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8 Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Climb: Experience the Scenic Diversity and Grandeur of Kilimanjaro
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20 Ratings
Moshi
Embark on an 8-day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Climb and experience the breathtaking scenery and diverse landscapes of Kilimanjaro. This popular non-technical route offers stunning views and a thrilling mountain climbing experience.
Embark on an 8-day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Climb and experience the breathtaking scenery and diverse landscapes of Kilimanjaro. This popular non-technical route offers stunning views and a thrilling mountain climbing experience.
Duration:
8 days
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
Moshi to Lemosho gate to Big tree (Mti Mkubwa) camp
Mount Kilimanjaro - You will be transferred by road from Moshi (09:00am) to Lemosho gate. After registration you continue on the 4x4 track till the trail head where you begin your trek through the rain forest zone with your guide. The forest is thick and diverse with flora / fauna, and you may…
Moshi to Lemosho gate to Big tree (Mti Mkubwa) camp
Mount Kilimanjaro - You will be transferred by road from Moshi (09:00am) to Lemosho gate. After registration you continue on the 4x4 track till the trail head where you begin your trek through the rain forest zone with your guide. The forest is thick and diverse with flora / fauna, and you may experience rain this afternoon which is common in this zone making the path slightly slippery. A short and winding path takes you steadily to the first camp.
What's Included
- Specialist tent crew to service and set-up campsites
- All meals on the mountain and eating utensils, cutlery, bowls, cups etc
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
- Boiled drinking water on trek (from 1st camp onwards)
- Trained, certified, and experienced English-speaking Mountain guide/s
- 1 luggage porter per person, carrying up to 15kg of…
- Specialist tent crew to service and set-up campsites
- All meals on the mountain and eating utensils, cutlery, bowls, cups etc
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
- Boiled drinking water on trek (from 1st camp onwards)
- Trained, certified, and experienced English-speaking Mountain guide/s
- 1 luggage porter per person, carrying up to 15kg of personal luggage
- Daily health checks with high-grade medical oximeter
- Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project monitoring for fair treatment standards
- Pre-climb briefing / equipment check in Moshi
- Transfer from/to Moshi based lodge to park gates per group
- All National Park fees including conservation, entry, camping, and rescue fees
- Twice daily health checks with guides
- Shared public toilet facilities at campsites
- 1 Emergency oxygen cylinder per 5 passengers and first aid kit
- Luggage storage while on trek
- Basic 1” foam sleeping mattress per person
- Crew transportation to remote gates
- All taxes and VAT applicable
What's Not Included
- Tips / gratuities
- Beverages such as soft drinks, alcohol etc.
- International flights
- Insurance
- Visas
- Items of a personal nature
- Water on first day of trek
- Metal & hard plastic water bottles, water etc.(Note:soft plastics are not permitted on the mountain)
- Pre climb or post climb accommodation
- Extra Single tents
- Additional emergency…
- Tips / gratuities
- Beverages such as soft drinks, alcohol etc.
- International flights
- Insurance
- Visas
- Items of a personal nature
- Water on first day of trek
- Metal & hard plastic water bottles, water etc.(Note:soft plastics are not permitted on the mountain)
- Pre climb or post climb accommodation
- Extra Single tents
- Additional emergency oxygen cylinders
- Comfort upgrades such as a private portable camping toilet, foldable bed, upgraded menu, etc.
- Flying Doctors Emergency Evacuation membership
- Extra guides or personal porters or extra luggage porters
- Personal mountain equipment such as sleeping bags, walking poles, duffel bags etc.
Additional Information
This non-technical Kilimanjaro camping route is relatively new and one of the most popular routes currently chosen for ascending Kilimanjaro for its scenery, views and route profile. The route starts in the remote west Kilimanjaro area through the forest reserve and generally is much quieter due to it’s distant starting point. The route approaches the…
This non-technical Kilimanjaro camping route is relatively new and one of the most popular routes currently chosen for ascending Kilimanjaro for its scenery, views and route profile. The route starts in the remote west Kilimanjaro area through the forest reserve and generally is much quieter due to it’s distant starting point. The route approaches the Kibo cone through the Shira Plateau and eventually joining the southern circuit passing the small ‘scrambling’ (using your hands and legs) section at the Barranco wall which truly gives you that mountain climbing feeling without any special equipment or experience.
- Not recommended for travelers with lung problems or other known altitude related medical conditions
Location
Shah Tours
Sekou Toure Way
Our guide will visit your pre climb lodge the day before your trek to do a briefing and coordinate the start time the next day. You can make your own way to our headquarters near Moshi town and you will see a Shah Tours board on the street with a black and green gate to enter our office.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(20 Ratings)
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Brent
Aug 7, 2025
Bucket List ✅✅✅✅✅ - This experience was absolutely incredible. From the moment we arrived in Moshi everything was handled perfectly. Airport pickup was smooth, accommodations before and after were beautiful, and I can’t say enough good things about the entire crew we had with us. Our guides Calvin and Richard were so much fun and professional and made us feel completely safe. It wasn’t long before we were all best friends playing cards at night and by the end it was difficult to say goodbye because we had created such a tight bond. The crew of porters went above and beyond with everything they did. It was impressive to watch them work so hard with such positive attitudes, smiles and genuine happiness. They thought of every little detail to make us comfortable and we couldn’t have done it without them. The food was also incredible throughout the entire week to give us the energy to complete the trek. The memories made on this trip will last a lifetime and I truly hope to keep in touch with my new Tanzanian brothers. Asanti sana.
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Sherpa05350547112
Jul 28, 2025
Amazing hiking experience guided by Calvin and Richard - Our hike was incredible! Our hiking guides, Calvin and Richard, were extremely knowledgeable and so much fun to spend the week with. They went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of, and also took lots of photos for us, which made it easy to just enjoy the hike and the scenery. The team of porters and support crew were very organized and put in extra effort into making the trip as comfortable as possible. Overall, it seemed like every detail was thoughtfully accounted for and our group was blown away by the care and attention put into the whole week. The tour company was very responsive and accommodating. We felt very lucky to have been matched with Calvin, Richard, and their team for this hike!
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Rondeun
Jan 25, 2025
Great Experience with very good guides and crew - we went up Kilimanjaro in January 2025 with Shah tours. This was truly an unforgettable experience. Thanks to the guides (Hamza and Isaac) and crew we had 8 amazing days. Acclimatization was top, accommodation very good and food (thank you chef Juna and Ali) really helped us too. In addition, the guides were always there for professional attention but also with a lot of humor. We had a great experience to the roof of Africa. I would always recommend Shah tours (and this crew)!
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Vishalp899
Jan 24, 2025
Exceptional! - Shah travels out together an excellent experience for us. The guides, and must call out Mathayo and Calvin, were amazing. Very knowledgeable, calm, reassuring, helpful, fun, and overall really great people. Same with the porters, chef (who was amazing, food was soooo good), and the whole team.
Highly recommend Shah travels for those that want a great experience.
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H4547ktbenjamina
Jan 15, 2025
Amazing Kilimanjaro climb with Shah tours - We climbed mount Kilimanjaro this January with Shah tours via the 8 day Lemosho route. I could not recommend Shah tours enough. Specifically our guides (Mathayo and Calvin) were exceptional. They were knowledgeable, caring, and dedicated to making sure we safely made it to the summit. We had an amazing cook (David) who was able to make 5 star meals everyday. Our porters were attentive and some of the hardest working people I have ever met. If you are considering climbing Kilimanjaro I highly recommend using Shah tours (request the guides Mathayo and Calvin) you will not regret it.
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714marloesv
Jan 7, 2025
Fantastic Experience Climb Kilimanjaro with Shah Tours - Thank you for this special experience!
In December 2024 we climbed to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro with a group of 8 friends, accompanied by Shah tours. What a special experience this was! Led by our head guide Calvin Shayo and his fellow guides (David, Anané & Lamik) we all managed to reach the top. They have guided us very well and helped where necessary! The atmosphere with them and all the other crew members was very warm and cozy and created the perfect atmosphere to achieve this goal together.
Thanks for all the support, good care, great food and support! I wish everyone who makes this trip such a team!
Asante Sana!
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861jefj
Nov 28, 2024
Unforgettable Mt Kilimanjaro and safari - This november we did the Lemosho 8 day climb, followed by a 5 day safari with Shah tours. From the first contact to the final drop off at the airport, we had nothing to worry about.
For the climb, Shah Tours provided us with an excellent crew. The 2 guides, Calvin en Lightgod, did everything to bring us to the summit in best conditions. King David the cook was amazing, there are no words for his skills (check out his little King David Restaurant in Maji ya Chai, on the way to Arusha). Everyone of our porters had a big contribution in our succeeding, because of their positivity and smiles that were always present.
During the subsequent safari our driver/guide Oskar showed his great experience in locating the sometimes almost invisible wildlife. Thanks to him, we could make some amazing pictures of The Big 5 and lots of other animals and birds. The glamping tents accommodation during this safari trough Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro were very nice.
It was a once in a lifetime experience which we shall cherish forever.
Jef & Eva
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369caillinc
Sep 20, 2024
Thank you Shah and Dennis!!!! - THE BEST WEEK!!!!! Our 8 day Lemosho tour with Shah was absolutely incredible. Shah Tours, and especially Harshil, was so helpful in accommodating our dates (even when they changed a few times!) and ensuring we had a perfectly planned trip from our very first email exchange.
Our crew on the climb was absolutely phenomenal. With Dennis and Harold as our fearless leaders, Joseph making us amazing meals, and Lamek ensuring we were always hydrated and happy, we felt so well supported, safe and taken care of! Our equipment and camp setups were very nice and we could not have asked for more. The Lemosho route was so beautiful and we recommend it so highly! This was a week we will be talking about for many many years to come, and we have already been recommending it to family and friends.
To our team - thank you so much!!! We miss you guys already!!
To everyone considering this break - DO IT!
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Meerascapes
Sep 14, 2024
Highly highly recommend!! - Climbing Kilimanjaro with Shah Tours was beyond amazing!
Our guides, Mathayo and Hamza, were incredible— very knowledgeable, professional, constantly supporting and encouraging us, and very patient especially during the challenging summit hike. Mathayo was very quick to source a water bladder from Moshi to be brought in with restock supplies on day 5 when one of our water bladders broke on day 2.
The whole team’s efficiency was remarkable, from setting up camp, prepping food, setting up coffee stops on top of Barranco Wall and along the way to Barafu camp, to ensuring every detail was handled smoothly.
Chef King David kept us well-fueled with delicious meals, and the entire crew’s energy was infectious - we had multiple song&dance sessions on the mountain. The porters always went out of their way for us - always with a smile on their faces despite having done serious heavy lifting during the day. It really did take a whole village to get us up there and we are incredibly grateful for each member of our team!!
If I were to go back, I would go back with the same team for sure!
Not to forget to mention Michael at Shah Tours who helped plan all the logistics for the climb and ensured everything was seamless from the word go.
Despite being so well-organized, Shah Tours was also impressively cost-friendly, offering incredible value for such a life-changing adventure. We couldn't have asked for a better team to get us to the Roof of Africa!
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432radhar
Oct 25, 2024
Highly recommend guide Mathayo Sanka and his assistant Calvin - Shah tours had organized the 7-days kilimanjaro trek for a group of 4 people through Lemosho.. The guide Mathayo Sanka and his assistant Calvin and the crew members were very detail oriented and caring. Mathayo was very knowledgeable and ensured that we had a safe and memorable summit.
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