7-Day Lemosho Route Trek Mount Kilimanjaro

Overview

Scenic Trek to Africa's Summit

Day by Day

1. 1
   

   Day 1

   Arrival Day – Welcome to Tanzania

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   When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), our driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. After settling in, you can relax and prepare for the climb.

   Depending on your arrival time, we will have a trek briefing, check your equipment and make sure you have everything needed for the mountain. Your guide will explain what to expect during the climb.

   Main destination

   Moshi city

   Overnight

   Parkview Inn Hotel

   Meals included

   Dinner

   Drinks

   Drinking water included, other drinks not

2. 2
   

   Day 2

   Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

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   After breakfast, we drive to Londorossi Gate for park registration before continuing to the Lemosho trailhead. We begin walking through the beautiful rainforest, surrounded by tall trees, birds and fresh mountain air. We take our time to settle into the walking pace and enjoy the natural surroundings.

   • Starting altitude: 2,360 m
   • Overnight altitude: 2,895 m
   • Distance: Approximately 6 km
   • Trekking time: 3–4 hours
   • Environment: Montane rainforest

   • Hiking
   • camping

   Main destination

   Mount kilimanjaro

   Overnight

   Mti Mkubwa Camp

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Drinks

   Drinking water included, other drinks not

3. 3
   

   Day 3

   Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut

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   We continue across the Shira Plateau, enjoying wide views of the mountain and surrounding landscapes. We pass Shira 2 before continuing towards Moir Hut near the Lent Hills. The altitude becomes more noticeable, so we walk slowly, drink plenty of water and follow our guide's advice.

   • Starting altitude: Approximately 3,505 m
   • Overnight altitude: Approximately 4,200 m
   • Distance: Approximately 14 km
   • Trekking time: 5–7 hours
   • Environment: High moorland and volcanic terrain

   • Hiking

   Main destination

   moir Hut

   Overnight

   Moir Hut

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Drinks

   Drinking water included, other drinks not

4. 4
   

   Day 4

   Moir Hut to Lava Tower and Barranco Camp

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   After breakfast, we head towards Lava Tower, a striking volcanic rock formation. We climb to a higher altitude before descending to Barranco Camp, helping our bodies adjust to the mountain environment. The landscape becomes drier and more rugged, with impressive volcanic scenery along the way.

   • Starting altitude: Approximately 4,200 m
   • Highest point: Approximately 4,630 m at Lava Tower
   • Overnight altitude: Approximately 3,960 m
   • Distance: Approximately 7–11 km
   • Trekking time: 4–7 hours
   • Environment: Alpine desert and rocky volcanic terrain

   • Hiking

   Main destination

   mount Kilimanjaro

   Overnight

   Barranco Camp

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Drinks

   Drinking water included, other drinks not

5. 5
   

   Day 5

   Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

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   We start the morning by climbing the famous Barranco Wall. Some sections are steep and require careful footing, but our guide will help you move safely. We continue through rocky valleys and past Karanga towards Barafu Camp. After arriving, we have dinner, check our summit equipment and rest before the final climb, which usually begins around midnight.

   • Starting altitude: Approximately 3,960 m
   • Overnight altitude: Approximately 4,640 m
   • Distance: Approximately 9–13 km
   • Trekking time: Approximately 8–10 hours
   • Environment: Rocky ridges and alpine desert

   • Hiking

   Main destination

   Barafu Campsite

   Overnight

   Barafu Camp

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Drinks

   Drinking water included, other drinks not

6. 6
   

   Day 6

   Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak and Mweka Camp

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   This is the biggest day of the climb. We wake up around midnight and begin our slow ascent under the stars towards Stella Point on the crater rim. The cold and high altitude make this section challenging, so we take regular breaks and follow our guide's pace.

   If conditions allow, we continue to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres, the highest point in Africa. After celebrating and taking photographs, we descend to Mweka Camp for the night.

   • Starting altitude: Approximately 4,640 m
   • Summit altitude: 5,895 m at Uhuru Peak
   • Overnight altitude: Approximately 3,100 m
   • Distance: Approximately 17–20 km
   • Trekking time: Approximately 12–16 hours
   • Environment: Alpine desert, volcanic scree and icy summit terrain

   • Hiking

   Main destination

   uhuru peak

   Overnight

   Mweka Camp

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Drinks

   Drinking water included, other drinks not

7. 7
   

   Day 7

   Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate – Return to Moshi

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   After breakfast, we begin our final walk through the rainforest towards Mweka Gate. The trail can be muddy or slippery after rain, so we take care during the descent. At the gate, we complete the park formalities and receive summit certificates according to the altitude reached. Our driver then transfers us back to your hotel in Moshi for a hot shower and a well-earned rest.

   • Starting altitude: Approximately 3,100 m
   • Finishing altitude: Approximately 1,640 m at Mweka Gate
   • Distance: Approximately 8–10 km
   • Trekking time: 3–4 hours
   • Environment: Montane rainforest

   • Hiking

   Main destination

   moshi City

   Overnight

   Parkview inn hotel

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Drinks

   Drinking water included, other drinks not

8. 8
   

   Day 8

   Departure Day – Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport

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   After breakfast at your hotel in Moshi or Arusha, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight home or your onward journey. We will arrange the pickup time according to your flight schedule, giving you enough time to check in and prepare for departure.

   If your flight is later in the day, you can relax at the hotel before the transfer. We hope you leave Tanzania with wonderful memories of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with Kiwia Africa Tours.

   Meals included

   Breakfast

   Drinks

   Drinking water included, other drinks not

What’s Included

Getting There

• Starts in Moshi, Tanzania and ends in Moshi,Tanzania.
• Fly to and from kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
• A transfer from and back to the airport is included.
• Extra nights before or after the trip can be arranged for an extra cost.
• We can arrange airport pickup from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi before the trek. We recommend arriving at least one day before the climb for a briefing and equipment check. After completing the trek, we will transfer you back to Moshi. Extra hotel nights and airport transfers can be arranged at an additional cost. Please share your flight details with us in advance.

1. 1Arrival Day – Welcome to Tanzania, Moshi city
2. 2Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp, Mount kilimanjaro
3. 3Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut, moir Hut
4. 4Moir Hut to Lava Tower and Barranco Camp, mount Kilimanjaro
5. 5Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp, Barafu Campsite
6. 6Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak and Mweka Camp, uhuru peak
7. 7Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate – Return to Moshi, moshi City

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