Come and experience our top-best 7-Day Lemosho Route, the ultimate guide to Kilimanjaro hiking tour adventure designed for both seasoned trekkers and enthusiastic beginners. This 7-Day Lemosho Route on Kilimanjaro is the most scenic route, taking you on a journey through Kilimanjaro’s diverse landscapes, from lush rainforests and expansive moorlands to rugged alpine deserts and the breathtaking summit at Uhuru Peak, standing proudly at 5,895 meters. Tanzania Natural Tours’ carefully crafted 7-day itinerary ensures optimal acclimatization, increasing your chances of a successful summit. With expert guides, professional porters, and high-quality camping equipment provided, your trek will be safe, comfortable, and memorable. Each day, you’ll camp at unique spots like the Shira Plateau and Barranco Valley, experiencing spectacular views and unforgettable moments under the African skies. This all-inclusive package covers park fees, nutritious meals, and personalized support to make your journey seamless. Whether joining a Kilimanjaro group tour for camaraderie or hiking solo for a personal challenge, the Lemosho Route on Kilimanjaro offers an exceptional balance of adventure, natural beauty, and accomplishment. Conquer Africa’s highest peak with us and create memories that will last a lifetime.
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The Best 7-Day Lemosho Route: The Ultimate Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour Itinerary offers an unforgettable journey to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, combining stunning scenery and optimal acclimatization. Starting with your arrival in Moshi or Arusha, you’ll embark on a trek through lush rainforests, moorlands, and the Shira Plateau, gradually gaining elevation each day. Key stops include Mti Mkubwa Camp, Shira Camps 1 and 2, Barranco Camp, and Karanga Camp, with a final push to Barafu Camp before summiting Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters. This route ensures a gradual ascent for maximum success, with ample time to rest and acclimate along the way, making it the ultimate choice for those seeking a scenic and rewarding Kilimanjaro hiking experience.
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.
Day 1:Kilimanjaro hiking Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp
Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft
Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time:3-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
We depart Arusha/Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, we eat lunch, and then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.
Elevation (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft
Distance: 14 km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Moorland
We explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little 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.
Elevation (ft):13,800ft to 13,000ft
Distance: 7 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat:Semi Desert
From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. 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 day.
Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 15,000ft
Distance: 9km
Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.
Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft)
Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
Habitat: Arctic
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 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.
From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
Elevation (ft):
10,000ft to 5,400ftDistance:
10 kmHiking Time:
3-4 hours
