Kilimanjaro: 7-Day Lemosho Route Trek with Transfers

Embark on a 7-day trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho Route. Enjoy a hassle-free experience with included transfers and accommodation.
Embark on a 7-day trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Follow the Lemosho Route, which is known for its scenic views and high success rate. Enjoy a hassle-free experience with included accommodation, meals, and transfers.

Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania
Be picked up from Kilimanjaro Airport and taken to your accommodation. Meet your mountain guide for a detailed briefing before your hike. Rent additional gear if needed. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 2: Lemosho Gate (2385m) to Big Tree Camp (2780m)
Be picked up at your hotel and transferred to the Lemosho gate. Start your climb through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree camp where you will be spending the night.

Day 3: Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)
Trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. Gain a reasonable amount of altitude as you head towards Shira 1 and parts of the route are fairly steep. Enjoy panoramic views as you head towards Shira 2.

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)
Start with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking in to the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. Reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640m), your high point for the day.

Day 5: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)
Descend into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. Exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides you from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. Climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Pass underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, and head towards the Karanga valley. For those feeling strong,

Day 6: Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m)
Set off on your walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take you across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around you at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. Keep hydrated and warm. Have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as you will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.

Day 7: Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)
Start off at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. Climb scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. Be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit you. Enjoy spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround you and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes you
Day 8: Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)
Take a gentle trek down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you complete park formalities and receive certificates. Be met by your vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a hot welcome shower.

Day 9: Depart Tanzania
The day is left free to wind down after your hike and before your flight home.

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.