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Climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the 7 Days Lemosho Route. Enjoy dramatic landscapes, excellent acclimatization, and a high summit success rate on this stunning trek

Kilimanjaro · Lemosho Route

7 Days Lemosho Route

Duration
7 Days
Route
Lemosho Route
Highest point
19,345 ft
Price
From $1,700

Tour Overview

The 7 Days Lemosho Route is one of the most scenic and well-balanced ways to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. You start on the western side of the mountain, where the first days are quiet and green, and join the Machame Route on the Shira Plateau. On the way up you pass through rainforest, moorland, alpine desert and the arctic zone around the summit.

This 7-day version gets the balance right between acclimatization and time. It gives you a good chance of reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m) without making the trip too long. It includes a walk up to Lava Tower to help you acclimatize and a night at Karanga Camp to prepare your body for the summit push.

Highlights include the steep Barranco Wall, wide views of Mount Meru and sunrise at Stella Point. It’s a great route if you want a memorable Kilimanjaro climb with a good success rate.

Good for:

  • Climbers who want great scenery and good acclimatization
  • A better chance of success in 7 days
  • Anyone who prefers a less crowded start to the climb
6 Days Lemosho Route – Map
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Itinerary

10,000 ft 15,000 ft 7,800 Day 1: Londorossi Gate, 7,800 ft 9,500 Day 1: Forest Camp, 9,500 ft 11,500 Day 2: Shira Camp 1, 11,500 ft 13,800 Day 3: Moir Hut, 13,800 ft 13,000 Day 4: Barranco Camp, 13,000 ft 15,000 Day 5: Barafu Camp, 15,000 ft 15,300 Day 6: Barafu Camp, 15,300 ft 19,345 Day 6: Summit, 19,345 ft 10,000 Day 6: Mweka Hut, 10,000 ft 5,400 Day 7: Moshi, 5,400 ft
Ascent profile, in feet: Londorossi Gate 7,800 ft to Summit 19,345 ft. Select a point to read that day.
  1. Pre day Arriving in Tanzania

    All trekkers need to organize their own flight to Kilimanjaro international Airport [JRO]. From JRO you will be met by our staff and transferred to Moshi in the peaceful surrounds of our comfortable pre and post trek accommodation from where there are great views of the mountain. You can relax by the pool before your briefing with the Guides, who will provide the essential information for your trek to the roof of Africa.

    The Hotel we are using is between these

    Parkview Inn Hotel

    Panama Garden Resort

    Weruweru River Lodge

  2. Day 1 Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp

    We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, we eat lunch, then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.

    • Hiking Time:3-4 hours
    Elevation (ft)
    7,800ft to 9,500ft
    Distance
    6 km
    Habitat
    Rain Forest
    Meals
    Lunch & Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping
  3. Day 2 Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1

    We continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.

    • Hiking Time 5-6 hour
    Elevation (ft)
    9,500ft to 11,500ft
    Distance
    8 km
    Habitat
    Moorland
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping
  4. Day 3 Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Hut

    We explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

    • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
    Elevation (ft)
    11,500ft to 13,800 ft
    Distance
    14 km
    Habitat
    Moorland
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping
  5. Day 4 Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

    From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the "Shark's Tooth." Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

    • Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
    Elevation (ft)
    13,800ft to 13,000ft
    Distance
    7 km
    Habitat
    Semi Desert
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping
  6. Day 5 Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

    After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

    • Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
    Elevation (ft)
    13,000ft to 15,000ft
    Distance
    9km
    Habitat
    Alpine Desert
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping
  7. Day 6 Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut

    Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.

    At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all they way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.

    From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

    • Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
    Elevation (ft)
    15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft)
    Distance
    5 km ascent / 12 km descent
    Habitat
    Arctic
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping
  8. Day 7 Mweka Camp to Moshi

    After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

    From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi.

    • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

    Depart Tanzania

    This day left for your next destination. If you have safari, then might be used to beginning your safari or fly to Zanzibar or fly back home. Our vehicle will be ready to take you to the airport at your time.

    Elevation (ft)
    10,000ft to 5,400ft
    Distance
    10 km
    Habitat
    Rain Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Camping
    Meals
    Breakfast Included

Places on This Trip

Include

  • 7 Days 6 Nights Lemosho Route
  • Private transport from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.
  • Private transport to Kilimanjaro International Airport after trek to catch your flight back home
  • Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
  • National Park entry fees, camping fees, rescue fees
  • 18% VAT on tour fees & services
  • 4 Season Mountain tents with comfortable Sleeping Mattress
  • 2 nights of your hotel stay before and after trek in Moshi.
  • Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters [average ratio of support staff to climber is 4:1 in a group]
  • 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
  • Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
  • Hot water for washing
  • Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
  • Government taxes
  • Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
  • Emergency firstaid kit

Exclude

  • Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after climb.
  • Travel insurance
  • Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charges $ 100 for the entire trek shared in a group.
  • Flights
  • Laundry (Available at hotel)
  • Personal items and toiletries
  • Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the
  • Mountain: http://www.kiliporters.org/tipping_recommendations.php
  • Guides: $20/day/guide
  • Cook: $15/day
  • Porter: $10/day/porter

Prices

Standard Package Price For 7 Days Lemosho Route + 2 Nights in Hotel

People in Group1-23-56-89+
Standard Package$1,990$1,890$1,750$1,700

Prices in US dollars.

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  • Highly Experienced and Wonderful Crew

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    We could not have asked for a better experience on Kilimanjaro. Everything about this trip with this local operator was top notch. Starting with the booking with Naick who made it smooth and easy with his timely responses and advice. Payment was easy and they took care of all the logistics that all we had to do was present ourselves at the KIA.

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