7 Days Lemosho Route Trek Mount Kilimanjaro
Highlights
- Trek the scenic Lemosho Route
- Summit Uhuru Peak – 5
- 895 m
- Beautiful rainforest and Shira Plateau landscapes
- Barranco Wall
- Alpine desert and high-altitude scenery
- Sunrise from Uhuru Peak
- Experienced professional mountain crew
- Gradual acclimatization through multiple ecological zones
- Descend through the Mweka Route
About this experience
The Lemosho Route is known for its beautiful scenery and gradual approach, providing valuable time for acclimatization. Each day is guided by an experienced professional mountain guide and supported by a trained mountain crew.
The trek passes through Mti Mkubwa, Shira, Barranco, Karanga and Barafu, before the challenging summit attempt to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres (19,341 ft), the highest point in Africa.
After reaching the summit, descend through the Mweka Route toward Mweka Gate, where your vehicle will meet you for the transfer to Moshi.
What's included
- Kilimanjaro National Park entry fees
- Kilimanjaro camping fees
- Rescue fees
- Professional English-speaking mountain guide
- Assistant guide
- depending on group size
- Mountain crew/porters
- 7-day trekking itinerary
- Mountain tents and sleeping arrangements
- Sleeping mats
- Meals during the trek
- Drinking water during the trek
- Camping equipment
- Park entrance and applicable conservation fees
- Airport/Moshi transfers as specified in the booking
- Summit certificate for successful climbers
What's not included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities for the mountain crew
- Personal trekking equipment
- Sleeping bag
- Accommodation before or after the trek
- Alcoholic drinks and other personal beverages
- Optional activities
- Medical expenses or evacuation costs not covered by insurance
Meeting point
Moshi hotel / agreed pickup location
What to bring
Important information
- Info: Weather conditions on Mount Kilimanjaro can change rapidly. Summit success depends on weather, altitude acclimatization and individual fitness. The itinerary may be adjusted by the mountain guide when necessary for safety. The summit attempt begins during the night/early morning to reach Uhuru Peak around sunrise.
- Requirements: Participants should have a good level of fitness and be prepared for long days of walking at high altitude. Previous high-altitude trekking experience is helpful but not essential. Guests should follow the guide's instructions and acclimatize gradually. A medical consultation before attempting Kilimanjaro is recommended.
- Accessibility: Not suitable for wheelchair users or people with significant mobility impairments. The trek involves steep, uneven and rocky mountain trails and extended periods of walking at high altitude.
Itinerary
Arrival – Kilimanjaro International Airport to Moshi
12:00 PM
📍 parkview Inn Hotel Moshi
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will be met by a Kiwia Africa Tours representative and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. After check-in and rest, meet your mountain guide for a trek briefing and equipment check. Your guide will review the route, safety procedures and summit preparations. Enjoy the evening at leisure and prepare for your Kilimanjaro adventure starting the following morning.
Included: Airport pickup, private transfer, hotel accommodation, trek briefing, dinner
Lemosho Gate → Mti Mkubwa Camp
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (7.00h)
📍 Londorossi Gate → Mti Mkubwa Camp
After breakfast and a briefing in Moshi, drive to Londorossi Gate for registration and park formalities. Begin trekking through the lush montane rainforest toward Mti Mkubwa Camp. Enjoy the first views of Kilimanjaro's forest zone before arriving at camp for dinner and overnight. Altitude: 2,100 m → 2,650 m Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
Included: Park fees, guide, porters, cook, breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinking water, camping accommodation, camping equipment
Mti Mkubwa → Shira 1 Camp
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (8.00h)
📍 Mti Mkubwa Camp → Shira 1 Camp
Continue climbing through the rainforest before entering the moorland zone. The trail gradually opens into the spectacular Shira Plateau, providing impressive views of Kilimanjaro. Continue toward Shira Camp where you will enjoy dinner and overnight. Altitude: 2,650 m → 3,850 m Trekking Time: 5–8 hours
Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinking water, guide, porters, cook, park/camping fees, camping accommodation
shira camp -Barranco Camp
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (8.00h)
📍 Shira 1 Camp → Barranco Camp
Trek across the high-altitude Shira Plateau toward Lava Tower at approximately 4,630 m. This climb and descent provides an important acclimatization experience. After spending time around Lava Tower, descend toward the beautiful Barranco Valley and continue to Barranco Camp. Altitude: 3,850 m → 4,630 m → 3,950 m Trekking Time: 6–7 hours
Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinking water, guide, porters, cook, camping accommodation and camping equipment
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
7:30 AM – 2:00 PM (6.50h)
📍 Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp
Begin the morning by climbing the famous Barranco Wall with assistance from your mountain crew. Continue across alpine terrain toward Karanga Valley. This relatively short trekking day provides additional time for acclimatization and rest before reaching the higher camps. Altitude: 3,950 m → 4,035 m Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinking water, guide, porters, cook, park/camping fees, camping accommodation
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (6.00h)
📍 Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp
Continue through the alpine desert toward Barafu Camp, the main base for the summit attempt. The trail becomes increasingly rocky as you climb higher. Arrive at Barafu Camp for lunch, a summit briefing and final preparations. Rest early because the summit climb begins around midnight. Altitude: 4,035 m → 4,673 m Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinking water, guide, porters, cook, camping accommodation and park/camping fees
Summit Uhuru Peak & Descend to Mweka Camp
12:00 AM – 4:00 PM (15.00h)
📍 Barafu Camp → Stella Point → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp
Begin the summit attempt around midnight. Trek slowly through the darkness toward Stella Point at approximately 5,739 m. Continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m, the highest point in Africa. Celebrate your achievement and take photographs before beginning the long descent through Barafu toward Mweka Camp. Altitude: 4,673 m → 5,895 m → 3,100 m Trekking Time: 12–14 hours total Ascent: approximately 7–8 hours Descent: approximately 5–6 hours
Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinking water, guide, porters, cook, camping accommodation, park fees and summit briefing
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate & Moshi
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (6.00h)
📍 Parkview Inn Hotel
After breakfast, begin the final descent through the lush rainforest toward Mweka Gate. Complete the park exit formalities and receive your Kilimanjaro summit certificate if you successfully reached Uhuru Peak. Meet your vehicle at the gate and transfer back to Moshi, where your Kilimanjaro adventure ends. Altitude: 3,100 m → 1,640 m Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
Included: Breakfast/light meal, lunch, dinner, park fees, rescue fee, guide, porters, cook, drinking water, camping accommodation and summit support
Departure from Tanzania
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (4.00h)
📍 Moshi to Airpot
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Moshi and relax before your scheduled departure. At the agreed time, your Kiwia Africa Tours representative will collect you from your hotel and transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight. Your Tanzanian adventure concludes with Kiwia Africa Tours.
Included: Breakfast,airpot transfer
Frequently asked questions
What should I bring for this activity? ▾
Passport Travel insurance Waterproof hiking boots Warm jacket and fleece layers Waterproof jacket and trousers Trekking trousers and shirts Thermal base layers Warm hat and gloves Sun hat Sunglasses Sunscreen Headlamp and spare batteries Sleeping bag Trekking poles Water bottles or hydration bladder Personal medication Toiletries Small daypack Camera/power bank
What languages are available for this tour? ▾
English
Where is the meeting point? ▾
Moshi hotel / agreed pickup location
What is the cancellation policy? ▾
Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure. Cancellations 15–29 days before departure receive a 50% refund. Cancellations less than 15 days before departure are non-refundable due to advance park, crew and accommodation arrangements. Non-refundable supplier costs may be deducted from any applicable refund.
Group size: 1–14 participants
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Activity provider
KIWIA AFRICA TOUR
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