7 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking Lemosho Route
7 Days, 6 Night
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Experience the adventure of a lifetime on a 7-day trek up Mount Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho Route, renowned for its scenic beauty, diverse ecosystems, and high summit success rate. This route is ideal for climbers seeking a less crowded path with breathtaking views, as it winds through dense rainforests, moorlands, alpine deserts, and rocky summit zones.
The 7-day itinerary provides ample time for proper acclimatization, increasing your chances of reaching the summit while enjoying a well-paced journey. Along the way, you will be accompanied by experienced guides and support staff who ensure safety, offer expert advice, and make your climb both comfortable and unforgettable. This trek combines adventure, natural beauty, and the thrill of standing atop Africa’s highest peak, making it an extraordinary experience for every mountaineer.
Tour Summary
Day 1
Kilimanjaro Airport – Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa
Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
MACHAME CAMP ~ SHIRA CAMP (12,600 ft./ 3,840 m)
Accommodation: Shira 2 camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
 SHIRA CAMP 2 ~ BARRANCO CAMP (12 950 ft./3 950 m)
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Accommodation: Karanga Camp
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Arusha
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Day by day
Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport – Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa
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Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft
Distance: 6 km/4 miles
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet with our mountain guide for a briefing and gear check. Then, after about 4 hours of driving, arrive at Londorossi Gate to complete entry formalities before continuing to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at the trailhead, we begin the hike through an undisturbed forest that winds its way to the first camp, ready to begin your 7 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking Lemosho Route.
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 2 Camp
Altitude: 9,498 to 11,500 feet.
Distance: 8 km/ 5 miles
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Health
We continue along the trail, which leads out of the rainforest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rocks adorned with lichen barbs. We climb through the lush hills and cross several streams to reach Shira Ridge before gently descending to Shira Camp 1. We get our first look at Kibo on the other side of the plateau.
Accommodation
Shira 2 camp
Day 3: Shira Camp 2 to Barranco Camp
Altitude: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft
Distance: 8 km/5 miles
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
From the Shira Plateau, we continue east up a ridge, passing the Kibo Peak junction.
Continuing, we turn southeast toward the lava tower known as “Shark’s Tooth” (altitude 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction, which leads to the Arrow Glacier. We continue down to Barranco Camp. Although you end the day at roughly the same altitude as when you started, this day is critical for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
Accommodation
Barranco camp
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft
Distance to climb: 5km/3miles
Climbing time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and follow a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction with the Mweka Trail.
Accommodation
Karanga Camp | FB
Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft
Distance to go: 4 km/2 miles
Climbing time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Today we continue to Barafu Camp. You have completed the southern circuit, which provides views of the summit from a variety of angles. We set up camp, rested, had dinner, and prepared for summit day.
Accommodation
Barafu Camp | FB
Day 6: Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp
Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Descent to 3090 m/10,150 ft
Distance: 5 km/3miles up / 13 km/8 miles down
Hiking time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
Habitat: Rocky scree and ice-covered summit
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
We continue our journey to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers in the early morning (midnight to 2 a.m.). You head northwest and ascend through dense scree to Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically demanding portion of the journey. At Stella Point, you can take a short break and be rewarded with the most spectacular sunrise you’ve ever witnessed. Faster hikers can view the sunrise from the summit.
Snow may be encountered on the hour-long climb to the summit from Stella Point. Uhuru Peak is the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the African continent!
We begin our descent from the summit by heading straight down to Mweka Camp, with a lunch stop in Barafu. You might want to wear gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel on the way down.Â
We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain, ending the sixth day of your 7-day Kilimanjaro trekking Lemosho Route.
Accommodation
Mweka camp | Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Arusha.
Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
Distance: 10 km/6 miles
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, we will descend to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it may be wet and muddy, so gaiters and trekking poles will be useful. Shorts and t-shirts will probably suffice (keep rain gear and warmer clothes on hand).Â
Meet our guide at the gate for transfer to Arusha for dinner and overnight or late flight, depending on your budget and schedule. Marking the end of your 7-day Kilimanjaro trekking Lemosho Route
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Inclusions
- Transfers:
- Entry fees:
- Accommodation:
- Meals:
- Hiking and safety equipment:
- Climbing crew:
- Professional guides licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All guides are holders of Wilderness First Responder certification. All of them have 7+years of successful experience
Exclusions
- International flights;
- Visa fee (100 USD for American citizens and 50 USD for all others);
- Personal gear rentals;
- Lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the climb);
- Portable toilets (if required – 250 USD per unit, one can be shared between 3-4 people);
- Mountaineering insurance. You’ll need special insurance for climbing Kilimanjaro that covers high-altitude trekking up to 6000 m.
- Tipping
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
The Lemosho Route uses camping-style accommodation, with comfortable tents at each campsite. Meals are prepared by experienced cooks, and porters assist with luggage.
Trek through lush rainforest, alpine moorlands, and rocky summit zones, with opportunities to spot colobus monkeys, exotic birds, and small antelopes along the lower sections. The changing landscapes make the route one of the most visually rewarding on Kilimanjaro.
Essential items include layered clothing, trekking boots, gloves, hat, sunscreen, trekking poles, headlamp, daypack, and reusable water bottles. Layering is important to adapt to varying temperatures from rainforest to summit.
Yes, for physically prepared beginners. The gradual ascent and extra acclimatization days make it manageable for first-time climbers, though fitness and determination are necessary.
Yes. Each trek includes professional guides, porters, and cooks, who ensure safety, carry luggage, and provide meals throughout the trek.
Yes, the 7-day trek can be adjusted for extra acclimatization days, combined with a safari, or tailored for your preferred pace.