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Moshi · Kilimanjaro Region · Tanzania
Private 7-Day Kilimanjaro Trek Via Lemosho Route from Moshi
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Explore the breathtaking beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro with the 7-Day Lemosho Route, renowned for its panoramic views and varied landscapes. As one of the quieter routes, the Lemosho Trail offers an unforgettable trekking experience, passing through dense rainforests, wide moorlands, and alpine deserts before reaching the summit at Uhuru Peak. With excellent acclimatization, this route provides a higher success rate, allowing trekkers to fully enjoy their journey to the roof of Africa. Ideal for adventurers seeking both challenge and stunning scenery, the Lemosho Route promises a truly rewarding climb on Africa's highest mountain.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Trek Kilimanjaro’s scenic 7day Lemosho Route adventure
- Enjoy panoramic views and diverse mountain landscapes throughout
- Pass through rainforest, moorland, and alpine desert zones
- Quieter trail with fewer crowds and peaceful trekking
- Great acclimatization boosts summit success and safety
- Perfect for trekkers seeking challenge and natural beauty
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
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Moshi to – Londorossi Gate (2100m) – Mti Mkubwa camp (2750m) Hiking time: 3 hours Habitat: Montane forest. After eating breakfast at your hotel, your guide will brief you on the day. You will drive two hours from Moshi or Arusha to Londorossi Park Gate (2100m).
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Hiking. In the village near Londorossi Gate, you will receive a packed lunch and can buy mineral water for the hike. Then the final 45 minutes of the drive leading up to the gate will be on a bumpy forest track requiring 4WD vehicles. At the entrance gate, the guides and porters distribute the supplies and register with the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA). You are now ready to begin your 3-hour hike into the rainforest.
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Camping. Be on the lookout for Colobus monkeys! Along the way, you will stop for an afternoon lunch break and arrive at Mti Mkubwa (“Big Tree”) Campsite (2750m) in the early evening. The porters, who arrive at the campsite before the clients, will set up your tent and boil water for drinking and washing. The chef will prepare a snack then dinner for the clients. At nighttime, mountain temperatures may drop to freezing so be prepared!
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Overnight at Mti Mkubwa Camp.
Day 2
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Hiking at Kilimanjaro National Park. Mti Mkubwa Camp (2750m) – Shira 2 Camp (3840m). Hiking time: 6.5 hours Habitat: Moorland. After early morning breakfast, you will begin your ascent out of the rainforest and into the heather moorland zone.
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Hiking at Kilimanjaro National Park. You will cross many streams and walk over a plateau that leads to Shira 2 Camp (3840m). At this campsite, you will be next to a stream and have a spectacular view of the Western Breach and its glaciers in the East.
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Camping. Similar to the first night, your tents will be set up prior to arriving at camp and the porters will prepare drinking and washing water for you. You will enjoy evening snacks then dinner prepared by our chef. Be prepared for a cold night as temperatures drop below freezing at this exposed camp.
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Overnight at Shira Two camp.
Day 3
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Nature Walks at Kilimanjaro National Park. Shira (3840m) – Lava Tower. (4630m) – Barranco Camp (3950m) Hiking time: 7 hours Distance: Approximately 15 kilometres Habitat: Semi-desert. Following an early morning breakfast, you will leave the moorland environment and enter the semi-desert and rocky landscape. After 5 hours of walking east, you will come face to face with the Lava Tower (4630m).
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Hiking at Kilimanjaro National Park. Packed lunches are served at the Tower and hikers have the option of climbing the massive Lava Tower weather permitting. At this point of the hike, it is normal for hikers to start feeling the effects of the altitude including headaches and shortness of breath.
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Camping. After lunch, you will descend from Lava Tower (4630m) to the Barranco Campsite (3950m). The 6800m descent gives hikers a huge advantage to allow their bodies to adjust to the conditions of high altitude. The descent to camp takes around 2 hours to reach. It is located in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall (“Breakfast Wall”). Drinking and washing water and dinner will be served as hikers view the sun setting.
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Overnight At Barranco camp.
Day 4
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Hiking at Kilimanjaro National Park. Barranco Camp (3950m) – Karanga Camp (3950m). Hiking time: 4-5 hours Distance: Approximately 5 kilometres Habitat: Alpine desert. This is a short hiking day meant for acclimatization. After early morning breakfast, it is now time to conquer the Great Barranco Wall! Although it may look intimating at first glance, hikers state that this Class 2 hike is usually much easier than they anticipated.
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Sightseeing. At the top of the Wall, you will have a view of Heim Glacier and will be above the clouds. The trail then winds up and down in the Karanga Valley.
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You will spend the night at Karanga Camp (3950m) and enjoy dinner and washing at the site.
Day 5
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Camping. Karanga Camp (3959m) – Barafu Hut (4600) Hiking time: 2-3 hours Distance: Approximately 4 kilometres Habitat: Alpine desert After breakfast, you will begin your ascent. The trail intersects with the Mweka Route, which is the trail used to descend on the final two days. As you continue hiking for an hour, you will reach Barafu Hut. This is the last water stop for the porters because there is no accessible water at Barafu Camp (4550m)
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Camping. The word “barafu” in Swahili means “ice” and this camp is located on a rocky, exposed ridge. Tents will be exposed to wind and rocks so hikers need to familiarize themselves with the campsite before dark. An early dinner will be served so hikers can rest before attempting the summit the same night. Your guide will brief you in detail on how to prepare for summit night. Get to sleep by 19:00!
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Overnight at Barafu Camp.
Day 6
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Hiking. Summit attempt Barafu Camp (4600m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka (3100m) Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak, 7-8 hours to descend to Mweka Distance: Approximately 7 kilometres ascent and 23 kilometres descent Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit Your guide will wake you around 23:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt. The route heads northwest and you will ascend over stone scree. During the ascent, many hikers feel that this is the most mentally and physically challenging part of the climb.
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Leisure at Mount Kilimanjaro. In about 6 hours, you will reach Stella Point (5685m), located on the crater rim. After enjoying the magnificent sunrise, you will continue ascending for about 2 hours on a snow-covered trail to Uhuru Peak (5895m). Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment!
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Leisure. You will be able to spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea before the descent to Barafu begins. The hike down to Barafu Camp takes about 3 hours.
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Eco Tour. At camp, you will rest and enjoy a hot lunch in the sun. After eating, you will continue descending to Mweka Hut (3100m). The Mweka Trail will lead you through the scree and rocks to the moorland and eventually into the rain forest. Mweka Camp (3100m) is located in the upper rain forest, so fog and rain should be expected. You will have dinner, wash, and rest soundly at the camp.
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Overnight at Mweka Camp.
Day 7
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Camping. Mweka Camp (3100m) – Mweka Gate (1980m) to Moshi/Arusha Hiking time: 3 hours Distance: Approximately 15 kilometres Habitat: Forest Following a well-deserved breakfast, your staff will have a big celebration full of dancing and singing. It is here on the mountain that you will present your tips to the guide, assistant guides, chef(s), and porters. After celebrating, you will descend for three hours back to Mweka Gate.
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Local Flavor. The National Park requires all hikers to sign their names to receive certificates of completion. Hikers who reached Stella Point (5685m) receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. After receiving certificates, hikers will descend into the Mweka village for 1 hour (3 kilometres).
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You will be served a hot lunch then you will drive back to Moshi or Arusha for long overdue showers and more celebrations.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
All Fees and Taxes Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Moshi and Moshi to Kilimanjaro airport Hotel the night before and the night after the climb, with breakfast included Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summit aid) & Basic first aid kit Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook + Their Wages Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress) Fresh Water for drinking & Hot water for a wash daily
Not Included
visas & Flights Travel & Health Insurances (Yellow Fever Vaccination is compulsory if traveling to Tanzania) Gratuities Personal hiking/trekking gear–you opt to rent the gears from equipment stores in Moshi Optional but highly recommended Portable toilet Personal medicine and water purifying tablets Meals & drinks not specified and snacks
What to Bring
Passport required
Restrictions
Not stroller accessible Not suitable for pets No public transportation nearby Infants must not sit on laps Infant seats are unavailable Not recommended for pregnant travelers Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Meeting & Pickup
Moshi Urban - Moshi Urban, Kilimanjaro Region.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 1 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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