7 days Lemosho route Climbing Mt.Kilimanjaro

Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   4h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate (approximately 4 hours’ drive) for registration and park formalities. You will then continue by vehicle to the Lemosho trailhead. The trek begins through untouched montane rainforest, rich in birdlife and wildlife, gradually ascending to Forest Camp.
   Elevation: 7,800 ft to 9,500 ft
   Distance: 6 km
   Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
   Habitat: Rainforest
   Meals: Lunch & Dinner
   Accommodation: Camping

Day 2: Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   6h · Admission ticket included
   The trail climbs steadily out of the forest into the moorland zone, where the vegetation opens into rolling hills covered with heather and volcanic rock. You cross several streams before reaching the Shira Ridge, then descend slightly to Shira Camp 1, with spectacular views of Kibo Peak.
   Elevation: 9,500 ft to 11,500 ft
   Distance: 8 km
   Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
   Habitat: Moorland
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
   Accommodation: Camping

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp to Moir Hut

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   7h · Admission ticket included
   This day is spent crossing the Shira Plateau, one of the highest plateaus on Earth. The walk is gradual and scenic, passing Shira Camp 2 before continuing to Moir Hut, located at the base of the Lent Hills. Optional acclimatization hikes around the Lent Hills are available, making this an excellent day for altitude adaptation.
   Elevation: 11,500 ft to 13,800 ft
   Distance: 14 km
   Hiking Time: 5–7 hours
   Habitat: Moorland
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
   Accommodation: Camping

Day 4: Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   6h · Admission ticket included
   The route continues eastward toward the Lava Tower (Shark’s Tooth), reaching approximately 15,200 ft before descending into the Barranco Valley. This “climb high, sleep low” day is critical for acclimatization. Barranco Camp is set beneath the imposing Barranco Wall, with dramatic views of glaciers and valleys.
   
   Elevation: 13,800 ft to 13,000 ft
   Distance: 7 km
   Hiking Time: 4–6 hours
   Habitat: Semi-desert
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
   Accommodation: Camping

Day 5: Barranco camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   10h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, you ascend the Barranco Wall, a non-technical but steep climb requiring careful footing. The trail then traverses ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp before continuing to Barafu Camp. Here, you complete the Southern Circuit and enjoy panoramic views of both Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Early dinner and rest are essential in preparation for summit night.
   
   Elevation: 13,000 ft to 15,000 ft
   Distance: 9 km
   Hiking Time: 8–10 hours
   Habitat: Alpine desert
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
   Accommodation: Camping

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Summit day begins between midnight and 2:00 am. You ascend slowly through scree toward Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most demanding section of the climb, both physically and mentally. From Stella Point, a final one-hour traverse leads to Uhuru Peak (19,345 ft), the highest point in Africa.
   After photos and a short celebration, descend to Barafu Camp for lunch, then continue to Mweka Camp. The descent is steep and gravelly; trekking poles and gaiters are highly recommended.
   
   Elevation: 15,300 ft to 19,345 ft, then down to 10,000 ft
   Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
   Hiking Time: 7–8 hours ascent / 4–6 hours descent
   Habitat: Arctic to rainforest
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
   Accommodation: Camping

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Moshi

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   4h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, descend through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you will receive your summit certificates. Continue to Mweka Village, where your vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel in Moshi for a well-deserved rest.
   
   Elevation: 10,000 ft to 5,400 ft
   Distance: 10 km
   Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
   Habitat: Rainforest
   Meals: Breakfast
   Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness