Mount Kilimanjaro climbing

7 Days Lemosho Route

From $1,950 Per Person

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Duration

7 Days

Accommodation

Camping

Starting Date

Any day of your choice

The Lemosho Route is considered one of the most beautiful and scenic routes for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Starting from the western side of the mountain, this route offers spectacular landscapes, fewer crowds in the early days, and excellent acclimatization opportunities.

The 7-day Lemosho itinerary provides a gradual ascent that improves summit success rates while allowing climbers to experience Kilimanjaro’s diverse ecosystems—from lush rainforest to alpine desert and the icy summit zone.

Trekkers join the Machame Route near Shira Plateau, continuing through iconic landmarks such as Lava Tower, Barranco Wall, and Barafu Camp, before reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa.

This route is ideal for climbers seeking beautiful scenery, a quieter approach, and a high chance of reaching the summit.

Price (Per Person)

Group Size Price
1 Person $2,350
2–4 People $2,150
5+ People $1,950

(Prices may vary depending on group size and travel season.)

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Lemosho Gate (2,100 m) – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650 m)

  • Distance: 6 km

  • Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

  • Habitat: Rainforest

After breakfast, depart from Arusha or Moshi and drive to Lemosho Gate, located on the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro.

After completing park registration, begin trekking through lush rainforest filled with tall trees, moss-covered branches, and abundant wildlife. You may see colobus monkeys and tropical birds along the trail.

Arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp (Big Tree Camp), where you will spend your first night on the mountain.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Camping (Mti Mkubwa Camp)

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650 m) – Shira 1 Camp (3,610 m)

  • Distance: 8 km

  • Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

  • Habitat: Moorland

After breakfast, leave the rainforest and enter the moorland zone as the trail gradually climbs toward the Shira Plateau.

The vegetation becomes more open, and the views of the surrounding landscape become increasingly spectacular.

Arrive at Shira 1 Camp, located on the edge of the Shira Plateau with stunning views of the mountain.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Camping (Shira 1 Camp)

Day 3: Shira Camp (3,840 m) – Shira 2 Camp (3,850 m)

  • Distance: 7 km

  • Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

  • Habitat: Moorland

Today is a relatively gentle trek across the Shira Plateau, one of the highest plateaus in the world.

The trail offers breathtaking views of Kibo Peak and the surrounding volcanic landscape.

Arrive at Shira 2 Camp, where you will spend the night while your body continues adjusting to the altitude.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Camping (Shira 2 Camp)

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp (3,850 m) – Lava Tower (4,630 m) – Barranco Camp (3,960 m)

  • Distance: 10 km

  • Hiking Time: 6–8 hours

  • Habitat: Semi-desert

This is an important acclimatization day following the “climb high, sleep low” principle.

You will ascend to Lava Tower (4,630 m), a dramatic volcanic rock formation where you will stop for lunch.

Afterward, descend to Barranco Camp, located beneath the impressive Barranco Wall.

This day helps your body adapt to the altitude and increases the likelihood of summit success.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Camping (Barranco Camp)

Day 5: Barranco Camp (3,960 m) – Karanga Camp (4,035 m)

  • Distance: 5 km

  • Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

  • Habitat: Alpine Desert

After breakfast, climb the famous Barranco Wall, one of the most exciting parts of the trek.

Although it appears steep, it is manageable and offers incredible views of the surrounding valleys and glaciers.

After reaching the top, continue trekking across ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Camping (Karanga Camp)

Day 6: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) – Barafu Camp (4,640 m)

  • Distance: 4 km

  • Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

  • Habitat: Alpine Desert

Today you hike toward Barafu Camp, the final base camp before the summit attempt.

The terrain becomes rocky and barren, with spectacular views of the glaciers above.

After arriving at camp, enjoy an early dinner and rest before beginning the midnight summit climb.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Camping (Barafu Camp)

Day 7: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – Mweka Gate

  • Distance: 17 km

  • Hiking Time: 12–14 hours

Around midnight, begin the final ascent to the summit.

Climb slowly toward Stella Point (5,756 m) on the crater rim before continuing to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa.

After celebrating and taking photos at the summit, descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Gate.

At the gate, climbers receive their Kilimanjaro summit certificates before transferring back to their hotel in Arusha or Moshi.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

From $1,950 per person
Price varies by group size

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Price Includes

  • Kilimanjaro National Park fees

  • Professional mountain guides, porters, and cook

  • Accommodation

  • All meals during the trek

  • Drinking water on the mountain

  • Airport transfers

  • Transport from hotel to the mountain gate and back

  • Rescue fees and emergency oxygen

  • Government taxes

Price Excludes

  • International and domestic flights

  • Tanzania visa

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal climbing gear

  • Tips for guides, porters, and cook

  • Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, etc.)

  • Hotel accommodation before and after the climb