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8 Day Lemosho Climbing Route Kilimanjaro Tour 2026 2027 2028 is a 8 days tour in Kenya via the Lemosho Route route, starting from USD 2000. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
8 days

Route
Lemosho Route

From
USD 2000

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT 8 Day Lemosho Climbing Route Kilimanjaro Tour 2026 2027 2028

The 8-Day Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climbing tour - 2026 - 2027 - 2028 is one of the quietest routes on the mountain and begins from the western side of the mountain. The trail passes through some of the mountain's finest features, including the cloud forest of Kilimanjaro’s southern plains, the dry and dusty Shira Plateau, and the delightful groundsel-clad Barranco campsite.

Duration: 8 days
Route: Lemosho Route
Starts at: USD 2000

Overview

Itinerary

include & exclude

Highlights for 8 Day Lemosho Climbing Route Kilimanjaro Tour 2026 2027 2028

Day 1: Moshi to Starting Point to Mti Mkubwa Camp (Big Tree)
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) to Shira One Camp
Day 3: Shira One Camp to Shira Two Camp
Day 4: Shira Two Camp to Baranco Camp
Day 5: Baranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Day 7: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi Town

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Moshi to Starting Point to Mti Mkubwa Camp (Big Tree)
Day 02	Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) to Shira One Camp
Day 03	Shira One Camp to Shira Two Camp
Day 04	Shira Two Camp to Baranco Camp
Day 05	Baranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Day 06	Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Day 07	Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Day 08	Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi Town

Day 01: Moshi to Starting Point to Mti Mkubwa Camp (Big Tree)

>> You will drive from the hotel — Park View Inn in Moshi using a 4x4 vehicle to Londrosi gate (2250m) which will take 1 hour for registration and payment to obtain a permit. Then, you will drive back to Lemosho starting point (2100m) for your climb. The climb through the rain forest is 6 km to Mti Mkubwa Camp (Big Tree Camp) 2750m which will take 3 hours and the altitude gained is 650m. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the campsite.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Budget camping

Day 02: Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) to Shira One Camp

>> After breakfast, you will continue hiking through the heath and moorland zone to Shira One Camp (3500m) which will take 5-6 hours. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the campsite. The distance covered is 9km and the altitude gained is 750m. The walk is steep, so a gradual climb is important.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Budget camping

Day 03: Shira One Camp to Shira Two Camp

>> After breakfast, you will continue hiking through the heath and moorland to Shira 2 campsites (3850m) which will take 3 hours. You will have dinner and an overnight stay at the campsite. The distance covered is 4km and the altitude gained is 350m. This day is a very short walk but very steep.
Drinking a lot of water on the way is crucial.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Budget camping

Day 04: Shira Two Camp to Baranco Camp

>> Early in the morning after breakfast, you will start hiking to Barranco Camp- (3940m) through Lava Tower – (4600m) for acclimatizing. It takes 6 -7 hours with a picnic lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay at Barranco camp (3940m). The distance covered is 10.75km via Lava Tower and the altitude gained is 750m then from Lava Tower to Barranco altitude gained is 660m.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Budget camping

Day 05: Baranco Camp to Karanga Camp

>> After breakfast, you will start climbing the Barranco walls- (4250m) to Karanga Camp – (4000m). You will have a hot lunch, rest, and walk around to acclimatize. It takes 3-4 hours. You will have dinner and an overnight stay at the camp. The distance covered is 4.25km and the altitude gained is 250m. It is a steep hill but a short distance.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Budget camping

Day 06: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

>> After having breakfast at about 8:30 am, you will continue hiking through the heath and moorland to Barafu Camp 4600m. It takes 3-4 hours. The distance covered is 4.25km and the altitude gained is 600m. You will enjoy a hot lunch, rest, and then an early dinner. You will sleep for a few hours and then wake up at about 11:00 pm. You'll pack the useful things for the summit have hot drinks and bites and start hiking to the top of Africa Uhuru Peak- (5895M). It takes about 6-7 hours. The distance covered is 4.86km and the altitude gained is 1295m.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Budget camping

Day 07: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

>> It takes about 3 hours from the summit to Barafu Camp for breakfast. You'll rest for a few hours and enjoy a hot lunch. Then, you will continue descending from the alpine desert, heath, and moorland to the edge of the rain forest at Mweka camp- (3100m). The distance covered from Uhuru Peak to Barafu Camp and to Mweka Camp is 11.5km and the altitude lost is 2795m.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Budget camping

Day 08: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi Town

>> You will have a walk after breakfast to Mweka Gate (1800m) through the rainforest for 3-4 hours. The distance covered is 9.1km and the altitude lost is 1400m. You'll receive your award certificate if you have made it to the top. Later, you'll meet the vehicle and transfer to the Park View Inn in Moshi for a hot shower and lunch.
End of climb.