The Best 9 Days Lemosho Route
Kilimanjaro Climbing
The Beautiful Route

2024 2025 2026

This 9 days Mt:Kilimanjaro hiking
via Lemosho Route
is a most recommended hiking tour package for joining with other hikers in a published and announced group departure tour, starting from Moshi/Arusha to Lemosho gate for hiking and successiful summit at Uhuru peak 5895M then descend via Mweka route to Moshi/Arusha town. The tour package is best and most recmmended because of the route involved (Lemosho route) is scenic and proper schedule that provide enough chance for acclimatization at Lava Tower and Karanga Camp. This tour has high success rate about 90%-95%, with a group expect to meet different people from different corner of the world but also lerning new things and some challenges each other while you are climbing the Tanzania's Icon, the highest point in Africa and free-standing mountain in the world (Mt:Kilimanjaro).


Summary: 9 Days Group Join Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

Duration 09 days
Price $1850 - $2100
Success Rate 90% - 95%
Population High Traffic
Acclimatization - Karanga Camp
(4,035M / 13,268ft)
Tour Type Climbing, Acclimatize, & Group

About Lemosho Route - Kilimanjaro 9 Days Group Join Tour

The Best 9 Days Lemosho Route - Kilimanjaro 2023 2024 2025

Lemosho Route - Kilimanjaro

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9 Days - Group Join Kilimanjaro

This Group join 9 days Kilimanjaro means an open group for solo or couple to join with other climbers in the same schedule, time duration, group tour might be your fantastic style of attending Mt Kilimanjaro and successful summit while you are interacting with different climbers from different corner of the world. This may be your chance to learn and exchange different knowledge and experince in hiking and other topics. With a group you need to be awear that some of the service will be in terms of sharing such as: Transport, Food, Guide, Cook, and porters.

9-Day Kilimanjaro Success Rate

Addtionally, altitude sickness is a serious concern, which is why acclimatization is critical to ensuring a safe and successful ascent. Passing in the Cultivation Zone (800-1,800 meters) characterized by agriculture, Rainforest Zone (1800-2800 meters) characterized by lush, tropical rainforest with abundant wildlife. Heath and Moorland Zone (2,800-4,00 meters) characterized by health and moorland vegetation, and it has a cool, windly climate. Alpine Desert Zone (4,00-5,000 meters) characterized by rocky terrain, sparse vegetation, and a very dry climate. Summit Zone(above 5,000 meters) This is the highest zone, and it is characterized by snow and ice. The highest point on Kil;imanjaro is Uhuru Peak, which is 5,895 meters (19,341 feets) above sea level.


  • Day-To-Day - 9 Days Kilimanjaro Group Join Lemosho Route

    The Lemosho route is one of the 6 published and popular routes and considered as the most scenic route in mt:Kilimanjaro for hiking and successiful summit with higher rate. The lemosho route is longer enough to complete, which allows for better accllimatization to the high altitude, increasing the chances of reaching the summit successfully. From day-to-day first to last day, particularly to 8 days package; Day 1: at 2,650m/8,694ft, Day 2: at 3,505m/11,499ft, Day 3: at 3,840m/12,598ft, Day 4: at 3950m/12,960ft, Day 5: at 4,035m, Day 6: at 4,673m, Day 7: at the peak 5895M, then descend to Mweka Camp, then Day 8: to Mweka Gate as end of the tour. In terms of success rate, the Lemosho route has a higher success rate ranging 70% - 95% (8-day - 90s%) compared to other routes on Kilimanjaro again due to its longer duration and better acclimatization profile.

  • Highlights - 9 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Group Join

    • Arrival from Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport – Moshi
    • Day 1.Moshi – Londorossi Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp
    • Day 2.Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira 1 Camp
    • Day 3.Shira 1 Camp - Moir hut
    • Day 4.Moir Hut - Lava Tower - Barranco Camp
    • Day 5.Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp
    • Day 6.Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp
    • Day 7.Barafu Camp - Uhuru Peak - Crater Camp
    • Day 7.Crater Camp - Mweka Camp
    • Day 8.Mweka Camp - Moshi
    • Day of Departure: From Hotel to Airport
  • INCLUSIVES & EXCLUSIVES FOR THE 9 DAYS KILIMANJARO LEMOSHO ROUTE GROUP JOIN
    9-Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Group Join

    INCLUSIVES IN PRICE


    • Entry Park Fees
    • Experienced Professional Tour guide
    • All taxes
    • Gate transfer
    • Crew Wages
    • Cook and Porters
    • 3 Meals While on Mountain
    • Camping facelities
    • Airport pick-up & Drop up

    EXCLUSIVES IN PRICE


    • Local and International flights
    • Tips to Guide, Cook and Porters.
    • Mountain Climbing Gears
    • Medical insurance
    • Visa
    • DAY 1:Moshi – Londorossi Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp ( 70km/43miles, 2,650m/8,694ft, - 6km/3.7milesp
      8-Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Group Join

      Departure will commence from moshi as we head to londorossi gate for registration, the drive will only take about 4 hours, and from there we will drive to lemosho trailhead. Lunch will be offered on arrival and then will proceed through the lush, green forest which leads to the first camp.


        Where to Accommodate:
      • Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
      • Overnight stay – Mti Mkubwa Camp
      • Elevation: 7,800ft- 9,500ft
      • Distance: 6 km
      • Hiking time: 3-4 hours
      • Habitat: rain forest
    • DAY 02: Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira 2 Camp
      9-Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Group Join

      Depart from your camp after an early breakfast and begin your ascent into the heather moorland zone. We will come across a good number of streams and trek on a plateau that leads to shira 2 campsite (3840m). The site is located near a stream and offers an incredible view of the western breach and its glaciers in the east. Your tents will be put up before your arrival by your crew. After arrival relax and enjoy evening snacks and a tasty drive. Beware the temperature here can be freezing.


        Overnight:
      • Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
      • Overnight stay –Shira 2 Camp
      • Elevation: 9,498ft – 11, 500ft
      • Habitat: Moorland
      • Hiking time: 5- 6 hours
      • Distance: 8km
    • DAY 03: Shira 1 Camp - Moir hut (11.8 Kilometers / 7.3 Miles - 3-5hrs)
      9-Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Group Join

      On this day we traverse though the shira plateau for the whole day.
      We will keep trekking towards shira camp 2 and join hikers from the machame route whilst indulging in the beautiful scenery across the valley below and western breach of Kilimanjaro above. Proceed to shira caldera and diverge to an off - the - beaten path to moir hut. This is a site at the base of lent hills. You can opt to take walks on lent hills, which can be the best for acclimatization.


        Over-night:
      • Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
      • Overnight stay – Barranco Camp
      • Elevation: 11,500ft -13,800ft
      • Habitat:moorland
      • Distance Covered: 14 km
      • Hiking time: 5- 7 hours
    • DAY 04: Moir Hut - Lava Tower - Barranco Camp (7.5km/4.6miles, 4-5hrs - 3.7km/2.3miles, 3-4hrs)
      9-Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Group Join

      After an early morning breakfast your group will depart from shira camp and enter the desert and rocky landscape. You shall cross Lava-Tower for acclimatization altitude gain, after a five hour long walk. Typically You may feel some discomfort due to the high altitud. Thi trek is through the alpine desert zone, descend into the Barranco Valley, and conquer the Barranco Wall.


        Over-night:
      • Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
      • Overnight stay – Barranco Camp
      • Elevation: 13,800ft – 13, 044ft
      • Distance: 7km
      • Hiking time: 4- 6hours
      • Habitat: semi desert
    • DAY 5: Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp (5,000m/16,404ft, 3-4hrs By Walking
      9-Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Group Join

      e start this day by descending to the base of the intimidating barranco wall. Afterwards we hike the non – technical yet steep cliff. From the top of barranco we go across a sequence of hill and valleys until we descend into karanga valley. The day is short to improve acclimatization.


        Where to Accommodate:
      • Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
      • Overnight stay – Karanga Camp
      • Elevation: 13,044ft – 13, 106ft
      • Distance: 5km
      • Hiking time: 4 – 5 hours
      • Habitat: alpine desert
    • DAY 06: Karanga to Barafu Camp (1,970ft, Elevation gain 600m - 2-3hrs
      8-Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Group Join

      We depart from karanga and reach the intersection which connects with mweka trail. We then proceed to barafu hut. This will be the completion of southern route which offers a spectacular view of the summit from different angles. Here we will rest and enjoy a tasteful early dinner as we prepare for the summit on the next day. The two peaks of kibo and mawenzi are clearly visible here.


        Accommodation:
      • Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
      • Overnight stay – Barafu Camp
      • Elevation: 13,106ft -15,331ft
      • Distance: 4 km
      • Hiking time: 4 – 5 hours
      • Habitat: alpine desert
    • Day 07: Barafu Camp - Uhuru Peak - Mweka Camp (Elev Gain Appro 1,295m, 6-8hrs - 9.5km/5.9miles, 4-6hrs
      9-Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Group Join

      On this day we will push our way to the summit our trek will begin around midnight, this can a bit more physically and mentally challenging compared to the other parts of the trek.
      After reaching Stella Point (18,600ft), we will take a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, snow may be encountered all the way on our 1-hour ascent to the summit. Your time at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa will be brief. Take as many pictures as you want, enjoy your accomplishment and then start heading back to Stella Point.

      From the summit, we will immediately start our descent straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. . The trail is rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are useful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. We will later enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and take a well-earned rest.


      • Elevation loss: 2,035 meters
      • Climatic zone: Montane rainforest
      • Walking time: 3-4 hours
      • Weather: Mild and humid in the rainforest.

    • Day 08: Crater Camp - Mweka Camp (12km/7.5miles, 6-7hrs)
      9-Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Group Join

      From the Crater Camp, we start our thrilling descent to the Mweka Hut camp site, having a stop at Barafu for lunch. The trail is rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are useful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. We will later enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and take a well-earned rest. Elevation: 18,865ft -10,065ft Distance: 12 km/7 miles Hiking Time: 4-6 hours Habitat: Artic

      Day 09: Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate - Moshi (8km/5miles, 3-4hrs - 30km/19miles 45mn by drive)
      9-Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Group Join

      Following a well-earned breakfast, we will have a celebration with all the team and afterwards will have a three hours walk to mweka gate. Upon arrival at the gate you will receive your gold certificate for reaching the summit and there after head to mweka village where we will meet our driver who will take you back to your hotel for a long rest.


        Accommodation: (OPTIONAL)

        Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
      • Overnight stay – Moshi Town

        BUDGET HOTEL
      • Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
      • Key's Lodge
      • MID-RANGE LODGE
      • Dual Mountain View Lodge | Chanya Lodge
      • LUXURY HOTEL
      • Kibo Palace | Kilimanjaro Wonders
      • Time to be used: 3hrs
      • Distance Covered: 9.1km