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8 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb

8 Days / 7 Nights
5,895 m / 19,341 ft
Moderate
Lemosho Route
8 Days
5,895 m / 19,341 ft Summit
12 Max Group
Moderate Difficulty
12+ Min Age
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Overview

Eight-day Kilimanjaro ascent on the Lemosho Route with a western approach through Mti Mkubwa, Shira Plateau, Barranco, Karanga and Barafu before summiting Uhuru Peak and descending via Mweka.

Route Map

Start Camp Summit Day Exit

Trek Highlights

Remote western approach
Mti Mkubwa forest camp
Shira Plateau traverse
Barranco Wall
High success rate from longer acclimatization

Day by Day Itinerary

Mti Mkubwa Camp 2,650 m / 8,694 ft 6km 3-4 hrs

Short first day through montane forest from Lemosho trailhead to Mti Mkubwa.

Shira 1 Camp 3,500 m / 11,483 ft 8km 5-6 hrs

Climb out of forest into moorland and onto the Shira Plateau edge.

Shira 2 Camp 3,900 m / 12,795 ft 7km 3-4 hrs

Gentle plateau traverse with broad views west and toward Kibo dome.

Barranco Camp 3,960 m / 12,992 ft 10km 6-8 hrs

Climb to Lava Tower for acclimatization and descend to Barranco Camp.

Karanga Camp 3,995 m / 13,107 ft 5km 4-5 hrs

Ascend Barranco Wall and continue on the southern circuit to Karanga.

Barafu Camp 4,673 m / 15,331 ft 4km 3-4 hrs

Steady climb across alpine desert to high camp at Barafu.

Mweka Camp 5,895 - 3,100 m / 19,341 - 10,171 ft 17km 11-14 hrs

Midnight summit push to Uhuru Peak followed by long descent to Mweka Camp.

Mweka Gate 1,640 m / 5,381 ft 10km 3-4 hrs

Descend through forest to Mweka Gate and transfer to Moshi.

What's Included

Included

  • Kilimanjaro park fees
  • Camping fees
  • Rescue fees
  • Certified mountain guides
  • All meals on the mountain
  • Camping equipment
  • Airport transfers in Moshi area
  • Daily health monitoring
  • Portable toilet

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance with high-altitude cover
  • Sleeping bag rental
  • Personal gear
  • Tips for guides and porters
  • Hotel before and after climb

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What to Bring

Waterproof boots
Down jacket
Base and mid layers
Waterproof gloves
Headlamp
Trekking poles
Sun protection

Fitness Requirements

Comfortable hiking 6 to 8 hours on multiple consecutive days and able to manage summit night above 4,600 meters.

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