8 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho route

The 8 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho route is considered one of the best routes for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, known for its scenic beauty and high success rates. The 8 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho route itinerary provides ample time for acclimatization, greatly increasing your chances of successfully reaching the summit in 2025 and 2026.

Day-by-day itinerary for the 8 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho route

Here’s the detailed itinerary for the 8 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho route: Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp, 6 km; Day 2: Forest Camp to Shira Camp, 8 km; Day 3: Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Camp, 14 km; Day 4: Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp, 7 km; Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp, 5 km; Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp, 4 km; Day 7: Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp; and Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, 10 km.

Day 0: Arrive in Tanzania

Before beginning your 8 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho route adventure, you’ll arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our team will meet and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi. You will also meet your guide, who will brief you on your upcoming trek and check your mountain gear. Missing equipment can be rented on this day.

Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp

Elevation: 7,800ft to 9,500ft
Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest

Your 8 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho route begins with a drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate for registration and permits. The trek starts at the Lemosho trailhead, where you’ll enjoy lunch before hiking through lush montane forest to reach Forest Camp for the night.

Day 2: Forest Camp to Shira Camp

Elevation: 9,500ft to 11,500ft
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland

Continue your 8 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho route journey with a trek through savannah landscapes and volcanic rock formations. Cross streams and narrow ridges before reaching Shira Camp, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Kibo Peak.

Day 3: Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Camp

Elevation: 11,500ft to 13,800 ft
Distance: 14 km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Moorland

On this day of the 8 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho route, trek across the Shira Plateau, one of the world’s highest plateaus, before heading to Moir Camp for the night.

Day 4: Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Elevation: 13,800ft to 13,000ft
Distance: 7 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Semi Desert

This acclimatization day on the 8 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho route takes you to the iconic Lava Tower, a unique rock formation, before descending to Barranco Camp for the night.

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Elevation: 13,000ft to 13,100ft
Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Climb the Barranco Wall and trek to Karanga Camp for more acclimatization on your 8 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho route trek.

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Elevation: 13,100ft to 15,300ft
Distance: 4 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Continue along the days Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho route to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt. Enjoy dinner and prepare for the final climb.

Day 7: Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp

Elevation: 4700 m to 5895 m and down to 3090 m
Distance: 6 km up and then 13 km down
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
Habitat: Arctic

This is the most rewarding day of the 8 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho route. Start at midnight for the push to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Watch the sunrise from the summit before descending to Mweka Camp.

Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Moshi

Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Forest

Finish your 8 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho route adventure with a descent to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate before returning to Moshi for celebrations.

This 8 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho Route package include the following

• Park fees
• Camp fees
• Rescue fees
• Transportation to & from the mountain gate
• Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
• 3 meals daily while on the mountain

This 8 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho Route package not include the following

• Both National and International flights
• Medical insurance
• Tips to mountain crew
• Items of a personal nature
• Laundry Services
• A doctor for the group