7 Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route - Best Route to Uhuru Peak
Lemosho Route – Kilimanjaro's Most Scenic Trail
Our 7 Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route is widely regarded as the most picturesque trail on Mount Kilimanjaro, offering sweeping panoramic views from multiple sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, it provides a perfect blend of adventure and tranquility.
Lemosho is our top choice for climbers seeking a well-rounded experience. It features low foot traffic in the early stages, breathtaking and diverse landscapes, and an excellent acclimatization profile — contributing to one of the highest summit success rates of all routes.
WHEN TO GO
JUNE THROUGH FEBRUARY
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Below is a Detailed Itinerary for your 7 Day Lemosho climb - day by day, camps, altitude & what to expect.
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7 Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route – Kilimanjaro International Airport / Arusha
Your 7 Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route begins upon your arrival to Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met by our airport representative and transferred to your city hotel in Arusha for your itinerary briefing. A refreshing overnight stay, before embarking on your adventure.
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7 Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route – Arusha to Forest Camp
Day 1 of your 7 Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route starts after breakfast from your hotel in Arusha. Next a drive to Londorossi Gate in the eastern side of Mount Kilimanjaro, where you will complete entry formalities. Then a drive to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon your arrival at the trailhead, you will be served a picnic lunch. Thereafter, continue through unspoiled forest which stretches to the first camp site. Arrive for overnight stay, siesta and enjoy the surrounding fauna and flora.
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7 Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route – Forest Camp to Shira Camp
Day 2 of your 7 Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route begins after breakfast as you’ll leave the forest behind. We begin our trek through the tall grass and volcanic rocks covered with lichen beards. A picnic lunch will be served on the way. As you ascend through the lush rolling hills and across streams, Shira Ridge will test your fitness before ascending down to Shira 1 Camp. The view of the summit beyond the plateau is marvelous.
DAY 3: 7 Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route – Shira Camp to Moir Camp
Day 3 of your 7 Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route starts after breakfast as we’ll pound the Shira Plateau throughout the day. It is a peaceful walk toward the glaciered peak, covering the plateau towards the Shira 2 Camp. On moorland meadows by a stream, thereafter you continue to Moir Hut, a small used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills, making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth. Picnic lunch will be served on the way.
DAY 4: 7 Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route – Moir Camp to Barranco Camp
Day 4 of your 7 Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route starts from the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up the ridge, via the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As you continue ahead the direction changes to Southeast towards Lava Tower. From here the trek will take you to the second junction before entering a higher altitude at Arrow Glacier 16000ft. Then we will descent to the Barranco Camp 13000ft for overnight stay. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit attempts.
Hot lunch will be served at the camp thereafter. Siesta and enjoy the surroundings of nature and the view of the far plains below.
DAY 5: 7 Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route – Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
Day 5 of your 7 Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route begins after breakfast.
We begin hiking the steep ridge of the Barranco Wall. We head to the Karanga Valley.
Then we take the junction which connects with the Mweka Route. From there we reach Barafu Camp.
At this point, you have completed the South Circuit. It offers views of the summit from many angles.
Here we set up camp and rest for the summit attempt. This place provides excellent views of Mawenzi and Kibo Peak.
NB: You will have an early dinner and take an early sleep to prepare for the midnight summit.
DAY 6: 7 Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route – Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Hut
Day 6 of your 7 Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route is summit day.
Your guide will wake you up for a cup of tea. Departure is around 2:00am.
We will walk between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. Then we turn northwest and climb through heavy scree to Stella Point.
This is the most mentally and physically challenging part of the trek.
At Stella Point 18600ft, you will stop for a short rest. You will be rewarded with a magnificent sunrise.
From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way. It is a 1-hour ascent to the summit.
At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.
After the summit, we descend to Barafu Camp for hot lunch. Gaiters and trekking poles are needed due to loose gravel.
Mweka Camp is in the upper forest. Mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon.
Later, enjoy your last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
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7 Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route – Mweka Camp to Arusha
Day 7 of your 7 Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route starts after breakfast as we descend to the Mweka Park Gate, to receive our summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear. Pack warmer clothing in case of cooler temperatures.
From the gate you will drive to the hotel in Moshi / Arusha for lunch siesta and overnight stay.
Final day of your 7 Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route. You will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport to fly out of the country or Arusha Domestic Airport and fly to Zanzibar or join another wildlife safari if extended excursions are selected.
- PRICE FROM: $1,980pps
- Government Taxes
- All National Park entrance fees
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Overnight stay at hotel as per itinerary
- Guide, porter and cook salaries (not including gratuity)
- Crisis management and safety procedures. Rescue fees.
- All three meals a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner while on mountain.
- All transfers mentioned above, upon your arrival and departure from Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha domestic airport.
- Gratuity
- All Personal Items (Example toiletries, cameras)
- Excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary
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