Accomodation
Safari Camps
Best Season
Late Dec - Early March & Mid June - Late Oct
Meals
Full Board
Language
Professional Speaking Guides
Mineral Water
Available
Walking Hours
5-8 Hours

Overview

Itinerary

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Overview

Itinerary

Cost

Overview

The Lemosho Route is one of the most beautiful and less-traveled paths up Mount Kilimanjaro. With excellent acclimatization and panoramic views, it offers a higher summit success rate and an unforgettable adventure.

Safety Equipment

Emergency oxygen
Pulse oximeter
Hot drinks at every meal
Clean drinking water (bottled on Day 1, boiled thereafter)
Emergency rescue fees

Day 01 :

Lemosho Gate (2,100m) – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m)

Drive from Moshi/Arusha to Londorossi Gate (approx. 3–4 hours). Complete registration and begin trekking through dense rainforest to Mti Mkubwa Camp.
Distance: 7 km | Time: 3–4 hrs | Habitat: Rainforest

Day 02 :

Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira 1 Camp (3,500m)

Hike across moorland, crossing several streams, before reaching Shira Plateau.
Distance: 8 km | Time: 5–6 hrs | Habitat: Moorland

Day 03 :

Shira 1 Camp – Shira 2 Camp (3,850m)

Gentle trek across the plateau with time to acclimatize and enjoy spectacular views.

Distance: 7 km | Time: 3–4 hrs | Habitat: Moorland

Day 04 :

Shira 2 Camp – Barranco Camp (3,950m) via Lava Tower (4,630m)

Ascend to Lava Tower for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp.
Distance: 10 km | Time: 6–8 hrs | Habitat: Alpine Desert

Day 05 :

Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp (3,995m)

Climb the Great Barranco Wall and trek through valleys to Karanga Camp.
Distance: 5 km | Time: 4–5 hrs | Habitat: Alpine Desert

Day 06 :

Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (4,673m)

A short but steep climb up to Barafu Camp. Early dinner and rest before summit night.

Distance: 4 km | Time: 3–4 hrs | Habitat: Alpine Desert

Day 07 :

Summit Day – Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,100m)

Start the final ascent at midnight, reaching Uhuru Peak by sunrise. Descend to Barafu for brunch, then continue down to Mweka Camp.
Distance: 15 km | Time: 12–14 hrs | Habitat: Arctic to Forest

Day 08 :

Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Departure

Final descent through lush forest to the gate. Collect summit certificate and transfer back to Moshi/Arusha.
Distance: 10 km | Time: 3–4 hrs | Habitat: Rainforest

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