7 Days Adventure of a Lifetime Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trekking Tour
7 Days Discover the beauty of Kilimanjaro on our 7 day trekking tour via the Lemosho route
Welcome to our 7-day Kilimanjaro hiking tour via the Lemosho route! This adventure offers the perfect blend of challenge and reward as you ascend to the summit of Africa's tallest mountain. Throughout the journey, you will be accompanied by experienced guides who will ensure your safety and comfort. From the lush forests at the base to the rugged terrain near the summit, each day presents unique landscapes and unforgettable experiences. Get ready to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Kilimanjaro and create memories that will last a lifetime. With expert guides leading the way, comfortable campsites awaiting your rest, and an adventure of a lifetime awaiting, this trek promises an experience you will cherish forever.
Travel Highlights
- Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi/Arusha
- Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi/Arusha
- Day 1: Moshi/Arusha to Londorossi gate to Mti Mkubwa (big tree)
- Day 1: Moshi/Arusha to Londorossi gate to Mti Mkubwa (big tree)
- Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 2 camp
- Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 2 camp
- Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Lava tower to Barranco camp
- Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Lava tower to Barranco camp
- Day 4: Barranco camp to Karanga Camp
- Day 4: Barranco camp to Karanga Camp
- Day 5: Karanga camp to Barafu Camp
- Day 5: Karanga camp to Barafu Camp
- Day 6: Barafu camp to Uhuru Peak (summit point) back to Barafu camp then to Mweka camp
- Day 6: Barafu camp to Uhuru Peak (summit point) back to Barafu camp then to Mweka camp
- Day 7: Mweka camp to Mweka gate back to Moshi
- Day 7: Mweka camp to Mweka gate back to Moshi
Itinerary
After breakfast, we will drive to the Londorossi gate, where our trek officially begins. The trail takes us through lush rainforests filled with diverse flora and fauna. Keep an eye out for exotic bird species and playful monkeys. Our first campsite, Mti Mkubwa, is nestled in the heart of the forest, providing a serene setting for our first night under the stars. • Temperature: Around 20-25°C • Trekking hours: 4-6 hours • Length: Approximately 7 kilometers • Height: 2,650 meters • Vegetation: Rainforest
Destination: Londorossi Gate To Lemosho Gate To Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp
Accommodation: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
After breakfast, we will drive to the Londorossi gate, where our trek officially begins. The trail takes us through lush rainforests filled with diverse flora and fauna. Keep an eye out for exotic bird species and playful monkeys. Our first campsite, Mti Mkubwa, is nestled in the heart of the forest, providing a serene setting for our first night under the stars. • Temperature: Around 20-25°C • Trekking hours: 4-6 hours • Length: Approximately 7 kilometers • Height: 2,650 meters • Vegetation: Rainforest
Destination: Londorossi Gate To Lemosho Gate To Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp
Accommodation: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Leaving the rainforest behind, we emerge into the heath and moorland zone, characterized by sweeping vistas of grasslands and giant lobelias. Today's trek offers stunning views of the Shira plateau as we make our way to Shira 2 camp, where we will spend the night. • Temperature: 15-20°C during the day, dropping to 5-10°C at night • Trekking hours: 5-7 hours • Length: Approximately 10 kilometers • Height: 3,850 meters • Vegetation: Heath and moorland
Destination: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp To Shira 1 Camp
Accommodation: Shira 2 Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Leaving the rainforest behind, we emerge into the heath and moorland zone, characterized by sweeping vistas of grasslands and giant lobelias. Today's trek offers stunning views of the Shira plateau as we make our way to Shira 2 camp, where we will spend the night. • Temperature: 15-20°C during the day, dropping to 5-10°C at night • Trekking hours: 5-7 hours • Length: Approximately 10 kilometers • Height: 3,850 meters • Vegetation: Heath and moorland
Destination: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp To Shira 1 Camp
Accommodation: Shira 2 Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Today's trek takes us to higher elevations as we ascend to the Lava Tower, a prominent volcanic formation. Along the way, we will pass through alpine desert landscapes, characterized by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation. After lunch at the Lava Tower, we descend to Barranco camp, where we will spend the night. • Temperature: 5-10°C during the day, dropping to -5°C at night • Trekking hours: 6-8 hours • Length: Approximately 10 kilometers • Height: 3,950 meters (Lava Tower), 3,960 meters (Barranco camp) • Vegetation: Alpine desert
Destination: Shira 2 Camp To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp
Accommodation: Barranco Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Today's trek takes us to higher elevations as we ascend to the Lava Tower, a prominent volcanic formation. Along the way, we will pass through alpine desert landscapes, characterized by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation. After lunch at the Lava Tower, we descend to Barranco camp, where we will spend the night. • Temperature: 5-10°C during the day, dropping to -5°C at night • Trekking hours: 6-8 hours • Length: Approximately 10 kilometers • Height: 3,950 meters (Lava Tower), 3,960 meters (Barranco camp) • Vegetation: Alpine desert
Destination: Shira 2 Camp To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp
Accommodation: Barranco Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Today's trek involves some challenging terrain as we navigate the Barranco Wall, a steep rock face that requires careful scrambling. Once atop the wall, we traverse through valleys and ridges, enjoying panoramic views of Kilimanjaro's glaciers. Our campsite for the night is Karanga Camp, nestled in a sheltered valley. • Temperature: 5-10°C during the day, dropping to -5°C at night • Trekking hours: 4-5 hours • Length: Approximately 5 kilometers • Height: 3,995 meters • Vegetation: Alpine desert
Destination: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp
Accommodation: Karanga Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Today's trek involves some challenging terrain as we navigate the Barranco Wall, a steep rock face that requires careful scrambling. Once atop the wall, we traverse through valleys and ridges, enjoying panoramic views of Kilimanjaro's glaciers. Our campsite for the night is Karanga Camp, nestled in a sheltered valley. • Temperature: 5-10°C during the day, dropping to -5°C at night • Trekking hours: 4-5 hours • Length: Approximately 5 kilometers • Height: 3,995 meters • Vegetation: Alpine desert
Destination: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp
Accommodation: Karanga Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
As we approach the final leg of our journey, we ascend to Barafu Camp, our basecamp for the summit attempt. The terrain becomes increasingly rocky and barren as we gain altitude. Upon reaching Barafu Camp, take time to rest and prepare for the challenging summit push ahead. • Temperature: 0-5°C during the day, dropping to -10°C at night • Trekking hours: 4-5 hours • Length: Approximately 4 kilometers • Height: 4,600 meters • Vegetation: Alpine desert
Destination: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp
Accommodation: Barafu Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
As we approach the final leg of our journey, we ascend to Barafu Camp, our basecamp for the summit attempt. The terrain becomes increasingly rocky and barren as we gain altitude. Upon reaching Barafu Camp, take time to rest and prepare for the challenging summit push ahead. • Temperature: 0-5°C during the day, dropping to -10°C at night • Trekking hours: 4-5 hours • Length: Approximately 4 kilometers • Height: 4,600 meters • Vegetation: Alpine desert
Destination: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp
Accommodation: Barafu Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Today is the big day – summit day! We will start our ascent in the early hours of the morning, trekking by moonlight towards the summit of Uhuru Peak. As the sun rises, we will reach the summit, standing atop the roof of Africa. After celebrating our achievement, we will begin our descent back to Barafu Camp for a brief rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp. • Temperature: Below freezing at night, can drop to -15°C or lower • Trekking hours: 12-15 hours (including summit ascent and descent) • Length: Approximately 15 kilometers (summit day) • Height: 5,895 meters (Uhuru Peak), 3,100 meters (Mweka camp) • Vegetation: Arctic
Destination: Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp
Accommodation: Mweka Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Today is the big day – summit day! We will start our ascent in the early hours of the morning, trekking by moonlight towards the summit of Uhuru Peak. As the sun rises, we will reach the summit, standing atop the roof of Africa. After celebrating our achievement, we will begin our descent back to Barafu Camp for a brief rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp. • Temperature: Below freezing at night, can drop to -15°C or lower • Trekking hours: 12-15 hours (including summit ascent and descent) • Length: Approximately 15 kilometers (summit day) • Height: 5,895 meters (Uhuru Peak), 3,100 meters (Mweka camp) • Vegetation: Arctic
Destination: Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp
Accommodation: Mweka Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Our final day on the mountain involves a leisurely descent through lush rainforests to the Mweka gate, where we will bid farewell to Kilimanjaro. From there, we will transfer you back to your accommodation in Moshi, where you can rest and reflect on your incredible journey.
Destination: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate
Accommodation: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Our final day on the mountain involves a leisurely descent through lush rainforests to the Mweka gate, where we will bid farewell to Kilimanjaro. From there, we will transfer you back to your accommodation in Moshi, where you can rest and reflect on your incredible journey.
Destination: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
What's Included
Price Includes
- Sleeping bag or bed linen
- Rescue fee
- Park fees
- A professional driver/guide
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- Camping equipment (only sleeping bag/bed linen may be listed as excluded)
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Price Excludes
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All flights during the tour
- International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline
- Personal items
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Frequently Asked Questions
While prior trekking experience is beneficial, our guides will provide support and assistance to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey for all participants
Participants should have a good level of fitness and be able to hike for several hours each day over varied terrain.
Yes, all necessary permits and park fees are included in the tour price.
• The best time to climb Kilimanjaro is during the dry seasons, typically from January to March and June to October.
• We provide comfortable camping accommodations with spacious tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping mats.
• Yes, all meals are provided during the trek, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, prepared by our experienced cooks.
• A detailed packing list will be provided upon booking, but essentials include sturdy hiking boots, warm clothing, a sleeping bag, and personal items.
• Yes, travel insurance that covers trekking at high altitudes is mandatory for all participants
Reviews for 7 Days Discover the beauty of Kilimanjaro on our 7 day trekking tour via the Lemosho route
"Absolutely breathtaking experience! The Lemosho route provided stunning views at every turn, and our guides were incredibly knowledgeable and supportive throughout the journey."
"I can't recommend this trek enough! The team at [Tour Company] made every aspect of the journey seamless, from the initial booking process to the final descent. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!"
"Challenging yet rewarding! Climbing Kilimanjaro has been a dream of mine for years, and this tour exceeded all expectations. The camaraderie among fellow trekkers and guides made the experience even more memorable."
"I've never felt more alive than standing on the summit of Kilimanjaro. The sense of accomplishment is indescribable. Thank you to the entire team for making this dream a reality!"
"The beauty of Kilimanjaro is unmatched, and this tour allowed me to experience it in all its glory. The guides were patient and encouraging, ensuring everyone reached the summit safely."
"A life-changing experience! Kilimanjaro offers a unique blend of challenge and beauty, and this tour provided the perfect balance. I will cherish the memories made on this journey forever."
"From the lush rainforests to the icy summit, Kilimanjaro is a study in contrasts. This tour allowed me to witness its diverse landscapes firsthand, all while feeling supported and cared for by the amazing team."
"The trek was tough at times, but the feeling of accomplishment upon reaching the summit made it all worthwhile. Thanks to the guides for their encouragement and expertise!"