7-Day Lemosho Route Trekking Mt Kilimanjaro

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Starting point to Mti Mkubwa

After enjoying an appetizing meal at the hotel, you will embark on a bumpy three-hour drive from Moshi to the Londorossi Gate. We will travel amid the fascinating town of Boma N’gombe and the indigenous people of Sanya Juu. Registration will be completed at the gate and then we will drive to the starting point of your trek at 2,350m. The trail journeys through the thick, untamed rainforest for the day. Adorable Bush Babies and curious Black and White Colobus Monkeys may peer down from the high trees. Mti Mkubwa Camp is our final destination for the day and the hike is fairly short.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mti Mkubwa to Shira Camp 1

The trail heads towards Shira Camp 1 and there is a shift in scenery to the heather and moorland zone – an arid landscape sprinkled with contrasting silver fauna and florandas the enormous lobelias. Stunning views of Mount Meru engulfing the fiery sunset are present in the west and the gleaming Kibo Peak makes its presence known. The light clouds will begin to float around you as you cross several calming streams to get to the Shira Ridge (3,600m). We will proceed to Shira Camp 1 where a delicious meal awaits.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2

The moorland landscape remains with its dusty, rocky ground and low grasses and shrubs. Bright everlastings erupt from the ground and the concentric rings of leaves on the celestial lobelias are astonishing. Scenic views of the towering mountain are best observed from this area and the path is generally flat. A steaming hot lunch will be served at Shira Camp and after the short excursions for acclimatization are complete, you will rest for the remainder of the day. In the evening the stars twinkle from the infinite arch of darkness. Some appear as sapphire balls and are beautiful, shimmering in their heavenly finery. The ones on the outermost boundary, are virtually outside the span of human comprehension.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Shira Camp 2 to Barranco camp

Today the Lemosho route connects with the Machame route before approaching Lava Tower. The landscapes are magnificent as the trail begins with a gentle incline towards the beautiful sights of Kibo Peak. First, you’ll encounter a jagged ridge named the Shark’s Tooth (4,400m). After crossing the mysterious shadow valleys, the protruding Lava Tower (4,600m) will come into view. Thousands of years ago enormous volcanos erupted and spat the remains of the once molten rocks. The gradual descent to the Barranco Camp features incredible views of the bleached Western Breach and the striking Barranco or ‘Breakfast’ Wall. This day follows the mountaineering principles of walking high and sleeping low, making it an ideal acclimation day.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

The day begins with a moderate trek up the Barranco Wall, it is steep but the climbing only requires your hands and feet for a short period of time (200m). Feelings of satisfaction will begin to emerge once you witness the beautiful landscape that includes the smoothed edges of Kibo Peak and a vantage point of the frosted scenery. The trail begins to fluctuate as we cross various small streams and the Karanga River that excitedly hops over the rocks. We will stop at the Karanga Campsite for an appetizing lunch (3,930m). An hour’s climb up a steep, granite lava ridge will lead us to the Barafu Camp. This signifies that you have conquered the South Circuit of the mountain and the views of the summit will shift. The infertile grounds at the Barafu Campsite tend to freeze over and the temperatures shift dramatically. A warm, hearty meal will be prepared and we suggest that you rest early as the midnight climb to the summit (1188m) is only a few hours away.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Barafu Camp to Summit (Midnight start), descent to Mweka Camp

At 11:00 pm, you’ll be awakened for a light snack and hot drink before starting your 5km trek to the summit. This 16-hour trek is the most challenging day on the 7-day Lemosho Route, with temperatures dropping to -10°C. The trail, flanked by stunning valleys and scree fields, ascends gradually. Stella’s Point (5,672m) is the first milestone, offering views of the glowing Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. As you approach Kibo’s southern rim, the sky bursts with hues of orange, red, and purple, marking an hour to the summit. At Uhuru Peak (5,895m), you’ll reach the mountain’s highest point, surrounded by clouds and snow, with glaciers stretching across the horizon. Descend to Barafu Camp for a short rest, then continue to Mweka Camp (3,100m) on a 9km trail with stunning views. The 4-5 hour hike through moorland and forest concludes with a delicious meal at the campsite.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

You will enjoy an appetizing breakfast before your descent to the Mweka Gate (1,300m). The stroll provides you with beautiful scenery. A Gold Summit Certificate will be awarded upon reaching the gate, a token to symbolize successfully tackling the 7-day Lemosho Route. From the tranquil Mweka Village, our driver will transport you to the airport from where you will link your flight back home. If you’ve chosen to continue on a safari – well, that’s another adventure and we’ll manage that for you as well!

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.