7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trek - Kilimanjaro

ABOUT 7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trek - Kilimanjaro

This route to Kilimanjaro is the most scenic and offers the smoothest acclimatization, which increases your chances of successfully reaching the summit. We offer this tour over six or seven days in addition to eight. The trek starts on the western side of the mountain at the Londorossi Gate. As an alternative, you can take the Shira route, which begins at a higher, more challenging attitude.

Duration: 7 days
Route: Lemosho
Starts at: USD 1750

Overview

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Highlights for 7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trek - Kilimanjaro

Day 1 Londorossi Gate - Mti Mkubwa Camp
Day 2 Forest Camp - Shira 1 Camp
Day 3 Shira Camp 1 - Moir Hut
Day 4 Moir Hut - Lava Tower - Barranco Camp
Day 5 Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp
Day 6 Barafu camp - Uhuru Peak - Mweka
Day 7 Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate

Day 1: Londorossi Gate - Mti Mkubwa Camp

>> After breakfast we will drive straight to Kilimanjaro. Getting to the Londorossi Gate (2,100 meters) takes approximately two hours from Arusha. At the gate you will register with the Kilimanjaro National Park authorities before being transported to your trek’s starting point, which is an additional 12km from Londorossi.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation:Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro

Day 2: Forest Camp - Shira 1 Camp

>> Today we will continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. We’ll ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams before reaching the Shira Ridge and dropping gently down to Shira 1 Camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation:Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro

Day 3: Shira Camp 1 - Moir Hut

>> After breakfast, you will continue on your hike across and up the Shira plateau to Shira Camp 2 at 3,850 meters. Here you will join trekkers from the Machame Route whilst enjoying stunning views across the valley below and the western breach of Kilimanjaro above. The plateau is exposed so be prepared for strong winds and temperatures getting below zero in the early hours.

You’ll then continue up the Shira Caldera and onto an off-the-beaten path to Moir Hut.

Today is long and finishes at high altitude. You may start feeling altitude sickness symptoms. Make sure you monitor yourself closely. Sleeping high on this night will pay dividends on your trek going forward.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation:Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro

Day 4: Moir Hut - Lava Tower - Barranco Camp

>> On day four you will continue trekking through a desert-like landscape as you approach Lava Tower and the Shark’s Tooth formation at 4,600 meters. You will have lunch at Lava Tower before joining the Southern Circuit trail, which descends to Barranco Camp (3,900 meters). You will spend the night at a very similar elevation as the night before.

Climbing high and sleeping low is a good way to acclimatize the body to altitude.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation:Budget camping

Day 5: Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp

>> After breakfast, we’ll leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall towards the Karanga Valley campsite. From Karanga we’ll hit the junction that connects with the Mweka Trail. Once we arrive at the Barafu Hut we’ll have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we will make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo can be seen from this position.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation:Budget camping

Day 6: Barafu camp - Uhuru Peak - Mweka

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You will wake up around 1130pm, and after some tea and biscuits, start climbing to Uhuru peak into the early morning. You will head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. At Stella Point (5685m) you will stop for a short rest and be rewarded with perhaps the most beautiful sunrise you will ever see. The time spent on the summit will depend on the weather conditions. Do not stop here for too long, as it will be extremely difficult to start again due to cold and fatigue.

You will walk back to Barafu from the summit. Here you will have a well-earned (but short) rest and collect the rest of your gear before heading down to Mweka Hut (3100m). Be sure to enjoy your accomplishment and a day to remember for the rest of your life.