8-Day Kilimanjaro Climb via Lemosho Route

About This Tour

Widely regarded as the most beautiful approach to Kilimanjaro, the Lemosho Route starts on the quiet western side at Londorossi Gate and crosses rainforest, the Shira Plateau and the famous Barranco Wall scramble before summit night to Uhuru Peak at 5,895m. The 8-day profile gives one of the strongest acclimatisation schedules on the mountain, with a 95%+ summit success rate and fewer crowds than Machame or Marangu. Your climb is led by a licensed mountain guide with assistant guides at a 1:2 ratio, porters and a cook, with 4-season tents, portable toilet, pulse oximeter checks and all meals on the mountain. Two hotel nights in Moshi before and after the climb, plus airport transfers, are included. Good fitness is recommended; no technical climbing skills are needed.

Highlights

• Western approach from Londorossi Gate with fewer crowds
• 95%+ summit success rate on the 8-day profile
• Rainforest, Shira Plateau and the Barranco Wall scramble
• Lava Tower acclimatisation hike to 4,630m
• Summit night to Uhuru Peak, 5,895m, the roof of Africa
• Licensed guides at 1:2 ratio, porters and cook
• Two hotel nights in Moshi and airport transfers included

Inclusions

• Park and rescue fees
• Licensed mountain guide, assistant guides (1:2 ratio), porters and cook
• All meals on the mountain
• 4-season tents, sleeping mats and portable toilet
• Pulse oximeter and first aid kit
• Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi)
• Two hotel nights in Moshi (pre and post climb)
• Drinking water and snacks

Exclusions

• International flights and Tanzania visa
• Travel insurance (mandatory, must cover high altitude trekking)
• Personal trekking gear and clothing
• Sleeping bag (rental available)
• Tips for guides and porters
• Alcohol and personal expenses