7 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour

Day 1: Moshi to Londorossi Gate (2,100 m) to Forest Camp (2,820 m)

Your 7-day Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro hiking tour begins in Moshi with a scenic drive to Londorossi Gate on the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro. After completing park registration and entry formalities, you continue to the Lemosho trailhead, where your hike begins.

The trail enters the lush montane rainforest, where tall trees, moss-covered branches, and the sounds of birds create a peaceful introduction to the mountain. Your professional guide will set a comfortable pace while helping you adjust to the first hours of hiking.

After approximately 3–4 hours of hiking, you arrive at Forest Camp, where your mountain crew prepares your accommodation and evening meal. You spend your first night on Kilimanjaro surrounded by the forest environment.

Day 2: Forest Camp (2,820 m) to Shira Camp 1 (3,505 m)

After breakfast, you leave the rainforest behind and continue climbing toward the Shira Plateau. The vegetation gradually changes from dense forest to open moorland as you gain altitude.

The trail becomes more exposed, with giant heathers, volcanic rocks, and wide views across the western slopes of Kilimanjaro. As the clouds clear, you may also get your first impressive views of Kibo Peak, the highest summit of the mountain.

After several hours of steady hiking, you reach Shira Camp 1. The open surroundings provide excellent views of the Shira Plateau and a peaceful setting for your second night on the mountain.

Day 3: Shira Camp 1 (3,505 m) to Shira Camp 2 to Moir Hut (4,200 m)

Today you continue across the vast Shira Plateau, one of the most scenic sections of the Lemosho Route. The trail passes through open high-altitude terrain with volcanic formations and expansive views of Kibo Peak.

You first pass through Shira Camp 2 before continuing toward the quieter Moir area. The pace remains controlled and steady as you gain altitude, allowing your body more time to adapt to the changing elevation.

The trail becomes more remote as you approach Moir Hut (4,200 m), located away from the main southern circuit. After arriving at camp, you have time to rest and recover before the more demanding high-altitude sections ahead.

Day 4: Moir Hut (4,200 m) to Lava Tower (4,600 m) to Barranco Camp (3,960 m)

Today is an important acclimatization day on the 7-day Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro hiking tour. You climb higher toward Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp, following the principle of climbing high and sleeping lower.

Leaving Moir Hut, you continue through the alpine desert zone toward Lava Tower (4,600 m). The landscape becomes increasingly rocky and dry, with little vegetation and dramatic views of the upper slopes of Kibo.

After reaching Lava Tower, you take a break before beginning the descent toward the Barranco Valley. This change in elevation gives your body an opportunity to adapt while you continue toward the next camp.

You arrive at Barranco Camp (3,960 m) beneath the impressive Barranco Wall. The camp offers spectacular views of the surrounding valleys and the steep volcanic formations of Kilimanjaro.

Day 5: Barranco Camp (3,960 m) to Karanga Camp (4,035 m) to Barafu Camp (4,640 m)

After breakfast, you begin the day by climbing the famous Barranco Wall. Although the wall appears steep from camp, the trail follows a manageable route where you use your hands in a few sections for balance while your guide assists you.

Once you reach the top of the Barranco Wall, the trail continues through the high alpine desert toward Karanga Camp. You cross several valleys and ridges while enjoying impressive views of Kibo Peak and the surrounding mountain landscape.

From Karanga Camp, you continue toward Barafu Camp (4,640 m), the final high camp before your summit attempt. The landscape becomes increasingly barren and rocky as you approach the summit zone.

After arriving at Barafu Camp, you have an early dinner and prepare your summit equipment before resting for a few hours. The summit attempt begins later tonight, so conserving energy is important.

Day 6: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) to Mweka Camp (3,080 m)

Your summit day begins around midnight. You leave Barafu Camp and slowly climb through the darkness toward the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. The ascent is demanding because of the steep terrain, cold temperatures, and high altitude.

Your guide maintains a slow and steady pace as you climb across the volcanic scree toward Stella Point (5,739 m) on the crater rim. Short breaks are taken as needed to conserve energy and monitor your condition.

From Stella Point, you continue along the crater rim toward Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the highest point in Africa. After reaching the summit, you have time to take photographs and enjoy the achievement before beginning the descent.

You descend from Uhuru Peak through Barafu Camp and continue down the southern slopes toward Mweka Camp (3,080 m). The long descent brings you from the high alpine environment back toward the forest zone, where you spend your final night on the mountain.

Day 7: Mweka Camp (3,080 m) to Mweka Gate to Moshi

After breakfast, you begin your final descent from Mweka Camp through the lush montane forest toward Mweka Gate. The trail becomes greener and easier as you lose altitude and return to the lower slopes of Kilimanjaro.

After approximately 3–4 hours of hiking, you arrive at Mweka Gate, where you complete the park exit procedures and say goodbye to your mountain crew. You will receive your summit certificate according to the park's qualification requirements.

From Mweka Gate, you are transferred by vehicle back to Moshi. Your 7-day Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro hiking tour ends in Moshi after completing the trek from the western slopes of Kilimanjaro to Uhuru Peak and back down through the Mweka Route.