This 8 days Kilimanjaro joining group via Lemosho route is the best, classic, and most beautiful route on a shared African tour that offers the greatest success rate about 95% to group members reaching the summit of the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world at 5,895 meters. When you join a Kilimanjaro group for the eight-day Lemosho route, you'll be paired up with other like-minded adventurers who have chosen the same route and have similar trekking abilities.
This allows you to share the experience with a group of people, which can make the climb more enjoyable and fulfilling in 2024, 2025, and 2026. In a Kilimanjaro climbing group, you'll typically climb with a team of professional and experienced guides, porters, and cooks. The team will handle all logistics, including setting up tents, cooking meals, and providing support during the climb. This allows you to focus on the trek and enjoy the scenery without worrying about logistics.
How to join 8 days Kilimanjaro climbing group via the Lemosho route
The best way to check availability and book the best 8-day Kilimanjaro climbing tour group is to contact us directly at sales@africanaturaltours.com or WhatsApp via +255 764 415 889. Our best Kilimanjaro hiking experts will be more than happy to assist you with all the information you need concerning joining 8-day Kilimanjaro hiking groups.
How much does 8-day Kilimanjaro hiking group cost?
The best and most affordable price of the 8-day hiking trip on Mount Kilimanjaro is from $1800 to $2600 per climber, which gives the tourists a special and perfect chance to experience the beautiful nature of the world and one of the seven summits of the world. This price differs from one traveler to another depending on the standard of accommodation selected, the number of tourists in the group, and all that is included in the package as described.
8 days Kilimanjaro hiking group dates
Kilimanjaro hiking group dates for 8 days via the Lemosho route: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December are performed with us daily. We advise you on our departure dates and the best time for your Kilimanjaro hiking group in the months of June, July, August, and September in 2024, 2025, and 2026, which is the dry season. Enjoy the best 8 days of the shared group that is suitable for all types of travelers: honeymooners, couples, families, friends, and luxury travelers.
The full detailed itinerary for the best 8-day Kilimanjaro sharing group in Tanzania via the Lemosho route: Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp, hiking hours 3 to 4 (6 km); Day 2: Forest Camp to Shira Camp, hiking hours 5–6 (8 km); Day 3: Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Camp, hiking hours 5-7 (14 km); Day 4: Moir Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp, hiking hours 4-6 (7 km); Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp; Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp, 4 to 5 hiking hours; Day 7: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp; and Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, descend hours 3–4 (10 km).
• Rise (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft
• Stretch: 6 km
• Hiking time: 3-4 hours
• Climatic habitat: Rain Forest
Full board at Forest camp Known as Big tree Camp, hikers are driven by an Africa Natural Tours driver and depart from Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours where you will complete entry formalities and registration. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at the trailhead, hikers eat lunch and then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first campsite which is a forest camp Known as Big tree Camp.
• Rise (ft): 9,500ft to 11,500ft
• Stretch: 8 km
• Hiking time: 5-6 hours
• Climatic habitat: Moorland
Full Board at Shira one Camp hikers will continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing and refreshing.
• Rise (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft
• Stretch: 14 km
• Hiking time: 5-7 hours
• Cliatic habitat: Moorland
Full Board at Shira 2 camp hikers and the team will explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we Stay at Shira 2 camp or continue to Moir camp a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateau on Earth.
• Rise (ft): 13,800ft to 13,000ft
• Stretch: 7 km
• Hiking time: 4-6 hours
• Climatic habitat: Semi desert
Full Board at Shira 2 or Moir Hut camp From the Shira Plateau hikers will continue to the east up a ridge passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth”. Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft.
We will now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here hikers will rest, enjoy dinner and overnight although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
• Rise (ft): 13,000ft to 13,100ft
• Stretch: 5km
• Hiking time: 4-5 hours
• Climatic habitat: Alpine desert
Full Board at Karanga Camp, after breakfast hikers will leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco wall to the Karanga valley campsite, this is a short day meant for acclimatization.
• Rise (ft): 13,100ft to 15,300ft
• Stretch: 4 km
• Hiking time: 4-5 hours
• Climatic habitat: Alpine desert
Full Board at Barafu Hut Camp, after breakfast hikers will leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu camp, at this point you have completed the South circuit which offers elegant views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo can be seen from this position
• Rise (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft and down to 10,000ft
• Stretch: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
• Hiking time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
• Climatic Habitat: Arctic
From midnight to 2 a.m, the hiker(s) and the team will continue hiking towards the summit between the Rebmann and Reitzel glaciers. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek! At Stella Point, you will stop for a short rest and be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you have ever seen. Once at Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa! We will descend to Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on Mount Kilimajaro.
• Decend (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft
• Stretch: 10 km
• Hiking time: 3-4 hours
• Climatic habitat: Rain Forest
Half board after breakfast hikers and the guide continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive hiker’s summit certificates. At lower elevations it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). Africa Natural Tours vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi.
During the climb you will be staying in special camps and huts!
During the climb you will be staying at campsites!