7 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Lemosho Route

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our representative meets you and transfers you to your lodge in Moshi. The day is reserved for rest and preparation. Your lead guide will meet you for a full briefing, equipment check, and introduction to the crew. Spend the evening relaxing, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere, and preparing for the climb ahead. Dinner and overnight in Moshi.

After breakfast, drive to Lemosho Gate for registration and to meet your mountain team. The trek begins through pristine rainforest, where the air is humid and filled with birdsong. You may spot blue monkeys or colobus monkeys in the treetops. The trail climbs gradually to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp, where you’ll have dinner and overnight.

Trek time: 3–4 hours

After breakfast, continue through the forest and into open moorland. The vegetation changes dramatically as you ascend, revealing the vast Shira Plateau. The trail offers beautiful views of the Shira Ridge and Mount Meru in the distance. Arrive at Shira 1 Camp for lunch and spend the afternoon resting or exploring the plateau. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Trek time: 5–6 hours

A gentle walk across the Shira Plateau leads to Shira 2 Camp. This day is perfect for acclimatization and enjoying panoramic views of Kibo Peak and the surrounding plains. The terrain is open, with hardy alpine vegetation and striking rock formations. Arrive at camp in the afternoon and relax as the sun sets over the plateau.

Trek time: 4–5 hours

Today’s route follows the “climb high, sleep low” principle to aid acclimatization. After a steady climb to Lava Tower, stop for lunch and rest before descending into the beautiful Barranco Valley. The descent provides excellent acclimatization benefits. Arrive at Barranco Camp beneath the towering Barranco Wall — one of the mountain’s most dramatic sights.

Trek time: 6–7 hours

Begin with an exciting climb up the Barranco Wall, a steep but non-technical scramble with stunning views. Continue across rolling terrain to Karanga Camp for lunch, then ascend steadily to Barafu Camp, your base for the summit push. The landscape becomes barren, covered in volcanic rock. Have an early dinner and rest before your midnight ascent.

Trek time: 8–9 hours (combined walking day)

Start your summit push around midnight, guided by headlamps under a sky filled with stars. The path to Stella Point (5,739 m) is steep and slow, but reaching Uhuru Peak at sunrise is an unforgettable moment. Celebrate at the summit before descending to Barafu for a short rest and continuing to Mweka Camp for your final night on the mountain.

Trek time: 10–12 hours

After breakfast, descend through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, where your climb officially ends. Receive your summit certificate and bid farewell to your mountain crew. Transfer back to Moshi for a hot shower, relaxation, and celebration dinner. Overnight in Moshi.

Trek time: 3–4 hours