From
NZ $0

Climb Kilimanjaro: 9 Days Lemosho Route

9 days
Start and end in Arusha
5.0
38 traveler reviews

No departure dates available

No dates, no problem! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive:

  • Travel inspiration for similar adventures
  • Alerts of the newest adventure deals

By submitting this form, I agree to the TourRadar T&Cs and Privacy policy.

You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter, check your inbox!

It seems you have entered this contest already! Keep an eye on your inbox for the winner.

Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English, French
Group Size 1 - 20
Age range 10 to 99

Highlights

  • Trek Mount Kilimanjaro via the beautiful Lemosho Route
  • See the famed Barranco Wall and ascend to Uhuru Peak
  • Get a selfie at the summit of Africa's highest mountain
  • Re-energize and enjoy hot dinners at the tented camps
Map

Itinerary

Expand All
  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival
  2. Day 2 High-Altitude Drop Off on Shira Pateau and Trekking to Shira 1 Camp
  3. Day 3 Trekking from Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
  4. Day 4 Trekking from Shira 2 Camp to the Lava Tower and Descent to Barranco Camp
  5. Day 5 Trekking from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
  6. Day 6 Trekking from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
  7. Day 7 Ascent to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Millennium Camp
  8. Day 8 Descent from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
  9. Day 9 Departure
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Customer Photos

Operated by

Altezza Travel

Number of tours

5

Age Range

10 to 75 years old

Response time

less than 1 hour

Altezza Travel is a team of dedicated wildlife specialists, whose mission is...

Read more

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • 5.0
  • Most Recent
  • Most Popular
  • Highest First
  • Lowest First
  • R
    · May 19th, 2021
    Altezza could not have been more organized, helpful, accommodating and professional. Albert was our lead guide (Top Notch!) with our greatest cheerleader JoJo and Philomen to make sure we kept the right pace. I have to echo what 847rachaelc says! Especially about the toilet tent! (otherside known as the green machine!) We had the privilege of a birthday celebration, huge cake shared by all, song, dance and celebration! The best was the hot water bunny bottles, for which we gratefully thank Anna for finding new ones for us to take home. An experience of a lifetime!
    Show more
    Trip date: February 2021
  • P
    · May 19th, 2021
    Altezza Travel handled all of our needs perfectly when we visited Tanzania. I came for a climb and my wife and daughter joined me for a pre-climb safari. The safari vehicle, guide, and lodgings were perfect and a great value. The Kilimanjaro guide team was substantial as well as experienced in health, safety, and guiding to success. The booking and planning process was expertly handled by Anna from the Altezza Office. It is a well-managed organization that provides exceptional value.
    Show more
    Trip date: March 2021
  • SY
    · May 18th, 2021
    I got this crazy idea to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in February and I also decided that I wanted my boyfriend to join me. We booked our trip and climbed the mountain in August with Altezza Travel. Our guides Victor and Baraja were absolutely fantastic! We could not have asked for a better team to get our butts to the top of that mountain. They were incredibly accommodating and very educated about the Machame route and the best methods of success. They were also very thorough about checking our health and making sure we were safe for the entire climb. I cannot recommend this team and this travel company enough! Thanks again Victor and Baraja! You guys were the best!
    Show more
    Trip date: February 2021
  • JA
    · May 18th, 2021
    My husband and I felt truly blessed to enjoy the company, expertise, professionalism, services and quality equipment of Albert and his Altezza team on our 7 day Lemosho climb of Mt Kilimanjaro in mid January 2020. Everything was of the highest quality and we miss our supportive team already. If you can ask for Albert by name, we highly recommend his leadership and friendship over what is a deeply satisfying and at times challenging hike. Albert brings confidence, warmth, experience and expertise to the role, and has built a quality and cohesive team around him – from fellow guide Kim, to cook Bacari, camp master Emmanuelle, waiter Sadiq and the whole dedicated crew. The quality of equipment including tents, sleeping matts (the thickest we’ve seen), hot water bottles and the food was outstanding. Thank you Albert and Altezza for making our Kilimanjaro experience a trip of a lifetime. Hint: pay an additional fee for a personal toilet tent - you won't regret it.
    Show more
    Trip date: January 2021
  • HH
    · May 14th, 2021
    Thank you very much for the FANTASTIC Vacation! From the minute we landed in Kilimanjaro and the professional driver, to the AWESOME Safari guide and experience to the super professional hiking guides, we were absolutely blown away! We really really had a great time. The safari experience was so much better than we could have imagined. We saw so many different animals and so close to our vehicle that we got fantastic pictures!!! The guide was awesome in getting us close to all the animals and very friendly and professional. All the accommodations and lodges and staff were very inviting. We really felt welcomed and appreciated during the entire safari trip. The hiking portion was an experience of a life time! Although my wife did experience some altitude sickness, the entire hike was unforgettable. The professionalism of the guides (Rama and Stephen) and the entire crew was unbelievable. They always made us feel as part of the team and were always willing to help in anyway they could. The food during the hike was better than restaurant quality! I don't know how they cook such delicious meals on the side of the mountain, but we were really really impressed with the taste of the food. We successfully made it to summit and because it was so cold, we only spent a few minutes up there. Rama was fantastic and took our camera and really took some great pictures for us at the top. My hands were too cold to operate the camera, so we are really thankful of the pictures he took for us! My wife experienced some more severe altitude sickness after summit and with safety being the number one concern from the guides, they made the call to bring in a helicopter to get us off the mountain and my wife to the Kilimanjaro Search and Rescue clinic. The clinic did a fantastic job helping my wife and getting her feeling better. As we left the clinic, Altezza did a great job getting us a driver back to the hotel and securing the hotel room for the unexpected night. The entire trip was absolutely amazing and we are really glad we picked Altezza for our vacation. From all the help from Stasia planning the trip and answering our questions to all the staff at the hotels/lodges/safari/hiking crew/drivers it was a vacation of a lifetime! We would gladly take more vacations with Altezza and highly recommend them to any of our family or friends looking to travel to Africa.
    Show more
    Trip date: March 2021
  • JG
    · May 14th, 2021
    Everything was great. The briefing before you go is super helpful and their guidance with needed gear saved my butt as it poured rain and I hadn't brought an extra poncho. Used their sleeping bag which was perfect. The guide I had, Albert, was phenomenal, and really made me feel safe and taken care of. All the porters and staff were amazing!
    Show more
    Trip date: February 2021
  • BW
    · May 12th, 2021
    We were a group of four and had the most amazing time with Altezza on this once in a lifetime journey! From day 1 we were well looked after by Joseph, Abraham and our wonderful 15 porters. Our guides Joseph and Abraham were very patient with us (who aren't very fit or fast hikers) and always made every effort to make sure we were comfortable and fit to keep going to the summit. There was always hot food and water to wash our faces and hands and our tents would always be set-up and ready for us as we reached each camp site. The crew made many special efforts (which i won't give away on this post!) to make each day of our Kili journey that extra memorable and comfortable. It was definitely a Christmas to remember!!! We also learnt about Tanzania and our surroundings from Joseph and Abraham who were filled with so much local knowledge. Would recommend these guys to everyone! Thanks Joseph, Abraham, and crew for an unforgettable experience!!!
    Show more
    Trip date: November 2020
  • H
    · May 12th, 2021
    The food was fantastic, the prices were reasonable, and my guide (Victor) was a genuinely nice person & took care of everything. Thankful for this company!
    Show more
    Trip date: December 2020
  • OU
    · May 11th, 2021
    Picked Altezza on line without any other source of information. Could not have been happier. Service was very prompt and courteous, prices were much better than US based firms. Safety was the primary concern with comfort a close second. Luxurious seems an odd word given the environment, but not far off. Rentals were first rate quality. Unexpectedly, got a birthday cake at 12000 feet for one of our party. Guides and porters were lovely people.
    Show more
    Trip date: February 2021
  • CM
    · May 10th, 2021
    Climbing Kilimanjaro is something that I have wanted to do for a long time and I should have done it earlier! Without the expert and caring guidance of Altezza Tours and the amazing Haij and Maro I wouldn't have made it. Altezza went beyond reasonable expectations and Haij and Maro were kind, encouraging, helpful and inspired confidence. Thank you everyone.
    Show more
    Trip date: November 2020

No departure dates available

No dates, no problem! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive:

  • Travel inspiration for similar adventures
  • Alerts of the newest adventure deals

By submitting this form, I agree to the TourRadar T&Cs and Privacy policy.

You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter, check your inbox!

It seems you have entered this contest already! Keep an eye on your inbox for the winner.

Plan your adventure:

What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
All questions
  • M

    Martin

    Asked on May 22nd, 2023

    Can you confirm when availability for January 2024 will be open?

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • Altezza TravelOperatorWritten May 2023

      Our availability for January'24 is already open and published on our website. For open group 7-day Lemosho expeditions (incl. 2 hotel nights for arrival and departure) you are welcome to join the following expeditions: January 3-11, January 6-14, January 14-22, January 18-26. Please let us know which dates work best for you, we'll be happy to see you on our Kilimanjaro expeditions!

  • P

    Paula

    Asked on February 1st, 2023

    Do you book flights?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Altezza TravelOperatorWritten February 2023

      We do not arrange international flights. Please consider reserving a buffer day between arrival and climb start in case of flight delays.

  • J

    Justin

    Asked on September 24th, 2022

    Do you do routes at this time? I can only see for the rest of 2022.

    Tour Details
    • Altezza TravelOperatorWritten September 2022

      We already have set dates for the group tours in the timeframe you mentioned: June 9 - 17, 2023; June 17 - 25, 2023; July 1 - 9, 2023; July 7 - 15, 2023. Lemosho Route is an excellent choice suitable even for beginning mountaineers. Success rates on 7-day Lemosho are 94-95%.

  • A

    Amy

    Asked on August 27th, 2022

    I'm interested in a full moon accent for January 2024… it's my 60th birthday hike! As well my Daughter and I would also like to do a safari

    Age Range
    Tour Details
    • Altezza TravelOperatorWritten September 2022

      Lemosho Route is an excellent choice suitable even for beginning mountaineers. It starts with a drop-off by off-road vehicles in the alpine zone at 3,500 m. Two very short treks on Day 1 and Day 2 involve little physical activity. On Lemosho you'll see breathtaking views from Lava Tower, Barranco Camp and Karanga Camp. Success rates on 7-day Lemosho are 94-95%. 7-day group trek via Lemosho route + 2 hotel nights costs 2,670 USD per person

    • Altezza TravelOperatorWritten September 2022

      We arrange private safari tours and we can customize any program. On a private tour, you will be in full control of the drive. Top-Favorite Classic safari options: 2-day safari in Tarangire and Ngorongoro - 1,592 USD per person, 3-day safari in Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro - 2,166 USD per person, 4-day safari in Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti - 2,887 USD per person. If you book both the climb and safari tour with us, we'll offer a 5% discount on the safari tour

    • 1 more answer
  • M

    Michele

    Asked on August 12th, 2022

    When will you have your schedule for the first few months of 2023?

    Tour Details
    • Altezza TravelOperatorWritten August 2022

      We have several dates for Lemosho 7-day treks in early 2023: January 1-9, January 7-15, January 21-29, January 26-February 3, February 5-13, February 10-18, February 24-March 4, March 3-11, March 11-19. Lemosho is an excellent route with 94-95% success rates, suitable for beginning mountaineers.

  • R

    Rose

    Asked on January 13th, 2022

    If COVID travel restrictions are implemented, do I get a full refund?

    Payments
    Travel Support
    • R

      Rose

      TravelerWritten January 2022

      If I flew into Nairobi or Dar Asalam am I able to get a transfer to the first night hotel from these airports?

    • Altezza TravelOperatorWritten January 2022

      We can offer you a full refund of any payments you make here on the platform, no penalties will be applied. We can also offer you to keep the deposit as store credit and use for any other tour with us or on TourRadar.

    • Altezza TravelOperatorWritten January 2022

      By default the package includes transfers from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Nairobi is in Kenya, and Dar Es Salaam is quite distant from Kilimanjaro region, thus if you arrive at any of these destinations you'd need to take an additional flight to JRO.

    • R

      Rose

      TravelerWritten January 2022

      Would be interested in a couple days' safari after the climb- is this something I could also book with your company?

    • Altezza TravelOperatorWritten January 2022

      We arrange private safari tours and we can customize any program. We have several safari programs like Dik-dik (2-day safari), Klipspringer (2-day safari), Duiker (2-day safari), Steenbok (3-day safari), and Impala (3-day safari) with prices ranging from 2,183 to 2,955 USD per person.

    • 4 more answers
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Altezza Travel with your enquiry, they usually respond in less than 2 hours.

Good to Know

Tour ID: 101182

  • Currency
    Sh
    Tanzanian Shilling
    Tanzania
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
    Tanzania
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 16th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 16th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Altezza Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Altezza Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Altezza Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.