The most popular Lemosho Route 8 Days Itinerary & Price Overview

The most popular Lemosho Route 8 Days Itinerary & Price is one of the most popular and scenic routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

The route starts from the western side of the mountain and follows a gradual ascent, allowing for better acclimatization and higher success rates. The Lemosho route passes through a variety of landscapes, including lush rainforests, heathlands, and alpine deserts, before reaching the summit at Uhuru Peak, which stands at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet). Along the way, climbers will encounter a wide variety of flora and fauna, including unique wildlife such as colobus monkeys and giant ground squirrels.

The additional day of acclimatization on the 8 days Lemosho route is particularly beneficial for climbers, as it allows for more time to adjust to the altitude and reduces the risk of altitude sickness. This extra day also offers an opportunity to explore the Shira Plateau and its unique geological formations. This 8 days Lemosho route is considered a challenging but rewarding trek, offering breathtaking views of the mountain and its surroundings. It is often recommended for experienced climbers who want to take their time to acclimatize properly and enjoy the unique beauty of the mountain.

As a newer route, it is more remote and arguably more beautiful, but a bit longer and slightly more expensive. It starts on the Western side of the mountain at the Londorossi Gate which is a further drive from town, and was introduced as an alternative to the Shira route.

After beautiful forests and moorlands it crosses the Shira Plateau on day 3 to connect with the Machame Route at Lava Tower and down towards Barranco Valley via the Southern Circuit. You may be lucky enough to see buffalo, elephant and other game. Because this route can be done over a longer period of time for acclimatization, it has a higher success rate of summit.

The most popular Lemosho Route 8 Days Itinerary & Price

The most popular Lemosho Route 8 Days Itinerary & Price: Departure / Return Location 

Kilimanjaro International Airport

The most popular Lemosho Route 8 Days Itinerary & Price : Departure Time 

Please arrive at least 2 hours before flight.

The most popular Lemosho Route 8 Days Itinerary & Price : Included

  • Park fees
  • Camp fees
  •  Rescue fees
  • Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
  • 3 meals daily while on the mountain
  • Transportation to & from the mountain gate

The most popular Lemosho Route 8 Days Itinerary & Price : Not Included

  • Both National and International flights
  • Medical insurance
  • Tips to mountain crew
  • Items of a personal nature

The most popular Lemosho Route 8 Days Itinerary price/cost

The average cost to climb Kilimanjaro is $1800 to $3800; the price varies from cheap, budget operators to large Western travel agents selling outsourced climbs at an inflated price. There are various, unavoidable fixed costs for any tour operator, and if a climb seems too cheap, you’ve got to ask yourself why.

The most popular Lemosho Route 8 Days Itinerary & Price Itinerary

A full detailled 8 days Kilimanjaro climbing Lemosho route day by day itinerary: Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp; Day 2: Forest Camp to Shira One Camp; Day 3: Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Camp; Day 4: Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp or Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco; Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp; Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp; Day 7: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut; Day 8: Mweka Camp to Moshi

Day 01 of The most popular Lemosho Route 8 Days Itinerary & Price :Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp

Day 02 of The most popular Lemosho Route 8 Days Itinerary & Price : Forest Camp to Shira One Camp

Day 03 of The most popular Lemosho Route 8 Days Itinerary & Price :Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Camp

Day 04 of The most popular Lemosho Route 8 Days Itinerary & Price :Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp or Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco.

Day 05 of The most popular Lemosho Route 8 Days Itinerary & Price :Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Day 06 of The most popular Lemosho Route 8 Days Itinerary & Price :Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Day 07 of The most popular Lemosho Route 8 Days Itinerary & Price :Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut

Day 08 of The most popular Lemosho Route 8 Days Itinerary & Price :Mweka Camp to Moshi

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