KILIMANJARO
Eight days, from the western forests to the summit.
DURATION
8 days
7 possible
DISTANCE
70 km
Gate to gate
SUMMIT
5,895 m
Uhuru Peak
DIFFICULTY
Moderate to demanding
No climbing skills needed
SLEEP
Private camps
Tents, every night
IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?
Lemosho starts on the quiet western side of the mountain and takes its time, crossing the Shira Plateau before joining the main trail. The extra days are what make the difference at altitude.
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE?
If you want the best chance of standing on the summit, choose Lemosho.
The extra days on the Shira Plateau let your body adjust before the real climbing begins. It starts quiet, it stays beautiful, and it’s the route I trust most with first-time climbers.
Rawan Dakik
FOUNDER · ALL SEVEN SUMMITS
THE CLIMB
After the drive to Londorossi Gate, you walk into old rainforest on the quiet western side of the mountain, with very few other climbers around.
Out of the forest and up onto the edge of the Shira Plateau, with Kibo coming into view for the first time.
A gentle day across the open plateau. Short on distance, long on views, and important for acclimatisation.
The key acclimatisation day. You climb to Lava Tower at 4,630 m, then walk down to sleep in the Barranco valley. Climb high, sleep low.
The famous Barranco Wall: a steep scramble with your hands on the rock, but no technical climbing.
A short walk to high camp. A summit briefing, an early dinner and a few hours of rest before the summit push.
You set off around midnight by headlamp, reach Stella Point as the sun rises, then Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m. Then the long walk down to Mweka Camp.
A last walk down through the forest, a farewell with your crew, and your summit certificate at the gate.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
INCLUDED ON EVERY CLIMB
NOT INCLUDED
LUXURY CLIMB
$3,200 per person
Everything above, plus:
WHEN TO GO
Warm, clear and quieter than the summer months, often with fresh snow on the summit. June to October and January to February are all great. In the rainy months we’ll usually suggest another route.
Not better, different. Lemosho adds time at the start, which gives you more time to adjust to altitude. If you have eight days, we usually recommend it.
The slower start across the Shira Plateau gives your body more time to acclimatise before the highest days.
The first few days are some of the quietest on the mountain. From Lava Tower onwards, it shares the trail with Machame. Your camp is always private.
Yes, but we recommend 8, especially on a first climb.
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