Duration
10-Day
Accra, Tanzania
10-Day Kilimanjaro Climb Lemosho Route
Overview
This long, little-used route parallels the lower part of the Shira Route. Zara Tours leads treks up the Lemosho Route. The Lemosho Route is an unspoiled, remote, little-used, and beautiful way up to the Shira Plateau. Above the plateau, you'll approach Kilimanjaro's great Western Breach, then follow the south circuit to reach the easier Barafu Route. This is one of the few routes where an armed ranger accompanies our groups since there are still animals in the forest around the Lemosho Glades.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Moshi to Moshi
Via Kilimanjaro Airport, Mt Kilimanjaro, Moshi (Town)
Country & park
Tanzania
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
10 years
Activities
Getting around: minivan, bus & hiking/walking
Accommodation
Springlands Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Moshi (Town) – Breakfast Included
Meals
Breakfast Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$2,024 USD
$2,002 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 10 years and older.
Quote flow
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Route
country
Tanzania
Start
Moshi (Day 1)
Day 1
Kilimanjaro Airport
Day 2-8
Mt Kilimanjaro
Day 9
Moshi (Town)
Day 10
Kilimanjaro Airport
End
Moshi (Day 10)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour includes camping and hotels.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 10 people per group.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour.
10
Minimum age of 10 years
The minimum age for this tour is 10 years.
Activities & Transportation
Getting around: minivan, bus & hiking/walking
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Springlands Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Moshi (Town) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 2-8
Budget camping Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 9
Springlands Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Moshi (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Kilimanjaro Airport
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be picked up and transferred to Springlands Hotel or similar for an overnight stay. You will meet with your guide for briefing and to assist you in renting the right equipment for climbing. You'll enjoy your day at the Springlands Hotel while swimming under the African sun. Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport Stay: Springlands Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Moshi | Londorossi Gate | Mti Mkubwa Camp
After breakfast and a briefing from your guide, you will drive from Moshi or Arusha to Londorossi Park Gate (2250m, 1.5 hours). From here, a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades (2000m, 11 km 45 minutes) and a possible campsite. You'll walk along beautiful forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite, (2750m, 3 hours). All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3
Mti Mkubwa Camp | Shira 1 Camp
After breakfast around 7:00 am, you'll leave Mti Mkubwa Campsite heading towards Shira 1 Camp. The trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone then crosses the Shira Ridge at about 3600m to drop gently down to Shira 1 Camp located by the stream on the Shira Plateau (3500m, 5 hours). All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4
Shira 1 Camp| Shira 2 Camp
You'll wake up early with warm-hot water at your doorsteps for a mountain-style bath (skin rub) while your breakfast is being readied. A gentle walk across the plateau leads to Shira 2 Camp on moorland meadows by a stream (3850m, 1.5 hours). A variety of walks are available on the plateau making this an excellent acclimatization day. All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 5
Shira 2 Camp | Barranco Camp
The moorlands soon come to an end and the rocky path leads amongst outcrops to the Lava tower (this is optional if one not taking the western breach) where there are good campsites (4600m, 5 hours). Then, you will continue to Barranco Hut (3900m, 2 hours) for an overnight stay and dinner. All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 6
Barranco Camp | Karanga Valley
Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (4035m), the distance is about 6 km. The morning starts with a scramble up the almost vertical Barranco Wall to an altitude of about 4200m and after approx. For 3 hours, the path now crosses through the southern slopes to reach the Karanga Valley. All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 7
Karanga Valley | Barafu Camp
Karanga Camp (4035m) to Barafu Camp (4640m), distance is about 5km. After breakfast, you will continue in a southeasterly direction to the junction before turning north to reach Barafu Camp (4600m) after about 4 hours. Here, you will take a long rest and prepare for the midnight ascent to the summit. All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 8
Barafu Camp | Uhuru Peak | Mweka Camp
At around midnight, you'll head in a northwesterly direction up the southeast valley towards Stella Point on the crater rim. The 6-hour long walk to Stella Point is a mental and physical challenge with the steep face just below Stella posing the ultimate challenge. The time you spend on the summit is determined by the weather and wind conditions. The walk back to Mweka Camp from the summit can take over 7 hours. All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 9
Mweka Camp | Mweka Gate | Moshi
After breakfast, from the Mweka Camp, you will continue down into the Mweka village, normally a muddy and long hour walk. In the Mweka village, you will drive to Springlands Hotel. You will be served a delicious hot lunch and a long overdue hot shower. Your overnight stay will be at Springlands Hotel. It is recommended and tips are highly appreciated at the end of their trip. Tips can be given to the guide at Springlands Hotel. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Stella Point (5,685m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5,895m) receive gold certificates. Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Moshi (Town) Stay: Springlands Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 10
Kilimanjaro Airport
After an early breakfast, you will transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Sleeping bag
Bath towels
Excluded
Climbing gear
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Moshi
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Moshi
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Zara Tours
4.9 operator rating
22 reviews
Today, in terms of guest numbers, Zara Tours is Tanzania's No.1 Kilimanjaro outfitter and one of Tanzania's biggest safari operators. we have also entered the field of hospitality, we currently operate two hotels and Four tented camps. Our years of experience and knowledge as qualified climbing guides and safari tours operation in Tanzania assures you an experience you can remember a life time. Safety, efficiency and reliability have earned us the reputation for being one of the best-value.
Offices In
Tanzania, Canada
Size
250+ employees (Founded in 1987)
Member Of
ATTA, IATA, ASTA, TATO, TTB, WITIA & STI
Tour Types
Mid-range & luxury tours that, when possible, use accommodations owned and operated by them
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 10 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Springlands Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Moshi (Town) – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Moshi
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Zara Tours, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Zara Tours.
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