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8 Days Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route
Mountain Climbing

8 Days Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

Extended Lemosho for optimal acclimatization and views.

Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Difficulty
Challenging
Group Size
1-12 People

Tour Overview

8-day Lemosho adds extra acclimatization, boosting success to ~90%. Highly scenic with remote start, Shira Plateau, and merger with Machame. Ideal for photographers and nature lovers.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Gate to Mti Mkubwa (2,650m). Distance: 6km, Time: 3-4 hours, Gain: 550m.

Accommodation
Mti Mkubwa Camp
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Rainforest start

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

To Shira 1 (3,500m). Distance: 8km, Time: 5-6 hours, Gain: 850m.

Accommodation
Shira 1 Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Plateau entry

Day 3: Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp

To Shira 2 (3,850m). Acclimatization. Distance: 7km, Time: 3-4 hours, Gain: 350m.

Accommodation
Shira 2 Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Plateau hikes

Day 4: Shira 2 to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

To Lava Tower (4,630m), to Barranco (3,950m). Distance: 10km, Time: 6-8 hours, Gain/Loss: +780m/-680m.

Accommodation
Barranco Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Acclimatization peak

Day 5: Barranco to Karanga Camp

Wall to Karanga (3,995m). Distance: 5km, Time: 4-5 hours, Gain: 45m.

Accommodation
Karanga Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Barranco scramble

Day 6: Karanga to Barafu Camp

To Barafu (4,600m). Distance: 4km, Time: 3-4 hours, Gain: 605m.

Accommodation
Barafu Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Rest for summit

Day 7: Summit Day: Barafu to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

To Uhuru (5,895m), to Mweka (3,100m). Distance: 17km, Time: 11-15 hours, Gain/Loss: +1,295m/-2,795m.

Accommodation
Mweka Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Summit, Descent

Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

To gate (1,650m). Transfer. Distance: 10km, Time: 3-4 hours, Loss: 1,450m.

Accommodation
None
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Highlights

Completion

What's Included

Park fees, Camping, Guide, Porters, Meals, Transfers

What's Excluded

Flights, Tips, Gear, Insurance

Requirements

High fitness

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