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Lemosho Route – Kilimanjaro Climb

Duration: 7–9 Days Location: Mount Kilimanjaro

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Overview

The Lemosho Route is one of the most scenic and less crowded routes. It is usually trekked over 7–9 days for strong acclimatization and a higher summit success rate.

Highlights

  • Beautiful and remote starting point
  • Excellent acclimatization profile
  • Diverse landscapes and wildlife
  • High summit success rate

Day-by-day itinerary

One of the most beautiful, less crowded western approaches. A gradual climb supports acclimatization and summit success. Below is a classic 7-day Lemosho schedule.

7 days on the mountain (typical)

Most trips add arrival day(s) in Moshi: airport transfer, briefing, gear check, and welcome dinner before the trek starts.

Day 1

Lemosho Gate — Big Tree Camp (Mti Mkubwa)

Elevation
7,742 ft / 2,360 m → 9,186 ft / 2,800 m
Distance
7 km
Hiking time
~4 hours

Rainforest trail with birds and monkeys; first night in camp.

Day 2

Big Tree Camp — Shira 2 Camp

Elevation
9,186 ft / 2,800 m → 12,631 ft / 3,850 m
Distance
16.5 km
Hiking time
9–10 hours

Moorland and wide views; first high camp on the Shira massif.

Day 3

Shira 2 — Lava Tower — Barranco Camp

Elevation
up to 15,091 ft / 4,600 m (Lava Tower), sleep 12,795 ft / 3,900 m
Distance
10 km
Hiking time
~7 hours

Climb high, sleep low for acclimatization; dramatic Barranco setting below the wall.

Day 4

Barranco Camp — Karanga Camp

Elevation
12,795 ft / 3,900 m → 13,106 ft / 3,995 m
Distance
5.5 km
Hiking time
~5 hours

Barranco Wall scramble then gentler hiking toward the southern circuit.

Day 5

Karanga Camp — Barafu Camp

Elevation
13,106 ft / 3,995 m → 15,331 ft / 4,673 m
Distance
4 km
Hiking time
~3 hours

Short day to the high camp; rest before the midnight summit push.

Day 6

Barafu — Uhuru Peak — Millennium Camp

Elevation
19,341 ft / 5,895 m (summit); sleep ~12,959 ft / 3,950 m
Distance
15 km
Hiking time
12–15 hours

Summit via Stella Point; long descent to thicker air and forest edge.

Day 7

Millennium Camp — Mweka Gate

Elevation
12,959 ft / 3,950 m → 5,380 ft / 1,640 m
Distance
14 km
Hiking time
~5 hours

Rainforest descent; certificates at the gate, then transfer to Moshi.