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Lemosho 8-Day Climb

8 days Camping route, gentlest Lemosho pace
The Lemosho route begins in the lush rainforest of the west and crosses the entirety of the Shira Plateau before joining the Southern Circuit. The 8-day version provides a gentle ascent profile, making it the top choice for first-time climbers and those wanting a more relaxed pace before the final summit push. Best for: first-timers and photography lovers who want the highest success rate and the most diverse scenery Kilimanjaro has to offer.
  • 8 days
  • Camping route, gentlest Lemosho pace
  • Kilimanjaro Climb

Quick Facts

Duration8 Days
Start/EndMoshi / Kilimanjaro Airport
Best ForCamping route, gentlest Lemosho pace

Why Choose Uisso Adventures

Local expertise

Our guides bring each park to life with stories and insights.

Small groups

More intimate wildlife encounters and personalized attention.

Responsible tourism

Supporting local communities and conserving wildlife.

Detailed Itinerary

Transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your hotel in Moshi for rest, briefing, and final gear check.

After a drive to the gate for formalities, we hike through undisturbed, dense forest that winds gently toward our first camp. Elevation: 2,100m to 2,650m. Distance: 6km | Time: 3-4hrs.

We emerge from the rainforest into a savannah of tall grasses and volcanic rock. After crossing mountain streams and rolling hills, we reach Shira Ridge with first views of Kibo. Elevation: 2,650m to 3,610m. Distance: 8km.

We spend the day exploring the vast Shira Plateau, one of the highest plateaus on earth, with an optional acclimatization hike to Shira Cathedral and the Lent Hills. Elevation: 3,610m to 3,850m. Distance: 11km.

The trail heads southeast toward the towering Lava Tower. After lunch at high altitude, we descend into the Barranco Valley, essential for proper acclimatization. Elevation: 3,850m to 4,600m then to 3,900m.

We climb the steep but non-technical Barranco Wall for incredible glacier views, then continue through valleys to Karanga Camp. Elevation: 3,900m to 3,995m. Distance: 5km.

The trail connects with the Mweka route as we ascend through rocky alpine desert toward Barafu Camp, resting to prepare for the midnight summit bid. Elevation: 3,995m to 4,673m.

We begin our ascent in the dark, reaching the crater rim at Stella Point for sunrise, then continue to Uhuru Peak before descending to Mweka Camp. Elevation: 4,673m to 5,895m then down to 3,100m.

A final descent through the lower forest brings us to Mweka Gate, where we receive our certificates, then continue to Mweka Village for a celebratory transfer back to your hotel in Moshi.

What's Included

  • Professional, certified mountain guides
  • Park fees & rescue fees
  • Hut/camping accommodation on the mountain
  • Hotel accommodation before & after the trek
  • All meals on the mountain
  • Airport transfers
  • Porters and crew support
  • Drinking water on the mountain
  • Summit certificate

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal trekking gear
  • Tips for guides and porters
  • Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, etc.)

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