Overview
A week on the Lemosho route gives you proper time in the forest and moorland of Kilimanjaro's western slopes before you join the Machame trail around day three. Compared with our six-day version you gain an extra day to acclimatize, and most climbers feel the difference higher up.
Land at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on any day. We transfer you to Arusha Green Mountain Hotel, and both are included in the price. On the mountain you sleep in tents.
Our route length guide explains how the number of days affects summit success. When you are ready, send us your dates to book this 7-day Lemosho trek.
| Accommodation | Confirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with. |
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| Meals | Full board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary. |
Day by Day (8 days)
ARRIVAL IN ARUSHA
We meet you at the airport and drive you to Arusha Green Mountain Hotel on the slopes of Mount Meru. At 5:30 pm your guide holds a pre-climb briefing, checks your gear and confirms your medical cover and travel insurance.
Overnight at Arusha Green Mountain Hotel with dinner and breakfast included.
LONDOROSSI GATE TO MTI MKUBWA CAMP
After breakfast it is about two hours by road through rural villages to Londorossi Gate for park registration, then on across farmland with views over the plains to the Lemosho trailhead. You set off through the rainforest and camp at Mti Mkubwa.
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650 m): about 3-4 hours on foot. All meals included.
OUT OF THE FOREST TO SHIRA CAMP
Leaving the trees behind, the path climbs steadily to the rim of the Shira Plateau with wide views all around. It is a full day at an easy, steady pace to Shira Camp.
Mti Mkubwa to Shira Camp (3,550 m): about 6-7 hours on foot. All meals included.
BELOW LAVA TOWER TO BARRANCO CAMP
A gradual climb with big views takes you across Kilimanjaro's south-western side, under Lava Tower and the upper Western Breach. After a hot lunch at the foot of Lava Tower (4,600 m), you descend into the Great Barranco valley (3,900 m) for the night.
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp: about 5-7 hours on foot. All meals included.
BARRANCO WALL TO KARANGA CAMP
The morning begins steeply below the Heim Glacier, then up and over the Great Barranco Wall onto Kibo's south-eastern slopes. The path dips into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley and ends with a steep climb to Karanga Camp.
Barranco to Karanga Camp (4,000 m): about 4-5 hours on foot. All meals included.
KARANGA TO BARAFU CAMP
A short climb at an easy pace follows the Barafu Ridge up to high camp. Spend the rest of the day resting and go to bed early ahead of the summit night.
Karanga to Barafu Camp (4,600 m): about 3-4 hours on foot. All meals included.
SUMMIT DAY, THEN DOWN TO MWEKA CAMP
You start before midnight, climbing slowly by head torch up the volcanic scree to Stella Point (5,735 m) on the crater rim, where you rest as the sun rises over Mawenzi. Those feeling well continue about two hours return to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), Africa's highest point. The descent to Barafu is quick; after refreshments you head on down to Mweka Camp.
Barafu to the summit and on to Mweka Camp (3,100 m): about 13-15 hours on foot. All meals included.
MWEKA GATE AND RETURN TO ARUSHA
An easy walk down through the rainforest ends at Mweka Gate, where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. After lunch you drive back to Arusha Green Mountain Hotel.
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: about 3-5 hours on foot. Overnight at Arusha Green Mountain Hotel with dinner and breakfast included, followed by your departure transfer.
Rates Per Person
The Overview tab explains the accommodation and meal options. Send us your dates and group size for an exact price.
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Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
- Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Getting There
Tour Start & End
This trip starts in Mount Kilimanjaro and ends in Mount Kilimanjaro.
Airport Information
Kilimanjaro International Airport or Mwanza Airport is the most common arrival point for this trip.
Transfer Information
We meet you at the airport and handle every transfer between destinations throughout your trip.
Accommodation Before/After
Want an extra night in Arusha, Moshi or Zanzibar before or after your trip? Just ask and we will arrange it.