7-day Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climbing Itinerary
The 7-day Lemosho Route kilimanjaro climbing will have 6 nights and 7-day on Mount Kilimanjaro.
The Lemosho route is one of our preferred routes due to its low traffic, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. The Kilimanjaro Lemosho route starts
off from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the lush
rainforest to Shira Plateau. We recommend a minimum of 7-day to attempt this route but 8 days is preferable for better acclimatization and summit
success. The 7-day Lemosho route Kilimanjaro joins the Machame route at Shira 2 Camp and then follows the same route through the southern circuit and descending via
Mweka Gate. Join us for best route!
Day 0: Arrival in Moshi for 7-day Lemosho route Kilimanjaro Climbing
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Arrive in Moshi, Tanzania.
Meet your climbing company and guide for a briefing about the 7-day Lemosho route and equipment check.
Rest and prepare for the climb.
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Day 1: Start of the 7-day Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro climbing: Lemosho Gate (2,360m) to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m)
Drive from your hotel up to the Lemosho Gate. Begin the 7-day Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climbing at the Lemosho Gate.
climbingthrough the lush rainforest.
Reach Mti Mkubwa Camp (also known as Big Tree Camp) for dinner and overnight stay.
Distance covered: 7km / 4.3mi
Approximated time taken: 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
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Day 2: Continuation of 7-day Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climb: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m) to Shira 2 Camp (3,900m)
Ascend through the heather and moorland.
Enjoy the scenic views as you approach the Shira Plateau.
Reach Shira 1 Camp. Continue climbing Kilimanjaro on the 7-day Lemosho route, crossing the Shira Plateau.
Experience the expansive views of the surrounding landscape.
Reach Shira 2 Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Distance covered: 16.5km / 10.3mi
Approximated time taken: 9 - 11 hrs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
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Day 3:Continuation of the 7-day Lemosho route: Shira 2 Camp (3,900m) to Barranco Camp (3,950m)
climbing through the alpine desert terrain.
Traverse beneath the Southern Icefields of Kilimanjaro.
Descend into the Great Barranco Valley and reach Barranco Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Distance covered: 10km / 6.2mi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
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Day 4: Continuation of the 7-day Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climb: Barranco Camp (3,950m) to Karanga Camp (4,035m) along the 7-day Lemosho Route
Ascend the Barranco Wall, a challenging but exhilarating section of the 7-day Lemosho route.
Continue through the alpine desert landscapes.
Reach Karanga Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi
Approximated time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Include
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Day 5: Continuation of the 7-day Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climb: Karanga Camp (4,035m) to Barafu Camp (4,680m)
climbingup to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt, following the 7-day Lemosho route.
Enjoy stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Rest and prepare for the final ascent.
Have an early dinner and go to bed early to get some rest.
Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi
Approximate time taken: 3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
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Day 6: Barafu Camp (4,680m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) and Mweka Camp (3,100m) on the 7-day Lemosho route
Begin the summit attempt around midnight, following the Kilimanjaro 7-day Lemosho route.
Pass Stella Point (5,739m) and continue to the summit, Uhuru Peak.
Descend to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi
Approximated time taken: 12 – 15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
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Day 8: Continuation of the 7-day Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climb: Mweka Camp (3,100m) to Mweka Gate (1,640m) and Moshi after the 7-day Lemosho route trek
Descend through the lush rainforest, completing the 7-day Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climbing.
Arrive at Mweka Gate, complete necessary paperwork, and receive your summit certificates.
Transfer back to Moshi for a well-deserved celebration and rest
Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Approximate time taken: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Inclusive
- Departure Transfer to the Kilimanjaro Airport
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