7 Days Lemosho Route Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing/hiking Itinerary in 2024, 2025 & 2026
The Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climbing/hiking 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 days to attempt this route but 8 days is preferable for better acclimatization and summit
success. The 7 Days 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. The 7 days Lemosho Route kilimanjaro climbing will have 6 nights and 7 days on Mount Kilimanjaro. Join us for best route!
Day 0: Arrival in Moshi for 7 days Lemosho route Kilimanjaro Climbing/Hiking 2024, 2925, 2026
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Arrive in Moshi, Tanzania for 7 days Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climbing/hiking
Meet your climbing company and guide for a briefing about the 7 days Lemosho route and equipment check.
Rest and prepare for the climb.
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Day 1: Start of the 7 days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro climbing/Hiking: Lemosho Gate (2,360m) to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m)
Drive from your hotel up to the Lemosho Gate. Begin the 7 days Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climb at the Lemosho Gate.
climb through 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 days Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climbing/Hiking: 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 days Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climbing/Hiking: 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 days Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climbing/Hiking: Barranco Camp (3,950m) to Karanga Camp (4,035m) along the 7 days Lemosho Route
Ascend the Barranco Wall, a challenging but exhilarating section of the 7 days 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 days Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climbing/Hiking: Karanga Camp (4,035m) to Barafu Camp (4,680m)
Climb up to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt, following the 7 days 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 days Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climb/Hiking
Begin the summit attempt around midnight, following the Kilimanjaro 7 days 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 days Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climbing/Hiking: Mweka Camp (3,100m) to Mweka Gate (1,640m) and Moshi after the 7 days Lemosho route trek
Descend through the lush rainforest, completing the 7 days Lemosho route mount Kilimanjaro climbing/Hiking.
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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