Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Kilimanjaro trekking per the itinerary
- Professional, English-speaking, Wilderness First Responder & CPR-certified guide
- Full mountain crew (cook & porters)
- Pre- and post-trek accommodation (2 nights Bed & Breakfast)
- Airport transfers
- Meals per the itinerary, drinking water, full board
- All national park & hut fees, crew permits, and VAT
- Fair and sustainable crew wages
- Gate transfers
- Complimentary oxygen cylinder
- Quality imported equipment
Cost Excludes
- Sleeping bag
- Flights
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money (souvenirs, etc.)
- Travel insurance
The 8-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Lemosho Route is widely regarded as one of the most scenic and rewarding ways to reach Africa’s highest peak. Starting on the remote western side of the mountain, it offers a peaceful start, fewer crowds, and an immersive journey through Kilimanjaro’s diverse ecosystems from vibrant rainforest to heath and moorland, alpine desert, and finally the glaciers and snowfields crowning the summit. The extended eight-day schedule allows for a gradual ascent and superior acclimatization, giving the body more time to adapt and pushing the summit success rate above 90%. Climbers are supported throughout by expert guides, porters, and cooks, with safety monitoring at every stage.
Price: $2,500 per person | Duration: 8 days
Trip Highlights
- Over 90% summit success rate thanks to the extended, gradual ascent
- Low-traffic start — fewer crowds on the first few days
- Crosses lush rainforest, alpine meadows, and glacier terrain
- Visits the Shira Plateau, one of the highest plateaus on Earth
- Passes Lava Tower ("Shark's Tooth," 4,650m) for extra acclimatization
- Tackles the dramatic Barranco Wall
- Includes a complimentary oxygen cylinder and Wilderness First Responder-certified guide
- Two nights of pre/post-trek Bed & Breakfast accommodation included