Lemosho Route — 7 Days

Lemosho Route — 7 Days · 7 days

Package Overview

Lemosho starts on Kilimanjaro's quiet western side and crosses the whole Shira Plateau before joining the southern circuit, which gives it some of the best scenery and the fewest crowds of any route. This seven-day version walks from Mti Mkubwa straight to Shira 2, keeping a good acclimatization profile with the classic Lava Tower day and a Karanga stop before base camp.

Highlights

• Remote rainforest start with few other groups
• A full day crossing the Shira Plateau
• Lava Tower acclimatization day
• Karanga stop before base camp

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 • Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Mti Mkubwa Camp

Drive to Londorossi Gate to register, then hike through untouched rainforest to Mti Mkubwa, the "Big Tree" camp (2,780 m).

Day 1 Accommodation, Mti Mkubwa Camp Meal Plan: Full board

Day 2 • Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Leave the forest for heather and moorland, then cross the wide Shira Plateau to Shira 2 Camp (3,890 m).

Day 2 Accommodation, Shira 2 Camp Meal Plan: Full board

Day 3 • Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

Climb high to Lava Tower (4,630 m) and descend to Barranco Camp (3,950 m) to sleep lower, the key acclimatization day of the climb.

Day 3 Accommodation, Barranco Camp Meal Plan: Full board

Day 4 • Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Scramble up the Barranco Wall, then follow the southern slopes to Karanga Camp (4,040 m).

Day 4 Accommodation, Karanga Camp Meal Plan: Full board

Day 5 • Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

A short climb over rocky ridges to Barafu Camp (4,645 m). Rest, eat and prepare for the summit.

Note: Early dinner and lights-out: the summit push begins around midnight.

Day 5 Accommodation, Barafu Camp Meal Plan: Full board

Day 6 • Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka Camp

Uhuru Peak, sunrise

Night climb to Stella Point and Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) for sunrise over the glaciers, then a long descent to Mweka Camp (3,100 m).

Day 6 Accommodation, Mweka Camp Meal Plan: Full board

Day 7 • Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,640 m), collect your certificates and head back to your hotel.