Tanzania: 7-Day Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climbing

Embark on a 7-day Kilimanjaro climbing adventure on the Lemosho Route. Enjoy the unspoilt wilderness and breathtaking scenery of Shira Plateau before reaching the summit.
Day 1: Moshi/ Arusha to Kilimanjaro Gate - Mti Mkubwa Camp

Picked up to Londorosi Gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. Our trek today will be along a little used track through the montane forest. In places the vegetation is so untouched that it grows right across the trail. The flora and fauna are richer here than on the other more popular routes through the rain forest. Our first camp is in the rain forest at Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree).

Day 2; Mti Mkubwa Camp - Shira 2

After breakfast we leave the glades, and start the climb towards the heath and moorland zone. A couple hours after lunch we cross into the Shira Caldera, a high altitude desert plateau, very different from the rain forest. Shira is the third of Kilimanjaro’s volcanic cones, and is filled with lava flow from Kibo Peak. Weather and volcanic action have decimated the crater rim. Today you’ll get your first close views of Kibo – the summit of Kilimanjaro.

Day 3; Shira 2 - Barranco Camp

After breakfast, we start climbing toward Lava Tower lower camp, at 15, 200-ft/4, 633m, where we stop for lunch, allowing our bodies to acclimatize. We descend down through the giant Senecio forest to Barranco Camp, which is beautifully set up on a ridge at the foot of the Barranco Wall. This is where the Machame and Lemosho routes converge, so we meet other climbers ascending the Machame Route.

Day 4; Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp.

After breakfast, our big challenge is to hike up the Barranco Wall, a 500 -ft lava flow. It’s not a technical wall, but challenging nonetheless. Once on top of the “wall”, the climb becomes easier and extremely beautiful with fantastic views. The sunsets here are truly spectacular!!

Day 5; Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp

After a quick breakfast, you can trek towards Barafu Summit Camp. The camp lies as high as 4,640 meters and is the starting point for night climbing to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters). Make sure you spend the remaining time resting and sleeping well, so you’re well prepared for the night summiting schedule ahead.

Day 6: Barafu Camp – Summit – Mweka Hut

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. We'll head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim.

From Stella Point (18,600ft) 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. We enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep. Habitat: Arctic

Day 7: Mweka Camp – Mweka gate – Arusha (Kilimanjaro Airport)

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. A vehicle will meet you and drive you back to Arusha/ Moshi dropped off.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.