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A Comprehensive Guide to the Lemosho Route 7-Day Climb

Duration 7 days & 6 Nights
Mt Kilimanjaro 7 Days Machame

kilimanjaro Route - 7 Days Machame - Tour Overview

The 7 Days Lemosho Route on Mount Kilimanjaro offers an exhilarating and immersive climbing experience. This iconic trek takes adventurers through diverse landscapes, starting from lush rainforests and ascending through moorlands, alpine deserts, to the glacial summit. Expert guides lead the journey, ensuring safety, acclimatization, and maximizing summit success. Encounter unique flora and fauna, interact with local cultures, and savor breathtaking vistas, culminating in an unforgettable summit achievement at Uhuru Peak.

Lemosho Route 7-Day Climb Tour Highlights

  • Scenic Landscapes: Immerse yourself in Kilimanjaro's diverse environments, from lush rainforests teeming with wildlife to rocky terrains and alpine deserts offering panoramic views.
  • Cultural Immersion: Interact with local communities along the route, gaining insights into Tanzanian culture, traditions, and way of life.
  • Expert Guidance: Trust experienced guides who provide essential safety measures, support throughout the climb, and share fascinating knowledge about the region's history, geology, and wildlife.
  • Gradual Ascent: Follow the gradual ascent profile of the Lemosho Route, allowing for better acclimatization and increasing your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak successfully.
  • Summit Success: Achieve an impressive success rate of over 85% in reaching Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Kilimanjaro, thanks to careful planning, proper acclimatization, and expert guidance.
  • Challenging Terrain: Prepare for the demanding terrain, including steep slopes, rocky paths, and changing weather conditions that require physical fitness and mental endurance.
  • Climate Conditions: Experience diverse climates during the climb, from warm and humid at the base to cold and windy at higher altitudes, necessitating appropriate clothing and gear.
  • Wildlife & Nature: Encounter unique flora and fauna along the route, such as endemic plant species, exotic birds, and occasional wildlife sightings like colobus monkeys, adding excitement and wonder to your journey.
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Kilimanjaro Climbing Itinerary

Route: Lemosho Route
Duration: 7 Days
Starting & Ending Point: Moshi or Arusha
Summit: Uhuru Peak
Difficulty: Challenging
Languages: English

7 Days Lemosho Route - Kilimanjaro's Day by day Itinerary

Day 0

Optional Airport Transfer and Briefing

If you've chosen airport transfers, we'll pick you up from either Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi.

At your Moshi hotel, there will be a pre-trek briefing. We recommend arriving at least one day before the trek starts to attend this session. We'll also review and provide any necessary equipment.

Meals: On your own

Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi

Day 1

Hotel to Mti Mkubwa Camp

After breakfast and briefing, we'll drive to Londorossi Park Gate, about a 3-hour drive. From there, a forest track accessible by a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades. The trek then continues along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite.

  • Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2650m/8700ft
  • Distance: 6km/4mi
  • Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
  • Habitat: Montane Forest
  • Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2

Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Following breakfast, we'll continue the trek as the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. Crossing several streams, we ascend over the Shira Ridge past Shira 1 camp and onto Shira 2 camp located on moorland meadows near a stream.

  • Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3850m/12,600ft
  • Distance: 16km/10mi
  • Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
  • Habitat: Moorland
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3

Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp

Today, we continue towards the east up a ridge from Shira Plateau, passing the junction towards Kibo peak. Afterward, our direction shifts to the South East towards the Lava Tower, known as the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev 4650m/15,250ft). Following the tower, we descend to Barranco Camp, crucial for acclimatization.

  • Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft
  • Distance: 8km/5mi
  • Walking Time: 5-6 hours
  • Habitat: Semi-desert
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

After breakfast, we ascend a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to Karanga Valley and the junction connecting with the Mweka Trail.

  • Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft
  • Distance: 5km/3mi
  • Climbing Time: 3-4 hours
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 5

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

We continue the trek up to Barafu Camp, completing the South Circuit with varied views of the summit. Here we rest, dine, and prepare for the summit day.

  • Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft
  • Distance: 4km/2mi
  • Climbing Time: 3-4 hours
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 6

Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp

Early morning, we ascend towards the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. This challenging trek culminates at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After enjoying the summit, we descend to Mweka Camp.

  • Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft (up), Down to 3090m/10,150ft (down)
  • Distance: 5km/3mi up, 13km/8mi down
  • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up, 5-6 hours down
  • Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 7

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Hotel

After breakfast, we descend to Mweka Park Gate to receive summit certificates. The descent may be wet and muddy at lower elevations. We'll provide transportation back to your hotel in Moshi.

  • Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
  • Distance: 10km/6mi
  • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
  • Habitat: Forest
  • Meals: Breakfast

Note: it's possible to adjust the itinerary based on your preferences, fitness level, and time constraints. You can customize the route, duration, rest days, summit timing, accommodations, group size, preparation days, side trips, and tour type to suit your needs.

Prices

No. of Pax Est. Price per Person (USD)
2-4 $1,940
5-7 Pax $1,850

INCLUSION & EXCLUSION

Included : Professional guide certified in wilderness first aid and CPR.
Accommodations for 2 nights before and after the trek (Bed and Breakfast).
Airport transfers.
All meals during the trek.
Drinking water and full board meals.
All National Park and hut fees, crew permits, and VAT.
Fair and sustainable wages for mountain crew.
Complimentary oxygen cylinder.
Portable private toilet and porter.
Quality imported equipment.
Excluded: Flights to and from the trek starting point.
Visa fees.
Travel or Medical Insurance is mandatory and recommended; please seek recommendations.
Medications.
Tips and gratuities for the porters and mountain crew (20% industry standard recommended).
Personal expenses for souvenirs or other purchases.
Energy food and beverages, including alcoholic and soft drinks.
Personal gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
Any extra lodge nights required due to early descent from the mountain (additional charges apply).
Price
$2000 / Person
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