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The Lemosho Route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery, and a high summit success rate. Samora Explorers specializes in guiding the Lemosho Route. Most of our clients climb Kilimanjaro using this route and they consistently report that they loved it. Thus, Lemosho is highly recommended.

The Route

Start & EndDay 1-5
Start

Arusha

Day 1

Lemosho Gate (Mt. Kilimanjaro)

Day 2

Shira 2 Camp

Day 3
Barranco Camp
Day 4
Barafu Camp
Day 5

Uhuru Peak Then Millennium Camp

Day 6
Mweka Gate (Mt. Kilimanjaro)
End

Arusha

Tour Features

  • Shared tourYou will join a group of other travelers. Max 10 people per group
  • Can not be customizedThe accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed
  • Budget tourThis budget tour includes mountain huts or camping
  • Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day

Mt. Kilimanjaro Trekking Guide

  • Kilimanjaro Packing List
  • What to Expect on a Trekking
  • Booking Terms and Conditions

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Day 1

Arusha - Lemosho Glades (2385m) to Big Tree Camp (2780m)

You will be picked up at your hotel at around 7:00 am and transferred to the Lemosho gate, located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process, we will start our climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach the Big Tree Camp where we will spend the night.

Distance covered: 7km / 4.3 miles

Approximate time taken: 4 hours.

Meals : (Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp

Day 2

Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)

Today you will cover a lot of ground as you trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. We will trek through Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo peak floating on the clouds as we head toward our destination which is Shira 2. Read More


Distance covered: 16.5km / 10.3 miles
Approximately time taken: 9 – 11 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp

Day 3

Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking into the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. Read More


Distance covered: 10km / 6.2 miles
Approximate time taken: 7 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Barranco Camp

Day 4

Barranco Camp (3960m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we'll set off on our walk to Barafu Camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp, we'll eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. Read More

Distance covered: 3km / 1.9 miles
Approximate time taken: 3 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Barafu Camp

Day 5

Barafu Camp (4640m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) & down to Mweka Camp (3100m)

We start off at around midnight and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will climb the scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us Read More

Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi

Approx. time took: 12 – 15 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Millennium Camp

Day 6

Trek Mweka Camp (3100m) to Mweka Gate (1630m) - Arusha

A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Arusha, where you can treat yourself to a welcome hot shower.

Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi

Approx. time took: 6 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, & Lunch ) Included

Accommodation: No accommodation

Start datesJan 1 – Dec 31, 2023Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2024
Single Person (1 tent)On RequestOn Request
2+ people (sharing tents)$1,750$1,750

Included

  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • A professional Driver | Guide
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • All Taxes | VAT
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Visa fees
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Optional activities
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Domestic Flights(As specified in the day-by-day section)

From $1,750 pp (USD)

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]]> 7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking via Machame Route https://samoraexplorers.com/Tours/7-day-mount-kilimanjaro-trekking-via-machame-route/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:05:37 +0000 https://samoraexplorers.com/?post_type=portfolio&p=11423 Read More]]>
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The Machame route, also known as the “Whiskey” route, is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro. Machame’s drawing is in its scenic beauty. However, the trail is considered complex, steep, and challenging, mainly due to its shorter itinerary. Therefore, this route is better suited for more adventurous folks or those with some high altitude, hiking, or backpacking experience. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the south, beginning with an hour drive from Arusha to Machame Gate.

The Route

Start & EndDay 1-7
Start

Arusha

Day 1

Machame Gate (Mt. Kilimanjaro)

Day 2
Shira Camp
Day 3
Barranco Camp
Day 4

Karanga Camp

Day 5
Barafu Camp
Day 6

Uhuru Peak Then Millennium Camp

Day 7
Mweka Gate (Mt. Kilimanjaro)
End

Arusha

Tour Features

  • Shared tourYou will join a group of other travelers. Max 10 people per group
  • Can not be customizedThe accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed
  • Budget tourThis budget tour includes mountain huts or camping
  • Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day

Mt. Kilimanjaro Trekking Guide

  • Kilimanjaro Packing List
  • What to Expect on a Trekking
  • Booking Terms and Conditions

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Day 1

Arusha - Machame Gate (1790m) to Machame Camp (3010m)

One hour’s drive from Arusha lies the gate to the Machame Route, where we complete park formalities, meet our crew of porters, and start to climb! The first section of the route climbs steadily and passes through magnificent, dense rainforests. This path is less well-trodden, so it can get somewhat overgrown, and it is often wet and muddy underfoot.

Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi

Approx. time took: 6 hours

Meals : (Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Machame Camp

Day 2

Machame Camp (3010m) to Shira Camp (3845m)

Our route continues up through the forest until we reach the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau, where there are rewarding views of the mountain. Looking back, you will be able to see Mt. Meru rising high above Arusha town in the distance.

Distance covered: 5.4km / 3.4mi

Approx. time took: 5 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp
Day 3

Shira Cave (3845m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

Walking now on high moorland, the landscape changes the entire character of the trek. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach, and finally reach the camp. The day has been spent at an altitude up to 4600m, but we follow the mountaineering code of ‘walk high, sleep low’ to aid our body’s acclimatization to altitude.

Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi

Approx. time took: 8 hrs.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Barranco Camp

Day 4
Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (4200m) This is a day to acclimatize: after spending a night at Baranco Great Wall, you will be Trekking down for around 4hours to Heim Glacier on the way to beautifully Karanga Valley where You will experience Summit views from different angles. Dinner and overnight at Karanga Valley Camp .

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Barafu Camp

Day 5

Karanga Valley Camp (4200m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

Our day starts by descending into the entrance of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technically demanding but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten Glaciers, Read More

Distance covered: 8.5km / 5.3mi

Approx. time took: 8 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Barafu Camp

Day 6

Barafu Camp (4640m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)

We start off at around midnight and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will climb the scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us Read More

Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi

Approx. time took: 12 – 15 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Millennium Camp

Day 7

Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m) - Arusha

A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Arusha, where you can treat yourself to a welcome hot shower.

Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi

Approx. time took: 6 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, & Lunch ) Included

Accommodation: No accommodation

Start datesJan 1 – Dec 31, 2023Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2024
Single Person (1 tent)On RequestOn Request
2+ people (sharing tents)$2,110$2,110

What is Included / Excluded in the Price

Included

  • Park entry fees
  • Professional and Friendly Mountain Guide
  • Assistant Mountain Guide
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • All Taxes | VAT
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Camping equipment
  • Sleeping Mats
  • Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
  • Professional Cook and Porters
  • Fair wages for the mountain crew
  • Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
  • Hot water for washing
  • Emergency first-aid kit
  • Mountain tents

Excluded

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Visa fees
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Optional activities
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Domestic Flights
  • Sleeping bag
  • Personal trekking gears

Mt. Kilimanjaro Trekking Guide

  • Kilimanjaro Packing List
  • What to Expect on a Trekking
  • Booking Terms and Conditions

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From $2,110 pp (USD)

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]]> 5-Day the Trekking of a Lifetime via Marangu Route https://samoraexplorers.com/Tours/5-day-the-trekking-of-a-lifetime-via-marangu-route/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:32:37 +0000 https://samoraexplorers.com/?post_type=portfolio&p=11403 Read More]]>
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The Marangu route or “Coca-Cola” route is now the most popular route on Kilimanjaro. This is the only route where overnight stays in huts take place. This makes Marangu a good option for hiking during the rainy season. The route begins in the southeast of Kilimanjaro. The journey there takes approximately 1.5 hours. On the well-trodden path through all climate zones – from tropical rainforest to eternal ice – you will be treated to picturesque African landscapes.

The Route

Start & EndDay 1-5
Start

Arusha

Day 1

Marangu Gate (Mt. Kilimanjaro)

Day 2

Horombo Hut

Day 3

Kibo Hut

Day 4

Uhuru Peak Then Horombo Hut

Day 5

Marangu Gate (Mt. Kilimanjaro)

End

Arusha

Tour Features

  • Shared tourYou will join a group of other travelers. Max 10 people per group
  • Can not be customizedThe accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed
  • Budget tourThis budget tour includes mountain huts
  • Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day

Mt. Kilimanjaro Trekking Guide

  • Kilimanjaro Packing List
  • What to Expect on a Trekking
  • Booking Terms and Conditions

Interested in This Route?

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Day 1

Arusha to Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut

In the morning, a guide and your team will arrive at the hotel to welcome you and give you a short briefing. You will then drive by vehicle to the eastern entrance of Kilimanjaro National Park: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After completing a few formalities, acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, Read More

Distance: 11km

Hiking time: 5-7 hours.

Meals : (Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Mandara Hut

Day 2

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Early morning after breakfast. The group leaves Mandara Hut to undertake a moderate hike towards the second high altitude camp: Horombo Hut (3,720 m). When you reach the camp on this day, you can observe two volcanoes at the same time: Kibo and Mawenzi. A few hours after lunch you will have to complete an acclimatization hike towards Read More


Acclimatization hike:
Elevation difference: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) - finish point on the way to Kibo Hut (3,920 m)

Distance: 2.5 km 

Hiking time: 1-2 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 3

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

On this day, the group hikes to the Kibo hut (4,700 m) directly after breakfast. The actual hike is not very difficult. Remember to maintain a reasonable pace to maintain your strength for the climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro. When you reach the camp, you will be served lunch. Afterwards, we recommend that you sleep as much as possible, avoid strenuous activities and drink plenty of water.

Distance: 10km

Hiking time: 4-8 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Kibo Hut

Day 4

Climb to Uhuru Peak & Descend to Horombo Hut

Today you start at night from the Kibo Hut (4,700 m) and begin your climb to the Kilimanjaro peak: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). The climb will be moderate from a physical standpoint, but altitude poses a much more serious problem. Throughout the trek, each pair of climbers will be accompanied by their own guide, who will monitor their endurance and mental determination. Read More

Distance: 16km

Hiking time: 9-12 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 5

Descend from Horombo to Marangu Gate to Arusha

In the morning, you will be offered a hot breakfast. We will then drive to the exit of Kilimanjaro National Park: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After your descent, the entire group will gather to congratulate you and then you will have the opportunity to share your thoughts on the trip in the guestbook. Finally, we will give you your commemorative certificates (in our office) and transfer you back to the hotel.

Meals : (Breakfast & Lunch ) Included

Accommodation: No Accommodation

Start datesJan 1 – Dec 31, 2023Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2024
Solo (1 room)On RequestOn Request
2 people (1 room)$1,650$1,650

What is Included / Excluded in the Price

Included

  • Park entry fees
  • Professional and Friendly Mountain Guide
  • Assistant Mountain Guide
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • All Taxes | VAT
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Camping equipment
  • Sleeping Mats
  • Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
  • Professional Cook and Porters
  • Fair wages for the mountain crew
  • Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
  • Hot water for washing
  • Emergency first-aid kit
  • Mountain tents

Excluded

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Visa fees
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Optional activities
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Domestic Flights
  • Sleeping bag
  • Personal trekking gears

Mt. Kilimanjaro Trekking Guide

  • Kilimanjaro Packing List
  • What to Expect on a Trekking
  • Booking Terms and Conditions

Interested in This Route?

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From $1,650 pp (USD)

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]]> 6-Day the Trekking of a Lifetime via Marangu Route https://samoraexplorers.com/Tours/6-day-the-trekking-of-a-lifetime-via-marangu-route/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:23:47 +0000 https://smartfirmtz.com/?post_type=portfolio&p=9026 Read More]]>
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The Marangu route or “Coca-Cola” route is now the most popular route on Kilimanjaro. This is the only route where overnight stays in huts take place. This makes Marangu a good option for hiking during the rainy season. The route begins in the southeast of Kilimanjaro. The journey there takes approximately 1.5 hours. On the well-trodden path through all climate zones – from tropical rainforest to eternal ice – you will be treated to picturesque African landscapes.

The Route

Start & EndDay 1-6
Start

Arusha

Day 1

Marangu Gate (Mt. Kilimanjaro)

Day 2

Horombo Hut

Day 3

Horombo Hut

Day 4

Kibo Hut

Day 5

Uhuru Peak Then Horombo Hut

Day 6

Marangu Gate (Mt. Kilimanjaro)

End

Arusha

Tour Features

  • Shared tourYou will join a group of other travelers. Max 10 people per group
  • Can not be customizedThe accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed
  • Budget tourThis budget tour includes mountain huts
  • Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day

Mt. Kilimanjaro Trekking Guide

  • Kilimanjaro Packing List
  • What to Expect on a Trekking
  • Booking Terms and Conditions

Interested in This Route?

Request a Call
Send an Inquiry
Chart WhatsApp
Send an Inquiry
Day 1

Arusha to Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut

In the morning, a guide and your team will arrive at the hotel to welcome you and give you a short briefing. You will then drive by vehicle to the eastern entrance of Kilimanjaro National Park: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After completing a few formalities, acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, Read More

Distance: 11km

Hiking time: 5-7 hours.

Meals : (Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Mandara Hut

Day 2

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Early morning after breakfast. The group leaves Mandara Hut to undertake a moderate hike towards the second high altitude camp: Horombo Hut (3,720 m). When you reach the camp on this day, you can observe two volcanoes at the same time: Kibo and Mawenzi. A few hours after lunch you will have to complete an acclimatization hike towards Read More


Acclimatization hike:
Elevation difference: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) - finish point on the way to Kibo Hut (3,920 m)

Distance: 2.5 km 

Hiking time: 1-2 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 3

Acclimatization Horombo Hut

After breakfast, you will do an acclimatization hike towards Kibo Hut and back. After lunch, you have the opportunity to explore the surrounding area, take photos of Mawenzi Volcano, or sleep before the upcoming climb to Kibo Hut.

Acclimatization hike:
Elevation difference: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) - finish point on the way to Kibo Hut (4,500 m)
Hiking distance: 5-8 km

Hiking time: 3-4 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 4

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

On this day, the group hikes to the Kibo hut (4,700 m) directly after breakfast. The actual hike is not very difficult. Remember to maintain a reasonable pace to maintain your strength for the climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro. When you reach the camp, you will be served lunch. Afterwards, we recommend that you sleep as much as possible, avoid strenuous activities and drink plenty of water.

Distance: 10km

Hiking time: 4-8 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Kibo Hut

Day 5

Climb to Uhuru Peak & Descend to Horombo Hut

Today you start at night from the Kibo Hut (4,700 m) and begin your climb to the Kilimanjaro peak: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). The climb will be moderate from a physical standpoint, but altitude poses a much more serious problem. Throughout the trek, each pair of climbers will be accompanied by their own guide, who will monitor their endurance and mental determination. Read More

Distance: 16km

Hiking time: 9-12 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 6

Descend from Horombo to Marangu Gate to Arusha

In the morning, you will be offered a hot breakfast. We will then drive to the exit of Kilimanjaro National Park: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After your descent, the entire group will gather to congratulate you and then you will have the opportunity to share your thoughts on the trip in the guestbook. Finally, we will give you your commemorative certificates (in our office) and transfer you back to the hotel.

Meals : (Breakfast & Lunch ) Included

Accommodation: No Accommodation

Start datesJan 1 – Dec 31, 2023Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2024
Solo (1 room)$1,848$1,848
2 people (1 room)$1,760$1,760

Included

  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • A professional Driver | Guide
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • All Taxes | VAT
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Visa fees
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Optional activities
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Domestic Flights(As specified in the day-by-day section)

From $1,760 pp (USD)

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]]> 7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Climb via Lemosho Route https://samoraexplorers.com/Tours/7-day-mount-kilimanjaro-climb-via-lemosho-route/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:14:57 +0000 https://smartfirmtz.com/?post_type=portfolio&p=9018 Read More]]>
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The Lemosho Route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery, and a high summit success rate. Samora Explorers specializes in guiding the Lemosho Route. Most of our clients climb Kilimanjaro using this route and they consistently report that they loved it. Thus, Lemosho is highly recommended.

The Route

Start & EndDay 1-6
Start

Arusha

Day 1

Lemosho Gate (Mt. Kilimanjaro)

Day 2

Shira 2 Camp

Day 3
Barranco Camp
Day 4

Karanga Camp

Day 5
Barafu Camp
Day 6

Uhuru Peak Then Millennium Camp

Day 7
Mweka Gate (Mt. Kilimanjaro)
End

Arusha

Tour Features

  • Shared tourYou will join a group of other travelers. Max 10 people per group
  • Can not be customizedThe accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed
  • Budget tourThis budget tour includes mountain huts or camping
  • Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day

Mt. Kilimanjaro Trekking Guide

  • Kilimanjaro Packing List
  • What to Expect on a Trekking
  • Booking Terms and Conditions

Interested in This Route?

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Day 1

Arusha - Lemosho Glades (2385m) to Big Tree Camp (2780m)

You will be picked up at your hotel at around 7:00 am and transferred to the Lemosho gate, located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process, we will start our climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach the Big Tree Camp where we will spend the night.

Distance covered: 7km / 4.3 miles

Approximate time taken: 4 hours.

Meals : (Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp

Day 2

Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)

Today you will cover a lot of ground as you trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. We will trek through Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo peak floating on the clouds as we head toward our destination which is Shira 2. Read More


Distance covered: 16.5km / 10.3 miles
Approximately time taken: 9 – 11 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp

Day 3

Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking into the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. Read More


Distance covered: 10km / 6.2 miles
Approximate time taken: 7 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Barranco Camp

Day 4

Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)

Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We'll then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we'll head toward the Karanga Valley. Read More

Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4 miles
Approximate time taken: 5 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Karanga Camp

Day 5

Karanga Camp (3963m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we'll set off on our walk to Barafu Camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp, we'll eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. Read More

Distance covered: 3km / 1.9 miles
Approximate time taken: 3 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Barafu Camp

Day 6

Barafu Camp (4640m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)

We start off at around midnight and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will climb the scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us Read More

Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi

Approx. time took: 12 – 15 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Millennium Camp

Day 7

Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m) - Arusha

A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Arusha, where you can treat yourself to a welcome hot shower.

Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi

Approx. time took: 6 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, & Lunch ) Included

Accommodation: No accommodation

Start datesJan 1 – Dec 31, 2023Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2024
Single Person (1 tent)$2,195$2,195
2+ people (sharing tents)$2,002$2,002

What is Included / Excluded in the Price

Included

  • Park entry fees
  • Professional and Friendly Mountain Guide
  • Assistant Mountain Guide
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • All Taxes | VAT
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Camping equipment
  • Sleeping Mats
  • Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
  • Professional Cook and Porters
  • Fair wages for the mountain crew
  • Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
  • Hot water for washing
  • Emergency first-aid kit
  • Mountain tents

Excluded

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Visa fees
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Optional activities
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Domestic Flights
  • Sleeping bag
  • Personal trekking gears

Mt. Kilimanjaro Trekking Guide

  • Kilimanjaro Packing List
  • What to Expect on a Trekking
  • Booking Terms and Conditions

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The Machame route, also known as the “Whiskey” route, is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro. Machame’s drawing is in its scenic beauty. However, the trail is considered complex, steep, and challenging, mainly due to its shorter itinerary. Therefore this route is better suited for more adventurous folks or those with some high altitude, hiking, or backpacking experience. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the south, beginning with an hour drive from Arusha to Machame Gate.

The Route

Start & EndDay 1-5
Start

Arusha

Day 1

Machame Gate (Mt. Kilimanjaro)

Day 2
Shira Camp
Day 3
Barranco Camp
Day 4
Barafu Camp
Day 5

Uhuru Peak Then Millennium Camp

Day 6
Mweka Gate (Mt. Kilimanjaro)
End

Arusha

Tour Features

  • Shared tourYou will join a group of other travelers. Max 10 people per group
  • Can not be customizedThe accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed
  • Budget tourThis budget tour includes mountain huts or camping
  • Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day

Mt. Kilimanjaro Trekking Guide

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  • What to Expect on a Trekking
  • Booking Terms and Conditions

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Day 1

Arusha - Machame Gate (1790m) to Machame Camp (3010m)

One hour’s drive from Arusha lies the gate to the Machame Route, where we complete park formalities, meet our crew of porters, and start to climb! The first section of the route climbs steadily and passes through magnificent, dense rainforests. This path is less well-trodden, so it can get somewhat overgrown, and it is often wet and muddy underfoot.

Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi

Approx. time took: 6 hours

Meals : (Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Machame Camp

Day 2

Machame Camp (3010m) to Shira Camp (3845m)

Our route continues up through the forest until we reach the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau, where there are rewarding views of the mountain. Looking back, you will be able to see Mt. Meru rising high above Arusha town in the distance.

Distance covered: 5.4km / 3.4mi

Approx. time took: 5 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp
Day 3

Shira Cave (3845m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

Walking now on high moorland, the landscape changes the entire character of the trek. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach, and finally reach the camp. The day has been spent at an altitude up to 4600m, but we follow the mountaineering code of ‘walk high, sleep low’ to aid our body’s acclimatization to altitude.

Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi

Approx. time took: 8 hrs.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Barranco Camp

Day 4

Barranco Camp (3960m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

Our day starts by descending into the entrance of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technically demanding but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten Glaciers, Read More

Distance covered: 8.5km / 5.3mi

Approx. time took: 8 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Barafu Camp

Day 5

Barafu Camp (4640m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)

We start off at around midnight and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will climb the scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us Read More

Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi

Approx. time took: 12 – 15 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Millennium Camp

Day 6

Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m) - Arusha

A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Arusha, where you can treat yourself to a welcome hot shower.

Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi

Approx. time took: 6 hours.

Meals : (Breakfast, & Lunch ) Included

Accommodation: No accommodation

Start datesJan 1 – Dec 31, 2023Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2024
Single Person (1 tent)On RequestOn Request
2+ people (sharing tents)$1,815$1,815

What is Included / Excluded in the Price

Included

  • Park entry fees
  • Professional and Friendly Mountain Guide
  • Assistant Mountain Guide
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • All Taxes | VAT
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Camping equipment
  • Sleeping Mats
  • Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
  • Professional Cook and Porters
  • Fair wages for the mountain crew
  • Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
  • Hot water for washing
  • Emergency first-aid kit
  • Mountain tents

Excluded

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Visa fees
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Optional activities
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Domestic Flights
  • Sleeping bag
  • Personal trekking gears

Mt. Kilimanjaro Trekking Guide

  • Kilimanjaro Packing List
  • What to Expect on a Trekking
  • Booking Terms and Conditions

Interested in This Route?

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From $1,815 pp (USD)

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