7 Days Kilimanjaro Climb via Lemosho Route Tour by Meijo Safaris | Bookmundi

7 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

15 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

5895mHighest point reached

Starts

Arusha, Tanzania

Ends

Arusha, Tanzania

Highlights

Trek to Stella Point on Mount Kilimanjaro

Take a scenic route with a high success rate

Enjoy the stunning, unique mountain scenery

Challenge yourself

7 Days Kilimanjaro Climb via Lemosho Route

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Itinerary

For those dreaming of a truly rewarding trekking adventure, the 7 Days Kilimanjaro Climb via the Lemosho Route offers a breathtaking ascent of Africa’s highest peak along its most scenic and least crowded trail. Tailored for young adults and seasoned trekkers, this trip features varied terrain—from lush rainforest to the dramatic Shira Plateau and the glacial Southern Circuit. Nights are spent camping under the stars, with full support from expert guides and radio contact for safety. The route’s unique approach—ascending and descending via different paths—maximizes panoramic views of Mt. Meru and distant Kenya while minimizing crowds. Every detail, from ground logistics to camp setup, is meticulously managed, so you can focus on the challenge and the scenery. The standout of this tour is its perfect blend of solitude and scenic beauty, making it the premier choice for those wanting a quieter, more immersive Kilimanjaro experience.

day 1 - Arusha to Lemosho Gate to Big Tree Camp

We meet in Arusha in the morning for a briefing, and then we drive to Londorossi Park Gate, about a 3-hour trip. From here, a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades (2390 m) where you will start your trek through the rainforest. Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa campsite (2750 m).

Trekking Time: 3 hours

Distance: 7 km

Altitude Gain: 360 m

Duration:3-4 hours

Accommodation: Camping

Meals:Lunch, Dinner

day 2 - Big Tree Camp at – Shira Camp 2

After breakfast, we continue along the route, which steepens and enters the huge heather moorland zone. We proceed across the Shira Ridge past the Shira 1 camp and onto the Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows alongside a stream after crossing many creeks.

Distance: 16km/10mi

Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3850m/12,600ft

Walking time: 7-8 hours

Habitat: moorland

Duration:7-8 hours

Accommodation: Camping

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 3 - Shira Camp 2 through Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

We proceed east from the Shira Plateau along a hill, past the junction on our way to Kibo's Peak. As we continue on, our route shifts to the southeast, towards the “Shark's Tooth” Lava Tower (elevation 4650m/15,250ft). We get to the second intersection just after the tower, which leads to the Arrow Glacier. Continue on our way to Barranco Camp.

Despite the fact that you will conclude the day at around the same elevation as when you started, this day is critical for acclimatization and will aid your body in preparing for summit day.

Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft

Distance: 8km/5mi

Walking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: semi-desert

Duration:5-6 hours

Accommodation: Camping

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 4 - Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

We start the day by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up what has been termed the Breakfast Wall. It is a climb over rocks, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga Valley (4000 m) for overnight.

Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft

Distance: 5km/3mi

Walking and climbing time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Alpine desert

Duration:3-4 hours

Accommodation: Camping

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 5 - Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

After breakfast, you will start ascending the most difficult part of this mountain for the entire crew “The Barafu camp”. The first still-existing moorland gradually vanishes and the landscape becomes rocky. Stones and boulders are ruling this landscape. This is the last water stop for porters because they can’t access water at Barafu Camp (4600 m). Barafu means ice in Swahili, this camp is situated on a rocky, exposed ridge. Tents are much exposed to the wind as well as rocks so it is important for trekkers to be familiarized themselves with the environment around them before dark. Spend the rest of the day having snacks and dinner later on. You should go to bed early enough and get a good sleep as you will be attempting the summit tonight. After dinner, your guide will give you a detailed briefing on how to prepare for the summit night.

Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft

Distance: 4km/2mi

Climbing Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Duration:3-4 hours

Accommodation: Camping

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 6 - Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

Spend a short night at this camp. Just before midnight, your guide will wake you up for tea and biscuits, and afterward, the final push to the Kilimanjaro summit will begin. The night is silent and freezing cold when you and your guide set out for the summit. The route to the summit is on the northwest and the trail is over the stone scree. It is at this point where a majority of trekkers feel that this is the most physical and mentally challenging part of their trek. Steeply up step by step and over the shoulders your path will lead you to the crater rim, after 5 to 6 hours until Stella Point (5740 m).

Now, you only have 150 meters left to reach your goal. As the first rays of the day emerged you pass the Rebmann Glacier and proceed to Hans Mayer point. Enjoy the sunrise that occurs with an amazing play of lights through the ice formations. Soon the summit sign of Mount Kilimanjaro will appear. You have done it! Congratulations on reaching the highest point of the African Continent at an altitude of 5,895 meters. You will be rewarded the magnificent view of the hardship and you can now proudly make the typical summit photos.

Take a short break, then descent along the crater rim back to Stella Point and then continue down to Rebmann Glacier. Your descent is via the same route of your ascent so proceed down to Barafu camp where you will have a hot lunch.

After lunch and some rest, you go down to Mweka camp, downward the vegetation is attractive, reach your camp later afternoon. Get hot water to wash, tea or coffee and snacks will be served before you get to the dry clothes. Spend the rest of the day at the camp while relaxing and accumulate some strength for the next day.

Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft down to 3090m/10,150ft

Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down

Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down

Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

Duration:4 hours

Accommodation: Camping

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 7 - Descent: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Arusha

Start with a good breakfast on this last day of your Kilimanjaro trek. Take last team photos for souvenirs before start your way down to Mweka Gate. The trail is well-developed, a forest road and in the second half, it is mostly characterized by rain forest. You will reach the Mweka gate after 10 kilometers.

Celebration, tipping, and farewell will be at Mweka gate, and at the very end your guide will present certificates for hikers who reached Stella Point & gold certificates for those made to Uhuru peak, the actual summit of Kilimanjaro Mountain. At the gate meet your driver who has already be there and drive back to Arusha possibly for a long overdue hot shower!

Duration:3-4 hours

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch