Arrive Date: May 9, 2026

Climb Start Date: May 10, 2026

Climb End Date: May 18, 2026

Departure Date: May 19, 2026

The Lemosho Route crosses the Shira Plateau from East to West, and offers a pleasurable and gratifying hike up to the peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro. It is often considered the most beautiful route and offers a relatively flat hike. If you are looking to maximize your probability of making it to the top of the mountain, this is one of the best routes to take. The trek will take 8 days and 7 nights to complete. 

Please make travel plans adding a day before (Arrival Day) the trek begins and a day after you leave the mountain (Departure Day). 

Please make travel plans adding a day before the trek begins and a day after you leave the mountain. (Arrival day & Departure Day)

You will have two nights, arrival night & the night you come down from the mountain at our host hotel in Moshi, the Chanya Lodge.  The price for these nights are already included in your balance due. To learn more about the Chanya Lodge, go to their website at: Chanya Lodge

On the mountain, this route requires tent sleeping. Winrica Adventures, provides all tents for our guests. 

Kilimanjaro Recommended Packing List

Sleeping Gear: 

• Sleeping bag rated 0° - 15°F (Also available to rent once you are here)
• Sleeping bag liner (for extra warmth. Can also be rented here)
• Compression sack for sleeping bag

Pack & Bags

• Waterproof duffel bag (80L- 100L)
• Daypack 25L- 35L
• Waterproof pack cover
• (Optional) Packing cubes to organize duffel bag
• (Optional) Bag lock for duffel bag

Footwear & Trekking Poles

• Hiking boots- waterproof mid-weight
• Running shoes/ light hikers (for wearing around camp)
• Gaiters
• 5- 6 pairs liner socks (wool or synthetic, no cotton)
• 4- 6 pairs thick socks (no cotton) - thermal socks for summit day
• Spare laces for hiking boots
• Trekking poles (Can be rented here)

Gloves

• Thin gloves (wool or synthetic, no cotton)
• Thick waterproof gloves or mitten

Clothing: Lower body

• Underwear 4- 5 pairs (no cotton)
• 1 Convertible pants or shorts
• 1- 2 light medium weight base layer
• Hiking pants (no cotton)
• Winter hiking pants
• Waterproof shell pants (recommend size zippers)

Clothing: Upper body

• Comfortable sports bra (ladies only)
• 1- 2 light weight t-shirts (no cotton)
• 1- 2 light weight long-sleeved t-shirts (no cotton)
• 2- 3 light to mid-weight base layer shirts
• 1- 2 fleece (for insulation layer)
• 1 heavy base layer (no cotton, smart wool recommended) for summit day
• Insulated shell jacket
• Down jacket (approx 750-fill)
• Waterproof shell jacket that fits over all layers

Headwear

• Brim hat or cap with neck protection
• Warm hat with ear flaps
• Neck gaiter or “Buff”
• Sunglasses (rated 100% UV protection)

Water & Snacks 

• 2- 3L hydration bladder (Platypus or Camelback or similar)
• 1- 2 One-Liter wide-mouth bottle (Nalgene or similar)
• Electrolyte/Sports drink powder for adding to your water
• Snacks: Energy bars, jerky, nuts, etc.
• Water purification tablets or filter pen, if desired (We provide boiled/ filtered water)

Personal Health & Comfort

• Toiletries: toothbrush & paste, hairbrush/comb, foot powder, hand cream, deodorant, soap
• “Baby wipes” and anti-bacterial, hand sanitizer wipes
• “Dude wipes” for washing
• Any regular medication you are taking
• Anti-bacterial hand sanitizer gel such as Purell
• Fingernail brush
• Nail clippers
• Ear plugs
• Sunscreen SPF 40+
• Small microfiber quick-dry towel
• Pee-bottle for night time “calls of nature”
• Small flashlight
• Headlamp
• Spare contact lenses/ glasses
• Toilet paper - 1-2 rolls. (Take out the cardboard center for easier packing)
• Camera/ phone/ ipod/ Kindle
• Spare batteries

Personal First-Aid Kit

• Blister bandaids- assorted sizes
• Antibiotic cream or ointment
• Bandaids for minor cuts & scrapes
• ibuprofen/Tylenol
• Skin healing ointment such as Aquaphor (Highly recommended)
• Anti-nausea medication
• Immodium for diarrhea
• Any prescription medications
• Diamox (To help prevent Altitude sickness)
• Portable oxygen for high altitude like Boost Oxygen

Ladies Only: 

• During menstrual period, plan to change tampon or pad 3- 4 times daily
• Ziplock bags for used tampons/pads (these must be carried off the mountain)
• Heavy duty wipes for washing
• Pee funnel: If you’ve ever wanted to pee standing up, now is your chance!! :)

Weight of duffle bag should be below 15Kg/ 25lbs

Travel size toiletries recommended to save weight of bags because the duffle bags will be carried by our porters. 

What we provide: 

• Tent

• Sleeping Mats

• Oximeters to check Oxygen levels at altitude for health and safety

• Oxygen tanks for emergency

• Water that has been boiled and purified to refill water bottles and water bladders, daily.

As mentioned in list, some gear can be rented as well as portable toilets for a fee. If you are interested in renting any gear or portable toilet please let us know and we will provide pricing for your planning purposes. 

You can also find this list on our website by clicking HERE

It is very important to Winrica Adventures that our clients understand the importance of our tipping policy. It is one of our missions to raise awareness, advocate for and to help improve the lives and working conditions of our guides, porters, cooks and other staff members who are local Tanzanians.  In doing so, we have established a tipping guideline and process to help ensure all of our staff is advocated for and to safeguard their fair and ethical treatment. 

We recommend you take note and read our guidelines which are provided here. 

If you would like to find out more about our terms & conditions, including our refund policy, please click HERE. 

Day 1 

Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro International Airport - Moshi

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet our transfer crew to travel to the Chanya Lodge in Moshi and meet with your climbing manager and your main guide. During this meeting you will also have a briefing on what to expect on Day 1 of your trek and go over equipment in preparation for the big day! You will then retire to you hotel room after dinner to get a full night's rest.

Day 2 

Trekking Day 1: Moshi to Forest Camp 

Elevation gain: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft - Hiking time: 3-4 hours 

Today we start out by heading from Chanya Lodge to the Londorossi Gate, the starting point of Lemosho Trail. The Lemosho Route starts in the Afromontane Rainforest, one of the four climate zones that you will experience on Mt. Kilimanjaro. Make sure to keep your eyes open for the different animal species in the damp and dense rainforest. You will arrive at Forest Camp where you will spend the night.

Day 3

Trekking Day 2: Forest Camp to Moir Hut

Elevation gain: 9,498ft to 11,500ft - Hiking time: 5-6 hours

From the forest camp, you will ascend through a podocarpus and juniper forest and then emerge into heather draped volcanic rock and Shira Plateau, that was once Kilimanjaro's third peak before it collapsed. You will arrive at camp by mid-afternoon and arrive for your overnight stay at Moir Hut. Moir camp is a run-down pyramid shaped wooden hut situated on the Shira Plateau.

Day 4

Trekking Day 3: Moir Hut Camp to Barranco Camp

Elevation gain: 13,800 ft to 15, 223 ft (Lava Tower) - down to 13, 044 ft - Hiking Time: 4-6 hours 

From Moir camp, you will traverse the slopes of Kibo. Because of extreme temperature changes, very little flora and vegetation exists in this part of the mountain. You will enjoy lunch close to a volcanic rock formation known as Lava Tower, before you begin your descent to Barranco camp in the afternoon. During this part of the hike, you will see an area known as "Garden of Senecios". The Barranco valley is one of the most beautiful areas of the entire trail. You will camp overnight at Barranco Camp. 

Day 5 

Trekking Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp 

Elevation Gain: 13,044 ft to 13,123 ft. - Hiking Time: 4-5 Hours 

Today is a relatively short day to reach Karanga Camp after climbing the steep Barranco Wall. Be prepared for this challenging section of the trek to use all four limbs to cross the wall to the top of the Karanga Valley. From here you will encounter many inclines and declines to Karanga Camp. We choose to stay at Karanga Camp in order to help with safe altitude acclimatization. You will spend the night at Karanga Camp. 

Day 6 

Trekking Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp 

Elevation Gain: 15,288 ft to 19,341 ft, 3 miles ascent, 7 miles descent - Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent, 4-6 hours descent 

Day 5 consists of another half day ascending to Barafu Camp. Lunch will again be enjoyed at this high camp, so that your group will have plenty of time to rest before making your way to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. This area is a desolate alpine desert, so be prepared for strong winds that will blow through camp. After enjoying an early dinner you will spend the night in Barafu Camp. Be sure to take in the incredible views of Mawenzi peak.

Day 7

Trekking Day 6: Barafu Camp to the Summit to Mweka Camp

Elevation gain: 12,467 ft to 19,341ft to 5,380 ft - Hiking time: ascent 5-6 hours decent 4-5 hours

On day 6 of the trek, you will leave camp just before midnight for the final summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro! Today will be the most mentally and physically taxing day yet, but if you stay focused on the end goal, you will be able to enjoy one of the most incredible sunrises you have ever seen. This is the windiest and coldest section of your journey. By the time you reach Stella Point, the sun should be starting rise. Shortly after Stella Peak, you will be in your final ascend to Uhuru Peak, the Roof of Africa!! After a short celebration, you will descend polepole (slowly in Swahili) while enjoying the rainforest scenery as you make your way towards Mweka Camp, where you will arrive just before dusk for a good night's rest. 

Day 8

Trekking Day 7: Mweka Camp to Moshi 

Hiking Time: 4-7 hours

On the final day of your trek on the mountain, you will descend through the montane forest after breakfast and around midday you will be picked up and transferred back to the Chanya Lodge for a hot shower, celebration of your accomplishment, certificate ceremony and the memorable tipping ceremony, where you can show your appreciation to your Kilimanjaro Crew! Now you can enjoy a good night's rest after this huge accomplishment. 

Day 9

Departure Day: Moshi - Kilimanjaro International Airport

 If your time in Tanzania ends today, our team will make sure you are transferred to the Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departing flight. If you have booked and extended stay for one of our safaris or a day trip, we will be there to assist you in the next steps for your extended stay. 

Hakuna Matata!!