7-Day Lemosho Route-Kilimanjaro Climbing

Departing from Arusha, we travel by vehicle to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival, you'll meet your full crew and begin the trek at a relaxed pace through the lush afro-montane forest. Enjoy lunch along the trail, surrounded by the peaceful beauty of nature. By mid-afternoon, we reach our campsite for the night. The overnight stay is at Forest Camp, where you'll be provided with full board. This is a great opportunity to unwind and get acclimated to the stunning environment that surrounds you.

Accommodation

Mti Mkubwa Camp (Big Tree Camp Or Forest Camp) Camp Mid-range

+5 +4

Starting from the lush Lemosho slopes, you ascend through Podocarpus and Juniper forests, gradually emerging into the heath zone and onto the stunning Shira Plateau. Enjoy lunch along the trail before reaching camp by mid-afternoon. Overnight at Shira 1 Camp (full board).

Accommodation

Shira 1 Camp Camp Mid-range

+6 +5

After a long hike and notable altitude gain the previous day, today’s trek is shorter, allowing you to reach Shira 2 Camp by lunchtime. This provides a great opportunity for acclimatization, with an optional afternoon walk led by your guides. Enjoy a restful evening at Shira 2 Camp. (Full board)

Accommodation

Shira 2 Camp Camp Mid-range

+6 +5

Today is a walk high sleep low day. You ascend into alpine desert and for those that are feeling strong you can even head up to Lava Tower before descending to Barranco camp. Lunch is taken as a picnic lunch on route. This is long day but pays dividends later on – great acclimatization day! Overnight Barranco Camp (full board).

Accommodation

Barranco Camp Camp Mid-range

+5 +4

From Barranco camp, famous for its’ giant groundsels (Senecio species), you ascend the Barranco wall and hike glacial valleys to Karanga camp. Lunch is taken at Karanga valley before heading to Barafu in the afternoon. Desolate alpine desert and at times strong winds rip over this camp and yet in the evening splendid views of Mawenzi peak are the norm. A relatively early dinner is taken before heading to rest for the evening. Overnight Barafu Camp (full board).

Accommodation

Barafu Camp Camp Mid-range

+5 +4

most people depart just before midnight for the final summit bid. Patience and persistence is the name of game to reach the summit and by dawn as the first rays of light start to appear, most arrive near the rim. Ascending via Stella Point affords a relatively short final section to Uhuru peak, the Roof of Africa! What goes up must come down and your goal today is to reach Mweka camp. Overnight Mweka Camp (full board).

Accommodation

Mweka Camp Camp Mid-range

+6 +5

A final descent of 4,500 ft brings you down to Mweka Gate where your team will have prepared another scrumptious and fresh lunch and your transfer vehicles will be waiting to collect you. Here you will say goodbye to our mountain staff before heading to the hotel near Arusha for a farewell dinner and either overnight or a day room and departure. Extend your Tanzanian vacation with Kili Climb Africa Safaris on safari, walking safari or other adventure