Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho Route

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Scale Kilimanjaro on the Lemosho Route, considered the most beautiful of the seven established trails up Tanzania’s mightiest mountain. It’s no easy task, but this trip has been designed to maximise your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak at the very top – we have one of the best summit success rates of any operator here. Our eight days on the slopes is longer th...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Summit the largest freestanding mountain in the world, Kilimanjaro
    • Maximise your chance of summiting Uhuru Peak with our 1:2 guide ratio on summit day
    • Join forces with our expert porters, benefitting from their invaluable experience and enthusiasm
    • Take a peaceful moment in the wild beauty of the Shira Plateau
    • Camp above the clouds, with all chores taken care of by our team
    • Toast your trekking adventures in our much-loved coffee plantation hotel

What's this trip about?

    Scale Kilimanjaro on the Lemosho Route, considered the most beautiful of the seven established trails up Tanzania’s mightiest mountain. It’s no easy task, but this trip has been designed to maximise your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak at the very top – we have one of the best summit success rates of any operator here. Our eight days on the slopes is longer than most (allowing more time to acclimatise), while larger-than-normal tents, full porterage throughout and chef-prepped meals make the journey as comfortable as possible. Why trek with us? One of the highest summit success rates of any operator on Kilimanjaro One guide to every two trekkers on summit day – essential for maximising your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak Acclimitisation day built into trip to improve success rates Larger-than-normal tents make the trek that little more comfortable Exodus is a member of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project, which aims to improve the working conditions of portersTake the most scenic route up Africa’s tallest mountain, the adventure enhanced by our expert guides, porters and cooks

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range16 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityArusha
End CityArusha

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking
  • High Adventure
  • Climbing & Mountaineering

Destinations

Attractions

  • Arusha

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Hiking
  • Trekking

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 4

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • All breakfasts, eight lunches and nine dinners
    • All accommodation (see below)
    • All transport and listed activities
    • Tour leader throughout
    • Kilimanjaro Park fee

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Travel Map

Day 1 Start Arusha

The adventure begins at our much-loved hotel in Arusha, which is our home today and upon our return from Kilimanjaro. Depending on your arrival time, you may have time for a dip in the pool or to relax in the lovely gardens. This afternoon/evening, we have a welcome ...

Day 2 To Lemosho Gate; begin ascent to Lemosho Forest

We transfer (67mi/108km) to Lemosho entrance gate (6,890ft/2,100m) in the morning, passing between Kilimanjaro and the horseshoe-shaped volcanic crater of Mount Meru. In the short distance before reaching the Lemosho trail head gate, we drive through farmland and plan...

Day 3 Explore Shira Plateau; camp at Shira One

This morning begins, as all do on the trail, with hot tea brought to your tent – a very welcome wake-up. Today’s hike starts in lush montane forest before ascending into a moorland zone of giant heather. The trail climbs steadily with views across the plains, opening ...

Day 4 Walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral to camp at Shira Hut

Enjoy a day to help acclimatisation and explore the grassy moorland and volcanic rock formations of the plateau. We walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral, a huge buttress of rock surrounded by steep spires and pinnacles. The views from our camp near Shira Hut (12,600f...

Day 5 Descend to camp at Great Barranco valley

We have a morning of gentle ascent and panoramic views, walking on lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. After lunch near the Lava Tower junction (14,930ft/4,550m), we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (12,795ft/3,900m), sheltered by...

Day 6 Over the Barranco Wall to Karanga

A short, steep scramble up the famed Barranco Wall provides us with a different challenge and leads us to an undulating trail on the southeastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the southern icefields. The terrain changes to volcanic scree, with pockets of lush v...

Day 7 Steep ascent to Barafu campsite

The trail follows a path on compacted scree with wide views ahead including the Barafu Ridge, where our camp lies. The trail climbs to reach the Barafu campsite (15,090ft/4,600m) for lunch, after which there is a short acclimatisation walk to the plateau at the bottom...

Day 8 Reach Stella Point for sunrise; to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa; descend to Millennium Camp

We start our ascent around midnight so we can reach the crater rim by sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zigzags and a slow but steady pace takes us to Stella Point (18,815ft/5,735m) in about five or six hours. We rest there for a ...

Day 9 To Mweka Gate; transfer to Arusha

Today is a sustained descent on a well-constructed path through lovely tropical forest alive with birdsong and lush undergrowth with considerable botanical interest. Our route winds down to the national park gate at Mweka (5,415ft/1,650m) where we meet our vehicle and...

Day 10 End Arusha

The morning can be spent resting in the hotel garden by the pool or exploring Arusha for souvenirs if you have time before your flight. However, if you’d like a little time to recuperate after climbing Kilimanjaro, speak to your sales representative to join our trip extensions, either a relaxing break on idyllic Zanzibar or an unforgettable safari adventure encompassing three different national parks.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,095
Price per day$510
Last Updated: 5/22/2024
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05 Jun 2025
14 Jun 2025
$5,545
$6,115
03 Jul 2025
12 Jul 2025
$5,245
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03 Aug 2025
12 Aug 2025
$5,095
$5,665
24 Aug 2025
02 Sep 2025
$5,095
$5,665
31 Aug 2025
09 Sep 2025
$5,245
$5,815
28 Sep 2025
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$5,245
$5,815
02 Oct 2025
11 Oct 2025
$5,245
$5,815
16 Oct 2025
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$5,095
$5,665
04 Jan 2026
13 Jan 2026
$5,470
$6,070
05 Feb 2026
14 Feb 2026
$5,470
$6,070

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Aug 2018

Kilimanjaro - Adventure of a Lifetime

Kilimnjaro - Awesome - To the MAX !!! Clambering out off my frozen tent at Shira 1 Camp, and seeing the snow-clad summit of Kilimanjaro in the distance, and knowing...

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Anonymous

Aug 2018

Poah cacheezy camandeezy danya frigee

The title is Swahili for "Cool as a crazy banana in the fridge". This trip was excellent! Well organised and well operated by our leader, JT. He and his team were ...

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Anonymous

Mar 2018

The Lemosho route to success on Kili

Just back from a great trip. From the moment you land your African adventure starts. The Moivaro lodge provides a relaxing and comfortable start and end point, but...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Kurudi Afrika (Back to Africa)

I was born in East Africa and having walked through the rift valleys as a child, it was always my desire to climb to the roof of Africa. Although a regular walker ...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

This fantastic adventure will remain with me for the rest of my life!

I was in a team with 4 others who will be ‘forever friends’ such a short time on the mountain six days up and two down yet we got to know each other so well encour...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Travel insurance
    • Single supplement
    • Equipment hire
    • Visas or vaccinations

Accommodation

7 nights full service camping in three-man tents, private toilet tents provided, 2 nights comfortable en suite hotels 8 days point-to-point walking Full porterage throughout Altitude maximum 5895m, average 4000m
On this adventure, we spend seven nights camping in three-person tents and two nights in a hotel. Arusha: Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge (nights 1 and 9) Before and after our time on Kilimanjaro, we stay at the Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge. In a peaceful setting just outside Arusha, this property has 40 spacious thatched cottages dotted throughout a beautiful garden overlooked by Mount Meru. There's also an excellent restaurant serving African and international dishes, a bar and a swimming pool. It is also possible to book a massage for when you return from the trek. Kilimanjaro: Full-service camping (nights 2-8) Although conditions are basic on the mountain, the camping we experience is one of the best available on the Lemosho Route. We sleep in Vango Halo Pro 300 tents regardless of whether you have made a twin-share or single supplement booking. These are spacious three-person tents that are ideal for the conditions on Kilimanjaro. Our camp life is about as comfortable as it gets on Kili, with a communal mess tent, where we gather as a group and eat breakfast and dinner, and a private toilet tent. We also ensure there is a bowl of hot washing water for you in the morning and again after the walk at an agreed time in the afternoon. The only exception is the highest camp where there is no water source. Worth knowing The campsites on Kilimanjaro are designated by the national park and are mainly stone/dirt. They are not all level and can be crowded in peak season. Handwashing water, treated with Dettol, is available along with soap before all meals, and everyone is strongly advised to make use of it. The toilet tent has toilet paper within it, but we recommend that you bring your own toilet paper and wet wipes. All camping equipment is provided except for sleeping bags, sleeping mats and pillows.
Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Adventure Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

Period before departure in which you notify us

From the date your Booking Confirmation is issued up to, and including, 90 days prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.

  • 89 to 52 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 51 to 31 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 30 days or less prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation, or after the booking has started

Cancellation charge

Deposit can be transferred to a new booking which must be made within 3 months of the date the original booking was cancelled, and depart within 12 months of the new booking date. If a new booking is not made within this period then the deposit will be forfeited. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.

  • 50% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 75% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 100% of the total holiday cost.

For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made:

Cancellation period (before departure) - Cancellation Fee (per person)

Outside of 180 days - No fee if cancelled within 15 days of booking date. US $1,250 cancellation fee if cancelled 16 days or more of booking date.

179 to 120 days - Loss of deposit.

119 to 90 days prior to departure - 50% of the holiday cost.

89 to 60 days prior to departure - 75% of the holiday cost. 

59 to 0 days prior to departure - 100% of the holiday cost.

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of Exodus Adventure Travels at the following web address: https://www.exodustravels.com/us/about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions

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Meals Included
All meals during the climb are included. Please allow about US$30-US$50 for the two lunches (days 1 and 10) not included. On trek, the emphasis is on a varied and well-balanced diet with a greater amount of fresh fruit and soup to maximise the daily intake of fluids. Vegetarians are well catered for but please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests. The availability of certain specialised products for restricted diets, eg gluten-free or dairy-free, is minimal or non-existent in Tanzania and we strongly recommend you bring these specialised dietary items from home. The menu has a high liquid and carbohydrate content, the two important elements for successful climbing. At higher altitudes, stimulants (such as coffee) and less digestible foods (such as meat) are not recommended. Our evening meal at the highest camp on Kilimanjaro is a meatless stew as our experience shows this to be the ideal preparation for the summit day. At mealtimes, a selection of hot drinks is available. Soup is served twice daily. Daily meals Bed tea: Tea or coffee served in your tent. Breakfast: Seasonal fresh fruit (mango/banana/watermelon), porridge, cooked eggs, sausage, bacon and toast. Energy snacks, such as biscuits, bananas and chocolate bars, are provided for the daily walk Lunch: Either a packed lunch on longer days or, more usually, a hot lunch served in camp by a small team who have raced ahead of the clients. A hot lunch typically consists of soup, bread or pancakes, cheese, tuna, jam, peanut butter, pasta salad and cake. Afternoon tea: Served in late afternoon. It is an opportunity to drink lots of hot drinks and snack on peanuts or popcorn. Dinner: The main meal of the day and always consists of three courses: soup and bread, followed by the main dish, which could be rice, potatoes or pasta with fish, meat or vegetables, and is followed by a dessert often of fruit. Summit snacks: While we provide enough food for the climb, we recommend you bring some of your favourite snacks and keep them for the summit day. The summit day is a long, tough climb and having your favourite snacks can provide a very welcome boost. Water While the water we provide on Kilimanjaro is suitable for drinking you may wish to be extra safe and treat it with your own water-purification tablets.
Age Requirements
16 years and up
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