Kilimanjaro Trek — 10 Days
8-Day Lemosho Route
The longest and most remote approach on Kilimanjaro — maximum acclimatization, outstanding scenery, highest success rates. From $3,800 per person.
Kilimanjaro Trek — 10 Days
Lemosho Route — Best Acclimatization
The Lemosho Route is the longest and most remote route on Kilimanjaro. It approaches from the west through pristine wilderness, joining the Machame route after the Shira Plateau. The extended duration means the best possible acclimatization — and the highest summit success rates of any route.
This 10-day package (8 days on the mountain) traverses the full breadth of Kilimanjaro, giving you a complete cross-section of the mountain's ecosystems. Ideal for those prioritizing summit success over speed.
10 Days
Total Trip
From $3,800
Per Person
5,895m
Summit
Price Per Person (USD)
Day by Day
10-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Moshi
Airport transfer to hotel. Guide briefing and equipment check. Dinner included.
Day 2
Lemosho Glades (2,100m) → Forest Camp (2,780m)
Drive to the remote western trailhead at Londorossi Gate. Trek through lush rainforest. Buffalo and elephant possible. Distance: 7km / Duration: 3–4 hours.
Day 3
Forest Camp (2,780m) → Shira 1 Camp (3,500m)
Exit the forest into open moorland. Magnificent views of the Shira Plateau begin to open. Distance: 8km / Duration: 4–5 hours.
Day 4
Shira 1 (3,500m) → Shira 2 Camp (3,840m)
Cross the Shira Plateau with wide views of the summit and Mawenzi. Optional excursion to Shira Cathedral. Distance: 8km / Duration: 4–5 hours.
Day 5
Shira 2 (3,840m) → Barranco Camp (3,972m) via Lava Tower
Acclimatization day. Ascend to Lava Tower (4,250m) for lunch, then descend to Barranco. Classic climb-high-sleep-low. Distance: 10km / Duration: 7–8 hours.
Day 6
Barranco Camp (3,972m) → Karanga Valley (3,963m)
Traverse the Barranco Wall — an exhilarating but achievable scramble. The iconic moment of the Lemosho route. Distance: 5km / Duration: 4–5 hours.
Day 7
Karanga (3,963m) → Barafu Camp (4,640m)
Short but demanding climb to the final high camp. Rest in afternoon for midnight summit push. Distance: 3.5km / Duration: 4–5 hours.
Day 8
Barafu → Uhuru Peak (5,895m) → Millennium Camp (3,790m)
Summit push begins at midnight. Stella Point (5,739m) at sunrise. Uhuru Peak — the Roof of Africa. Descend to Millennium Camp. Distance: 13.4km / Duration: 12–15 hours.
Day 9
Millennium Camp (3,790m) → Mweka Gate (1,630m)
Final descent through forest. Certificates at Mweka Gate. Celebration dinner at the lodge. Distance: 12.1km / Duration: 6–7 hours.
Day 10
Departure from Moshi
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or onward to safari.