Karanga Valley – Barafu Camp
Ascend to Barafu Camp. Rest and hydrate for the midnight summit push. Overnight in Barafu Camp.
Late-night climb to Uhuru Peak for sunrise. Descend via Mweka Route through alpine desert and moorland to Mweka Camp. Overnight in Mweka Camp.
Complete descent to Mweka Gate. Transfer to hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport for onward journey, celebrating your summit success.
Includes/Excludes
- Professional mountain guides and porters
- Kilimanjaro National Park climbing permits
- Accommodation in tented camps on the mountain
- All meals during trekking
- Airport and gate transfers
- Park fees and government taxes
- Emergency medical evacuation cover
- Private chef for gourmet meals on the mountain
- Summit sunrise photography package
- Post-climb spa or luxury lodge stay
- Guided nature walks at the mountain base
- Scenic helicopter flight around Kilimanjaro
