8 Days
8-Day Lemosho Route
Our flagship west-side approach with extended acclimatisation, Shira Plateau exposure and a considered summit rhythm.
From $3,190
Route highlights
A west-side approach across the Shira Plateau with excellent acclimatisation and a quieter first half.
What’s included
Park fees, expert guide, porters, tents, meals, transfers, oxygen and safety equipment.
Day-by-day route
Day 1
Londorossi Gate → Mti Mkubwa: Start in rainforest, with colobus monkeys and tall fig trees along the trail.
Day 2
Mti Mkubwa → Shira Plateau: Climb above the forest into moorland, with wide views opening toward the summit.
Day 3
Shira Plateau: An acclimatisation-focused day across volcanic landscape, with a short hike and early camp.
Day 4
Barranco → Karanga: Traverse beneath the southern glaciers and settle into a strong summit rhythm.
Day 5
Day 5 — Continue along the southern circuit, keeping the pace steady and prioritising acclimatisation.
Day 6
Day 6 — Begin the summit push before dawn, reach Uhuru Peak, then descend carefully to lower camp.
Day 7
Day 7 — Descend through changing vegetation, celebrate with the crew and return to Moshi.
Day 8
Day 8 — Use this final buffer day for recovery, a relaxed crew celebration and onward travel.
What to bring
Waterproof shell, insulating layers, warm gloves, broken-in boots, sun protection and a headlamp. We’ll send a complete kit list before your trek.
Before you climb
We’ll guide you through training, travel timing, insurance, health planning and gear questions—so you arrive informed and ready.
Mountain fact
Kilimanjaro rises from cultivated foothills to nearly 6,000 metres, crossing five distinct ecological zones on the way to Uhuru Peak.
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