The 9-Day Lemosho Route is considered one of the most scenic and best-acclimatized routes on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Starting on the remote western side of the mountain, Lemosho offers beautiful rainforest scenery, fewer crowds in the early days, and a gradual ascent profile that significantly improves summit success rates. The extended 9-day itinerary allows excellent acclimatization through the “climb high, sleep low” principle before reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa. It is ideal for trekkers who want maximum success rates, diverse landscapes, and a more relaxed pace.
9 DAYS
LEMOSHO ROUTE
Day 1: Londorossi Gate → Mti Mkubwa Camp
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Elevation: 2,100m → 2,750m
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Hiking time: 3–4 hours
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Habitat: Rainforest
After registration at Londorossi Gate, drive to the trailhead and trek through lush rainforest. Wildlife sightings are possible.
🛏 Overnight at Mti Mkubwa Camp
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa → Shira 1 Camp
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Elevation: 2,750m → 3,500m
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Hiking time: 5–6 hours
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Habitat: Moorland
Leave the forest and enter the heather and moorland zone with wide views of the Shira Plateau.
🛏 Overnight at Shira 1 Camp
Day 3: Shira 1 Camp → Shira 2 Camp
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Elevation: 3,500m → 3,850m
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Hiking time: 3–4 hours
A gentle hike across the Shira Plateau with spectacular views of Kibo Peak.
🛏 Overnight at Shira 2 Camp
Day 4: Shira 2 Camp → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp
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Elevation: 3,850m → 4,630m → 3,960m
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Hiking time: 6–8 hours
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Habitat: Alpine desert
A key acclimatization day. Climb to Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp.
🛏 Overnight at Barranco Camp
Day 5: Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp
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Elevation: 3,960m → 4,035m
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Hiking time: 4–5 hours
Climb the famous Barranco Wall (non-technical scramble), then traverse to Karanga Valley.
🛏 Overnight at Karanga Camp
Day 6: Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp
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Elevation: 4,035m → 4,640m
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Hiking time: 3–4 hours
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Habitat: Alpine desert
A shorter hike to Barafu Base Camp. Rest and prepare for the midnight summit attempt.
🛏 Overnight at Barafu Camp
Day 7: Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp
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Elevation: 4,640m → 5,895m → 3,100m
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Hiking time: 10–14 hours
Midnight start for the summit push. Reach Stella Point at sunrise and continue to Uhuru Peak. After celebrating, descend to Mweka Camp.
🛏 Overnight at Mweka Camp
Day 8: Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate
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Elevation: 3,100m → 1,640m
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Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate. Receive your summit certificate.
Transfer to hotel for rest.
Day 9: Departure Day
After breakfast, transfer to the airport or continue with a safari or Zanzibar beach extension.
🎉 Celebration time!
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✅INCLUSIONS
✅ All park fees (entrance, camping, rescue & conservation fees)
✅ Professional, English-speaking mountain guides
✅ Assistant guides, cook, and porters
✅ Crew wages and government taxes (VAT)
✅ Quality 4-season mountain tents
✅ Sleeping mattress
✅ All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
✅ Drinking water during the trek
✅ Dining tent and camping equipment
✅ Airport transfers (pick-up & drop-off)
✅ Summit certificate
❌ EXCLUSIONS
❌ International and domestic flights
❌ Tanzania visa fees
❌ Travel insurance (mandatory)
❌ Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, clothing, boots, etc.)
❌ Tips and gratuities for guides and crew
❌ Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, drinks at hotel)
❌ Hotel accommodation before and after the climb (unless specified)
❌ Portable private toilet (available at extra cost)
Phone: +255 787 482 966
Email: info@tanzaniasafarisandtrips.com
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