7-DAY LEMOSHO ROUTE KILIMANJARO CLIMB ITINERARY
Route:
Lemosho Route
Cost:
# Climbers Value
1 pax (Solo) $1,740 – $1,900
2 pax $1,700 – $1,850
4 pax $1,650 – $1,800
6 pax $1,650 – $1,780
10 pax $1,650 – $1,750
# Climbers Standard
1 pax (Solo) $2,050 – $2,350
2 pax $2,000 – $2,300
4 pax $1,950 – $2,250
6 pax $1,900 – $2,200
10 pax $1,850 – $2,150
Cost Includes: Kilimanjaro National Park fees, Camping fees, Rescue fees, Professional mountain guides, cook & porters, All meals on the mountain, Transfers from/to Arusha, 2 hotel nights (before & after climb), Tents and sleeping mattresses, Drinking water
Cost Excludes: International flights, Visa, Travel insurance, Tips for crew (approx. $300–$400 total recommended), Personal gear rental
Activities
Day 1
Arusha/Moshi → Londorossi Gate → Forest Camp
✔ Meet in Arusha or Moshi in the morning and depart for Londorossi Gate.
✔ Begin trekking through lush rainforest with your guides.
✔ The trail is peaceful, shaded, and rich in wildlife.
✔ Overnight: Forest Camp (≈ 2,700 m)
✔ Duration: 3–4 hrs
✔ Cross the high plateau.
✔ The trail skirts ancient volcanic cones before reaching Moir Camp, tucked into dramatic rocky scenery.
✔ A good acclimatization day.
✔ Overnight: Moir Camp (≈ 4,050 m)
✔ Duration: 5–6 hrs
Shira 1 → Shira 2 → Moir Camp
Day 3
✔ Hike toward the southern slopes and descend slightly to Barranco Camp.
✔ Along the way, you’ll enjoy sweeping ridgeline views and time to rest before steeper sections.
✔ Overnight: Barranco Camp (≈ 3,900 m)
✔ Duration: 6–7 hrs
Moir → Barranco Camp
Day 4
Day 2
Forest Camp → Shira 1 Camp
✔ Climb out of the rainforest into open moorland.
✔ The views open wide as you trek onto the Shira Plateau.
✔ This is a great day to settle into high altitude with a steady, gentle ascent.
✔ Overnight: Shira 1 Camp (≈ 3,500 m)
✔ Duration: 5–6 hrs
Day 5
Barranco → Karanga → Barafu Camp
✔ After breakfast, conquer the iconic Barranco Wall — a fun scramble that isn’t technical but feels rewarding.
✔ Trek onward to Karanga Camp, then rise to Barafu Camp, where you’ll prepare for the summit push.
✔ Overnight: Barafu Camp (≈ 4,640 m)
✔ Duration: 6–8 hrs
Day 6
Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp
✔ This is the big day.
✔ You’ll start late at night so you can reach Uhuru Peak for sunrise.
✔ Once at the summit, enjoy a brief rest before descending back to Mweka Camp.
✔ Overnight: Mweka Camp (≈ 3,100 m)
✔ Duration: 10–14 hrs
Day 7
Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Arusha
✔ Final descent through beautiful forest back to the trailhead.
✔ Certificates are issued at the gate before your private transfer back to town.
✔ Duration: 3–4 hrs
End of Tour
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