Day
01
Briefing and gear check
Health check and equipment orientation before the climb.
Mountain·TZ-KILI-003
WakuWaku × Aloha Africa — Official partner tour
Kilimanjaro Climb | Lemosho Route, 8 Days (Recommended)
An eight-day route with the highest summit success rate and some of the finest scenery. You start on the quieter western side and have ample time to acclimatise before the summit. Aloha Africa's top recommendation.
Departs Moshi / Arusha
Best January–March, June–October
Duration
8
days
Price
On request
Quoted for your group
Group
8
max
Difficulty
Challenging
4/5
01 — Highlights
- 01
Aloha's most recommended route
- 02
Summit success rate above 90%
- 03
Eight days for thorough acclimatisation
- 04
Beautiful, quiet western approach
02 — Itinerary
Day
02
Lemosho Gate → Big Tree Camp (2,650 m)
A walk through the rainforest.
Day
03
Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m)
Up into the heath zone.
Day
04
Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m)
A key acclimatisation day.
Day
05
Barranco Camp (3,985 m)
Acclimatise via the Lava Tower.
Day
06
Karanga Camp (4,035 m)
Over the Barranco Wall.
Day
07
Base camp → summit Uhuru Peak → Mweka
Midnight start to reach 5,895 m, then descend.
Day
08
Descent → Moshi / Arusha
Summit certificates presented at Mweka Gate.
03 — Inclusions
- +Return transfers from your accommodation
- +Licensed professional mountain guides and porters
- +Park entry and camping fees
- +All meals on the mountain (full board)
- +Drinking water
- +Camping equipment (personal tents, mess tent, table and chairs)
- +Government taxes and conservation fees
- +Pre-climb briefing and gear check
- +First-aid kit and safety equipment on the mountain
- +24-hour support during the climb
04 — Exclusions
- −Tips for guides, porters and cook (recommended)
- −Travel insurance (essential for high-altitude trekking)
- −Personal climbing gear (boots, clothing, sleeping bag — rental available)
- −Alcohol and soft drinks
- −Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
- −Accommodation before and after the climb (can be arranged)
- −International flights and visa
— Operated by Aloha Africa
This tour is run on the ground by Aloha Africa, WakuWaku Africa Tour's official partner in Tanzania. Experienced English-speaking guides or licensed mountain guides accompany you, and the full package includes a 4WD pop-up-roof vehicle, all accommodation, all meals and 24-hour support. Our coordinators handle your enquiry and booking and stay with you through the trip.