Kilimanjaro · Tour overview
About Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route 10-Day Expedition
The Lemosho Route is a scenic, less crowded trail with time for acclimatization. The program includes mountain logistics, meals, park services, experienced guides, and an optional Zanzibar extension.
- Scenic western approach
- Long acclimatization schedule
- Uhuru Peak summit attempt
- Optional Zanzibar extension
At a glance
- Duration
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- 3/5 · Moderate
- Group size
- 2+ participants · solo travelers welcome
- Best season
- January–March and June–October
Price from
2,590 EUR
Reserve first. We confirm availability and details with you before any payment.
Solo travelers may join this tour.
Departure minimum: 2 participants.
Kilimanjaro · itinerary
Full itinerary · Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route 10-Day Expedition
Read the complete route, day by day, without leaving this tour page. Weather, safety, and local operating conditions can require reasonable changes to the program.
Day 1
Arrival in Tanzania
Lodge in MoshiArrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, meet the driver, and transfer to Moivaro Coffee Lodge in Moshi. Accommodation: lodge.
Day 2
Londorosi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
2,780 m≈ 7 km3–4 hTented campRegister at Londorossi National Park Gate and hike through tropical rainforest to Mti Mkubwa Camp at 2,780 metres. About 7 km and 3–4 hours. Accommodation: tented camp.
Day 3
Mti Mkubwa to Shira I Camp
+850 m ascent≈ 7 km5–6 hTented campLeave the forest for heath and moorland and climb toward Shira I Camp. About 7 km, 5–6 hours, and approximately 850 m ascent. Accommodation: tented camp.
Day 4
Shira I to Shira II Camp
≈ 3,840 m≈ 16 km≈ 8 hTented campCross the Shira Ridge and continue across the plateau to Shira II Camp at about 3,840 metres. About 16 km and 8 hours. Accommodation: tented camp.
Day 5
Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
4,590 m → 3,980 m≈ 10 km7–8 hTented campCross the stone desert to Lava Tower at approximately 4,590 metres for acclimatization, then descend into Barranco Valley and camp at 3,980 metres. About 10 km and 7–8 hours. Accommodation: tented camp.
Day 6
Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp
≈ 4,035 m≈ 6 km4–5 hTented campClimb the Barranco Wall, also known as the Breakfast Wall, then continue over the ridge to Karanga Camp at about 4,035 metres. About 6 km and 4–5 hours. Accommodation: tented camp.
Day 7
Karanga to Barafu Camp
≈ 4,650 m≈ 4 km3–4 hTented campAscend through scree to Barafu Camp at about 4,650 metres, the final overnight stop before Uhuru Peak. About 4 km and 3–4 hours. Accommodation: tented camp.
Day 8
Uhuru Peak and Millennium Camp
5,895 m → 3,850 m≈ 19 km14–16 hTented campStart shortly after midnight for Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres, then descend via the Mweka Route to Millennium Camp at about 3,850 metres. About 19 km and 14–16 hours, with 1,250 m ascent and 2,820 m descent. Accommodation: tented camp.
Day 9
Mweka Gate
≈ 11 km≈ 4 hHotelHike to Mweka Gate, complete the park checkout, and return to the hotel for a shower and celebration. About 11 km and 4 hours. Accommodation: hotel.
Day 10
Homeward journey or Zanzibar extension
Departure or ZanzibarTransfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight or continue to a beach extension in Zanzibar.
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Kilimanjaro · tour inclusions
What is included · Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route 10-Day Expedition
- Transfers to and from Kilimanjaro Airport
- Meals according to the itinerary, including full board on the mountain
- All planned airport and program transfers
- Eight-day Kilimanjaro ascent via Lemosho with descent via Mweka
- Park, camp, and mountain rescue fees by land route
- English-speaking Tanzanian guide, assistant guides, cooks, and porters
- Mountain luggage support up to 14 kg per person
- Modern two-person tents, kitchen and dining equipment
- Two nights in a shared double room with breakfast and pool access at Moivaro Coffee Lodge or equivalent
- Oxygen saturation meter, insulating sleeping mat, summit certificate, and equipment rental when ordered in advance
Not included
- International flight
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance and air evacuation cover
- Meals, drinks, or alcohol not listed in the itinerary
- Recommended tips
- Individual extensions, sightseeing, and excursions
- Single-room supplement, single-tent supplement, private tent toilet, and camping cot
Departure dates · Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route 10-Day Expedition
2027 departure dates · Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route 10-Day Expedition
Solo travelers may join this tour. Send a reservation inquiry and we will confirm availability with you before any payment.
Availability guide
Each listed departure shows its current status, kept up to date by TAF Travel.
Route-specific equipment
Pack for this itinerary, not a generic mountain.
Both Kilimanjaro routes cross several climate zones and finish with a cold, high-altitude summit night. Marangu uses huts; Lemosho uses tented camps. This checklist follows the selected route, season, accommodation, and published inclusions. Read the four categories separately: bring, consider, provided, and confirm or rent.
Essential personal equipment
- Passport and a copy stored separately
- Travel insurance that covers the route, rescue and evacuation where relevant
- Personal medication and any prescription details
- Comfortable daypack for water, layers and personal essentials
- Water bottles or hydration system sized for the day
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Sun hat, high-SPF sunscreen and lip protection
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers
- Layered clothing with a warm mid-layer and insulated jacket
- Warm hat, neck protection and gloves with a spare pair
- Broken-in hiking boots with a firm, grippy sole
- Trekking poles suited to uneven ground
- Spare walking socks and a dry base layer
- Sleeping bag suitable for the selected Kilimanjaro route and season
Recommended or optional
- Light shoes or sandals for accommodation and rest
- Dry bags or waterproof protection for clothing and electronics
- Small personal first-aid and blister-care kit
- Personal energy snacks for long walking or summit days
- Gaiters for snow, wet grass and loose ground
- Small quick-dry towel and minimal toiletries
- Phone charger and a power bank for remote days
- Light hut liner or personal sleep sheet for shared accommodation
TAF Travel provides or arranges
- Tanzanian guide team, cooks, porters and mountain luggage support within the stated limit
- Modern two-person tents and kitchen or dining equipment on Lemosho
- Planned transfers, meals, park and rescue fees according to the confirmed route
- Insulating sleeping mat and oxygen-saturation monitoring equipment
- Equipment rental only when ordered in advance and confirmed for the route
Rent or confirm with the team
- Optional equipment rental: €45 per rentable item, ordered in advance and confirmed for your route
The list is based on the published itinerary and included services. Weather, snow, access, and the guide’s final equipment check take precedence.
Not verified in the published program — ask TAF Travel before buying or packing it.
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frequently asked questions · Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route 10-Day Expedition
Questions about this tour
The practical answers below cover the route, preparation, changes, and the reservation process.
What is included in the tour?
The complete included-services list appears above and follows the published itinerary for this route.
Who can join this tour?
The group policy and minimum participant number are shown in the route summary. TAF Travel confirms the final group and availability after your inquiry.
What equipment should I bring?
Use the route-specific equipment checklist on this page. The guide’s final check takes precedence when weather, snow, access, or local rules change.
Can the itinerary change?
Weather, safety, permits, access, and local operating conditions can require reasonable changes. The confirmed program and guide instructions take precedence.
How do I request a place?
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