7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Lemosho Route
Scenic, less crowded, and with a high success rate – perfect for those who want a beautiful and rewarding route.
The Lemosho Route is one of the most picturesque trails on Mount Kilimanjaro, starting from the western side and crossing lush rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and eventually the arctic summit zone. It joins the Machame route at Shira Plateau and offers good acclimatization.
Day 1: Lemosho Gate (2,100m) – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,750m)
Begin the climb through lush rainforest. Keep an eye out for monkeys and exotic birds.
Distance: 6 km | Duration: 3–4 hours | Habitat: Rainforest
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa – Shira 1 Camp (3,505m)
Trek into the heather zone and enjoy views across the Shira Plateau.
Distance: 8 km | Duration: 5–6 hours | Habitat: Moorland
Day 3: Shira 1 – Shira 2 Camp (3,850m)
Hike across moorland, crossing several streams, before reaching Shira Plateau.
Distance: 8 km | Time: 5–6 hrs | Habitat: Moorland
Day 4: Shira 2 – Barranco Camp (3,976m) via Lava Tower (4,630m)
Climb to Lava Tower for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp.
Distance: 10 km | Duration: 6–7 hours | Habitat: Alpine desert
Day 5: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp (3,995m)
Climb the famous Barranco Wall, then descend into Karanga Valley.
Distance: 5 km | Duration: 4–5 hours
Day 6: Karanga – Barafu Camp (4,673m)
Hike to base camp and prepare for the summit push.
Distance: 4 km | Duration: 3–4 hours
Day 7: Barafu – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,100m)
Start at midnight for the summit. Reach Uhuru Peak and descend to Mweka Camp.
Distance: 17 km | Duration: 12–14 hours
Optional Day 8 (Highly Recommended):
Add a day for better acclimatization by staying an extra night at Karanga before moving to
Barafu. This improves summit success and reduces fatigue.
Includes
- Private transportation to and from the selected route
- Airport pick-up
- Quality, waterproof four-season private mountain sleeping tents
- Certified, experienced English-speaking mountain guides (other languages on request – $25/day supplement)
- All Kilimanjaro National Park fees, taxes, and climbing permits
- Government taxes
- All meals on the mountain, prepared by our professional cook
- Salaries for guides, porters, and cook
- Fair porter treatment
- Emergency oxygen & pulse oximeter
- Boiled drinking water & hot drinks
- Personal Summit Certificate
Excludes
- Hotel before/after trek (available on request)
- Personal trekking gear (e.g., sleeping bags, hiking boots – available for rent)
- Tips for guide, porters, and cook
- International flights & visa
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
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