7-Day Lemosho Route Itinerary

The 7-Day Lemosho Route is one of Kilimanjaro's most scenic and successful trekking routes. Starting from the western side, it offers rich biodiversity, low crowd levels, and a gradual ascent for proper acclimatization.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Altitude: 2,100m to 2,650m
Distance: 6km
Time: 3–4 hours
Drive to Londorossi Gate. Begin hike through lush rainforest. Overnight at Big Tree Camp (Mti Mkubwa).

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

Altitude: 2,650m to 3,610m
Distance: 8km
Time: 5–6 hours
Gradual climb through heather and moorland to Shira Plateau. Enjoy views of Kibo Peak.

Day 3: Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp

Altitude: 3,610m to 3,850m
Distance: 7km
Time: 4–5 hours
Gentle trek across Shira Plateau. Acclimatization and rest at Shira 2 Camp.

Day 4: Shira 2 to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Altitude: 3,850m to 4,630m (Lava Tower), down to 3,960m
Distance: 10km
Time: 6–8 hours
Climb to Lava Tower for acclimatization. Descend to Barranco Camp beneath the Great Barranco Wall.

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

Altitude: 3,960m to 4,680m
Distance: 9km
Time: 7–9 hours
Scramble up the Barranco Wall, pass Karanga Camp, and continue to Barafu. Early dinner and rest.

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Summit (Uhuru Peak) & down to Mweka Camp

Altitude: 4,680m to 5,895m (Uhuru Peak), then 3,100m
Distance: 17km
Time: 12–15 hours
Start summit attempt at midnight. Reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise. Descend to Mweka Camp via Barafu.

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Altitude: 3,100m to 1,640m
Distance: 10km
Time: 3–4 hours
Final descent through forest. Receive summit certificate at the gate and transfer back to Moshi/Arusha.

Price

Price Includes

• Kilimanjaro National Park fees & taxes
• Professional guides, porters, and cook
• All meals & drinking water on the trek
• Tents, sleeping mats, mess tent, tables & chairs
• Oximeter and daily health monitoring
• Emergency evacuation plan
• Transfers from/to Kilimanjaro Airport

Price Excludes

• Flights & visa
• Hotel before/after trek (available on request)
• Travel & medical insurance
• Tips for crew
• Clothing & sleeping bags