7 Day Kilimanjaro Climbing, Lemosho Route

Quick facts

Overview

Regarded as one of the prettiest routes on Kilimanjaro.

Every itinerary can be customised, with budget, mid-range or luxury accommodation.

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Londorossi Gate to Lemosho Big Tree Camp

   Elevation: 2,650 m · Walking time: 2-3 hours

   Register at Londorossi gate, drive through farmland to the Lemosho road head and walk an easy forest path to camp.

2. Day 2

   Shira One Camp

   Elevation: 3,550 m · Walking time: 6-8 hours

   Leave the forest for moorland with giant heather and climb steadily to the rim of the Shira Plateau, then cross part of it to camp.

3. Day 3

   Lava Tower to Great Barranco Valley

   Elevation: 3,900 m · Walking time: 7-9 hours

   A morning climb to lunch near the Lava Tower junction, then a descent to the bottom of the Great Barranco Valley, a campsite sheltered by cliffs.

4. Day 4

   Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp

   Elevation: 4,000 m · Walking time: 4-5 hours

   Climb the steep Barranco Wall, then follow the south-eastern flank of Kibo with views of the Southern Icefields to Karanga, the last water point before the summit.

5. Day 5

   Karanga to Barafu Camp

   Elevation: 4,600 m · Walking time: 3-5 hours

   An easy path over compacted scree to Barafu, with a short acclimatisation walk up to 4,800 m. Rest early before the summit.

6. Day 6

   Summit day: Uhuru Peak

   Elevation: 5,895 m · Walking time: 10-15 hours

   Start about 1 am by torchlight to reach Stella Point (5,735 m) for sunrise, then continue to Uhuru Peak if you feel strong. Descend to Millennium Camp.

7. Day 7

   Descent to Mweka Gate

   Elevation: 1,650 m · Walking time: 4-6 hours

   A long descent through forest to Mweka Gate, then on through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village.