9-Day Lemosho Route – Kilimanjaro Trekking Package

The 9-Day Lemosho Route is ideal for trekkers seeking a slow, scenic, and high-success summit climb. The extra days allow for gradual acclimatization, more wildlife views, and better summit preparation.

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9-Day Lemosho Route Itinerary

📍 Day 1: Arrival – Kilimanjaro Airport → Moshi/Arusha Hotel

Transfer to hotel from Kilimanjaro International Airport

Pre-trek briefing, gear check, and health orientation

Overnight at hotel

Keywords: Lemosho Route start, Kilimanjaro pre-climb briefing, Tanzania trekking package

📍 Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Gate → Shira 1 Camp (2,640m)

Trek through lush rainforest

Hiking time: 4–5 hours, distance ~8 km

Overnight at Shira 1 Camp

Keywords: Mti Mkubwa Gate Kilimanjaro, Shira 1 Camp trekking, Lemosho Route Tanzania

📍 Day 3: Shira 1 → Shira 2 Camp (3,500m)

Trek across Shira Plateau, gentle ascent for acclimatization

Hiking time: 5–6 hours

Overnight at Shira 2 Camp

Keywords: Shira 2 Camp Kilimanjaro, Lemosho Plateau trek, Kilimanjaro highlands

📍 Day 4: Shira 2 → Moir Hut / Mwea Pofu (4,200m)

Steep ascent into high-altitude alpine desert

Hiking time: 5–6 hours

Overnight at Moir Hut / Mwea Pofu

Keywords: Mwea Pofu Camp Kilimanjaro, Lemosho high-altitude trek, Kilimanjaro acclimatization

📍 Day 5: Moir Hut → Third Kibo / Kibo Camp (4,640m)

Trek through volcanic terrain

Hiking time: 5–6 hours

Overnight at Third Kibo / Kibo Camp, rest for summit

Keywords: Third Kibo Camp Kilimanjaro, Lemosho summit preparation, Kilimanjaro adventure

📍 Day 6: Third Kibo → Summit – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) → Millennium Camp (3,100m)

Midnight departure for summit

6–8 hours ascent to Uhuru Peak

Descend to Millennium Camp

Overnight at Millennium Camp

Keywords: Lemosho Route summit, Uhuru Peak Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro summit certificate, Northern Tanzania trekking

📍 Day 7: Millennium Camp → Mweka Camp (3,100m)

Gentle descent from Millennium Camp to Mweka Camp

Hiking time: 4–5 hours

Rest and recovery

Overnight at Mweka Camp

Keywords: Mweka Camp Kilimanjaro, Lemosho Route descent, Kilimanjaro trekking Tanzania

📍 Day 8: Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Arusha/Moshi Hotel

Final descent to Mweka Gate

Transfer to hotel for rest

Overnight at hotel

Keywords: Mweka Gate Kilimanjaro, Lemosho Route completion, Kilimanjaro trekking package

📍 Day 9: Departure

Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport

Optional cultural visit in Arusha before departure

Keywords: Lemosho Route completion, Kilimanjaro adventure package