10-Day Prime Kilimanjaro Trek Lemosho Route
Mount Kilimanjaro
$2500 / adult
Child: $1900
Tour Details
The 10-Day Prime Kilimanjaro Trekking Lemosho Route - 2026 - 2027 - 2028 to Mount Kilimanjaro from the west unveils the captivating Shira Plateau, featuring iconic Cathedral Peak and the magnificent Shira Caldera. Trekkers experience a low-traffic, scenic journey, merging with the Machame route at key points like Lava Tower, Barranco, and Barafu, forming the southern circuit.
Highlights
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Moshi/Arusha to Lemosho Gate to Big Tree Campsite
Day 3: Big tree campsite to Shira one campsite
Day 4: Shira one campsite to Shira two campsite
Day 5: Shira two campsite to Barranco campsite
Day 6: Barranco campsite to Karanga campsite
Day 7: Karanga campsite to Barafu campsite
Day 8: Barafu hut campsite to Uhuru peak to Mweka hut campsite
Day 9: Mweka hut campsite to Mweka gate
Day 10: Departure
Activities
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Airport Pick-Up: We'll greet you at Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport and provide transportation, including your return trip to the airport. Hotel Accommodation: Enjoy your first night in a comfortable hotel. Spend the night in a hotel, the same one as your first night's stay
Day 2: Arusha to Lemosho Gate to Big Tree Campsite
We will pick you up from your hotel and transport you to Londorosi Gate for registration. After registration, board the vehicle again and drive to Lemosho Gate. From this point, you will commence the trek across undisturbed montane forest, adorned with black and white colobus monkeys, and reach the camp where you'll have dinner and spend the night. Your accommodation includes roomy tents (3x3m+), comfortable beds, private toilet, shower, and sink. Staff manages all camp chores.
Day 3: Big tree campsite to Shira one campsite
This is an acclimatization day because you will gain over 650m by starting walking across a beautiful valley outside Shira caldera rim (3600m). After few hours you will reach into Shira caldera. A high altitude desert, Shira is the one among the three peaks which erupted in Kilimanjaro ecosystem. The peak collapsed and formed a crater which eventually became filled with the lava flow from Kibo peak. Its rim is eroded and blasted away by weather and volcanic action. Camp and overnight at 3500m elevation at the Shira one campsite. Your accommodation includes roomy tents (3x3m+), comfortable beds, private toilet, shower, and sink. Staff manages all camp chores.
Day 4: Shira 1 Camp - Shira 2 Camp
Breakfast, Today is the standard walking distance we cover today will be about 11km/7 miles. It is a steady, uphill climb and you should expect about 5 to 6 hours of walk time in total. We set off first in a south-eastern direction across the moor and heathland of the Shira Plateau. By this standard route, we intend to reach Shira 2 Camp 3804 meters - which is also known as Shira Huts - by 13.00, in time to be served a cooked lunch. Dinner tonight will be 18.00.
Day 5: Shira 2 - Barranco Camp
Today's stage is considerably different in character from yesterday's, with a much longer trek. The overall distance today means that we will actually be walking for around 6 to 8 hours, excluding breaks. Once again, our day will begin with breakfast at 07.00hrs and departure at 08.30hrs, when we begin our trek across the stony landscape of Shira Plateau. The vegetation is sparse at first, with just a few hardy lichens to admire. You climb towards the Lava Tower and your picnic lunch is taken at 13.00hrs. After passing the highpoint of the day by the Lava Tower, we then descend down to the Barranco Camp. Once at camp, you should take time to admire the views of the southern face of Kibo as well as the Heim Glacier. Dinner tonight is served at 19.00hrs.
Day 6: Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp
Breakfast at 07:30 and then departs at 08:30.. Today's walk is actually quite short, being only 5km/3 miles but it will still take between 4 and 5 hours of trekking time. We will break for cooked lunch at around at 13.00 on reaching Karanga 4033 meters and have the afternoon to enjoy the views before eating our dinner at 18.00.
Day 7: Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp
Our breakfast at the camp at 07.30 and another 08.30 departure. Today we will ascend about 523 metres in a distance of around 5km/3 miles and walking time once again is between 4 and 5 hours. Dinner tonight is served at 17.30, giving you time to get to bed early with tomorrow being the summit day, it will be important to relax and prepare for the hard work ahead.
Day 8: Barafu Camp-Summit- Mweka Camp
If there is one certainty on Kilimanjaro, it is that 'summit day' will be the toughest! But although hugely challenging, hopefully it will be matched with the great sense of achievement of reaching your goal - the summit of Kilimanjaro! After the summit (5895 meters), we return to Barafu (4556 meters), where we rest for a couple of hours, take a Brunch and then leave again at 13.30hrs to continue to descend to Mweka Camp (3100 metres) where we spend the night.
Day 9: Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate - Arusha
Still thrilled by your achievement, breakfast is taken at 07.00hrs and at 08.00hrs you can take the chance to reward your trekking team at the 'Tipping Celebration. 'Although we still have 9km to walk, departure is at a leisurely 09.00hrs and you descend down to the Mweka Gate which sits at an altitude of 1640metres. There, you will be served a cooked lunch at midday and be presented with your hard-earned certificate. Your vehicle transport will be waiting to return you back to your Hotel in Arusha, where you can choose to relax - or, if you have any energy left, to celebrate!
Day 10: Departure
Breakfast, relax by the pool area swimming. In the afternoon you will be provided by lunch and later on transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
Included
Porterage
Rescue fee
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Not included
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Climbing gear
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International flights (From/to home)
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Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
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Sleeping bag
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Bath towels
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Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
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Personal items (Souvenirs
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travel insurance
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visa fees
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etc.)
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Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Travel Information
Departure point: Moshi, Tanzania
Pickup: Kilimanjaro International Airport
Drop-off: Moshi, Tanzania
Best season: June to October, December to February
Transport: Private transfers
Accommodation: Basic huts with mattresses and pillows
Meals: Full board
Age range: 16-65
Languages: English, Swahili
Booking policy
A deposit of 30 % is Required too secure your Booking
Cancellation policy
cancellation made 30 days before departure will receive a full refund cancellation made 15-29 days before departure will incur a 50% Cancellation fee: No refund for Cancellation made less than 15 days before departure .
Location
Mount Kilimanjaro
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