Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Glades
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More Acclimatisation = More Success. Follow the optimum ascent profile on Kilimanjaro and increase your chances of reaching the summit
Introduction
Kilimanjaro is a giant, snow-capped volcano rising spectacularly from the dusty plains in Tanzania. It is the highest mountain in Africa and a superb challenge for fit walkers. However, Kilimanjaro is frequently underestimated by those who try and climb it too quickly, thereby succumbing to altitude sickness. At Jagged Globe we've been running treks and expeditions to Kilimanjaro since 1994. Our Lemosho Glades itinerary is carefully designed with the aim of getting every team member to the summit - something that we achieve with the vast majority of our groups.
There is the option to join a Safari Extension, taking in the major parks of the area, Ngorongoro and Tarangire, to see more of Tanzania's wildlife.
- Read our Kilimanjaro Frequently Asked Questions
Join us on Kilimanjaro
- The Lemosho Glades route is the most varied and scenic route on Kilimanjaro, which also provides the best acclimatisation
- Trek with a mountaineering company that specialises in high-altitude ascents. We have been working collaboratively with our Tanzanian Destination Partner for nearly 30 years
- Treks led by professional and qualified English-speaking Tanzanian guides
- Our porters are well-equipped with sleeping bags, waterproof jackets and fleeces supplied by us
- Stay in locally-owned hotels whilst in Moshi, thereby directly supporting the local economy
- Safety back up - teams carry oxygen for therapeutic use, as well as a Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) and comprehensive first-aid kit
- Optional 3-day safari extension
What to expect
This trip is suitable for enthusiastic walkers who want a big challenge. On average, you walk for 6 hours each day, but summit day is typically 12 hours. No previous experience of high altitudes is necessary, as every caution is taken to ensure a gradual and thorough period of acclimatisation.Additional Information
If you wish to discuss any aspect of the trek or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.Dates & Prices
Date | With Flight | or Meeting in | Availability |
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Fri 25 Jul – Mon 4 Aug 2025 | UK | Moshi |
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£4,195 | £2,695 | ||
Fri 15 Aug – Mon 25 Aug 2025 | UK | Moshi |
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£3,895 | £2,695 | ||
Fri 12 Sep – Mon 22 Sep 2025 | UK | Moshi |
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1 place left with £100 early booking offer | £3,695 £3,595 |
£2,695 £2,595 |
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Fri 17 Oct – Mon 27 Oct 2025 | UK | Moshi |
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1 place left with £100 early booking offer | £3,695 £3,595 |
£2,695 £2,595 |
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Tue 23 Dec – Fri 2 Jan 2026 | UK | Moshi |
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Fri 30 Jan – Mon 9 Feb 2026 | UK | Moshi |
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£3,795 | £2,695 | ||
Fri 13 Feb – Mon 23 Feb 2026 | UK | Moshi |
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1 place left with £100 early booking offer | £3,995 £3,895 |
£2,695 £2,595 |
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Fri 31 Jul – Mon 10 Aug 2026 | UK | Moshi |
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2 places left with £100 early booking offer | £4,195 £4,095 |
£2,695 £2,595 |
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Fri 14 Aug – Mon 24 Aug 2026 | UK | Moshi |
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2 places left with £100 early booking offer | £3,995 £3,895 |
£2,695 £2,595 |
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Fri 11 Sep – Mon 21 Sep 2026 | UK | Moshi |
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£3,595 | £2,695 | ||
Fri 16 Oct – Mon 26 Oct 2026 | UK | Moshi |
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Our Trip Guarantee
- The trip will run.
- It will leave on the date advertised (unless, it is beyond our control, for example, the airline changes something).
- The “Land Only“ price will not increase after you have booked.
This trek is available to book in GBP, USD and EUR.
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Group size: 3 – 12 people.
Single room supplement: £120
For comparison, this trek starts from £270 (GBP) per day (price Without Flights).
With Flight pricing
Our 'With Flight' price includes an Economy class return airfare from the UK. The cost is based on a group fare that we have already reserved, or individual seats that we have budgeted for. Note that in some circumstances, the earlier you book, the less expensive the airfare and the 'With Flight' price.
Know Before You Go
Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) 'Know Before You Go' campaign. We recommend that you read the FCDO Travel Advice for Tanzania and Netherlands on the FCDO Website.
What the price includes
- Economy class return airfares from London Heathrow to Kilimanjaro International Airport (unless Land Only).
- UK airport taxes.
- National Park fees and Peak Permits.
- 2 group road transfers between Airport and hotel, connecting with flights (excluded if joining land-only).
- 2 nights' hotel accommodation in Moshi, on a twin-sharing basis.
- 2 x breakfasts at the hotel in Moshi.
- 1 x evening meals at the hotel in Moshi.
- All road transport by private vehicles as described in the itinerary.
- 7 nights' camping on a full-board basis.
- Porterage of 12Kg of personal gear per person on the mountain.
- Jagged Globe Tanzanian guides and local helpers.
- Jagged Globe kitbag or lightweight fleece.
What the price does not include
- Visa fees.
- Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
- Bar bills and laundry.
- Travel insurance.
- Optional trips (e.g. a Safari Extension) and sightseeing tours.
- Lunch on Day 2.
- Lunch and evenings meals on Day 10.
- Tips.
Tailor-made option
We can organise this trek on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. Depending on your trekking experience, you may want a Jagged Globe leader or go ‘self-led’ with the assistance of local guides. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable, particularly if you take the self-led option. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.
Insurance
You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »Itinerary
Here is an outline itinerary for this trip. A more detailed day-to-day itinerary is available as a downloadable PDF »
Outline Itinerary
Day 1 - 2: | Fly London to Kilimanjaro International Airport Flights from the UK depart in the evening. You arrive in Tanzania the following morning and then take a 50-minute transfer to the hotel in Moshi. Overnight hotel. |
Day 3: | Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa (9,170ft / 2,800m) After breakfast at the hotel, you meet our local guides, our cook and camp assistants. It is a three-hour drive to the Londorossi Park Gate, located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. You will walk for 3 to 5 hours to reach Mti Mkubwa ('Big Tree') camp, located in the forest. |
Day 4: | Mti Mkubwa to Shira One Camp (11,480ft / 3,500m) You climb through the rainforest towards the giant moorland zone and up to the Shira Crater at 3,305m to reach Shira One Camp. |
Day 5: | Shira One Camp to Shira Two Camp (12,470 ft / 3,800m) via the Cathedral You hike east across the Shira Plateau, making a detour towards the plateau's southern lip to ascend Shira Cathedral (12,470ft / 3,880 m) before reaching Shira Two Camp. |
Day 6: | Shira Two Camp to Baranco Camp (12,675 ft / 3,900 m) Today is a 7-hour hike in superb country. You pass the Lava Tower first (altitude, 4640m), then traverse the southwestern flank of Kibo and slowly descend past giant groundsel and lobelia to Baranco, our most spectacular campsite, at the foot of Kibo Peak. |
Day 7: | Baranco Camp to Karanga Camp (13,300ft / 4,050m) You first challenge today is to overcome the Baranco Wall, which is 600 ft high and takes you to an altitude of 4,244m. From the top, the receding Heim Glacier on Kilimanjaro's south face is clearly visible. Your route continues eastwards underneath the Decken and Rebman Glaciers to Karanga Camp. |
Day 8: | Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (15,090ft / 4,650m) From Karanga Camp a 3-hour steady walk takes you to Barafu Camp (4,650m), from where you will make your summit attempt in the early hours of tomorrow morning. |
Day 9: | Barafu Hut to Uhuru Peak (19,340 ft / 5,896m) to Millennium Camp You start climbing in the dark well before dawn, on the steepest and most demanding part of the mountain. You'll aim to reach Stella Point on the Crater Rim by sunrise after about 6 hours. From Stella Point, it takes another hour to reach Uhuru - the highest point on the crater rim and the true summit of Africa. You descend to Millennium Camp (3,820m). This is by far the toughest day of the trek and normally takes between 12 and 15 hours. |
Day 10: | Descend to Mweka Gate. Drive to Moshi. In the morning you walk to Mweka Gate, where the team will say farewell to their porters. The team drives back to hotel for a late celebratory lunch. Overnight hotel. |
Day 11: | Fly home Very early morning flight from Kilimanjaro Airport. |
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is Adventure Travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it. Weather conditions, road conditions, vehicle breakdowns and the health of participants can all contribute to changes. The Trek Leader and our local agent will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but an easy going nature will be an asset!
Optional Safari Extension
We can arrange for you to go on a safari after the climb and delay the return flight to London accordingly. This extension visits the major parks of the area; namely Ngorongoro and Tarangire.
Day 11 Leave Keys Hotel at 08:30 hrs. Drive to Lake Manyara with picnic lunch and game drive. Drive to Kitela Lodge. Dinner and overnight at lodge.
Day 12 Full day tour of the Ngorongoro crater. Drive to Tarangire. Dinner and overnight at Roika Tented Lodge.
Day 13 Early morning game drive then back to the lodge for breakfast. Half day game drive in Tarangire then drive back to the Keys Hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 Fly home
Please note: The hotels, as named, cannot be guaranteed, as this will depend upon availability. If these hotels are not available then we will endeavour to book hotels of at least the same standard, wherever possible.
Please note: The hotels, as named, cannot be guaranteed, as this will depend upon availability. If these hotels are not available then we will endeavour to book hotels of at least the same standard, wherever possible. Prices based on twin-sharing, two people taking part.
Price £1560 per person
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Kilimanjaro - October 2017 30 mins film
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Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Glades trek
Kilimanjaro
Reports & Reviews
First Trek: 1994
Total: 161 trips
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Team Member Reviews
- “Fabulous experience shared with great people. AA” Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Glades - 13 to 22 Aug '16
- “Getting to the top was brilliant - the journey there was even better.” DB, Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Glades - 19 to 28 Sep '15
- “A great challenge successfully accomplished with a very good leader excellent guides and porters plus friendly fellow trekkers.” KT, Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Glades 22 to 31 Aug '15
- “It was a life defining trip that encouraged us to push ourselves, both physically and mentally, to achieve something that we weren't sure we could actually do.” AM, Kilimanjaro Lemosho Glades - private trek
- “Unbelievable experience: Once in a lifetime achievement and would never have made it without the support and guidance of Jagged Globe and the superb local team.” GF, Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Glades, Oct '14
- 7 more reviews »
Leader Reports
- Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Glades, October'18
“Really well done to the following summiteers that were on the top of Uhuru Peak (5895m) at 06.30 on 20 October, reaching the top in very cold, strong winds. Holly, Lucy, Andy, Jeremy, Ed, Kipp, Howard and Tom. And a...”
report added 24/Oct/18 - Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Glades, September '18
“Shadow and Spectre Low cloud is blowing through the tops of the highest trees as we leave Lemosho Gate, obscuring the few perspectives we might get today on the scale of the challenge before us. By the time we reach Big Tree...”
report added 28/Sep/18 - Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Glades - 11 to 20 August '18
“Opening this report with Alun Richardson’s closing lines of his recent trip summary to Elbrus feels like a very appropriate place to start this account of Jagged Globe’s latest team ascent of Kilimanjaro by quoting...”
report added 29/Aug/18 - Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Glades - 9 to 19 Feb '18
“The whole team reached the summit of Kilimanjaro in good spirits on Saturday morning at 0910.The team were very well matched with regards to fitness and all had prepared well for their expedition.The pre expedition...”
report added 22/Feb/18 - Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Glades - 14 to 23 Oct '17
“The adventure started for us all as we left our homes in Europe. Tara, Paula and Manu arrived at the Keys Lodge Hotel in Moshi, Tanzania first, and had a restful day before meeting Helen and I, who travelled from Scotland, the...”
report added 25/Oct/17 - 35 more reports »
Altitude
5,895m/19,340ftDuration
10 NightsPrices
With Flights
from £3,595.00 deposit £350.00*Without Flights
from £2,595.00 deposit £350.00** Final payment due 60 days before departure
Difficulty
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- Equipment ListKilimanjaro - Lemosho Glades Kit List.pdf ~229Kb
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