Kilimanjaro Lemosho route - 6 to 8 days, itinerary, includes, add-ons

Climb Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route with highlights including....

A non-technical high altitude challenge of reaching Africa's highest point, Uhuru peak at 5985m or 19,341ft approaching via Barafu / Stella point and nights spent in mountain tents.
A friendly and proffessional support team of guides, cook, waiter and porters with external monitoring for fair working standards on each and every trek.
Spectacular 'equator to arctic' scenery on the southern circuit of the mountain through a mountain forest, heather and moorland, alpine desert and snowy summit.
6 to 9 day trekking options with 8 days our recommended option for this route and 1 night before and after at a base lodge in Moshi.

Oh no! This might be a little too short for this route

Although an 6 day trek is possible via the Lemosho route, we would instead recommend the Rongai route which has slightly shorter distances for 6 days on trek. You can still request a custom quote if you prefer the Rongai route.

7 days on trek
^{Overnight: Mti Mkubwa > Shira 2 > Barranco > Karanga > Barafu > Mweka}

Map Full itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival & pre-climb briefing at a Moshi based lodge

Direct arrival at a lodge in Moshi at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. This evening you will have a pre-climb briefing with your guide and a consultant.

Check in time: 12:00pm
Expected briefing time: 17:00pm
Meals included: none

Day 2 - Moshi based lodge to Lemosho gate to Mti Mkubwa (Big tree) camp

Depart Moshi to Londorosi gate, upon arrival at the gate complete park formalities, you will then be driven to Lemosho starting point, start your hike through a rain forest while enjoying watching wild animals.

Approx driving distance: 3-4 hours
Approximate trekking time: 3-4 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 7km
Start Altitude: 2100m

End Altitude: 2780m
Highest Altitude reached: 2780m
Altitude gain: 680m
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3 - Mti Mkubwa (Big tree) camp to Shira Two camp

Start your ascent out of the rain forest to heather and moorland zone crossing Shira Ridge across the Shira Plateau. This trail leads up to Shira two Camp with a spectacular view of western breach and its glaciers in the East.

Approx driving distance: None
Approximate trekking time: 8-10 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 13km
Start Altitude: 2780m

End Altitude: 3900m
Highest Altitude reached: 3900m
Altitude gain: 1120m
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 - Shira Two camp to Barranco Camp

Begin your trek out of moorland and enter the semi desert with rocky landscapes following the trail to Eastern side to Lava Tower. At this point you would probably start to feel high altitude sickness symptoms. Descend to Barranco camp for your overnight stay. The camp is located below Barranco wall.

Approx driving distance: None
Approximate trekking time: 7-8 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 10km
Start Altitude: 3900m

End Altitude: 3960m
Highest Altitude reached: 4600m
Altitude gain: 700m
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5 - Barranco camp to Karanga camp

This day is designed for acclimatization. Today you will conquer the Great Barranco Wall with the view of Heim glacier on the top. The trail winds down to Karanga Valley. You will then proceed with a steep climb to Karanga Camp.

Approx driving distance: None
Approximate trekking time: 3-5 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 6km
Start Altitude: 3960m

End Altitude: 4035m
Highest Altitude reached: 4217m
Altitude gain: 257m
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6 - Karanga camp to Barafu camp

Today you cross the alpine desert and continue with your trek on empty and dry landscape to Barafu Camp. This trail intersects with Mweka Route, the trail used to descend for the final two days. The word “Barafu” means Ice, this camp is located on a rocky, exposed ridge.

Approx driving distance: None
Approximate trekking time: 3-4 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 4km
Start Altitude: 4035m

End Altitude: 4650m
Highest Altitude reached: 4650m
Altitude gain: 615m
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7 - Barafu camp to Uhuru peak to Mweka camp

Around mid-night begins a steep climb over loose volcanic scree. Slow and steady pace will take you towards Stella point. Take a short rest at Stella point (5685m), proceed with your ascent to Uhuru peak (5895m). You will normally encounter snow on your way to the peak. Spend few minutes on the top of the mountain and then descend back to Barafu camp for a short rest before you proceed to Mweka Camp to wind up your day

Approx driving distance: None
Approximate trekking time: 14-18 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 19km
Start Altitude: 4650m

End Altitude: 3080m
Highest Altitude reached: 5895m
Altitude gain / loss: +1245m / -2815m
Meals included: Pre-climb snack, brunch and dinner

Day 8 - Mweka camp to Mweka gate to a Moshi based lodge

Today is the final day on the mountain; enjoy your breakfast before descending to Mweka gate passing through forest zone. Upon arrival at the gate complete park formalities and tipping ceremony with your support team. Our driver will then transfer you to Moshi.

Approx driving distance: 0.5-1 hours
Approximate trekking time: 3-4 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 10km
Start Altitude: 3080m

End Altitude: 1680m (park gates)
Highest Altitude reached: 3080m
Altitude loss: 1400m
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 9 - End of our services after check-out.

After check-out our services end or you can include extra activities, a safari, beach extension or a airport transfer.

Check out time: 12:00pm
Meals included: Breakfast

8 days on trek * Recommended *
^{Overnight: Mti Mkubwa > Shira 1 > Shira 2 > Barranco > Karanga > Barafu > Mweka}

Map Full itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival & pre-climb briefing at a Moshi based lodge

Direct arrival at a lodge in Moshi at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. This evening you will have a pre-climb briefing with your guide and a consultant.

Check in time: 12:00pm
Expected briefing time: 17:00pm
Meals included: none

Day 2 - Moshi based lodge to Lemosho gate to Mti Mkubwa (Big tree) camp

Depart Moshi to Londorosi gate, upon arrival at the gate complete park formalities, you will then be driven to Lemosho starting point, start your hike through a rain forest while enjoying watching wild animals.

Approx driving distance: 3-4 hours
Approximate trekking time: 3-4 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 7km
Start Altitude: 2100m

End Altitude: 2780m
Highest Altitude reached: 2780m
Altitude gain: 680m
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3 - Mti Mkubwa (Big tree) camp to Shira One camp

Continue through the forest, steeply climbing into the heather and moorland zone, crossing the Shira Ridge, and descending into the Shira Plateau.

Approx driving distance: None
Approximate trekking time: 4-5 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 7-8km
Start Altitude: 2780m

End Altitude: 3500m
Highest Altitude reached: 3500m
Altitude gain: 720m
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 - Shira One camp to Shira Two camp

A slow-paced hike across the Shira Plateau through the heather and moorland.

Approx driving distance: None
Approximate trekking time: 3-5 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 6km
Start Altitude: 3500m

End Altitude: 3900m
Highest Altitude reached: 3900m
Altitude gain: 400m
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5 - Shira Two camp to Barranco Camp

Begin your trek out of moorland and enter the semi desert with rocky landscapes following the trail to Eastern side to Lava Tower. At this point you would probably start to feel high altitude sickness symptoms. Descend to Barranco camp for your overnight stay. The camp is located below Barranco wall.

Approx driving distance: None
Approximate trekking time: 7-8 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 10km
Start Altitude: 3900m

End Altitude: 3960m
Highest Altitude reached: 4600m
Altitude gain: 700m
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6 - Barranco camp to Karanga camp

This day is designed for acclimatization. Today you will conquer the Great Barranco Wall with the view of Heim glacier on the top. The trail winds down to Karanga Valley. You will then proceed with a steep climb to Karanga Camp.

Approx driving distance: None
Approximate trekking time: 3-5 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 6km
Start Altitude: 3960m

End Altitude: 4035m
Highest Altitude reached: 4217m
Altitude gain: 257m
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7 - Karanga camp to Barafu camp

Today you cross the alpine desert and continue with your trek on empty and dry landscape to Barafu Camp. This trail intersects with Mweka Route, the trail used to descend for the final two days. The word “Barafu” means Ice, this camp is located on a rocky, exposed ridge.

Approx driving distance: None
Approximate trekking time: 3-4 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 4km
Start Altitude: 4035m

End Altitude: 4650m
Highest Altitude reached: 4650m
Altitude gain: 615m
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 8 - Barafu camp to Uhuru peak to Mweka camp

Around mid-night begins a steep climb over loose volcanic scree. Slow and steady pace will take you towards Stella point. Take a short rest at Stella point (5685m), proceed with your ascent to Uhuru peak (5895m). You will normally encounter snow on your way to the peak. Spend few minutes on the top of the mountain and then descend back to Barafu camp for a short rest before you proceed to Mweka Camp to wind up your day

Approx driving distance: None
Approximate trekking time: 14-18 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 19km
Start Altitude: 4650m

End Altitude: 3080m
Highest Altitude reached: 5895m
Altitude gain / loss: +1245m / -2815m
Meals included: Pre-climb snack, brunch and dinner

Day 9 - Mweka camp to Mweka gate to a Moshi based lodge

Today is the final day on the mountain; enjoy your breakfast before descending to Mweka gate passing through forest zone. Upon arrival at the gate complete park formalities and tipping ceremony with your support team. Our driver will then transfer you to Moshi.

Approx driving distance: 0.5-1 hours
Approximate trekking time: 3-4 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 10km
Start Altitude: 3080m

End Altitude: 1680m (park gates)
Highest Altitude reached: 3080m
Altitude loss: 1400m
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 10 - End of our services after check-out.

After check-out our services end or you can include extra activities, a safari, beach extension or a airport transfer.

Check out time: 12:00pm
Meals included: Breakfast

9 days on trek
^{Overnight: Mti Mkubwa > Shira 1 > Shira 2 > Moir Camp > Barranco > Karanga > Barafu > Mweka}

Map Full itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival & pre-climb briefing at a Moshi based lodge

Direct arrival at a lodge in Moshi at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. This evening you will have a pre-climb briefing with your guide and a consultant.

Check in time: 12:00pm
Expected briefing time: 17:00pm
Meals included: none

Day 2 - Moshi based lodge to Lemosho gate to Mti Mkubwa (Big tree) camp

Depart Moshi to Londorosi gate, upon arrival at the gate complete park formalities, you will then be driven to Lemosho starting point, start your hike through a rain forest while enjoying watching wild animals.

Approx driving distance: 3-4 hours
Approximate trekking time: 3-4 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 7km
Start Altitude: 2100m

End Altitude: 2780m
Highest Altitude reached: 2780m
Altitude gain: 680m
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3 - Mti Mkubwa (Big tree) camp to Shira One camp

Continue through the forest, steeply climbing into the heather and moorland zone, crossing the Shira Ridge, and descending into the Shira Plateau.

Approx driving distance: None
Approximate trekking time: 4-5 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 7-8km
Start Altitude: 2780m

End Altitude: 3500m
Highest Altitude reached: 3500m
Altitude gain: 720m
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 - Shira One camp to Shira Two camp

A slow-paced hike across the Shira Plateau through the heather and moorland.

Approx driving distance: None
Approximate trekking time: 3-5 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 6km
Start Altitude: 3500m

End Altitude: 3900m
Highest Altitude reached: 3900m
Altitude gain: 400m
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5 - Shira Two camp to Moir Camp

A short acclimatisation trek arriving at the base of the North West alpine desert, the destination for today.

Approx driving distance: None
Approximate trekking time: 2-3 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 4km
Start Altitude: 3900m

End Altitude: 4140m
Highest Altitude reached: 4140m
Altitude gain: 240m
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6 - Moir camp to Barranco Camp

Begin your trek out of moorland and enter the semi desert with rocky landscapes following the trail to Eastern side to Lava Tower. At this point you would probably start to feel high altitude sickness symptoms. Descend to Barranco camp for your overnight stay. The camp is located below Barranco wall.

Approx driving distance: None
Approximate trekking time: 8-10 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 12km
Start Altitude: 4140m

End Altitude: 3960m
Highest Altitude reached: 4600m
Altitude gain: 460m
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7 - Barranco camp to Karanga camp

This day is designed for acclimatization. Today you will conquer the Great Barranco Wall with the view of Heim glacier on the top. The trail winds down to Karanga Valley. You will then proceed with a steep climb to Karanga Camp.

Approx driving distance: None
Approximate trekking time: 3-5 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 6km
Start Altitude: 3960m

End Altitude: 4035m
Highest Altitude reached: 4217m
Altitude gain: 257m
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 8 - Karanga camp to Barafu camp

Today you cross the alpine desert and continue with your trek on empty and dry landscape to Barafu Camp. This trail intersects with Mweka Route, the trail used to descend for the final two days. The word “Barafu” means Ice, this camp is located on a rocky, exposed ridge.

Approx driving distance: None
Approximate trekking time: 3-4 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 4km
Start Altitude: 4035m

End Altitude: 4650m
Highest Altitude reached: 4650m
Altitude gain: 615m
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 9 - Barafu camp to Uhuru peak to Mweka camp

Around mid-night begins a steep climb over loose volcanic scree. Slow and steady pace will take you towards Stella point. Take a short rest at Stella point (5685m), proceed with your ascent to Uhuru peak (5895m). You will normally encounter snow on your way to the peak. Spend few minutes on the top of the mountain and then descend back to Barafu camp for a short rest before you proceed to Mweka Camp to wind up your day

Approx driving distance: None
Approximate trekking time: 14-18 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 19km
Start Altitude: 4650m

End Altitude: 3080m
Highest Altitude reached: 5895m
Altitude gain / loss: +1245m / -2815m
Meals included: Pre-climb snack, brunch and dinner

Day 10 - Mweka camp to Mweka gate to a Moshi based lodge

Today is the final day on the mountain; enjoy your breakfast before descending to Mweka gate passing through forest zone. Upon arrival at the gate complete park formalities and tipping ceremony with your support team. Our driver will then transfer you to Moshi.

Approx driving distance: 0.5-1 hours
Approximate trekking time: 3-4 hours
Approximate trekking distance: 10km
Start Altitude: 3080m

End Altitude: 1680m (park gates)
Highest Altitude reached: 3080m
Altitude loss: 1400m
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 11 - End of our services after check-out.

After check-out our services end or you can include extra activities, a safari, beach extension or a airport transfer.

Check out time: 12:00pm
Meals included: Breakfast

Lemosho route

Minimum days: 6 days on trek
Maximum days: 9 days on trek
We recommend: 8 days on trek & 2 nights at a lodge
Level: Beginner to intermediate
Overnights: Tents
Price range: Medium to high
Ascent / Descent: Londrossi / Mweka
Acclimatisation & success: Medium to high
Circuit: Southern circuit
Traffic: Medium

The Lemosho route is considered one of the best routes to climb Kilimanjaro on due to the excellent acclimatisation profile and flexibility on the number of days and circuits you can explore. Our standard Lemosho routes approach the mountain from the remote west Kilimanjaro area (Londrossi) through a dense forest before joining the southern circuit on the Shira plateu and summiting via Barafu / Stella point.

You can also detour from the busier southern circuit to the northern circuit via the Lemosho route. We call this the 'Northern circuit route' and it is a great low traffic / high acclimatisation alternative to our standard Lemosho southern circuit approach.

The standard Lemosho route is slightly more physically demanding than other routes as you pass a scrambling section on the 'Barranco wall' however has an excellent acclimatisation profile (from 7+ days on trek) which maximise your chances of a successful summit.

For non experienced climbers we recommend a minimum of 7-8 days to offer the best acclimatisation and maximise your chances of reaching the summit. It is possible to complete in 6 however the acclimatisation is extremely low and only for the seasoned trekker.

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The exploitation and mistreatment of porters can be a troubling challenge in the climbing industry. By climbing with a qualified KPAP Partner company you can be assured that your porters are well taken care of and we are externally monitored by a third party to prove this!

Standard packages usually include:

1 Night accommodation at a base lodge on BB basis before trek
1 Night accommodation at a base lodge on BB basis after trek
All National Park conservation, park entry, hut, ranger and rescue fees for itinerary
Trained, certified and experienced English speaking mountain guide/s
Mountain porters (1 x porter carrying personal mountain luggage of 12kg for Meru per 1 person)
Chef/cook, waiter porter and eating utensils
Meals indicated on the itineraries [B = breakfast, L = Hot lunch or packed lunch, D = dinner]
1 x transfer from a Moshi or Arusha based lodge to park gates; per group
1 x transfer back to a Moshi or Arusha based lodge to park gates; per group
Boiled drinking water on trek (from 1st hut on-wards)
Basic first aid kit per group
1 pulse oximeter per group for twice daily health checks with guide

Optional extras and comfort upgrades:

Supplemental oxygen or emergency oxygen cylinders
Comfort upgrades such as a personal porters for extra luggage, summit porters etc.
Airport or other transfers
Additional transfers from park gates to lodges
Domestic flights
Extra nights’ accommodation at a lodge
Personal mountain equipment such as sleeping bags, walking poles, duffel bags etc.

Our standard packaged usually exclude:

Tips / gratuities
Beverages such as soft drinks, alcohol etc.
International flights
High altitude trekking insurance (visit recommended provider)
Items of a personal nature
Water on first day of trek
Metal & hard plastic water bottles, water bladders etc. (note: soft plastics are not permitted on the mountain)

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Climb Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route with highlights including....

Oh no! This might be a little too short for this route

Although an 6 day trek is possible via the Lemosho route, we would instead recommend the Rongai route which has slightly shorter distances for 6 days on trek. You can still request a custom quote if you prefer the Rongai route.

Day 1 - Arrival & pre-climb briefing at a Moshi based lodge

Direct arrival at a lodge in Moshi at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. This evening you will have a pre-climb briefing with your guide and a consultant.

Day 2 - Moshi based lodge to Lemosho gate to Mti Mkubwa (Big tree) camp

Depart Moshi to Londorosi gate, upon arrival at the gate complete park formalities, you will then be driven to Lemosho starting point, start your hike through a rain forest while enjoying watching wild animals.

Day 3 - Mti Mkubwa (Big tree) camp to Shira Two camp

Start your ascent out of the rain forest to heather and moorland zone crossing Shira Ridge across the Shira Plateau. This trail leads up to Shira two Camp with a spectacular view of western breach and its glaciers in the East.

Day 4 - Shira Two camp to Barranco Camp

Day 5 - Barranco camp to Karanga camp

This day is designed for acclimatization. Today you will conquer the Great Barranco Wall with the view of Heim glacier on the top. The trail winds down to Karanga Valley. You will then proceed with a steep climb to Karanga Camp.

Day 6 - Karanga camp to Barafu camp

Today you cross the alpine desert and continue with your trek on empty and dry landscape to Barafu Camp. This trail intersects with Mweka Route, the trail used to descend for the final two days. The word “Barafu” means Ice, this camp is located on a rocky, exposed ridge.

Day 7 - Barafu camp to Uhuru peak to Mweka camp

Day 8 - Mweka camp to Mweka gate to a Moshi based lodge

Today is the final day on the mountain; enjoy your breakfast before descending to Mweka gate passing through forest zone. Upon arrival at the gate complete park formalities and tipping ceremony with your support team. Our driver will then transfer you to Moshi.

Day 9 - End of our services after check-out.

After check-out our services end or you can include extra activities, a safari, beach extension or a airport transfer.

Day 1 - Arrival & pre-climb briefing at a Moshi based lodge

Direct arrival at a lodge in Moshi at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. This evening you will have a pre-climb briefing with your guide and a consultant.

Day 2 - Moshi based lodge to Lemosho gate to Mti Mkubwa (Big tree) camp

Depart Moshi to Londorosi gate, upon arrival at the gate complete park formalities, you will then be driven to Lemosho starting point, start your hike through a rain forest while enjoying watching wild animals.

Day 3 - Mti Mkubwa (Big tree) camp to Shira One camp

Continue through the forest, steeply climbing into the heather and moorland zone, crossing the Shira Ridge, and descending into the Shira Plateau.

Day 4 - Shira One camp to Shira Two camp

A slow-paced hike across the Shira Plateau through the heather and moorland.

Day 5 - Shira Two camp to Barranco Camp

Day 6 - Barranco camp to Karanga camp

This day is designed for acclimatization. Today you will conquer the Great Barranco Wall with the view of Heim glacier on the top. The trail winds down to Karanga Valley. You will then proceed with a steep climb to Karanga Camp.

Day 7 - Karanga camp to Barafu camp

Today you cross the alpine desert and continue with your trek on empty and dry landscape to Barafu Camp. This trail intersects with Mweka Route, the trail used to descend for the final two days. The word “Barafu” means Ice, this camp is located on a rocky, exposed ridge.

Day 8 - Barafu camp to Uhuru peak to Mweka camp

Day 9 - Mweka camp to Mweka gate to a Moshi based lodge

Today is the final day on the mountain; enjoy your breakfast before descending to Mweka gate passing through forest zone. Upon arrival at the gate complete park formalities and tipping ceremony with your support team. Our driver will then transfer you to Moshi.

Day 10 - End of our services after check-out.

After check-out our services end or you can include extra activities, a safari, beach extension or a airport transfer.

Day 1 - Arrival & pre-climb briefing at a Moshi based lodge

Direct arrival at a lodge in Moshi at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. This evening you will have a pre-climb briefing with your guide and a consultant.

Day 2 - Moshi based lodge to Lemosho gate to Mti Mkubwa (Big tree) camp

Depart Moshi to Londorosi gate, upon arrival at the gate complete park formalities, you will then be driven to Lemosho starting point, start your hike through a rain forest while enjoying watching wild animals.

Day 3 - Mti Mkubwa (Big tree) camp to Shira One camp

Continue through the forest, steeply climbing into the heather and moorland zone, crossing the Shira Ridge, and descending into the Shira Plateau.

Day 4 - Shira One camp to Shira Two camp

A slow-paced hike across the Shira Plateau through the heather and moorland.

Day 5 - Shira Two camp to Moir Camp

A short acclimatisation trek arriving at the base of the North West alpine desert, the destination for today.

Day 6 - Moir camp to Barranco Camp

Day 7 - Barranco camp to Karanga camp

This day is designed for acclimatization. Today you will conquer the Great Barranco Wall with the view of Heim glacier on the top. The trail winds down to Karanga Valley. You will then proceed with a steep climb to Karanga Camp.

Day 8 - Karanga camp to Barafu camp

Today you cross the alpine desert and continue with your trek on empty and dry landscape to Barafu Camp. This trail intersects with Mweka Route, the trail used to descend for the final two days. The word “Barafu” means Ice, this camp is located on a rocky, exposed ridge.

Day 9 - Barafu camp to Uhuru peak to Mweka camp

Day 10 - Mweka camp to Mweka gate to a Moshi based lodge

Today is the final day on the mountain; enjoy your breakfast before descending to Mweka gate passing through forest zone. Upon arrival at the gate complete park formalities and tipping ceremony with your support team. Our driver will then transfer you to Moshi.

Day 11 - End of our services after check-out.

After check-out our services end or you can include extra activities, a safari, beach extension or a airport transfer.

Lemosho route

Location

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Did you know this tour is externally monitored?

Standard packages usually include:

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When to visit

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Why choose us?

Here are some of the top reasons thousands have chosen Shah Tours.

35+ years experience

We are not just saying it, we have decades of experience with many guides having worked with us for years and years creating memories since 1984.

Family owned

Currently on the third generation of the 'Shah' in Shah Tours, we have always been family owned bringing the experience and passion of many generations.

Responsible

We are part of multiple organisations to ensure our standards are high. Some of our tours are also externally monitored to ensure fair and independent monitoring.

Superior guides

Most of our guides have worked with us for many years and have plenty of training, skill and real world experience to offer a superb and friendly experience in multiple languages.