Duration
8 days
Tour type
Private or shared
Max per vehicle
6
Physical level
Challenging
Customizable
Yes, request changes
Minimum age
11 years
Languages
English, Spanish, French, Swahili
Transfers and game drives at private camps on this tour are shared with other travelers.
Our top pick for reaching the summit. Eight unhurried days up the wild, scenic Lemosho Route, with Kilimanjaro's best acclimatisation profile and the highest success rates. The Lemosho route is prized for its excellent acclimatisation profile, spectacular scenery and quieter trails. Over eight days this camping climb starts on the western side of the mountain, crosses the broad Shira Plateau, and joins the southern circuit past the Lava Tower, Barranco, Karanga and Barafu. A summit attempt aims for Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), followed by a descent on the Mweka route. The extra day on the mountain allows more time to acclimatize; reaching the summit depends on your acclimatization, fitness and the conditions on the day.
$2,450Per person
Drive from Arusha to the Lemosho Gate (around 2,100 m) and trek through rainforest to the first camp. Overnight at Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp (around 2,650 m).
Climb through the last of the forest into moorland and onto the Shira Plateau. Overnight at Shira Plateau Camp (Shira 1, around 3,505 m).
A gentler walk across the Shira Plateau with acclimatization in mind to the Shira 2 camp. Overnight at Shira Camp (around 3,850 m).
Ascend towards the Lava Tower (around 4,600 m), then descend to Barranco Camp beneath the Great Barranco Wall. Overnight at Barranco Camp (around 3,960 m).
Climb the Barranco Wall and traverse to the Karanga Valley camp. Overnight at Karanga Valley Camp (around 4,035 m).
Continue up to Barafu Camp, the base for the summit attempt, and rest before the midnight start. Overnight at Barafu Camp (around 4,645 m). Meals B L D
Set out around midnight and ascend to the crater rim, then to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m); descend to Barafu and on to Mweka Camp. Overnight at Mweka Camp (around 3,080 m).
Complete the descent through the rainforest to the Mweka Gate, then transfer back to Arusha.
Starts in Arusha, ends in Arusha.
Tanzania
Other stops
What's arranged for you to sleep and eat each night of the trip.
Camping
No accommodation
No accommodation
What this operator recommends bringing on the trip.
By Car and Helicopter.
Per person, based on group size. Request a quote for an exact price for your dates.
| Season | All season |
|---|---|
| Dates | 2026-01-01 to 2027-12-31 |
| Group size | 2 to 6 |
| Per person (adult) | $2,450 |
| Per person (child) | $2,100 |
