Why choose the Lemosho Route for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro?

The Lemosho Route is one of the most scenic and least crowded routes, offering excellent acclimatization, diverse landscapes, and a high summit success rate.

How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.

Is the 7-day Lemosho Route suitable for first-time climbers?

Yes. This route is suitable for first-time climbers with good fitness, as it has a gradual ascent and allows the body to adapt well to altitude.

What is the success rate of the 7-day Lemosho Route?

The 7-day Lemosho Route has a high summit success rate due to proper acclimatization compared to shorter Kilimanjaro routes.

What accommodation is used during the trek?

You will stay in high-quality mountain tents during the trek and comfortable hotels in Moshi before and after the climb.

7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing – (Lemosho Route)

Transportation
Private transfers (Airport – Hotel – Gate – Hotel)
Accomodation
Mountain camping (tents) & hotel in Moshi (before and after trek)
Maximum Altitude
5,895 meters (Uhuru Peak)
Departure from
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) / Moshi
Best season
January – March & June – October
Tour type
Mountain Trekking & Adventure
Meals
All meals on the mountain & as per itinerary
Language
English, Spanish, French, Chinese
Fitness level
Moderate to Challenging
Group Size
2-15
Minimum Age
12
Maximum Age
65

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Overview

The 7-Days Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful routes on Mount Kilimanjaro. This scenic trek not only offers stunning views of the mountain but also allows trekkers to witness incredible wildlife. As one of the newer routes, the Lemosho Route approaches Kilimanjaro from the west, providing a more peaceful and less crowded experience compared to the popular Machame route.

The route begins at Lemosho Gate and takes you through pristine forests, where you may spot large buffalo, antelope, and even elephants. The Lemosho Route also offers a unique opportunity to observe wildlife such as black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and a variety of birds.

This 7-day trek is the perfect balance of adventure and beauty. The route’s lower altitude and gradual ascent make it a great option for climbers who want to experience the mountain at a more relaxed pace, compared to other steeper routes. It is ideal for tourists with extra time to spare and those seeking a more tranquil and immersive Kilimanjaro adventure.

The 7-Days Lemosho Route allows trekkers to enjoy breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro’s diverse ecosystems, from lush rainforests to the desolate lunar landscape near the summit. If you are looking for a route that combines challenge, beauty, and wildlife, this is the one for you!

Highlights

Trek the scenic and less crowded Lemosho Route
Summit Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa
Excellent acclimatization profile for higher success rates
Camp through diverse ecosystems from rainforest to alpine desert
Professional guides, porters, and full safety support

Day 0 :

Arrive in Tanzania

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.

Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort Tanzania

Day 01 :

Lemosho Glades (2385m) to Big Tree Camp (2780m)

You will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00am and transferred to the Lemosho gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process you will still start our climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree camp where you will be spending the night.

Distance covered: 7km / 4.3km

Approx. time taken: 4 hours

Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 02 :

Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)

Today you will cover a lot of ground as you trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. We will trek through Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds as we head towards our destination which is Shira 2. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude as we head towards Shira 1 and parts of the route are fairly steep. As you proceed towards Shira 2 you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great panoramic views.

Distance covered: 16.5km / 10.3mi

Approx. time taken: 9-11 hoursMeal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 03 :

Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking in to the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below.

Distance covered: 10km / 6.2mi

Approx. time taken: 7 hours

Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 04 :

Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)

Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.

Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi

Approx. time taken: 5 hours

Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 05 :

Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.

Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi

Approx. time taken: 3 hours

Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 06 :

Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Mweka Camp (3100m)

We start off at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Mweka Camp for a long well-earned rest.

Distance covered: 16.4km / 9.6mi

Approx. time taken: 13hours – 15hours

Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 07 :

Trek Mweka Camp (3100m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)

A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower then celebrate with cold drinks. Overnight at your arranged Hotel

Distance covered: 9.1km / 7.5miles

Approx. time taken: 3 hours

Hotel: Bed | BreakfastAccommodation: Panama Garden Resort Tanzania

7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing – (Lemosho Route)

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