Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing 7-Day Lemosho Route

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10 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

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5895mHighest point reached

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Highlights

Challenge yourself on the beautiful and unspoiled Lemosho route

Reach the summit at 5,895M and savor the unique feeling of standing on the roof of Africa

Enjoy thrilling and safe scrambles on the very edge of Africa's highest mountain

Visit the welcoming region of Moshi town and enjoy ¨Mbege¨ a local brew beer

Itinerary

Looking for panoramic vistas and an unforgettable climb? The 7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route tour is renowned for its breathtaking scenery and exceptional summit success rates, making it a favorite among young adults and seasoned explorers alike. Starting with a scenic drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate, the journey begins with two days trekking through lush rainforest to Shira Ridge, before crossing the vast Shira Plateau—a gentle, crowd-free introduction to the ascent.

The adventure ramps up as the route joins the Machame trail near Lava Tower, leading you beneath Kilimanjaro’s Southern Ice Field on the famed Southern Circuit. The summit is reached from Barafu, while the descent follows the Mweka route, ensuring a new perspective on the mountain’s diverse landscapes at every turn.

What sets this tour package apart is the perfect blend of light crowds, varied landscapes, and a higher chance of reaching the summit—a combination that consistently garners glowing reviews from past trekkers. With expert guides, flexible pre- and post-climb accommodation options, and a focus on both safety and enjoyment, the Lemosho Route delivers one of the most scenic and successful Kilimanjaro trekking experiences available.

day 1Londorossi Gate (2100m) - Mti Mkubwa (2821m)

Distance: Approximately 5.4 km
Habitat: Montane forest
Your day starts early with a briefing, followed by breakfast and a 2-hour drive from Moshi or Arusha to the Londorossi Park Gate (2100m). The guides and porters prepare and pack the supplies and your equipment in the village. Following registration we continue by vehicle, a further 12km on a forest track that leads to the Lemosho starting point (2244m). This can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 1 ½ hours, depending road conditions.
The road to the Lemosho starting point is particularly inaccessible during the wet season and climbers should be prepared to walk the final 2-5 kilometres of the road, following heavy rains. The journey time to reach the start point is quite long and joined with the possibility of not reaching the end of the road by vehicle, head torches may well be needed to reach Forest camp on day 1.
Trek from the Lemosho start point (2424m) to the Forest camp (2821m) where you spend your first night in the mountain. You are advised to stop regularly today and to move quietly in the hope of sighting wildlife near the trail. Sightings of small antelope are virtually unique to the Lemosho and Rongai routes.
Your porters (arriving at the camp site long before you) will have your tent set up on your arrival. In the evening the porters will bring a small bowl of washing water to your tent and the cook will prepare dinner, before you retire to your tent for the night. Night temperatures can already drop to freezing point at this campsite.

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

day 2Mti Mkubwa (2895m) to Shira 1 Camp (3505m)

day 3Shira 1 Camp (3505m) to Shira 2 Camp (3875m)

day 4Shira 2 – Lava Tower (4642m) – Barranco camp (3984m)

day 5Barranco camp (3984m) – Barafu camp (4681m)

day 6Barafu camp – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka (3090m)

day 7Mweka camp (3090m) – Mweka Gate (1641m)

What's Included

6 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 6 Dinners

Transport to and from Moshi to the trail head

Professional mountain guides/porters

Accommodation in mountain tents

Three meals a day while on the mountain

All park entrance fees and taxes

Emergency and Rescue Team services

Airport transfers

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Itinerary

day 1Londorossi Gate (2100m) - Mti Mkubwa (2821m)

day 2Mti Mkubwa (2895m) to Shira 1 Camp (3505m)

day 3Shira 1 Camp (3505m) to Shira 2 Camp (3875m)

day 4Shira 2 – Lava Tower (4642m) – Barranco camp (3984m)

day 5Barranco camp (3984m) – Barafu camp (4681m)

day 6Barafu camp – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka (3090m)

day 7Mweka camp (3090m) – Mweka Gate (1641m)