7 Days Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route
The Lemosho Route is widely recognized as the top choice for summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, offering a flexible journey with options for a 7- or 8-day ascent. Starting from the western side of the mountain, the route begins with a scenic drive from Moshi town to the Lemosho Gate. It is known for its beautiful and diverse scenery, with less crowding in the earlier stages and a gradual altitude gain that allows climbers to acclimatize effectively.
7 Days
Moderate
70.00 km
From $1,850
7
Days
5,895m
Max Altitude
70.00 km
Distance
Moderate
Difficulty
Overview
The Lemosho Route is renowned for its exceptional summit success rate, with an impressive 95% of climbers reaching Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. This remarkable achievement is largely attributed to its carefully designed itinerary which is highly recommended for optimal acclimatization. The routes extended duration allows trekkers to adapt gradually to the altitude, significantly boosting their chances of a successful and rewarding summit experience.
About This Route
The Lemosho Route is widely recognized as the top choice for summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, offering climbers a flexible journey with options for a 7- or 8-day ascent. Starting from the western side of the mountain, the route begins with a scenic drive from Moshi town to the Lemosho Gate. It is known for its beautiful and diverse scenery, with less crowding in the earlier stages and a gradual altitude gain that allows climbers to acclimatize effectively. The descent is made via the Mweka Gate.\n\nTanzania Kili Adventure strongly recommends the Lemosho Route for climbers with the flexibility to spend more time on the mountain. This route is ideal for those seeking to maximize their chances of a successful and enjoyable ascent, offering a well-balanced and rewarding trekking experience. With its excellent conditions for acclimatization, the Lemosho Route ensures a memorable and fulfilling journey to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Arrive in Kilimanjaro
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town. The rest of your day will be free to explore the small and pretty town of Moshi or relax by the pool. Later on, our operations team and your mountain guide will meet with you and give you a thorough briefing in preparation for your trek. There will be an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear.
2
Lemosho Glades (2385m) to Big Tree Camp (2780m)
You will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00am and transferred to the Lemosho gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process you will start your climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree camp where you will be spending the night.
3
Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)
Today you will cover a lot of ground as you trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. We will trek through Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds as we head towards Shira 2. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great panoramic views.
4
Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)
Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking into the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below.
5
Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)
Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. Its a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up to our nights camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp.
6
Karanga Camp (3963m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)
After a good nights rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. Its a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arrival at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.
7
Barafu Camp (4640m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Millennium Camp (3790m)
We start off at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hours walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest.
8
Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)
A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower before our big celebration.
9
Depart Kilimanjaro
The day is left free to rest and relax after a long, challenging week of trekking. You will be transferred to the airport to catch your morning flight back home.
What's Included
Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees
18% VAT on tour fees & services
3 Season Mountain tents (double occupancy)
Sleeping Bag
3-inch-thick foam Sleeping Mat/Pad
Spacious mess tent with tables and chairs
Transportation to & from the mountain gate
Airport transfers (JRO Airport)
Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
Three meals daily while on the mountain
Katadyn filtered water throughout the trek
Hotel lodging night before and after climb with breakfast & dinner
Fair wages for mountain crew (KINAPA & KIATO approved)
Tree donation for environmental conservation
Supplemental Oxygen tanks & Pulse Oximeter
Portable flush toilet with toilet tent (groups of 4+)
Free storage room and safe room at lodge
Celebration dinner at hotel after trek
Not Included
International and Domestic Flights
Visa fees
Tips to mountain crew (recommended USD 250-350 per person)
Single supplement (USD 20/day for single tent)
Rental Gears
Laundry Services
Travel Insurance (recommended with medical cover up to 6000m and helicopter evacuation)
Portable toilet for groups less than 4 people
Group Pricing
| Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,200 |
| 2-3 | $2,000 |
| 4-6 | $1,900 |
| 7-10 | $1,850 |
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