Kilimanjaro Hike: 7-Day Lemosho Route for Panoramic Mountain Views
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Embark on a 7-day Kilimanjaro hike through the stunning Lemosho route for panoramic mountain views. Experience low crowds, beautiful scenery, and a high summit success rate.
Duration: 7 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Day 1: Lemosho Gate (2335 m) to Big Tree Camp (2780 m)

Kilimanjaro National Park - After breakfast, you will be picked up at the hotel around 8:00 am and transferred to Lemosho gate, located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After arriving at Lemosho gate, Nafika tours will handle all pre-hike formalities and once complete you will start your Kilimanjaro climb. Your first day hike is through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree Camp where will stay your first night.

Distance covered: 7km / 4.3mi

Approx. time took: 4 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

What's Included
  • All meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Private transportation for your convenience
  • All fees and taxes covered - no hidden costs
What's Not Included
  • Visa its 50usd
Additional Information

The Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic views on various sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery, and a high summit success rate.

The majority of our clients climb Kilimanjaro using the Lemosho route and their feedback on this route is excellent. We highly recommend the Lemosho route to our clients. The climb begins at Lemosho Gate at an altitude of 2360 meters, with a western approach. It then circles around Kilimanjaro to the south, passing through majestic rainforest, home to some of the region’s most unique wildlife. The route continues up to Shira Ridge; the mountain’s third summit.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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373nailak
May 9, 2024
Exceptional service During Hiking Kilimanjaro with Local Nafika Tours - My wife and I have booked a 7-day Lemosho route with Nafika Tours. It was an extraordinary experience we will never forget. The organization of the trip by Nafika Tours was excellent, from the communication before we arrived in Tanzania, the accommodations before and after the trek, the equipment provided( tents,sleeping bags,sleeping mattresses) the quality of food during the trek, and most importantly, the dedication of our team members who made our successful climb to the summit possible. We were accompanied by 9 wonderful young people dedicated to their work. The climb started from Lemosho gate through a beautiful rainforest where we were serenaded by bird songs and encountered monkeys. As we progressed, we traversed valleys, climbed steep cliffs, and witnessed increasingly majestic landscapes. The night before the summit attempt, we felt as excited as before an examination, but thanks to the guidance and support from our team leaders Willium and Eli, we successfully reached Uhuru peak. We want to emphasize the crucial role of mountain guides in climbing Kilimanjaro. The right pace is essential key for success, and our guides, Willium and Eli, are simply the best at their hard and extremely responsible job. With them, we felt completely safe and confident. They even carried a bottle of oxygen for any emergency, demonstrating Nafika Tours' commitment to safety. Thank you very much, Nafika Tours! We highly recommend the company and its ever-smiling owner Elias to all hikers who want to reach the top of Mount Kilimanjaro and enjoy the journey.
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Agniesn
May 4, 2024
Kilimanjaro climbing with Nafika Tours , Everything was the best! - I highly recommend Nafika Tours. My 2 friend and I were looking to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, and Elias was incredibly helpful in answering a ton of questions about everything, from choosing the best route to deciding on the number of days that would suit us best. In the end, we went with the 7-day Lemosho Route. The organization was extremely efficient, from pick-ups to briefing, equipment hire, tents, hotels, and travel arrangements. However, the best part was yet to come with the trek itself, and huge thanks go to the crew who helped us reach Uhuru Peak. I can unequivocally say that we would never have made it without their support, encouragement, and help—they truly went above and beyond. A special shout out goes to our guides Justin and Albert, who supported us along the way and especially on summit day. All of this was led by Justin, who is simply the BEST guide, along with the rest of the support team including the cook and porters. We will never forget our experience on the mountain. Thank you for making our dream a reality and giving us such incredible memories. Stay fresh, guys—Asante Sana. I highly recommend Nafika Tours for anyone planning to visit Tanzania.
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I173zmjosem
Mar 9, 2024
7 Day Kilimanjaro hike Lemosho route with Nafika Tours - Having decided to run the Kilimanjaro Marathon, considered hiking the Kilimanjaro mountain. Made a shortlist of tour operators for the hike after pouring over various reviews and going over their respective web sites. The four companies short listed responded quickly with their offer. Decided to go with Nafika Tours for the following reasons: 1. The company is owned and operated by local people who live in and around Moshi. Even though most companies claim ‘local’, they seem to be employing local people while the ownership is in different parts of the world. 2. It appeared that Nafika also diverts part of their income to support couple of local schools. 3. Customer reviews were generally great for all the four shortlisted operators. However one could see that the Nafika tour clients went to great lengths to write in detail of their wonderful experience. 4. Once I connected with Elias, CEO on WhatsApp, the comfort level increased dramatically. Originally it was a solo trip but eventually my brother and son too joined. We are in good shape physically – I would say above average, ages ranging from 34 to 66. We are avid runners and hikers. All of us agreed that this was the toughest activity we have yet undertaken. The hike from base camp to submit was very tough physically and mentally. We managed to reach the summit only because of the guides and the support team. 1. During the submit climb, we were the only group who didn’t carry our day packs. Our guides insisted on carrying it for us. In the end it made a huge difference. 2. Whenever we wanted to take a sip of water, hot water was readily available in a flask. 3. We decided to walk all the way down to the gate in one day and cut the trip down to 6 days instead of 7. We were so tired and were very slow. William the main guide and his team stayed right behind us for the whole walk down. “GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND”, “GOING THE EXTRA MILE WITH A SMILE” best summarizes our experience with Nafika tours. When we plan our next Tanzania visit (for a safari), we wouldn’t even consider another tour company. Thank you Nafika, you guys made our Tanzania experience an incredible one
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Victoriajf8783lf
Mar 5, 2024
Kilimanjaro climbing lemosho Route and Safari - Nafika Tours is the best choice for your adventure in Kilimanjaro or Tanzania. They provide reliable, stress-free, and excellent service from start to finish. We are really grateful to have found Nafika Tours, a local company that not only offers top-notch service but also stands out for being kind, experienced, hospitable, and having reasonable prices. The Nafika Tours team works together with one goal - reaching the top without stopping! We picked Nafika Tours because we wanted to support a local business. We did the 8-day Lemosho climb and a 5-day Safari (Tarangure, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro) with perfect weather. If you're unsure about which Kilimanjaro route to take, the Lemosho route is beautiful and helps you acclimate well – climb high, sleep low. Highly recommend it! Here are the top 3 reasons why choosing Nafika Tours is a great idea: 1.Reliable, Safe, and Experienced Crew: Elias and his crew are highly experienced, making us feel extremely safe in Tanzania. The camping equipment was good quality, and our guides, Willium and Danieli, were experienced and patient. Willium checked our gear thoroughly before the climb. They guided us from Day 1, giving advice, daily medical checkups, and even helped with our bags on summit day. Hilary, our safari guide, with over 10 years of experience, is a go-to guide for safaris. He's very knowledgeable about the animal kingdom and fulfilled all our requests. 2. Excellent Service and Personalized Experience: Choosing Nafika Tours meant getting a personalized customer experience. Elias is responsive and helpful, providing advice and helping us plan our Kilimanjaro climb and Safari. As Elias started as a porter, became a guide, and is now the owner, he knows everything about traveling in Tanzania. The mountain crew exceeded our expectations, finding the best spots for our tents away from the crowd. Chef Priva's cooking was excellent, and waiter Frank was fun and caring. We even learned Swahili and the Jambo Kilimanjaro song along the way! 3. Affordable Price Point: Nafika Tours is transparent about pricing, offering an affordable and fair quotation compared to other companies. Supporting the local community we got more than expected in terms of quality and service. A big thanks to Elias, Willium, Daniel, Priva, Frank, and the crew for making our dreams come true and showing us your beautiful country. Choosing Nafika Tours was the best decision, and we have no regrets! Wishing you all the best, and hoping our paths cross again in the future! :)
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X5603fisarar
Feb 13, 2024
Kilimanjaro climbing with Nafika, Everything was outstanding - I went up Kilimanjaro with Nafika Tours at the beginning of the month, and it was an amazing experience, all thanks to the awesome guides and porters! Our lead guide, Daniel, was really good at his job, knew a lot, cared about us, and was kind. Jonathan, who cooked for us, even made two cakes—one for my birthday and another to celebrate our success at the end! The porters went out of their way to help us and make sure we had everything we needed at the campsites. Summit night was tough, but Daniel's patience, strength, and kindness helped me reach the top just in time for a beautiful sunrise! The whole experience was fantastic, and I want to give a huge thank you to the Nafika Team! They made it all possible.
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K1200abjuliaf
Jan 9, 2024
A hike of a life-time - The entire trip was amazing, from the pre-booking experience, the airport pick up, the hotel, the hike and the post-hike experience, everything was perfectly taken care of. I recommend doing the Kilimanjaro hike with Nafika if you're looking for a perfectly-organized trip without worries and concerns while supporting a locally-owned company. The owner Elias, the guides Johnson and Evord, the chef and all porters were incredible friendly and motivating and really ensure that the trip will be a success. They check the equipment beforehand and you can rent all necessary equipment at reasonable costs. The food was outstanding, it is impressive to see what they can do at that altitude. I will definitely book another hike with Nafika Tours and so should you :-)
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Ariaj630
Jan 6, 2024
Kilimanjaro with the best Team - Just came back from an amazing Kilimanjaro trip with Nafika Tours, Kilimanjaro climbing 7 days Lemosho Route Right from the beginning, Elias at the office was super easy to talk to and always answered our questions quickly. The airport pickup was smooth, and as soon as we got to Panama Garden Resort in Moshi, it was clear that the Nafika Tours team, led by Eli and Tony, had everything under control. They kept us informed about our daily plans and watched out for any signs of altitude sickness. Every day, they checked on our health, reminding us to drink lots of water and eat well to get ready for the tough summit night. The whole team was fantastic, especially the group assigned to support us to the top. They sang and cheered us on during the freezing night until we reached Uhuru Peak at sunrise. It's impressive that our entire group made it to the top, thanks to the Nafika Tours team. I highly recommend this local company for your Kilimanjaro trip!
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794zeray
Dec 1, 2023
Best Kilimanjaro Touring Company - Amazing Kilimanjaro journey with Nafika Tours! They don't just plan trips; they create experiences filled with memories. My Kilimanjaro adventure wasn't just about reaching the top; it was like gaining a new family. We all made up to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro big thanks to Nafika Tours. Nafika Tours is like an all-in-one package with the best guides, porters, and management. They work hard to make sure every customer has an awesome experience. I can't say enough about how they turned my trip into a bunch of memories that will last forever. From the day I joined Nafika Tours, Elias, Eli, Tony, Jonathan, and everyone in charge showed impressive organization. They didn't miss a thing, from tasty food to great hospitality, making sure they meet all your needs. And let's not forget the fun dances and, most importantly, the best guides and porters helping you reach your goal. I could say more, but simply put, I highly recommend Nafika Tours – a thousand times! If you're thinking about a Kilimanjaro trip or any adventure, go with Nafika Tours – they're the best! Thanks a lot, Nafika Tours, for everything. I'm excited for more awesome trips with your company.
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397miyan
Nov 30, 2023
Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route and Safari - I just finished the Kilimanjaro ascension with Nafika Tours. I travelled alone and I was put in a group of 8 amazing people from different parts of the world. From the planning of the trip (coordinated by Elias) until the end everything was more than 5*. The team of 20 people (its 20) allocated to our group went the extra miles every day with a smile to make our trip the most memorable as possible and to take us successfully to the top. To mention only few who made our dream come true: Eli (the head guide), Karimu , Justine , Michael (our guides), Jonathan out waiter. With the support and expertise of the guides they were able to guide me a total novice who doesn’t hike at all to the summit and back to base camp safely. The tents were comfortable the food was great and all the Nafika tours people with us each day were great The safari was also fantastic! Joseph was our guide and he was very personable and had everything prepared for us each day. He was also very knowledgeable and led us to see all of the Big 5 animals (plus many more) on our safari. If u want to conquer Kilimanjaro and safari let Nafika Tours guide you there.
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612ellenam
Nov 24, 2023
Best experience of My lifetime! - We would like to Explain our genuine gratitude for the exceptional experience provided by Nafika Tours during our recent Mount Kilimanjaro climb. From the outset, your team made us feel valued and attended to our needs. The hotel was superbly located, offering outstanding amenities and excellent food. The day before our climb, your punctual staff briefed us on expectations and facilitated group introductions. The camp manager and guides were outstanding, detailing daily events and estimating travel times to each campsite. Their pacing was remarkable. Regular checks on our oxygen levels and heart rates ensured our well-being for the trek ahead. The 15+ porters, including the chef and Jonathan, our waiter, surpassed their duties, offering hot meals, snacks, and fulfilling requests promptly. The team's cohesive effort ensured our camp readiness upon arrival at each site. The unexpected surprise of an anniversary cake and champagne elevated our celebration at 14,000 feet. We can't express enough how wonderful and professional your staff was in helping us achieve our Mount Kilimanjaro summit. Nafika Tours stands as the paramount choice for climbing the mountain, boasting the best team, services, equipment quality, and prices.
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