7 day Lemosho route

by Climbing Kilimanjaro · Guided group · Trekking · Updated (19h ago)

Spec sheet

Duration
9 days / 8 nights
Route variant
Lemosho route (including the Londorossi / Shira start)Whole route
Difficulty
5/5 Extreme
Distance per day
—
Ascent per day
—
Group size
Up to 15
Accommodation
Huts & hotels
Meals
—
Luggage transfer
Yes
Guide
Climbing Kilimanjaro qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook
Start → finish
—

Facts as published by Climbing Kilimanjaro. The difficulty grade in bold is ours (1–5), mapped from theirs.

Departures

Prices and availability are as published by Climbing Kilimanjaro; confirm on their site before you book. Prices are per person, twin share, in the operator's currency; “checked” is when we last saw each departure there.
DatesPriceSingle supp.StatusSeatsCheckedBook
20–28 Oct 2026$2,850—Available10 leftBook
29 Nov – 7 Dec 2026$2,850—Available10 leftBook
8–16 Dec 2026$2,850—Available8 leftBook
26 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027$2,850—Available10 leftBook
16–24 Jan 2027$2,950—Available10 leftBook
28 Jan – 5 Feb 2027$2,950—Available6 leftBook
7–15 Feb 2027$2,950—Available6 leftBook
14–22 Feb 2027$2,950—Available9 leftBook
25 Feb – 5 Mar 2027$2,950—Available9 leftBook
13–21 Jun 2027$2,950—Available6 leftBook
17–25 Jun 2027$2,950—Available6 leftBook
23 Jun – 1 Jul 2027$2,950—Available6 leftBook
4–12 Jul 2027$2,950—Available10 leftBook
12–20 Jul 2027$2,950—Available10 leftBook
23–31 Jul 2027$2,950—Available10 leftBook
3–11 Aug 2027$2,950—Available5 leftBook
11–19 Aug 2027$2,950—Available5 leftBook
22–30 Aug 2027$2,950—Available5 leftBook
1–9 Sep 2027$2,950—Available10 leftBook
9–17 Sep 2027$2,950—Available10 leftBook
20–28 Sep 2027$2,950—Available5 leftBook
1–9 Oct 2027$2,950—Available10 leftBook
5–13 Oct 2027$2,950—Available10 leftBook
9–17 Oct 2027$2,950—Available10 leftBook
20–28 Oct 2027$2,950—Available10 leftBook
29 Nov – 7 Dec 2027$2,950—Available10 leftBook
7–15 Dec 2027$2,950—Available10 leftBook
10–18 Dec 2027$2,950—Available8 leftBook
26 Dec 2027 – 3 Jan 2028$2,950—Available10 leftBook

Price history

Not enough price changes yet to draw a history.

Trail status for these dates

Last verified · Full status, sources and history

  • Closures & advisories · Gate hours

    The park is open year-round; gates close at 6 PM.

    Since 18 Oct 2026 · verified · source for gate hours

  • Fees · Camping per night

    $50 per adult (16+) non-resident per night, all routes except Marangu; US$10 for ages 5 to 15 (TANAPA tariff FY2023/24, the latest published; confirm current rates)

    Since 1 Jul 2023 · verified · source for camping per night

  • Fees · Conservation per day

    $70 per adult (16+) non-resident per day; US$20 for ages 5 to 15, free under 5 (TANAPA tariff FY2023/24, the latest published; confirm current rates)

    Since 1 Jul 2023 · verified · source for conservation per day

  • Fees · Hut per night

    $60 per adult (16+) non-resident per night in the Marangu huts; US$20 for ages 5 to 15 (TANAPA tariff FY2023/24, the latest published; confirm current rates)

    Since 1 Jul 2023 · verified · source for hut per night

  • Fees · Rescue

    $20 per person per trip, non-refundable; does not pay for helicopter evacuation or insurance (TANAPA tariff FY2023/24, the latest published; confirm current rates)

    Since 1 Jul 2023 · verified · source for rescue

  • Fees · Tariff period

    The latest TANAPA tariff on tanzaniaparks.go.tz is the financial year 2023/2024, shown as valid until June 2024. No 2024/25, 2025/26 or 2026/27 schedule was found on the official site, so the amounts below may be out of date; operators and third-party sites report higher rates.

    Since 1 Jul 2023 · verified · source for tariff period

  • Fees · Upper barafu camp

    $100 per adult (16+) non-resident per night at Upper Barafu Camp instead of the US$50 public campsite rate; US$20 for ages 5 to 15 (TANAPA tariff FY2023/24, the latest published; confirm current rates)

    Since 1 Jul 2023 · verified · source for upper barafu camp

  • Fees · Vat

    The tariff PDF says all charges are exclusive of 18% VAT, while the tariff web page says fees are inclusive of 18% VAT where applicable. The two TANAPA statements conflict, so ask the operator whether its quoted park fees include VAT.

    Since 1 Jul 2023 · verified · source for vat

  • Huts & refuges · Marangu huts

    Only the Marangu route has huts (Mandara, Horombo and Kibo); they are charged per person per night and need prior booking. Every other route uses tented camps arranged by the licensed operator.

    Since 18 Oct 2026 · verified · source for marangu huts

  • Permits & quotas · Licensed operator required

    All Kilimanjaro climbs must be guided by a licensed operator; solo trekking is not permitted. Guide and porter services are arranged through licensed tour operators.

    Since 18 Oct 2026 · verified · source for licensed operator required

  • Permits & quotas · Minimum age 3700m

    Children under 10 years of age are not allowed above 3,700 m on Kilimanjaro (TANAPA brochure 2019/1).

    Since 1 Jan 2019 · verified · source for minimum age 3700m

  • Permits & quotas · Minimum days

    Visitors are ordinarily required to spend at least five days going up and down Kibo for acclimatization; park visitors are registered electronically to enforce the days permitted.

    Since 18 Oct 2026 · verified · source for minimum days

  • Permits & quotas · Operator licence

    Anyone operating a tourism activity in Tanzania needs a licence from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism (the TALA licence; four classes A to D; renewed and paid annually). TANAPA's park guidelines name the mountain licence as issued by the Tanzania Tourism Licensing Board. The licence class and number to look for is on the operator's own website or paperwork.

    Since 18 Oct 2026 · verified · source for operator licence

  • Permits & quotas · Operator licence register

    The Ministry publishes a TALA licence register (about 4,979 licences on 18 October 2026, covering hotels and camps as well as tour operators) at https://www.maliasili.go.tz/stakeholders/tour-operators. Each entry shows company name, TIN, activity (for example Tour Operator, 1-3 Vehicles), class, licence number, issue and expiry dates and a validity flag. To verify an operator, find its licence number and check that the entry is valid and unexpired.

    Since 18 Oct 2026 · verified · source for operator licence register

  • Permits & quotas · Porter load limit

    TANAPA park rule: porters may carry at most 25 kg including their own belongings (TANAPA brochure 2019/1). KPAP advocates a stricter 20 kg of company load, excluding the porter's personal kit.

    Since 1 Jan 2019 · verified · source for porter load limit

  • Season · Dry months

    Dry seasons: late June to September, and December to early March (cool nights, clear days, good climbing conditions).

    Since 18 Oct 2026 · verified · source for dry months

  • Season · Rainy months

    Rainy seasons: a short one in October and November, and the main wet season from March to May, when the mountain base is rainy and snow builds up on the summit.

    Since 18 Oct 2026 · verified · source for rainy months

Official source wins. Permit and fee rules can change at short notice. If the official source says something different, follow it, and tell us so we can fix it.

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