Lemosho Route — 8 Days

Although Mount Kilimanjaro is accessible year-round, most climbers opt for the dry seasons — from December through March and from June to October. Many believe that January, February and September offer the most favorable conditions for an ascent.

Each day, expert camp porters set up and take down your mountain camps. You’ll sleep in durable, double-occupancy all-weather tents with full-ground pads to keep you and your belongings dry. Every camp has private toilet tents, solar-lit dining tents with tables and chairs, and basins of hot water for washing.

Kilimanjaro treks typically range from five to eight days. To prioritize acclimatization and increase summit success, we generally recommend a minimum of six days. Custom itineraries with longer durations are also available. The total trekking distance ranges from approximately 53 to 73 km depending on the route; adding extra days significantly aids acclimatization. For instance, while the Marangu route is often completed in five days, we extend it to six for a safer and more comfortable experience.

We are. We are not agents for anybody — we run the treks ourselves through our own registered Tanzanian local company.

You will receive an exact itinerary when you send us an inquiry. Detailed day-by-day descriptions and route maps of each trail are included in the itinerary document, which you receive for free when you book a trek through us.

Prior to the climb, you’ll enjoy an acclimatization day with wildlife viewing and nature walks. Trekking through the rainforest, you’re likely to spot black-and-white colobus monkeys, tropical birds and more.

Treks are led by local guides hand-picked for their knowledge, expertise and experience on the mountain. We employ only guides who demonstrate excellent knowledge of the mountain, first-rate safety records, brilliant leadership skills and wonderful care for every climber, so your trek is safe and enjoyable.

The maximum number of people on the trek is eight. Occasionally this may stretch to nine or ten — for example, if six people are already booked and a group of four wants to join. When this happens, we contact those already booked to check they have no objection.

We aim to keep public groups small. If you are a single, private group, there is no problem accommodating you whatever the size, as you’ll know before arriving in Tanzania how many people you’ll be trekking with.

See the “Cost includes” and “Cost excludes” lists above for the full breakdown.

Our prices are quoted in US dollars, the standard currency for most of our operating costs. We’re happy to accept other currencies too, including British pounds (GBP), euros (EUR), Canadian dollars (CAD), Australian dollars (AUD) and more — just let us know.

We advise spending at least one full day in Tanzania before beginning your trek. Arriving by plane one day and climbing the next is not the best way to begin.

The minimum age set by Kilimanjaro National Park for children trekking to Uhuru Peak is 10 years old.

For 2–3 climbers: one lead guide and one assistant guide. For 4–6 climbers: one lead guide and 2 assistant guides. For 7–8 climbers: one lead guide and 3 assistant guides. For 9–10 climbers: one lead guide and 4 assistant guides.

You need a passport valid at least six months beyond your travel dates, with an entry or re-entry visa, duly endorsed.

There are no charging stations on the mountain. We recommend bringing a portable solar panel and power banks charged with enough power to last the entire trip, plus spare batteries.

Yes, it is expected and much appreciated. The amount depends on the number of days, but typically ranges from $150 to $300 per hiker. Tips are pooled and shared among the crew. Bring US dollar bills.

None, but previous hiking or climbing experience helps. You need to be fit and healthy with a good pair of worn-in hiking boots. The fitter you are, the more you are likely to enjoy it.

Highly trained chefs prepare three hot, nutritious meals daily, plus trail snacks and afternoon tea, served in a solar-lit dining tent with your fellow trekkers and head guide. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, dairy-free, allergen-free, diabetic-friendly, low-carb/keto, low-sodium, halal, kosher, Jain, Seventh-day Adventist, Rastafarian (Ital), pescatarian, flexitarian and other specialty meals can be provided with advance request. We’re happy to send a sample menu — just ask!

It depends on the route and day. Typical trekking days are 4–7 hours. Summit day is the most challenging, often 10–15 hours including the ascent and initial descent. Some descent days can reach 8–10 hours. Actual times vary with your pace, the weather and the route.

Your Kilimanjaro climb is entirely yours to design. You go with the people you choose, leave on whatever day you wish, and decide your preferred route, pace and number of days.