Mt Kilimanjaro Trek - Lemosho Route
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Small Group
Challenging
Rating
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Mt Kilimanjaro Trek - Lemosho Route
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10 days
Small Group
Basic
Challenging
English
Experience Overview
Take the challenging and less-travelled Lemosho route, considered by many to be the most beautiful path up the western breach of the mountain, to the Shira Plateau.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Moshi Women's Cooperative Visit, Moshi Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- 8-day guided group trek up Mt Kilimanjaro's Lemosho Route with local guides, cooks and porters
- Additional "acclimatization day" during ascent
- All permits and fees
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Simple hotel (2 nts), full-service alpine camping (7 nts).
- 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners
Transport
- Private minibus, trekking.
Highlights
- Marvel at the stunning scenery from Africa's highest mountain
- Camp along the trail
- Summit to Uhuru Peak at sunrise
Trip Details
10 days
Private minibus, trekking.
English
Moshi, Tanzania
Moshi, Tanzania
Basic
Active, Budget
Challenging
Itinerary
Day 1: Moshi
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Stella Maris Executive Lodge
Day 2: Moshi/Mti Mkubwa Camp
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Register at the gate office, and start the hike with a gradual ascent and a slight descent into the Lemosho Glades. Enter the lush rainforest and listen to the sounds of many exotic birds. Spot monkeys such as the black and white colobus - these monkeys are black with a long ‘cape’ of white hair and a flowing white tail. Spend the day in the gorgeous and fascinating forested slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro, most of which is considered to be a rainforest zone. End the day at the Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Campsite, within the upper reaches of the montane forest zone.
Day 3: Mti Mkubwa Camp/Shira 1 Camp
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Rise early and tackle a steep climb to head out of the montane forest zone and into the moorland zone. Admire trees such as the Giant Heather and Erica. Embark on a challenging hiking day with a trek over the Shira ridge at 3,500m (11,483 ft), where, on a clear day, have direct views of Kibo, the peak and ultimate goal of the adventure. From there, descend to the Shira plateau and set up at Shira 1 Camp, located next to a stream.
Day 4: Shira 1 Camp/Shira 2 Camp
Because the hiking time is only about 3 hours today, use the free time to take a number of short acclimatization walks around and above the Shira 2 Camp. This camp is more exposed than the previous night's camp. It may be windier and colder, with temperatures dropping to below freezing.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Traverse the Shira plateau. Ascend gently through the lower alpine moorland, which is notable for beautiful wild alpine flowers and the unique giant lobelia and giant groundsel (senecio kilimanjari) plants.
Day 5: Shira 2 Camp/Barranco Camp
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Climb slowly through the rocky terrain to the Lava Tower (4600m, 15,092 ft) from the Shira 2 Camp. The route becomes increasingly challenging and steep. Some hikers might start to feel weak or short of breath from the altitude so go slowly— “pole pole” as they say in Swahili—to avoid exasperating the symptoms.Activity - Descend from the Lava Tower 650m (2133 ft) to the Great Barranco Valley. Hike about 2 hours to reach the valley, acclimate to the elevation and take in the view of the Western Breach and Breach Wall along the way. Reach the Barranco Camp and enjoy the beautiful landscape as a reward for the day’s difficult hike. The Breach Wall surrounds the Camp on three sides and the area has an amazing view of hanging glaciers and the Kibo massif.
Day 6: Barranco Camp/Karanga Camp
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Start the steady hike up the eastern side of the Great Barranco Wall. On the way to the Karanga Camp (4100m, 13,451 ft), pass below the Heim Glacier and through the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley. Depending on the weather, enjoy the fantastic view of Mt. Kilimanjaro from the Heim Glacier.
Day 7: Karanga Camp/Barafu Camp
In preparation for the final ascent the same night, you will familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark, and prepare your equipment and thermal clothing for the summit attempt. Sleep may be difficult, but lie down after dinner to try and rest for the 1295m final ascent.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Trek through the Karanga Valley to the Barafu Camp at 4600m (15,092ft). The trail through the alpine desert is dry, barren, and temperatures will get colder after leaving the valley camp. The Barafu Camp is on a narrow ridge with no barriers from the wind, but with a beautiful view of the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Take some time before dark to get familiar with the camp area to avoid any accidents later.
Day 8: Barafu Camp/Mweka Camp
This stretch is the longest, and the most mentally and physically challenging of the trek. But the feeling of conquering Kilimanjaro will stay with you forever.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Wake up call today is at 11pm in order to reach Stella Point (5756m, 18,885 ft) in time for the spectacular view of the sunrise (depending on weather). Enjoy a snack and warm drink and get ready for the ascent in the dark up the northwest scree. Go slowly as the terrain is rocky and difficult, pass between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers before arriving at Stella Point.Activity - Start the 1 hour, gradual ascent to Uhuru peak (5895m, 19341 ft) along the snow-covered trail. Temperatures near the summit can range from -23° C (-9°f) in the morning to just below freezing overnight. Arrive at the summit at last! Take a deep breath and celebrate a successful climb.Activity - Begin the descent from the summit towards the Barafu camp, where the group will pack up and enjoy a quick rest. The route down will use the same rock and scree path as the ascent and will pass back through moorland and forest terrain. Reach Mweka hut in the late afternoon.
Day 9: Mweka Camp/Moshi
Arrive to Moshi in the afternoon. Time to relax, take a shower, and celebrate with a drink. Cheers to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro! Before dinner, you will be welcomed and congratulated on your climb by the mamas of the Moshi Women's Cooperative, a project supported by G Adventures. They will present you with a gift and a certificate to remember all your efforts on the mountain.
Opt to pre-book the Lala Salama Spa & Beauty Aromatherapy Massage, which partners with Moshi Women's Cooperative, by adding it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Hike downhill to the Mweka Gate. Enjoy the lower altitude and the view of the forested slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro. The route can be muddy underfoot so take care. From the Mweka Gate you will continue down into the Mweka village for lunch, normally a muddy 1 hour hike. Upon arrival to Moshi in the afternoon, relax, or opt to have that much-deserved shower and congratulatory beverage.Activity - Walk back to the Mweka village for lunch. The route is typically muddy but doesn’t take long.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - This project is supported by the Planeterra Foundation and G Adventures. Women and girls are often the first to be excluded from educational programs in Tanzania, with most girls being pulled out of school by Grade 3 to help out around the home. Our ground partners provide free adult business education for women in Moshi, and Planeterra and G Adventures have rented a cooperative space to allow these students to practice their academic skills and save income to start their own business. Feel free to shop for for souvenirs and speak to the women who run the cooperative about their lives and how the project has assisted in building a brighter future.Accommodation - Stella Maris Executive Lodge
Day 10: Moshi
Meals included: Breakfast
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
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From
AUD $6499
Duration: 10 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Challenging
Take the challenging and less-travelled Lemosho route, considered by many to be the most beautiful path up the western breach of the mountain, to the Shira Plateau.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 04 Jun 2026
Customer Reviews
07/15/2024
Amazing experience with a great group of people. The guides and the porters were great, very helpful and super friendly
07/12/2024
The guides are absolute treasures and I couldn't have reached the summit without their continuous support. I appreciated their patience and guidance all throughout the trip. Getting to know them and the porters really made my trip.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
07/15/2024
Amazing experience with a great group of people. The guides and the porters were great, very helpful and super friendly
07/12/2024
The guides are absolute treasures and I couldn't have reached the summit without their continuous support. I appreciated their patience and guidance all throughout the trip. Getting to know them and the porters really made my trip.
07/09/2024
My experience of G was truly amazing. Prob the best trip I’ve ever had. My opinion of G Adventures staff is off the scale. They worked so hard for us. They sang, danced, smiled and joked and were there for me when I needed help on the final ascent/descen.
07/07/2024
Incredible experience! I was able to fully enjoy the beautiful hike as everything was taken care of. The CEOs were quick at responding to any issues and made the experience more enjoyable. I couldn’t have made it to the top without the amazing team
07/01/2024
I have absolutely no negative feedback for this trip; it was flawless. The service from all the staff was excellent. If you are considering climbing Kilimanjaro but are unsure, this is the right trip for you. I also highly recommend the Lemosho route
06/29/2024
I made it to the roof of Africa, and learnt about all of Africa along the way!
06/17/2024
The team worked very hard and efficiently to get us to the top of Kilimanjaro. The leaders were professional and helpful. Could not have done it without the amazing support of our team.
06/16/2024
This was one of the most comfortable hike I’ve done
03/15/2024
amazing. Kilimanjaro will be forever in my memories. Best time of my life. It was my birthday gift to myself and i will never forget it. Made new friends, found love, and concurred one of the 7 summits.
03/10/2024
It was an epic experience. I laughed and I cried and at times thought I wouldn’t make it, but there was always someone there to encourage me forward. Pole ,Pole .
02/20/2024
My G Adventures trek to Kilimanjaro was an exceptional experience. Not only was it in beautiful countryside, but the trek was superbly organised, paced, planned and supported by a skilled team.
02/20/2024
James and his group, by their experience and actions, led this group to a 100% summit success rate. G Adventures should be extremely proud of James, Robin, Adolph, and the entire G team.
02/19/2024
It was the best traveling adventure we've ever had. From the people, the food and climbing the mountain, everything was top notch and never felt fear or harm. This means so lot. Keep it up G Adventures. We CAN'T WAIT to book another trip with you.
02/13/2024
Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro is a bucket list adventure for many people. Emanuel and our team of guides and porters truly made our experience better. Given the conditions, we had relative comfort the whole way up the mountain from their attentive support.
02/09/2024
Fantastic adventure. Couldn’t have completed the hike without the support team. We had a great team of hikers who hat worked together and supported each other . Once in a lifetime event.
01/30/2024
The experience of a lifetime. I have gone to Annapurna Base Camp, W trek in Patagonia, many trips hiking in Canadian and US Rockies and this was by far the most challenging thing I have ever done (and I keep myself very fit).
01/29/2024
G Adventures really made the experience amazing. The whole Team was great especially the CEO’s (James, Martin, Paul, and Eric). They we cheerful, friendly, funny, and motivating. The were keenly aware of the needs of the group and very attentive.
01/29/2024
I was looking forward to the adventure of a lifetime to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and the team at G Adventures allowed me to realise this dream. i also could not have achieved the summit dream without their help.
01/24/2024
An extremely efficient and successful expedition made possible by friendly and reliable staff
07/16/2024
I loved it. It was a dream coming true
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