9 Days Kilimanjaro — Lemosho Route

9 Days Kilimanjaro — Lemosho Route

The scenic, well-paced route with the best acclimatisation.

9 days Standard and premium Mount Kilimanjaro
Duration9 days
ComfortStandard and premium
GroupPrivate, 1–12 guests
Best timeJan–Mar and Jun–Oct

A quieter western approach across Shira Plateau, with a longer itinerary that gives your body more time to adjust.

This itinerary is a starting point. Your route, pace and accommodation can be adjusted to suit your dates, interests and budget.

  • Quiet western start
  • Wildlife in the lower forest
  • Extra acclimatisation day
  • Summit via Barafu

Day by day

  1. Day1

    Arrive in Moshi

    Moshi
    Airport transfer, briefing and gear check.
    Hotel in Moshi
    Dinner
  2. Day2

    Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa

    Forest — 2,650 m
    Drive to the gate, then hike through rainforest where colobus monkeys are often seen.
    Mountain camp
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  3. Day3

    Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1

    Moorland — 3,500 m
    Climb out of the forest onto the Shira Plateau.
    Mountain camp
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  4. Day4

    Shira 1 to Shira 2

    Plateau — 3,850 m
    A gentle day across the plateau, good for acclimatising.
    Mountain camp
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  5. Day5

    Shira 2 to Barranco via Lava Tower

    Alpine — 3,950 m
    Climb to Lava Tower, then descend to Barranco.
    Mountain camp
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  6. Day6

    Barranco to Karanga

    Alpine desert — 3,995 m
    Barranco Wall scramble and traverse.
    Mountain camp
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  7. Day7

    Karanga to Barafu

    Barafu Camp — 4,640 m
    Climb to base camp and prepare for the summit.
    Mountain camp
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  8. Day8

    Summit and descent to Mweka

    Uhuru Peak — 5,895 m
    Midnight start, sunrise at the summit, then descend to Mweka Camp.
    Mountain camp
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  9. Day9

    Descent and departure

    Mweka Gate
    Final descent, certificates and transfer to Moshi.
    Breakfast

Included

  • Airport transfers and two nights' hotel accommodation in Moshi or Arusha
  • Park and rescue fees
  • Experienced mountain guides, assistant guides, cooks and porters
  • Two-person mountain tents and mess tent
  • All meals and boiled drinking water on the mountain
  • Oxygen and pulse oximeter checks each day
  • Government taxes

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Personal climbing gear and sleeping bag (rental available)
  • Tips for the mountain crew
  • Extra nights in hotels
  • Personal expenses

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