Mount Kilimanjaro Adventure
Climb to the top of the world 7 Days via Lemosho Route
Lemosho Route Overview
The Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery, and a high summit success rate.
The climb begins at Londorossi Gate at an altitude of 2360 metres, with an approach far to the west of the mountain. It then circles around Kilimanjaro to the south, passing through the majestic rainforest where some of the region’s most unique wildlife can often be seen. The route continues up to the mountain’s third summit at Shira Ridge.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 0: Pre-trek Briefing
If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi. Pre-trek briefing at your Moshi hotel. We will review your equipment and rent any items that are needed.
Day 1: Hotel to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Drive to Londorossi Park Gate (about a 3-hour drive). Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite.
- Elevation: 1830m to 2650m
- Distance: 6km
- Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 2 Camp
The trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. After several streams are crossed we continue to the Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream.
- Elevation: 2650m to 3850m
- Distance: 16km
- Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp
Continue east up a ridge passing the junction towards Kibo peak and then descend to Barranco Camp for acclimatization.
- Elevation: 3850m to 4000m
- Distance: 8km
- Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Steep ascent up the Barranco Wall, continuing to the Karanga Valley.
- Elevation: 4000m to 4050m
- Distance: 5km
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Ascend to Barafu Camp, completing the South Circuit with views of the summit.
- Elevation: 4050m to 4700m
- Distance: 4km
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Day 6: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp
Ascend to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, then descend to Mweka Camp for your final night on the mountain.
- Elevation: 4700m to 5895m (Summit), then 3090m
- Distance: 5km up / 13km down
- Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Hotel
Descend to the Mweka Gate, and transfer back to your hotel for the end of the trek.
- Elevation: 3090m to 1700m
- Distance: 10km
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
