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Kilimanjaro by the Lemosho route, 9 days
Tanzania 9 days Adventure
from €3,590
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- Duration
- 9 days, 8 nights
- Departures
- On request, November 2026 – December 2027
- Best time
- January – February and June – September
- Flights and insurance
- Included in the price (flights from Italy)
- Guide
- Italian-speaking
The climb to Uhuru Peak, 5,895 metres, by the Lemosho route: one of the most scenic and, thanks to the days on the Shira plateau, one of the best for acclimatisation. No ropes or mountaineering experience are needed, but good fitness and respect for altitude are.
Why this route
The Lemosho starts on the western side, less busy than the southern one, crosses the Shira plateau and joins the Machame route below the Barranco Wall. The extra days at altitude are for acclimatisation, the factor that more than any other decides whether you reach the summit.
When to go
The driest periods are from January to early March and from June to October. April and May, with the long rains, are the most difficult months; the short rains arrive in November.
What preparation is needed
No mountaineering experience is required, but you must be able to manage 5 to 8 hours of walking a day for several days in a row, and a final night-time ascent in the cold. Altitude sickness strikes regardless of fitness: a medical check-up is needed before departure, and the guide may halt the climb for safety reasons.
Documents and rules
The minimum age for the summit is 10. A visa for Tanzania and the compulsory NIC insurance (US$44) are required. Check that your insurance covers high-altitude trekking.
To find out more: Kilimanjaro in Explore.
Day-by-day itinerary
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1Day 1Arrival at Kilimanjaro
Welcome at the airport, briefing and transfer to Arusha. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Arusha: this night is not included in the price, we quote it separately.
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2Day 2Londorosi and the Lemosho forest
Transfer to the western side of the mountain, formalities at Londorosi Gate and a meeting with the team of porters. 4 to 5 hours’ walking through the forest to Mti Mkubwa camp.
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3Day 3Shira plateau
7 to 8 hours’ walking towards the Shira plateau, leaving the forest behind. Night at Shira 1 camp.
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4Day 4From Shira 1 to Shira 2
A short stage of 3 to 4 hours across the plateau: little height is gained, which helps acclimatisation. Night at Shira 2 camp.
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5Day 5Lava Tower and Barranco
Ascent to the Lava Tower, around 4,600 metres, and descent to Barranco camp to sleep lower down: this is the rule of acclimatisation, climb high and sleep low. 6 to 7 hours.
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6Day 6Barranco Wall and Karanga
Up the Barranco Wall, the steepest section of the route, arriving at Karanga camp for lunch. Around 3 hours.
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7Day 7Barafu
Around 3 hours’ walking to Barafu base camp, at around 4,600 metres. Early dinner and rest.
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8Day 8Uhuru Peak and descent
Departure around midnight. Up to 6 hours of climbing in the cold and dark to reach the summit at dawn. Back to Barafu for breakfast and rest, then descent to Mweka camp, at around 3,100 metres.
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9Day 9Mweka Gate and Arusha
3 to 4 hours’ descent to the gate, presentation of the summit certificate and transfer to Arusha. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Arusha: this night is not included in the price, we quote it separately.
When to go
Departures on request, November 2026 – December 2027
ideal good low season not recommended
Best time: January – February and June – September. Also good in March, October and December. Tap a month to use it in your quote request.
The climate, season by season
- Jan–Mar · Warm window
- More settled, warmer weather at lower altitudes; the summit is often free of cloud. Up high, at night, it drops below −10 °C with the wind.
- Jun–Oct · Dry window
- The busiest season: settled skies and dry trails, colder at altitude than in January.
- Apr–May and Nov · Rains
- Long rains in April and May, short rains in November: muddy trails, poor visibility and possible snow up high.
Indicative figures, averaged over recent years: with every quote we give you the latest picture.
What the price includes
Included
- Return international flight from Italy
- Medical, baggage and cancellation insurance
- Transfers to and from Kilimanjaro
- National park fees
- Full board and camps during the trek
- Mineral water
- Italian-speaking guide
Not included
- Tanzanian entry visa and compulsory NIC insurance (US$44) · how to get it
- The two hotel nights in Arusha, before and after the trek: we price them in the quote
- Backpack, trekking poles and sleeping mat
- Tips for guides and porters
- Personal expenses
Before you go
Visas and documentsPassport, visas and eTA: what you need, where to apply and how far in advance.Health and safetyVaccinations, malaria, health insurance and practical advice.Your protectionWhat package travel law provides if something goes wrong.
The Weltweg app is with you before, during and after your trip: itinerary, contacts and maps, even without signal.
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