10 Day Kilimanjaro Climb – Lemosho Route

10 days • Cancellable until 45 days beforeMeet on location or pickupInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 14+Guided • Operated by Alaitol Safaris
10 Day Kilimanjaro Climb – Lemosho Route10 Day Kilimanjaro Climb – Lemosho Route10 Day Kilimanjaro Climb – Lemosho Route
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Why we love it?

This 10-day trekking tour begins with a transfer from Moshi to Londorossi Gate, where the Lemosho route on Mount Kilimanjaro starts. The journey takes you through the lush rainforest to Shira Plateau, progressing from Lemosho Glades to Big Tree Camp, then Shira 1 and Shira 2 Camps. From Shira 2, the route joins the Machame trail, continuing through Barranco Camp and Karanga Camp before the final summit push and descent via Mweka Gate. The itinerary includes accommodations in Arusha with a guide briefing and equipment check, professional mountain guides, cooks, porters, and all necessary camping gear and meals on the mountain. This route suits trekkers looking for a less crowded path with scenic variety and a focus on acclimatization to improve summit success.

Inclusions

  • Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees 
  • 18% VAT on tour fees & services 
  • 3 Season mountain tents
  • 29C Extreme Limit Sleeping Bags
  • Double layered Sleeping Mats 
  • Transportation to & from the mountain gate 
  • Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters 
  • 3 meals daily while on the mountain 
  • Katadyn filtered water throughout the trek  
  • Pre & Post Trek accommodation at the Weru Weru River Lodge (or alternative) on Bed & Breakfast Basis 
  • Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
  • 2- way airport transfers 
  • Supplemental Oxygen & Pulse Oximeter
  • Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent  

Exclusions

  • Flights 
  • Tips to mountain crew  
  • Items of a personal nature 
  • Laundry Services 
  • A doctor for the group   

Itinerary

Day 1

  • You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport by our Alaitol Safaris Team and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day. 

    Overnight at 3* Hotel: Villa Maua Arusha Hotel OR 5* Hotel: Gran Meliá Arusha .

    Meals: Dinner Included    

Day 2

Day 2: Lemosho Glades (2385m) to Big Tree Camp (2780m)

  • You will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00am and transferred to the Lemosho gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process you will still start our climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree camp where you will be spending the night. 

    Distance covered: 7km / 4.3mi 

    Approx. time taken: 4 hours 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included 

Day 3

Day 3: Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 1 Camp (3500m)

  • Today you will trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. Our destination for today is the Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude today and parts of the route are fairly steep.   

    Distance covered: 8.5km / 5.3mi 

    Approx. time taken: 7 hrs 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included 

Day 4

Day 4: Shira 1 Camp (3500m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)

  • Today you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great panoramic views. Our destination today is the Shira 2 Camp. In the afternoon you will take an acclimatization walk then head back to camp for dinner and overnight.

    Distance covered: 8km / 5mi 

    Approx. time taken: 5 hours 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included 

Day 5

Day 5: Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

  • Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking in to the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below. 

    Distance covered: 10km / 6.2mi 

    Approx. time taken: 7 hrs 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included 

Day 6

Day 6: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)

  • Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.

    Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi 

    Approx. time taken: 5 hours 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included 

Day 7

Day 7: Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

  • After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.

    Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi 

    Approx. time taken: 3 hours 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included 

Day 8

Day 8: Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)

  • We start off at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to
    Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest. 

    Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi 

    Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included 

Day 9

Day 9: Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)

  • A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Arusha, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower (and a cold beer or two!) before our big celebration. 

    Overnight at the Villa Maua Arusha Hotel OR Gran Meliá Arusha 

    Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi 

    Approx. time taken: 6 hours 

    Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included 

Day 10
  • The day

    The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport.

    *We also welcome you spare an hour of your day to plant a tree, as part of our environmental conservation efforts in the Kilimanjaro region. 

    *Safari and Zanzibar add-ons are available if you wish to continue exploring Tanzania 

    Meals: Breakfast Included  

Please Note

  • HighlightsClimb with confidence: Alaitol Safari has been leading treks up Kilimanjaro for more than 10 years and boasts a successful summit rate of 98 percent.
  • Superior, top-of-the-line camping gear and safety equipment, owned and maintained by Alaitol’s.
  • Quality assured: Alaitol directly employs all chefs, porters, and guides (who are all certified Wilderness First Responders).
  • Stay in the largest and most comfortable sleeping tents on the mountain, with private toilet facilities.
  • Carry only a daypack, as porters transport your luggage and equipment throughout the climb and descent.
  • Climb Kilimanjaro with Alaitol:
  • With a successful summit rate of 98 percent (compared to the 60-70 percent average), Alaitol’s Mount Kilimanjaro expeditions give you an outstanding chance of reaching ‘the roof of Africa’. Our experienced climbing team oversees every factor that contributes to a successful climbGuides & porters:
  • Every Alaitol guide is a certified Wilderness First Responder, trained in mountain craft, natural history, and ecological awareness. Our guides are also trained in first aid and are fluent in English, and most have completed over 200 summits. A founding member of the Kilimanjaro Porter Assistance Project and a proud Partner for Responsible Travel with the International Mountain Explorers Connection, Alaitol’s is an advocate for the welfare of our team of porters. Their hard work and dedication are what make every Alaitol’s trek possible.Comforts on the mountain:
  • Summiting Mount Kilimanjaro comes easier to those who are well-rested – and Alaitol campsites are famous for their comforts. Our customised sleeping tents are the largest and most luxurious on the mountain, designed for two people with raised camp beds and tall ceiling heights. Solar-lit dining tents with comfortable tables and chairs allow you to relax out of the elements and rejuvenate during the trek. Hygienic private toilets are also exclusively available to Alaitol trekkers.Safety on the mountain:
  • Alaitol’s climbs use the finest climbing and camping apparatus, safety equipment, and communications network. On every climb, we supply and carry all safety and emergency equipment, including emergency oxygen, a portable altitude chamber, a defibrillator, pulse oximeters, a stretcher, an extensive first aid kit, and three means of communication (mobile phone, two-way radio, and satellite phone).Food & nutrition:
  • Another key element to conquering Kilimanjaro is to maintain proper nutrition throughout your entire trek. Every meal is designed to provide the fuel you need to reach the summit. Unlike many other companies, Alaitol provides fresh food throughout the entire trek, including abundant snacks between meals as well as unlimited, purified water. Special diets can also be accommodated.Acclimatisation:
  • While most trekkers spend a total of six days on the mountain, we schedule nine days (eight nights) to allow more time for premium altitude acclimatisation, contributing to Alaitol’s successful summit rate of 98 percent.Sustainable Treks:
  • Alaitol leaves no trace on the mountain and takes pride in operating green campsites. Every Alaitol camp is completely portable with no fixed ground structures or plumbing, and we remove all waste and rubbish from our treks.* Please contact us for your child quote. Children discounts available.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 45 days before start

Non-refundable after 45 days before start

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