Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route 7 Days

Day 1: Day 1: Arusha to Lemosho gatethen to Big tree camp

1. Kilimanjaro National Park
   4h
   You will be picked up at your hotel at around 09:30am and transferred to the Lemosho gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process you will still start our climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree camp where you will be spending the night.
   Distance covered: 7km / 4.3mi Approx. time taken: 4 hours

Day 2: Day 2: Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)

1. Kilimanjaro National Park
   11h
   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 our destination which is Shira 2.. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude as we head towards Shira 1
   and parts of the route are fairly steep. As you proceed towards Shira 2 you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice
   fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the
   Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great panoramic views.
   Distance covered: 16.5km / 10.3mi Approx. time taken: 9 – 11 hrs

Day 3: Day 3: Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

1. Kilimanjaro National Park
   7h
   Your trek starts 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. 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 (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below.
   Distance covered: 10km / 6.2mi Approx. time taken: 7 hrs

Day 4: Day 4: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)

1. Kilimanjaro National Park
   5h
   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. It’s 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 from Karanga valley to our night’s 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 for the night.
   Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi Approx. time taken: 5 hours

Day 5: Day 5: Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

1. Kilimanjaro National Park
   3h
   After a good night’s 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. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On 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.
   Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi Approx. time taken: 3 hours

Day 6: Day 6: Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)

1. Kilimanjaro National Park
   15h
   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 hour’s 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.
   Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours

Day 7: Day 7: Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)

1. Kilimanjaro National Park
   6h
   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 Arusha, where you can treat yourself to a hot welcome shower. Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi
   Approx. time taken: 6 hours

Pickup details

You can select any hotel of your choice in Arusha, provided it is within 4km of the city center. The hotels listed are just suggestions; feel free to choose your preferred accommodation before and after your climb. Our tour consultant and guide will meet you for a climbing briefing and equipment check. We typically meet in the hotel lobby in the evening, but you can suggest a specific time, as we will stay in touch via email or WhatsApp.
You can discover our tour consultant and your guide as they wear a company branded T-shirts/Shirts

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels