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8-day Lemosho route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania | Tanzania
8-day Lemosho route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
8-day Lemosho route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
8-day Lemosho route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
8-day Lemosho route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

8-day Lemosho route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Join a certified mountain guide for this unforgettable 8-day ascent of the highest mountain in Africa. Climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route, while enjoying phenomenal views of the rainforests and serengeti that surrounds its slopes. Watch the sun rise from the summit before descending the mighty peak.


TRIP TYPE

Private and Group

MOUNTAIN RANGES

East African Mountains

DURATION

8 Days

OFFER PERIOD

All year

FITNESS LEVEL

high

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

PAYMENT METHODS

Credit Card, Wire Transfer and more!

  • Enjoy the stunning scenery of Mount Kilimanjaro from the Lemosho route.
  • Conquer one of the Seven Summits of the world.
  • See the sunrise from the summit of Africa.

Description

Rising up 5,895 meters in elevation, Mount Kilimanjaro towers over the surrounding serengeti. Heading up the Lemosho route to the summit of Africa is one of the best ways to see this iconic peak.

Over the course of our 8 days together, we will make a scenic approach to the foot of the mountain, spending our first two days hiking through thick rainforest until we reach one of the world's highest plateaus.

From here, we will cross the elevated moorlands, getting a chance to see some of Africa's most iconic wildlife as we go.

Finally, we will reach the foot of the mountain and spend the next three days traversing the steep and loose scree slopes until we are within striking distance of the summit.

The penultimate day is summit day and easily the highlight of the entire trip. After getting a pre-dawn start, we will hike up to the top of Africa just in time to see the sun rise,  providing some absolutely brilliant panoramic views of Tanzania and Kenya.

After taking in our fill of the top, we will start to hike back down, descending all the way to the edge of the rainforest, before hiking out of the park and returning to the airport the following day.

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this once-in-a-lifetime 8-day trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route!

If you like the look of this trip, but were looking for something just a little bit different, then we think you may also enjoy our 8-day ascent of Mount Kenya via the Sirimon-Chogoria route!

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

- Transport during the trip

- Permit and entrance fees

- Personal porters

- Clean drinkable water

- Camping equipment tents

- Camping equipment sleeping bag

- Camping equipment sleeping pad

- Camping equipment cooking utensils

Price details

Please note this price is for the low season.

Secure your spot with just 25% payment

48-hour free cancellation with 30-day advance booking


Itinerary

Day 1: Airport to Mti Mkubwa

After meeting up at the airport, we will drive to the Londrossi Gate and enter the park. Once we reach the trailhead, we will hike through the rainforest at the foot of the mountain until we reach Mti Mkubwa, where we will camp.

Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft
Distance: 6 km/4 miles
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

We will continue hiking through the rainforest until we reach the elevated Shira Plateau. From here, we will continue to hike through rolling hills and heather of the plateau until we reach the Shira Ridge and make a brief descent to Shira 1 Camp.

Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft
Distance: 8 km/ 5miles
Hiking Time 5-6 hours

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut

We will spend the day exploring the Shira Plateau, gradually climbing up to the Moir Hut and taking the time to acclimatize.

Elevation: 11,500 ft to 13,800 ft
Distance: 11 km/ 7 miles
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

Day 4: Moir Hut - Barranco Camp

We will hike up out of the moorlands and onto the volcanic slopes of Kilimanjaro. As we climb rather steeply, we will pass Lava Tower, before hiking down into the Barranco Camp.

Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,044 ft
Distance: 3 km/2 miles
Hiking Time: 2-3 hours

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

We will start the day by descending into a nearby ravine and walking along the base of the Great Barranco Wall. From here, we will make a steep ascent up to a ridge line before descending down into the Karanaga Valley, where we will camp for the night.

Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft
Distance: 5 km/3 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

We will start the day by hiking up to the Mweka Trail and continue up a rocky section until we reach Barafu Hut, which offers some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro’s summit. We’ll spend the rest of the day resting before summit day.

Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft
Distance: 4 km/2 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Day 7: Summit day

Getting a pre-dawn start, we will continue to steeply ascend until we reach the very summit of Kilimanjaro, just in time to see the sunrise. After exploring the top for a bit and enjoying its phenomenal views, we will begin hiking back down the mountain until we reach Mweka Camp at the top of the rain forest.

Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft
Distance: 17 km/9 miles
Hiking Time: 11-14 hours

Day 8: Departure

We will hike out of the park and transfer back to the airport in Arusha.

Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
Distance: 10 km/6 miles
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Details

More info

Please contact us for a complete equipment checklist.

Meeting point

Arusha Airport

Equipment you will need to bring

Hiking boots

About the guide: Claudious

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Claudious

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Tour Operator

Claudious Tours and Safaris is an East Africa based firm offering Mountain climbing tours and services in East Africa including Mount Kenya climbing safaris, Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking, Mount Elgon walking tours and Mount Rwenzori Trekking. Climbing Africa Mountains offers you an experience of a lifetime. We provide you with Africa Mountain Climbing Safari Packages accompanied by experienced mountain guides, cooks and potters: ensuring that you have safe and adventurous hikes up to some of the highest and most challenging mountains in Africa which includes Mount Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Mount Rwenzori in Uganda and Mount Elgon. These hikes offer an opportunity to sample some of the most exciting Mountain climbing safaris in Africa. We design mountain packages for solo travelers, small and large groups looking at trekking in Africa.

Languages

Japanese | French | English | Chinese

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What people are saying about Claudious

Randy

4.00

The Climbing Guides and service in both Kenya and Tanzania were super (5+ stars) Kenya Shem, Joxhu, Joseph & Agustin super and thanks. For Kilimanjaro, Deus and Goodlucky were fantastic. However Claudios needs to update the schedule (Lake Nakuru day 7 was canceled) and make available lunches (they were missing on 3 days to and from Nairobi) and make clear when travel will be alone. Finally the Nairobi service agent pushes additional add on Nairobi packages. These are of poor value and should be avoided. These additional package coverage was misleading and I should have avoided completely. This was a Nairobi issue only. Everyone else was above board and super to work with. in summary, the climbs are great and highly recommended. Note the published schedule is not exact and deal with the Nairobi service agent with caution. (Don't take the additional offerings.) Overall it was a very good experience where I met with many great people. Thanks to all.

Matthew

5.00

Super fun!

Gracie

5.00

I had a successful hiking trip with Shem as my chief guide! We were successful in summiting Mt Kenya and came back down via the Chogoria route well! The team worked really well together and communication was professional as well as clear/transparent. I appreciated that every single person in the crew were up to task, responsible, and respectful. Shem, my guide, was very friendly and accomodating to my questions, needs and requests. He was also very kind and encouraging, i.e. encouraging me to walk on my own pace and take breaks while going up and down the mountains and valleys. The team also consisted of a cook, Augustine, and two porters - Joshua and Julius. They all seem to be working as a team really well. Augustine would check on how I feel each day (e.g. stomach and gut health) and he is such a good cook! Joshua and Julius are both quiet, strong and helpful porters. Despite the heavy loads on their backs, they would always have no problem getting to every destination on time (waaaaay earlier than me!). I had a great and memorable time in Mt Kenya. We started off the trek on the last day of 2023 and it was so special welcoming the new year above the clouds! I highly recommend for adventurers out there who are looking for the perfect team to enjoy Mt Kenya with to reach out to these guys! Ask for Shem as the guide -- guarantee that he won't disappoint! 😊

Mattias

5.00

Edmond and team from Claudious Tours Safari put in a lot of effort and dedication to make this expedited 5-day ascent of Mount Stanley a success! Amazing experience in breathtaking environment with fantastic views and wildlife sightings from rainforest up to alpine conditions.

Bella

5.00

My partner and I had a fantastic experience hiking the Chogoria to Sirimon Mt Kenya route. The full team (Shem the guide, the chef (Gustin) and the Porters (Joshua, Peter, Jackson and Gilbert) were excellent and thoroughly looked after us. We were never hungry and the food was excellent and kept our energy levels up. When we were a little poorly they looked after us. Shem the guide always made sure we were OK, and was great at excellent the plants and sharing information about the surroundings. Would highly recommend this team.

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