Duration
8-Day
Accra, Tanzania
8-Day Climbing Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro
Overview
This route is most preferred due to its beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. It starts from west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Lemosho Gate. Lemosho route is a long route because it takes 7 or 8 days to complete, but 8 days is preferable for better acclimatization and summit success. The route join the Machame route at Shira camp and then follows the same route through the southern circuit and descending at Mweka Gate.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Moshi to Moshi
Via Mt Kilimanjaro
Country & park
Tanzania
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
10 years
Activities
Getting around: hiking/walking
Accommodation
Mti Mkubwa Camp Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – Lunch & Dinner Included - Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner 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
$2,415 USD
$2,140 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 10 years and older.
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Route
country
Tanzania
Start
Moshi (Day 1)
Day 1-8
Mt Kilimanjaro
End
Moshi (Day 8)
Tour Features
Budget camping
This is a budget camping tour.
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 contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
10
Minimum age of 10 years
The minimum age for this tour is 10 years.
Activities & Transportation
Getting around: 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
Mti Mkubwa Camp Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – Lunch & Dinner Included
Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2
Shira Camp 1 Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Shira Camp 2 Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included +2 Photos
Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Barranco Camp Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included +3 Photos
Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Karanga Camp Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included +2 Photos
Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
Barafu Camp Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included +5 Photos +4 Photos
Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
Mweka Camp Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included +2 Photos
Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
End of tour
(No accommodation)
All Meals 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
Moshi to Lemosho gate
Your day starts early with a breakfast from the hotel, followed by a 2-hour drive from the hotel (910m) to Lemosho Park Gate (2100m). The guides and porters prepare and pack the supplies and your equipment at the park's gate and registration. You will start trekking through the rainforest until completes this day by entering to our first camp where your tent is setup with your personal belongings inside. on Mt Kilimanjaro Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Mti mkubwa to shira I camp
Leave the forest on day two for Kilimanjaro’s moorland. When the trail flattens out, you will have your first views of Kibo peak. After lunch, you will climb the Shira Plateau, created when Kibo’s lava flows filled up the Shira crater. Stop at Shira 1 Camp, where you will relax for the rest of the day. Faster hikers may continue to Shira 2 Camp (3,830m/12,560ft). on Mt Kilimanjaro All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Shira I to shira II camp
Today is one of shortest days and it is not as steep as other days. You will have a chance to view the northern ice fields form the western side of the mountain with some good views of Kibo. You will have hot lunch at the camp and around 4:00 pm you will take some tea followed by an acclimatization walk; then head back to camp for dinner and overnight. on Mt Kilimanjaro All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Shira II to Barranco camp
The moorlands soon come to an end. The trek will take us into alpine desert up to lava tower (4600 m) before descending to Baranco Camp (3900 m). This descent to Barranco Camp takes about 3 hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful photos of the Western Breach and Barranco wall. The campsite is situated in a valley below the Barranco wall which should provide you a memorable sunset while waiting for dinner and overnight at Barranco Camp (3900 m). on Mt Kilimanjaro All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Barranco camp to Karanga camp
Leave Barranco Camp after breakfast for Karanga Valley. The day begins with an hour and a half scramble up the Barranco Wall. This is the hardest part of the day and in some places you may have to use your hands to pull your body up. After reaching the top, make a short descent into the greener Karanga Valley. We generally camp on the ridge above the valley to allow for greater acclimatization. on Mt Kilimanjaro All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Karanga camp to Barafu base camp
After breakfast you will start hiking to Barafu Camp (4640 m) on the way you will have a good views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. After arriving at the campsite we have lunch and a long rest waiting for long-night and day ahead. Dinner will be early and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up around midnight to start climbing to the summit. on Mt Kilimanjaro All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Barafu camp to uhuru peak to mweka camp
You will wake up very early, at around 00:00, some light tea with cookies will be ready for you. You will climb scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The view is spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella point (5756 m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Then it will take us 1 hour form Stella point to Uhuru peak (5895 m) were you take some photos for a few minutes before we start descending to Barafu Camp for lunch and some rest, and then walk down to to Mweka Camp (3100 m) for dinner and overnight. on Mt Kilimanjaro All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Mweka camp to Mweka Gate
Walk down the Mweka montane forest to Mweka Gate for 3 hours, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride. The vehicle will be ready to drive you back to Moshi. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other 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)
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)
Drinking water (On all days)
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
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
Mboni Adventures and Safari
5.0 operator rating
16 reviews
Mboni Adventures and Safaris Limited is a dedicated African trekking, tour and safaris company based in Moshi Kilimanjaro. We are always keen in providing best service to our extreme clients who wishes to visit our country Tanzania for different purpose in Tourism Industry. Tanzania is the biggest country among the East African Nations and have a lot to offer. We depart daily to Tanzania renowned national parks and game reserves, climbing the highest peak in Africa Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru trekking, Mount Oldoinyo Lengai, visiting to different tribes for cultural tourism as well as relaxing to white sand beaches of India Ocean especially in Zanzibar Island. Our company offers arrangement of all these destinations in a quality service and affordable prices.
Office In
Tanzania
Size
20-50 employees (Founded in 2015)
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Tanzania
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 contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Mti Mkubwa Camp Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – Lunch & Dinner Included - Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner 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 Mboni Adventures and Safari, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
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 Mboni Adventures and Safari.
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