This 9 days Kilimanjaro climbing is the best African adventure that takes tourists to the peak of the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world at 5,895 meters. The 9-day Kilimanjaro tour offers a great opportunity to fully explore this one of the seven summits of the world 2025/2026 . There are two main routes that can be used to climb Kilimanjaro in 9 days which are the Lemosho route and the Northern Circuit route.
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This 9 days Kilimanjaro climbing Lemosho route is the best, excellent, and unique Kilimanjaro tour with the longest itinerary for a gradual climb, great acclimatization, and the highest summit success rate covering a distance of 70km. The 9-day duration allows the best acclimatization and adaptation to high altitudes that increase the chances of reaching the summit of this one of Africa's seven natural wonders and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world.
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This 9-day Lemosho route is the best widely known and attractive way to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania with a height of 19,341 feet above the sea level. 9 days Lemosho route provides a moderate ascent and breathtaking views of the highest African snow-capped mountain. Many hikers who need a relaxed Kilimanjaro climb prefer the 9 days Lemosho route since it is one of the most scenic and least congested approaches with a successful summit.
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From US $2,300 to US $4,000 per person is the best and most affordable price for the best 9-day Kilimanjaro hiking via Lemosho route that enables you to reach at 5,895 meters Kilimanjaro Uhuru peak with success rate is 90% to 97%, depending on the climbing services you need, the number of people in the group, and accommodations before and after the climb. These 9-day Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climbing fees and costs are paid in US dollars, British pounds, euros, and Tanzania shillings. This 9-day Kilimanjaro-Climbing Lemosho route price is a little higher compared to other packages due to its prolonged itinerary.
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The best 9 days Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route success rate is 90% to 97% due to its longest itinerary that leads to its higher successfully summit rate. While there are no official statistics, the average success rate for Kilimanjaro hikers using 9 days Lemosho route package is 95%. This 9 days Lemosho route is an excellent choice for those seeking a more relaxed and enjoyable climb with enough acclimatization time and a high Kilimanjaro summit success rate.
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Best 9 Day Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Lemosho Route Summary
| Duration | Price | Success Rate | Tour Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Days | US $2,300 to US $4,000 | 90% to 97% | Budget |
| 9 Days | US $2,300 to US $4,000 | 90% to 97% | Mid-range |
| 9 Days | US $2,300 to US $4,000 | 90% to 97% | Luxury |
The best full-detailed itinerary for 9 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho route
The best full-detailed itinerary for the best 9-day Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho route: Day 1: Moshi to Londrossi gate to Big tree (Mti Mkubwa) camp; Day 2: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) camp to Shira One camp; Day 3: Shira One camp to Shira Two camp; Day 4: Shira Two camp to Moir Hut Camp; Day 5: Moir Hut Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco camp; Day 6: Barranco camp to Karanga camp; Day 7: Karanga camp to Barafu Camp; Day 8: Barafu Camp to summit to Mweka camp; and Day 9: Mweka camp to Mweka gate to Moshi town.
• Rising (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft
• Stretch: 6 km
• Hiking time: 3-4 hours
• Climatic habitat: Rain Forest
Hiker(s) depart Arusha or Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 3 to 4 hours, where you will complete entry registration and formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, hiker(s) eat lunch and then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site, known as Big Tree or Mti Mkubwa camp.
• Stretch: 7 km
• Hiking time: 4-5 hours
• Climatic habitat: Moorland
This morning the dense vegetation gently eases into the heather and moorland zone as you quickly exit the forest zone on a steep trail. The remainder of the day is a gradual ascent up the Shira ridge, where views of the Shira peak, the third volcanic cone on Kilimanjaro, provide you with the breathtakingly eroded landscape of this summit.
• Stretch: 6 km
• Hiking time: 3-5 hours
• Climatic habitat: Moorland
The hike today takes you gradually through the Shira Plateau through heather and moorland, with a possible side trip to the 3880-meter-tall Shira Cathedral peak, before bringing you gradually to Shira Two Camp. Shira, the third volcanic cone on Kilimanjaro, was formed by lava and volcanic activity into a magnificent jagged mountain and offers a distinctive western view of Kibo, the highest peak, and your tour's final stop.
• Stretch: 4 km
• Hiking time: 4-5 hours
• Climatic habitat: Apline desert
You go slowly today as you reach the edges of the heather and moorland and then enter the alpine desert in the direction of the northern Kilimanjaro region. You can take an optional detour through the Lava Tower camp, which is excellent for acclimatization if your fitness level is high enough. Although Moir Hut is a somewhat remote camp used mostly by climbers on the Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit, it offers a distinctive northern viewpoint of the Kibo cone.
• Stretch: 10km
• Hiking time: 6-8 hours
• Climatic habitat: Moorland
With a steady ascent up and over the rim of the alpine desert to your first significant ascent at the lava tower, today's journey leads you back south towards the Kibo summit. This climb helps you to acclimatize and test how your body can tolerate the higher altitude. At the Lava Tower, you begin your steep descent anti-clockwise around Kibo and into the Barranco Valley passing the giant flowering mountain cacti (Kilimanjaro Senecios) unique to Kilimanjaro.
• Stretch: 6 km
• Hiking time: 3-5 hours
• Climatic habitat: Apline desert
You will depart from the camp this morning and climb the Barranco wall. This remarkable non-technical scramble has a mountain climbing feel to it and is rewarded with a spectacular view of the Heim glacier on the peak. The remaining portion of the climb will be in an alpine desert that slowly winds around a mountain before you arrive at the Karanga valley, where you will descend and then climb once more to your camp.
• Stretch: 4 km
• Hiking time: 3-4 hours
• Climatic habitat: Apline desert
Today, despite the fact that the ascent is not particularly difficult, you ascend fairly leisurely through the barren alpine desert. You may eventually catch sight of Mawenzi peak in the east as Kibo peak draws closer. The short trip gives you plenty of time to relax and get ready for tonight's summit attempt at your summit camp.
• Stretch: 19 km
• Hiking time: 14-18 hours
• Climatic habitat: Rain Forest
You start your final ascent to Uhuru Peak in the early morning (about 0:00 am). The trek involves a steep hike over loose volcanic scree through the dark and freezing night taking a slow pace in a zig-zag style reaching Stella point. The highest peak in Africa, Uhuru Peak (5895m or 19341ft), is accessible from here after a short but challenging walk. Enjoy the magnificent sunrise before we make our way back to base camp for breakfast. Continue your descent through the alpine desert, heather, and moorland until you reach Mweka camp in the rainforest area, where you may take a well-earned break.
• Stretch: 10 km
• Hiking time: 3-4 hours
• Climatic habitat: Rain Forest
Your final day on Kilimanjaro is a descent through the southern rain forest until Mweka gate where our vehicle will be waiting to take you back to Moshi town. Receive your Kilimanjaro climbing certificates as a reward for hiking the highest mountain in Africa. The driver will take you to the hotel for the rest after completing your excellent 9 days Kilimanjaro climb.
During the climb you will be staying at campsites!
During the climb you will be staying at campsites!