7 Day Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho Route

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arusha – Lemosho Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp(2200m) to (2780m)
2 stops
1
The Lemosho Gate (approx. 2,100–2,300m) is the starting point for the scenic Lemosho Route on Mount Kilimanjaro's southwestern side. Known as the Lemosho Glades trailhead, it is a remote, forested area accessed by vehicle after initial registration at Londorosi Gate. It serves as a, check-in point where guides and porters finalize logistics before the hike begins.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Mti Mkubwa Camp, meaning "Big Tree Camp" in Swahili, is the standard first-night stop on Mount Kilimanjaro's scenic Lemosho Route. Situated at 2,650 meters (8,694 feet) within a lush, misty rainforest zone, it offers a tranquil, shaded, and vibrant, monkey-filled start to the climb. The site featuresbasic,,, communal tent camping under a canopy of massive trees, providing a comfortable,,,, sheltered,, environment to acclimatize.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 2 Camp (2780m) to (3900m)
2 stops
3
The morning starts with breakfast in Mti Mkubwa camp and the trek continues.
4
After several streams are crossed we continue over the Shira Ridge past the Shira 1 camp and on to the Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp (3900m) to (4630m) to (3960m)
1 stop
5
Baranco Camp
From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the southeast towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (3900m) to (4035m)
1 stop
6
Karanga Camp
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4035m) to (4640m)
1 stop
7
Barafu Camp
We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Barafu Camp(4640m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Barafu Camp(4640m) to Millennium Camp(3820m) to Mweka Camp (1650m)
3 stops
8
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head north-westerly and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point, you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow on your 1-hour ascent to the summit.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Barafu Camp
We begin our descent from the summit by continuing to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Mweka Camp
We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Arusha
2 stops
11
fter breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and T-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
3 hours • Admission ticket included
12
Arusha
The guests will be dropped back to their hotels. End of Services.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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