1. How difficult is the Lemosho Route?

The Lemosho Route is moderately challenging and is suitable for trekkers with a good level of fitness. Its gradual ascent provides excellent acclimatization, increasing summit success.

2. Where do we sleep during the trek?

You will stay in spacious two-person mountain tents at designated campsites along the route, with two hotel nights in Moshi before and after the climb.

3. Are meals provided during the climb?

Yes. Nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and purified drinking water are provided throughout the trek.

4. What is the best time to climb Kilimanjaro?

The best climbing seasons are January to March and June to October, when the weather is generally clear and dry.

5. Do I need previous trekking experience?

Previous trekking experience is helpful but not required. A good fitness level, proper preparation, and determination are the keys to a successful summit.

7 Day Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour Via Lemosho Route

Accomodation
Hotel & Camping
Arrival City
Moshi
Best Season
Jan–Mar, Jun–Oct
Free Cancellation
On Request
Guide
Professional
Hotel Transfer
Included
Meals
Full Board
Mineral Water
Included

Overview

Route

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Cost

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Overview

Route

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Cost

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Overview

KILIMANJARO TREK VIA LEMOSHO ROUTE

DURATION – 7 DAYS

The Kilimanjaro trek adventure via Lemosho route starts at the Lemosho entrance gate after you sign in and fill in the registration form as per the Kilimanjaro National Park (KINAPA) rules and regulations. Travelling documents including your passport will be required to accomplish this task. The trip from Moshi Town to the Lemosho entrance gate will be full of fun and a bit of a Safari picnic flavor as you may be able to see a few varieties of wildlife such as giraffes, zebras and primates including different species of birds on the way.

The first day of the trek will begin with a walk through a lush rainforest, with your day pack not to forget a bottle of water not less than 3Ltr minimum in your bucket list. Your professional mountain trek guide and his team will be there to guide you in every step you take. On the way, you will be able to take a couple of pictures for the beautiful sceneries and wildlife around you. The rest of the days will be full of beauty, eye catching sights including the wonderful plains of the Little Meru from a distance and the glistening glaciers of the Africa’s gigantic geographical feature called Mount Kilimanjaro. The Lemosho route offers an opportunity to acclimatize with the chances of achieving a successful summit challenge.

Overnights on the 7 – day Lemosho Route will be in tents.

Tour Highlights

Summit Uhuru Peak (5,895m), Africa's highest point.
Trek the scenic Lemosho Route with excellent acclimatization.
Walk through rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and glaciers.
Enjoy panoramic views of Shira Plateau and Kibo Peak.
Conquer the famous Barranco Wall.
Visit the iconic Lava Tower.
Camp under the stars in spacious mountain tents.
Witness a breathtaking sunrise from Stella Point.
Trek with experienced mountain guides and porters.
Receive your official Kilimanjaro Summit Certificate.

Day 00 :

Arrival in Tanzania – drive to Moshi

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town. Today you will be introduced to your guide who will be around to answer any questions you may have. Briefing and equipment check can either be done today or tomorrow according to your travelling dates. For any lack of mountain trek equipment, a replacement can be made for hire at the earliest convenient.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel Stay

Day 01 :

Lemosho Glades (2385m / 7825ft) to Big Tree Camp (2780m / 9121ft)

Our driver will pick you up at your hotel at 8:00am hours and transferred to the Lemosho entrance gate located on the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro. The trek will begin after the completion of the registration process while the rest of the team including porters and a chef will have departed early for timely preparations. We will therefore start our steady hike through the lush rainforest of the Lemosho glades heading to the Big Tree Camp for dinner and overnight.

Distance: 7km / 4.4mi

Duration: 3 – 4 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tent Stay

Day 02 :

Big Tree Camp (2780m / 9121ft) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m / 12795ft)

Our second day will be a little different as we have already gained an advantageous hiking experience of the trek from the first day. Today you will therefore be able to tackle the little challenges as we walk across the Shira 1 plateau as we head towards Shira 2 camp past the heather and moorland zones scattered with unique volcanic rock formations. As you proceed towards the Shira 2 camp, you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unique panoramic views of the magnificent Kibo Peak. On this day we will gain a reasonable amount of altitude as we head towards Shira 2 whereas many parts of the trail are fairly steep with high and low elevations.

Distance: 17km / 10.6mi

Duration: 5 – 7 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tent Stay

Day 03 :

Shira 2 Camp (3900m / 12796ft) to Barranco Camp (3940m / 12927ft)

Your hike will start with an ascent yonder the untouched panoramic views of the Kilimanjaro Mountain, towards the climatic zone of the upland desert and across the lava ridge beneath the well-known glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the recognizably pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), at the high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our final camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3940 m), encircled by towering cliffs like a rampant wall around it with extensive views of the plains below.

Distance: 10km / 6.3mi

Duration: 6 – 7 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tent Stay

Day 04 :

Barranco Camp (3,972m / 13,031ft) to Karanga Camp (3963m / 13,002ft)

On this day, we will head towards the huge ravine called “The Great Barranco Wall”. The Great Barranco Wall divides us from the south eastern slopes of Kibo. The climb over the cliff of the Barranco Wall doesn’t involve any technical assistance but a long and strenuous task. Hiking below the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head across the Karanga valley to the Karanga Camp (set at 3963m) for a hot lunch and relaxation.

For those who are able can take a late-afternoon acclimatization hike up to about 4200m then descending back to a lower elevation of 3963m at the Karanga Camp for dinner and overnight.

Distance: 6km / 3.8mi

Duration: 3 – 4 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tent Stay

Day 05 :

Karanga Camp (3963m / 13,002ft) to Barafu Camp (4,640m / 15,224ft)

Our day will begin with a set off on our hike to the Base Camp, The Barafu camp located at 4,640m / 15,224ft above sea level. We will hike passing through the scree slopes of the desolate plains with no vegetation cover. Heading to this highest elevation to the base camp will require a little more efforts to overcome the challenging altitude. Prior to arriving at the Barafu Camp you will have a well prepared hot lunch, spend the afternoon relaxing and take an early dinner soon before you take a quick night sleep as a long night and day is ahead of us. It is important to keep warm and hydrated. Our Guide will wake you up at around 11pm to start the final ascent to the “UHURU PEAK” sited at 5,895m / 19,341ft above sea level.

Distance: 4km / 2.5mi

Duration: 3 – 4 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tent Stay

Day 06 :

Barafu Camp (4640m / 15,224ft) to UHURU PEAK (5895m / 19,341ft) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m / 12,434ft)

Our final ascent will commence at midnight at around 11pm to 12pm respectively. We will begin with a hike along a steeply upward trail across the summit zone where you can catch a glimpse of the spectacular views of the Kilimanjaro glaciers. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5,739m) before the first rays of the sun find us. Our hike will last for about 5 – 6 to reach to the Stella Point, gaining an incredible height over a short distance. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). Amazing ice cliffs amidst the crater surrounds us and the spectacular views of the Mawenzi peak and beyond are mind-blowing. Reaching to the Uhuru Peak 5,895m, you will take a few pictures with the signboard to keep the memory of your heroic achievement then descend down the same trail back to Stella point and down to the Barafu Camp for a hot meal and a little relaxation. After a short rest we will proceed in our descent down to Millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest.

Distance: 13.5km / 8.4mi

Duration: 12 – 15 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tent Stay

Day 07 :

Trek Millennium Camp (3790m / 12,435ft) to Mweka Gate (1600m / 5,250ft)

On this last day of our hiking adventure, we will take a gentle descent down through the rain forest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates to enshrine your great achievement. Our driver will be waiting at the gate for a transfer back to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower and a cup of coffee before having a big and well prepared celebration.

Distance: 13.5km / 8.4mi

Duration: 5 – 7 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Accommodation: Accommodation is at the previous hotel