The Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate.. Most of clients climb Kilimanjaro using lemosho route and their feedback to this route is excellent. We highly recommend Lemosho route to our clients. The climb begins at Londorossi Gate at an altitude of 2360 metres, with an approach far to the west of the mountain. It then circles around Kilimanjaro to the south, passing through majestic rainforest where some of the region’s most unique wildlife can often be seen. The route continues up to the mountain’s third summit at Shira Ridge.
8 Days Hiking Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route
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Tour Location
Airport Pickup
- Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA)
Itinerary Day By Day
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Day 1 | Arrival
You will be collected by one of crew members at Kilimanjaro Airport for transfer to your hotel or a homestay as per the programmed booked. After some rest at the Hotel or homestay where you can avail yourself of all its amenities including hot showers, comfortable beds, free Wi-Fi and swimming pool, a briefing and pre-climb check of your readiness will be conducted by your climb manager or tour guide..
Day 2 | Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa
Your adventure begins with a drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate, approximately a 4-hour journey. After registration and permits, you drive further to the Lemosho Glades. From here, you embark on a 3-4 hour trek through the lush rainforest. This initial hike is relatively short and manageable, allowing you to acclimatize to the altitude and immerse yourself in the rich biodiversity. You will camp at Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree Camp) at 2,750 meters, surrounded by towering trees and the sounds of the forest.
- Elevation: 2,100m to 2,750m
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
- Distance: 6 km
- Difficulty: Easy
- Habitat: Rainforest
Day 3 | Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp
Leaving the rainforest behind, the trail ascends steadily through a beautiful, moorland zone. The path is a mix of gradual slopes and more challenging sections. You will hike for about 6-7 hours, covering approximately 8 kilometers. As you gain elevation, the vegetation changes, providing stunning views of the Shira Plateau. Your destination for the night is Shira 1 Camp at 3,500 meters, offering your first clear views of Kibo Peak.
- Elevation: 2,750m to 3,500m
- Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
- Distance: 8 km
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Habitat: Moorland
Day 4 | Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Today’s trek is a relatively easy day of acclimatization as you cross the Shira Plateau, one of the highest plateaus on Earth. The hike takes around 4-5 hours over a distance of about 10 kilometers. This day is important for acclimatization and to allow your body to adjust to the altitude. You will camp at Shira 2 Camp, located at 3,850 meters. In the afternoon, you can take a short acclimatization hike to a higher altitude before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.
- Elevation: 3,500m to 3,850m
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Distance: 10 km
- Difficulty: Easy
- Habitat: Moorland
Day 5 | Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
Today is a challenging but crucial acclimatization day. The trek begins with a gentle ascent towards Lava Tower, a 6-7 hour hike covering 10 kilometers. You will reach an altitude of 4,640 meters at Lava Tower, where you will have lunch and spend some time to help with acclimatization. From Lava Tower, the trail descends into the Barranco Valley, bringing you to Barranco Camp at 3,960 meters. The dramatic views of the Western Breach and the Barranco Wall are highlights of this day.
- Elevation: 3,850m to 3,960m (via 4,640m)
- Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
- Distance: 10 km
- Difficulty: Challenging
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 6 | Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
The day starts with the challenging yet exhilarating climb up the Barranco Wall, a steep rock face that requires some scrambling but is not technical. Once at the top, you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Kibo massif and the surrounding landscape. The hike to Karanga Camp is relatively short, taking about 4-5 hours over 5 kilometers. Karanga Camp, located at 4,035 meters, serves as a key acclimatization point before the final ascent.
- Elevation: 3,960m to 4,035m
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Distance: 5 km
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 7 | Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Today’s trek takes you to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt. The trail is steep in sections and takes approximately 4-5 hours to cover the 4 kilometers. As you ascend, the landscape becomes more barren and rocky. Barafu Camp sits at 4,640 meters, offering a stunning vantage point of the surrounding peaks and valleys. You will have an early dinner and rest, as the summit attempt begins around midnight.
- Elevation: 4,035m to 4,640m
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Distance: 4 km
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 8 | Barafu Camp (4,640m) to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Summit day starts around midnight with a strenuous hike to the top. The path to the summit is a demanding 5-7 hour trek, primarily in darkness, to reach Stella Point (5,739m) on the crater rim. From Stella Point, it’s another 1-2 hours to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at 5,895 meters. After celebrating at the summit, you will descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp at 3,080 meters, covering a total of 12-15 hours of hiking for the day.
- Elevation: 4,640m to 5,895m, then down to 3,080m
- Hiking Time: 12-15 hours
- Distance: 18 km
- Difficulty: Very Challenging
- Habitat: Arctic to Rainforest
Day 9 | Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
The final day is a descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, taking 3-4 hours over 10 kilometers. This is a much easier trek, as you will be descending the entire way. Upon arrival at Mweka Gate, you will receive your summit certificates. A vehicle will then take you back to Moshi for a well-deserved rest and celebration.
- Elevation: 3,080m to 1,640m
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
- Distance: 10 km
- Difficulty: Easy
- Habitat: Rainforest
Included/Excluded
- Airport pick up and drop off
- 2 Nights’ accommodation in Moshi is or Arusha included
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides
- Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
- Quality, waterproof, four seasons private mountain sleeping tents
- Sleeping Mattress
- All meals while on the mountain
- Quality mess tents with table and chairs
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- Clean purified drinking water
- Kilimanjaro National Park Entrance fees
- All Government taxes and levies including 18% VAT.
- Safety equipment (oxygen and first aid kit)
- Stay in double occupancy
- International or Local Flights
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance
Departure Dates
- This trip is available as both a Custome departure and a private group tour.
- This excursion departs every day of the year.
- This itinerary is completely customizable. We can tailor the trip to your specific needs.
- Please CONTACT US (Call | email now for a private trip, info@afriswahiliadventures.com , Mobile +255 676 553 286 (24 hrs) – WhatsApp )so that Tour Planner can happily manage your Tour on dates favorable for you.
- Tour Planner also organizes a variety of small-group trips to suit your needs. We recommend that you book a seat for yourself right away to ensure a wonderful experience. Please hurry up! Adventure is waiting for you.
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