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Overview
The 7-day Kilimanjaro Hiking Lemosho Route offers an incredible journey through lush rainforests to the summit of Africa's highest peak. With its scenic vistas and lower traffic, this route is ideal for those seeking both adventure and stunning landscapes. Starting at Londorossi Gate, hikers will ascend through diverse ecosystems, culminating at Uhuru Peak. Expert guides ensure a safe and enriching experience, while nutritious meals fuel your climb. Perfect for adventurous travelers looking for a challenging yet rewarding trek.
- 7-day trek through diverse habitats from rainforest to alpine desert
- Experienced guides and support crew for safety and success
- Nutritious meals provided throughout the climb
- Summit at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, at 5895m
What's included
Private transportation
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Parking Fees
Gratuities
What to expect
Day 1: Moshi to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro
4h · Admission ticket included
You will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00am 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.
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.
Elevation: 2,650m to 3,850m
Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
Distance: 8 kilometers
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Habitat: Heath and Moorland
Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp (3,960m) via Lava Tower
Mount Kilimanjaro
8h · Admission ticket included
Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking into 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 (4640 m), 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.
Elevation: 3,850m to 3,960m via 4,640m
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
Distance: 10 kilometers
Difficulty: Challenging
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro
5h · Admission ticket included
The 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.
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 arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long 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.
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.
Elevation: 4,640m to 5,895m, then down to 3,080m
Hiking Time: 10-14 hours
Distance: 20 kilometers
Difficulty: Very Challenging
Habitat: Arctic (summit), Alpine Desert (descent)
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi
Mount Kilimanjaro
5h · Admission ticket included
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 Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome hot shower.
