The 7-Day Lemosho Route
The 7-Day Lemosho Route
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Overview
The 7-Day Lemosho Route is the most scenic and rewarding way to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, offering a high summit success rate thanks to its gradual ascent and extra acclimatization days. Starting from the western Londorossi Gate, trekkers pass through lush rainforest, cross the Shira Plateau, navigate moorlands and alpine deserts, and join the Machame route before summiting via Barafu. This route is ideal for adventurers seeking fewer crowds, stunning landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and expert local guides who ensure safety, comfort, and an unforgettable Kilimanjaro experience.
Tour Highlights:
- Summit Mount Kilimanjaro (19,341 ft / 5,895 m), the Roof of Africa
- 7 days on the most scenic and peaceful route
- Trek through 6 ecological zones, from rainforest to arctic alpine desert
- Expert, KPAP-certified African guides and support crew
- Spacious camping with comfortable tents, hot meals, and hydration stations
- High summit success due to gradual ascent and acclimatization
7-Day Lemosho Route Day-by-Day Itinerary
- Arrive in Arusha
- Day 1: Arusha to Forest Camp 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft, 4 miles, approx. 3-4 hours
- Day 2: Forest Camp to Moir Hut Camp
- Day 3: Moir Hut Camp to Barranco Camp
- Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
- Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
- Day 6: Barafu to the Summit to Mweka Camp
- Day 7:Mweka Camp to Arusha
- Departure Day
Features & Benefits
- Professional Guides: KPAP-certified guides with extensive local knowledge
- Safety & Support: Well-trained crew, oxygen, and first aid available
- Comfortable Camping: Spacious tents, warm sleeping mats, and hot meals
- Gradual Acclimatization: Increases summit success and reduces altitude sickness
- All-Inclusive Logistics: Transfers, park fees, meals, and support team handled
- Customizable Options: Add extra rest days, private guides, or photography tours
Route Highlights
- Lush rainforest full of monkeys, fascinating birds, and small wildlife
- Shira Plateau: expansive views and highland scenery
- Barranco Wall: thrilling climb with breathtaking vistas
- Alpine desert and glaciers: dramatic high-altitude landscapes
- Sunrise from Stella Point: iconic view across the southern glaciers
- Diverse flora: giant lobelias, senecios, and heather zones
Why Choose the 7-Day Lemosho Route?
The 7-Day Lemosho Route is ideal for climbers seeking a scenic, less-crowded ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro. Its gradual ascent allows for proper acclimatization, improving the chances of a successful summit while reducing the risk of altitude sickness. Trekkers experience diverse landscapes, ranging from lush rainforests to alpine deserts, with opportunities to spot wildlife along the trail. Expert KPAP-certified guides and a fully supported crew ensure safety, comfort, and an unforgettable adventure. This route combines adventure, natural beauty, and a higher success rate, making it the preferred choice for both first-time and experienced climbers.
Best Time to Climb Through the Lemosho Route.
The best time to climb the Lemosho Route is during Kilimanjaro’s dry seasons, from January to March and June to October, when trails are clearer and weather conditions are more stable. These months offer optimal summit visibility, safer trekking conditions, and a higher likelihood of spotting wildlife. Climbers can attempt the route year-round, but during the rainy seasons (April–May and November), heavy rainfall can make trails slippery and less comfortable, which may slightly reduce the chances of a smooth ascent.
Availability Of The 7-Day Lemosho Route
The 7-Day Lemosho Route is available throughout the year, with peak months in January–March and June–October for the best weather and summit success. Booking in advance is recommended during these months to secure guides, tents, and park permits. The route can be customized for individual or small group departures, allowing trekkers to choose dates that fit their schedule while ensuring full support from our expert team
How to Book the 7-Day Lemosho Route
Booking the 7-Day Lemosho Route is simple and secure. Travelers can contact Nihapa Tours directly via WhatsApp at +255 786 261 927 or use our online booking form to select preferred dates and optional customizations. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive detailed pre-trek instructions, including a gear checklist, itinerary, and payment guidance. This ensures you are fully prepared for a safe and memorable climb from arrival to summit day.
Costs Includeds/Excludes
- Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides:
- All Park fees Airport transfers Rescue fees
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
- Emergency oxygen
- Portable toilet
- Complete Expedition medical kits
- Large portions of fresh, healthy nutritious food
- Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, etc.)
- Government taxes
- Crew salaries
- Medical evacuations with AMREF Flying doctors
- Purified water while on the mountain
- Portable tented private flush toilet
- Personal Climbing gears
- Tanzania Visa on arrival
- Mountaineering Insurance
- Tips and Gratuities
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Arrival Arrive in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you are met after passing through customs. Transfer to Mount Meru Hotel and have a comprehensive briefing and equipment check with your climbing manager and your guide. Overnight at Mount Meru Hotel
Accommodations: Mount Meru Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 1 ( Trek Day 1) Arusha to Forest Camp
7,742 ft to 9,498 ft, 4 miles, approx. 3-4 hours
From Arusha, set out in vehicles for the long drive to the starting point of the Lemosho Trail, the Londorossi Gate. Approaching the mountain from the west, the Lemosho Route starts in the Afromontane Rainforest, which is the first of four ecological zones you encounter on Kilimanjaro. Here you meet the rest of your crew and set off at a leisurely pace while keeping your eyes peeled for wildlife. Lunch is taken on the trail, and camp is reached mid-afternoon. Overnight at Forest Camp.
Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Camping
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 (Trek Day 2) Forest Camp to Moir Hut Camp
9,498 ft to 11,500 ft, 5 miles, approx. 5-6 hours
From the forested slopes of Lemosho, you ascend through a podocarpus and juniper forest and then break out onto a zone of heather and lichen-draped volcanic rock and the Shira Plateau, which used to be Kilimanjaro’s third peak before it collapsed. Lunch is taken on the trail, and you arrive in camp mid-afternoon. The view of Kibo (the peak of Kilimanjaro) is breathtaking from this vantage point. Overnight at Moir Hut.
Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Camping
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 (Trek Day 3 Moir Hut Camp to Barranco Camp
13,800 ft to 15,223 ft (Lava Tower), down to 13,044 ft, 7km, 4-6 hours
From Moir, you traverse the slopes of Kibo. Here, relatively little flora or fauna can survive the extreme temperature ranges and conditions that typify this zone. Lunch is normally taken close to a volcanic rock formation known as the Lava Tower. If you feel very strong, there is an optional ascent of the 300-foot-tall Lava Tower before descending to Barranco camp in the afternoon, passing through the strange yet beautiful ‘Garden of the Senecios’ (giant groundsel), which also features many giant lobelias. The Barranco Valley is one of the prettiest areas of the entire trail. Overnight at Barranco Camp.
Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Camping
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 <Trek Day 4) Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
13,044 ft to 13,123 ft, 3 miles, 4-5 hours
You now have a relatively short day to reach Karanga Camp, after conquering the intimidating Barranco Wall. Be prepared to use all four limbs as you traverse the wall to the top of the Karanga Valley. From here, follow a path that sojourns through many inclines and declines to Karanga Camp, arriving in the late afternoon. Our selection of Karanga Camp is strategic – significant time at altitude is essential for safe acclimatization. Sunsets here are particularly spectacular with views of the southern glacial valleys and ice fields towering over 3000 feet above you. Overnight at Karanga Camp.
Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Camping
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 (Trek Day 5) Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
5,288 ft to 19,341 ft to 12,467 ft, 3 miles ascent, 7 miles descent, 7-8 hours ascent, 4-6 hours descent
Today is another half day ascending to Barafu Camp. Once again, lunch is taken in this high camp, allowing plenty of time to relax before the summit bid. Desolate alpine desert and, at times, strong winds rip over this camp, yet in the evenings, splendid views of Mawenzi Peak are the norm. A relatively early dinner is taken before resting for the evening. Overnight at Barafu Camp.
Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Camping
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 (Trek Day 6) Barafu to the Summit to Mweka Camp
12,467 ft to 5,380 ft, 6 miles, 3-4 hours
Depart just before midnight for the final summit bid. Patience and persistence are the name of the game to reach the summit, and this is the coldest, windiest section of your adventure. Most likely by dawn, as the first rays of light start to appear across the Tanzanian landscape, you arrive near the rim at Stella Point, at an altitude of 18,652ft. Here, you are rewarded with the most glorious sunrise you are ever likely to see, appearing over Mawenzi Peak. Ascending via Stella Point affords a relatively short final section to Uhuru Peak, the Roof of Africa! Take as many pictures as you can! After a short celebration at the summit, begin the ebullient trek down. Go slowly and enjoy the wonderful rainforest scenery as you head towards Mweka Camp, arriving before dusk. With every step, the air has more and more oxygen, so although your legs will be jelly, your heart will be light. Overnight Mweka Camp
Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Camping
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 (Trek Day 7) Mweka Camp to Arusha
After breakfast, you descend once again through montane forest, and at around midday, after saying farewell to your crew, you are picked up and transferred back to your hotel for a well-deserved shower and a celebratory dinner!
Hours trekking: 4-7
Departure Departing From Arusha
Today you have a dayroom to pack, freshen up, and get ready for your flight home or your onward adventures in East Africa.
Tour Pricing
| Number of People | Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $2,220 |
| 2 people | $2,043 |
| 3 people | $2,021 |
| 4 people | $1,994 |
| 5 people | $1,980 |
| 6 people | $1,979 |
| 7 people | $1,971 |
| 8 people | $1,963 |
| 9 people | $1,957 |
| 10 people + | $1,914 |
Tour Accommodations
| Tour Day | Accommodation Name |
|---|---|
| Arrival Day | Mount Meru Hotel |
|
Trek Day 1 |
Kilimanjaro Camping |
|
Trek Day 2 |
Kilimanjaro Camping |
|
Trek Day 3 |
Kilimanjaro Camping |
|
Trek Day 4 |
Kilimanjaro Camping |
|
Trek Day 5 |
Kilimanjaro Camping |
|
Trek Day 6 |
Kilimanjaro Camping |
|
Trek Day 7 |
Mount Meru Hotel |
| Departure | No Accommodation |
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