9 Days & 8 Nights – Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route (Tanzania)

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Overview

9 Days & 8 Nights – Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route (Tanzania)

(Lodge & Mountain Hut Experience | Scenic Route | Moderate Difficulty)

Trip Highlights

This nine-day mountain adventure takes you through the stunning landscapes of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania — Africa’s highest mountain and one of the world’s Seven Summits. The Lemosho Route is known for its unspoiled beauty, lower traffic, and excellent acclimatization profile. You’ll travel by a 4x4 minibus to the Lemosho Gate, trek through lush rainforests, alpine moorlands, and rugged highlands, and sleep in a combination of lodges and mountain huts along the way.

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Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrival – Nairobi (Kenya)

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you’ll be met by our tour manager, who will brief you on your upcoming adventure. You’ll then be transferred to your hotel for check-in and an early lunch.
Spend the afternoon at leisure, enjoying the hotel’s facilities such as satellite TV, bar, and lounge, or take a stroll to
Central Park, located nearby.
Dinner and overnight at Nairobi Serena Hotel or similar.

Day 2: Nairobi – Arusha (Tanzania)

After breakfast, depart for Arusha via shuttle bus with a packed lunch. Enjoy scenic views as you cross the border into Tanzania. Upon arrival in Arusha, you’ll be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your lodge for a pre-climb briefing and relaxation.
Dinner and overnight at Karama Lodge & Spa, Arusha.

Day 3: Lemosho Glades – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650m)

After breakfast, drive to Londorossi Park Gate (2,200m) for registration, then continue to Lemosho Glades (2,000m), where your trek begins. The hike passes through lush Montane Forest, home to black-and-white colobus and blue monkeys.
Continue to
Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp for dinner and overnight.
Dinner and overnight at Mti Mkubwa Camp.

Day 4: Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira Camp (3,847m)

After breakfast, break camp and hike through moorland shrubs as you ascend towards Shira Camp 1. The trail opens up with sweeping views of Mount Meru in the distance and the Shira Plateau ahead.
Dinner and overnight at Shira Camp.

Day 5: Shira Camp – Lava Tower (4,642m) – Barranco Camp (3,985m)

Today’s trek is one of the most important for acclimatization. Ascend to Lava Tower (4,642m) for lunch before descending to Barranco Camp (3,985m). This “climb high, sleep low” day helps your body adjust to altitude.
You may experience mild symptoms of altitude sickness, such as shortness of breath or headache — perfectly normal and part of acclimatization.
Dinner and overnight at Barranco Camp.

Day 6: Barranco Acclimatization Day

Spend the day acclimatizing at Barranco Camp. Take a light acclimatization hike, explore the area, and enjoy the serenity of the surrounding valleys and the magnificent Barranco Wall.
Dinner and overnight at Barranco Camp.

Day 7: Barranco Camp – Kibo Hut (4,700m) – Mweka Hut (3,100m)

After breakfast, climb the Great Barranco Wall, then traverse ridges and valleys to Kibo Hut, located at 4,700m. Enjoy incredible views of the ice fields before beginning your descent to Mweka Hut, where you’ll rest after a long day’s trek.
Dinner and overnight at Mweka Hut.

Day 8: Mweka Hut – Mweka Gate (1,400m) – Arusha

After breakfast, descend through the lush rainforest filled with singing birds and the scent of fresh mountain air. The descent takes around 3–4 hours to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate.
Transfer to
Arusha, enjoy a packed lunch en route, and check in at your lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Oasis Lodge, Arusha.

Day 9: Departure – Kilimanjaro International Airport

After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight or next destination.

End of Safari.

Cost Includes

  • Meet and greet at the airport

  • Pick-up and drop-off transfers

  • All meals and accommodation as per itinerary

  • All park and camping fees

  • Professional English-speaking mountain guide, cook, and porters

  • Ground transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle

  • Use of mountain huts and camping equipment

Cost Excludes

  • International flights, visas, and airport taxes

  • Drinks, tips, and laundry

  • Personal items such as trekking gear (sleeping bag, warm clothing, hiking boots, etc.)

  • Telephone calls and personal expenses

  • Travel insurance

Price Table

Prices may vary from time to time. Please contact us for accurate price during your chosen dates.

Tour Amenities

  • Car Parking
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Free Coupons
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Laundry service
  • Wireless Internet

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Tour Information

  • Max Guests: 6
  • Min Age: 5+

Contact Information

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Contact Number: +(254) 722 862 727

Email Us: info@breathofthewilderness.com

Website: https://www.africanichevacations.com/

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