Day 1
Arrive Moshi
Arrive at Kilimanjaro airport, transfer to the hotel, and complete briefing and final gear check.
- - Overnight at Sal Salinero hotel (or equivalent), Bed and Breakfast
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Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro Climb on Lemosho Route
9 days | 8 nights
Secluded western approach with wildlife-rich rainforest, Shira Plateau crossing, and acclimatization through Lava Tower and Barranco.
Ideal for trekkers wanting extra days on lower slopes and a less-traveled path with standout scenery.
Route style
Secluded western approach
Accommodation
Mountain tents
Difficulty
Challenging
Acclimatization
Long approach with high/low
Start / End
Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro airport
Why this route
- • Longer approach for better acclimatization.
- • Wild, quiet western start with Shira Plateau vistas.
- • Classic Barranco Wall and Stella Point summit line.
Day by day
Safari outline
Follow the daily rhythm: early starts, steady climbs, acclimatization pauses, and summit night, all staged for altitude success.
Day 2
Moshi – Mti Mkubwa camp (9,020ft | 2750m)
Drive to Londorossi Gate for registration, continue to Lemosho glades, and hike through rainforest to Mti Mkubwa.
- - Trailhead picnic lunch
- - Dinner and overnight at Mti Mkubwa campsite
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Day 3
Mti Mkubwa – Shira (1) Plateau Camp (11,480ft | 3500m)
Cross streams in the heather zone, crest Shira Ridge, and camp on the open Shira Plateau.
- - Packed lunch along the trail
- - Dinner at Shira (1) Plateau Camp
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Day 4
Shira Plateau - Shira hut (12,470ft | 3800m)
Gentle trek across the plateau to Shira Hut; afternoon acclimatization walks on the moorland meadows.
- - Lunch at Shira hut
- - Evening acclimatization strolls
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Day 5
Shira hut – Barranco camp (12,960ft | 3950m)
Climb toward Lava Tower for altitude exposure, then descend to Barranco camp to sleep lower.
- - Packed lunch on trail
- - Dinner and overnight at Barranco camp
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Day 6
Barranco camp - Barafu camp (15,090ft | 4600m)
Scale the Barranco Wall, traverse Karanga Valley, then continue to Barafu for summit staging.
- - Picnic lunch en route
- - Dinner and rest at Barafu
- - Optional extra acclimatization night at Karanga
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Day 7
Barafu camp - Summit - Mweka camp
Midnight ascent via Stella Point to Uhuru, descend to Barafu for brunch, and continue to Mweka camp for the night.
- - Summit via Stella Point
- - Brunch at Barafu
- - Overnight at Mweka camp
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Day 8
Mweka camp - Moshi
Descend to Mweka gate, farewell to the team, then return to Moshi for a hot shower and relaxation.
- - Overnight at Sal Salinero hotel (or equivalent), Bed and Breakfast
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Day 9
Moshi - Kilimanjaro - Depart
After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for departure or onward travel.
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Included
- • Arrival and departure transfers from Kilimanjaro airport, full briefing, and gear check.
- • All meals while on the climb (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
- • Mountain tent accommodation (2-man tents).
- • All park fees and camping fees.
- • Guides' and porters' salaries.
- • English-speaking professional guide.
- • 2 nights accommodation in Moshi on Bed and Breakfast (1 before and 1 after the climb).
Not included
- • Sleeping bags and climbing gear (available for hire at our offices).
- • Items of a personal nature.
- • Traveler's insurance.
- • Tips to guides and porters.
Transport & Assistance
- • 7- and 22-seater minibuses and 4x4 custom safari vehicles for airport transfers and mountain transport, equipped with VHS/BLU communication and English-speaking driver-guides.
- • Included onboard: cooler/ice box, bottled mineral water, guidebooks, binoculars.
- • Expert English-speaking guides familiar with local flora, fauna, culture, and geography.
- • Mountain guides knowledgeable on altitude-related sickness; Gamow bags available on request.
- • Kilimanjaro National Park rescue team uses VHS communication across mountain stations.
- • Guides use mobile phones to contact offices throughout the climb.
- • Regular porters carry climbing gear and supplies; personal daypack porters available on request at extra fee.
- • Chemical eco-friendly toilet provided complimentary for groups of 4+.
Pricing
Quotation (nett, USD)
Ask for custom dates or private groups.
9 Days 8 Nights Kilimanjaro Climb on Lemosho Route (7 days / 6 nights on the mountain).
| Option | Each of 1 pax | Each of 2 pax | Each of 3-5 pax | Each of 6-9 pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Salinero hotel | USD 3662 | USD 2248 | USD 2195 | USD 2130 |
Extra day at Karanga camp: USD 309 per person.
Terms, cancellations, and notes
- • Safari plan is flexible and can be modified to suit preferences.
- • Quotation only until confirmed; prices may change with park fee or supplier adjustments.
- • 30% deposit at confirmation; balance due at least 35 days before departure.
- • 35 days prior: 30% fee; 34–15 days: 50%; 14 days to no-show: 100%.
- • All wire transfers payable to Eve On Safari; personal bills payable in USD, EUR, or GBP.
- • Children below 16 years old are charged 80% of the adult rate.
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