Lemosho Route, Kilimanjaro

The Lemosho route is widely considered to be the best route on Mount Kilimanjaro, the route begins in the western side of the Mt Kilimanjaro and descends down the northern side of the Mountain. Lemosho route is preferred by many due to its remoteness, scenery, acclimatization and summit success rate. Climbers encounter less traffic until the route joins the Machame route on the 3rd day when on a 7/6 days Lemosho trek. Mega Adventures recommends the trail for those who prefer to experience the varied scenery of Mt Kilimanjaro and those willing to pay an extra little for the high altitude drop off by a vehicle. The Lemosho route can be tackled in as little as 6 days however 7 to 8 days is ideal for this route for better acclimatization.

Day 1: Lemosho Gate – Big Tree Camp

After breakfast depart for Londrossi gate approximately 3 hrs drive, upon arrival your guide will work out on the climbing permit and authorities will weigh the porter’s luggage, whilst our chef prepares an early lunch for you, you’ll be able to explore this beautiful starting point. Immediately after clearing with the permits, porters weight check and lunch we will drive to the Lemosho starting trail ahead and embark into the hiking trail that winds up through the beautiful rain forest of Mount Kilimanjaro to Big tree camp. Our team will take care of the necessities and a warm dinner will served by our chef. Your guide will brief you about the day ahead before you retire to your tents for overnight.

6 Km

2,250 m – 3,780 m

3 - 4 hrs

Rain forest

Day 2: Big Tree Camp – Shira 2 Camp

After an early breakfast we will embark into the trail leading out of the rain forest into heather and further on Moorland ascending the rolling hills and down to Shira 1 camp, we will break for lunch and further continue heading to Shira 2, this is one of our longest day. Arrive Camp and relax whilst our chef prepares a warm dinner for you.

17 km

3,080 m – 1,630 m

8 – 10 hrs

Moorland

Day 3: Shira 2 – Barranco Camp

After Breakfast depart for Barranco Camp heading east and then toward Lava tower, a tall volcanic rock formation before we descend down to Barranco camp experiencing a beautiful scenery around us. Your dinner will be served and you will have the briefing for tomorrow’s day before retiring to your tents for overnight.

10 km

3,900 m – 3,960 m

6 – 8 hrs

Moorland | Alpine desert

Day 4: Barranco Camp – Barafu Camp

After an early breakfast depart for Barafu Camp. The first half of today’s trek will be a challenging one summiting Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp, where you can rest a bit while enjoying your lunch. Followed by a less challenging trek to Barafu Camp. Upon arrival our team will setup base and prepare an early dinner. Make sure to get enough rest this day to prepare for the summit day.

10 km

3,960 m – 4,640 m

8 – 10 hrs

Alpine Desert

Day 5: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

An early start around 01:00 hours begin the steep and altitude challenging climb to the roof of Africa. Our trained team will choose the best pace for the most mentally and physically demanding part of the trek, making sure to measure your oxygen level throughout the trek and help you reach the ultimate goal, Uhuru Peak. After successfully reaching “the rooftop of Africa”, enjoy the view and picture some memories before descending to Barafu camp for breakfast and short rest and later we will descend further to Mweka Camp for Lunch, dinner and overnight. Enjoy our last evening on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

5 km Ascent | 12 km Descent

4,640 m – 5,895 m – 3,080 m

6-8 hrs Ascent | 4-6 hrs Descent

Arctic | Alpine desert | Moorland

Day 6: Mweka Camp– Mweka Gate

After breakfast depart for Mweka gate. The trek will be a short trek of 10 km downhill, which will take approximately 3-4 hours.
Upon arrival at the park headquarters at Mweka Gate we will collect our summit certificate, celebrate and our team will be ready to transfer you to hour hotel in Moshi.

10 km

3,080 m – 1,630 m

3–4 hrs

Rain forest

Day 1: Lemosho Gate – Big Tree Camp

After breakfast depart for Londrossi gate approximately 3 hrs drive, upon arrival your guide will work out on the climbing permit and authorities will weigh the porter’s luggage, whilst our chef prepares an early lunch for you, you’ll be able to explore this beautiful starting point. Immediately after clearing with the permits, porters weight check and lunch we will drive to the Lemosho starting trail ahead and embark into the hiking trail that winds up through the beautiful rain forest of Mount Kilimanjaro to Big tree camp. Our team will take care of the necessities and a warm dinner will served by our chef. Your guide will brief you about the day ahead before you retire to your tents for overnight.

6 Km

2,250 m – 3,780 m

3 - 4 hrs

Rain forest

Day 2: Big Tree Camp – Shira 2 Camp

After an early breakfast we will embark into the trail leading out of the rain forest into heather and further on Moorland ascending the rolling hills and down to Shira 1 camp, we will break for lunch and further continue heading to Shira 2, this is one of our longest day. Arrive Camp and relax whilst our chef prepares a warm dinner for you.

17 km

3,080 m – 1,630 m

8 – 10 hrs

Moorland

Day 3: Shira 2 – Barranco Camp

After Breakfast depart for Barranco Camp heading east and then toward Lava tower, a tall volcanic rock formation before we descend down to Barranco camp experiencing a beautiful scenery around us. Your dinner will be served and you will have the briefing for tomorrow’s day before retiring to your tents for overnight.

10 km

3,900 m – 3,960 m

6 – 8 hrs

Moorland | Alpine desert

Day 4: Barranco Camp – Barafu Camp

After an early breakfast depart for Barafu Camp. The first half of today’s trek will be a challenging one summiting Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp, where you can rest a bit while enjoying your lunch. Followed by a less challenging trek to Barafu Camp. Upon arrival our team will setup base and prepare an early dinner. Make sure to get enough rest this day to prepare for the summit day.

10 km

3,960 m – 4,640 m

8 – 10 hrs

Alpine Desert

Day 5: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp

After breakfast, we head for a 4 km route through the alpine desert to Barafu base camp. On reaching camp approximately after 3-4 hours hike, we will rest take lunch and later an early dinner and try to get some sleep before the ultimate challenge on our next day.

4 km

3,995 m – 4,640 m

3 – 4 hrs

Alpine desert

Day 6: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

An early start around 01:00 hours begin the steep and altitude challenging climb to the roof of Africa. Our trained team will choose the best pace for the most mentally and physically demanding part of the trek, making sure to measure your oxygen level throughout the trek and help you reach the ultimate goal, Uhuru Peak. After successfully reaching “the rooftop of Africa”, enjoy the view and picture some memories before descending to Barafu camp for breakfast and short rest and later we will descend further to Mweka Camp for Lunch, dinner and overnight. Enjoy our last evening on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

5 km Ascent | 12 km Descent

4,640 m – 5,895 m – 3,080 m

6-8 hrs Ascent | 4-6 hrs Descent

Arctic | Alpine desert | Moorland

Day 7: Mweka Camp– Mweka Gate

After breakfast depart for Mweka gate. The trek will be a short trek of 10 km downhill, which will take approximately 3-4 hours.
Upon arrival at the park headquarters at Mweka Gate we will collect our summit certificate, celebrate and our team will be ready to transfer you to hour hotel in Moshi.

10 km

3,080 m – 1,630 m

3–4 hrs

Rain forest

Day 1: Lemosho Gate – Big Tree Camp

After breakfast depart for Londrossi gate approximately 3 hrs drive, upon arrival your guide will work out on the climbing permit and authorities will weigh the porter’s luggage, whilst our chef prepares an early lunch for you, you’ll be able to explore this beautiful starting point. Immediately after clearing with the permits, porters weight check and lunch we will drive to the Lemosho starting trail ahead and embark into the hiking trail that winds up through the beautiful rain forest of Mount Kilimanjaro to Big tree camp. Our team will take care of the necessities and a warm dinner will served by our chef. Your guide will brief you about the day ahead before you retire to your tents for overnight.

6 Km

2,250 m – 3,780 m

3 - 4 hrs

Rain forest

Day 2: Big Tree Camp – Shira 1 Camp

After breakfast we will embark into the trail leading out of the rain forest into heather and further on Moorland ascending the rolling hills and down to Shira 1 camp. Arrive Camp in time for lunch and relax or hike around for acclimatization with your guide. Your will offer you a warm dinner in time before you retire to your tent.

7 km

3,780 m – 3,500 m

5 – 6 hrs

Moorland

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp – Shira 2 Camp

After breakfast depart for Shira 2 camp a gentle walk through the moorland heading east to Shira 2 camp. Arrive in time for Lunch, explore the Shira plateau one of the highest plateaus on earth.

10km

3,900 m – 3,960 m

6-8 hrs

Moorland

Day 4: Shira 2 – Barranco Camp

After Breakfast depart for Barranco Camp heading east and then toward Lava tower, a tall volcanic rock formation before we descend down to Barranco camp experiencing a beautiful scenery around us. Your dinner will be served and you will have the briefing for tomorrow’s day before retiring to your tents for overnight.

10 km

3,900 m – 3,960 m

6 – 8 hrs

Moorland | Alpine desert

Day 5: Barranco Camp – Barafu Camp

After an early breakfast depart for Barafu Camp. The first half of today’s trek will be a challenging one summiting Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp, where you can rest a bit while enjoying your lunch. Followed by a less challenging trek to Barafu Camp. Upon arrival our team will setup base and prepare an early dinner. Make sure to get enough rest this day to prepare for the summit day.

10 km

3,960 m – 4,640 m

8 – 10 hrs

Alpine Desert

Day 6: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp

After breakfast, we head for a 4 km route through the alpine desert to Barafu base camp. On reaching camp approximately after 3-4 hours hike, we will rest take lunch and later an early dinner and try to get some sleep before the ultimate challenge on our next day.

4 km

3,995 m – 4,640 m

3 – 4 hrs

Alpine desert

Day 7: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

An early start around 01:00 hours begin the steep and altitude challenging climb to the roof of Africa. Our trained team will choose the best pace for the most mentally and physically demanding part of the trek, making sure to measure your oxygen level throughout the trek and help you reach the ultimate goal, Uhuru Peak. After successfully reaching “the rooftop of Africa”, enjoy the view and picture some memories before descending to Barafu camp for breakfast and short rest and later we will descend further to Mweka Camp for Lunch, dinner and overnight. Enjoy our last evening on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

5 km Ascent | 12 km Descent

4,640 m – 5,895 m – 3,080 m

6-8 hrs Ascent | 4-6 hrs Descent

Arctic | Alpine desert | Moorland

Day 8: Mweka Camp– Mweka Gate

After breakfast depart for Mweka gate. The trek will be a short trek of 10 km downhill, which will take approximately 3-4 hours.
Upon arrival at the park headquarters at Mweka Gate we will collect our summit certificate, celebrate and our team will be ready to transfer you to hour hotel in Moshi.

10 km

3,080 m – 1,630 m

3–4 hrs

Rain forest

Inclusive Of:

  • Transfers to and from the accommodation in Moshi to start and exit gate.
  • Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees for non-resident adults (please request reduced rate for kids below 15 years)
  • Guides, porters and chefs.
  • Three meals a day on the climb.
  • Full camping facilities, including mattress and sleeping bags, except for personal gear (available for rental at our office)
  • Oxygen tank, frequent oxygen and pulse checks during the climb.
  • Taxes.
  • Airport transfers
  • Pre-briefing & equipment check one day prior to the climb at the guest’s hotel/hostel in Moshi.
  • Free city tour (walking) on the free day prior to the climb.

Exclusive Of:

  • Accommodation before and after the climb (can be organized).
  • Tips to crew (request for recommended tipping rates).
  • Travel insurance.
  • All items of personal nature.
  • Beverages and laundry except where shown.
  • Personal mountain climber gear (available for hire).

Do you have any queries or wish to tailor this tour? Please click here to contact us.

6 Days, Lemosho Route
NO. of PAX in one group 1 PAX 2-3 PAX 4-6 PAX 7+ PAX
Price pr. person $2,414 $2,003 $1,811 $1,685
7 Days, Lemosho Route
NO. of PAX in one group 1 PAX 2-3 PAX 4-6 PAX 7+ PAX
Price pr. person $2,722 $2,269 $1,958 $1,920
8 Days, Lemosho Route
NO. of PAX in one group 1 PAX 2-3 PAX 4-6 PAX 7+ PAX
Price pr. person $3,031 $2,535 $2,196 $2,155

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