The Best Ultimate Seven(7)-Days Kilimanjaro’s Climbing Lemosho Route 2025
Overview:
The Lemosho Route is one of the most scenic and less crowded paths to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Offering lush rainforests, stunning panoramic views, and excellent acclimatization opportunities, the seven-day Lemosho Route is perfect for adventurous climbers seeking a quieter but equally rewarding Kilimanjaro experience.
Why Choose the Lemosho Route?
Diverse and Scenic Landscapes: From dense rainforests to alpine deserts and glaciers, Lemosho offers unmatched natural beauty throughout the trek.
Excellent Acclimatization: The longer approach through Lemosho allows for better altitude acclimatization, increasing your chances of reaching the summit.
Less Crowded: Compared to the more popular Machame or Marangu routes, Lemosho provides a quieter, more serene trekking experience.
High Success Rate: The gradual ascent makes this route one of the top choices for climbers aiming for the summit with a high success rate.
Unique Wildlife: Lemosho is home to more wildlife, including the chance to spot animals like colobus monkeys and even elephants at the lower elevations.
Detailed Itinerary for 2025
Day 1: Arrival in Moshi
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi for an evening of rest and preparation for the climb.
Day 2: Moshi to Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Elevation: 2,100m to 2,650m
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
After registration at Londorossi Gate, trek through the dense rainforest where you may spot wildlife like monkeys before arriving at Mti Mkubwa Camp.
Day 3: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp 1
Elevation: 2,650m to 3,500m
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Exit the forest zone and hike across the scenic Shira Plateau, with stunning views of Kilimanjaro’s western breach.
Day 4: Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2
Elevation: 3,500m to 3,850m
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
An easy day of trekking across the plateau allows for acclimatization, offering expansive views and a gradual ascent to Shira Camp 2.
Day 5: Shira Camp 2 to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Elevation: 3,850m to 4,640m to 3,960m
Hiking time: 7-8 hours
A challenging day for acclimatization as you climb to Lava Tower before descending to the picturesque Barranco Valley and camp.
Day 6: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Elevation: 3,960m to 4,035m
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Climb the Barranco Wall, a thrilling scramble, followed by a gradual ascent to Karanga Camp with rewarding views of the mountain.
Day 7: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation: 4,035m to 4,640m
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
The final ascent to Barafu Camp, where you’ll rest and prepare for the midnight summit push.
Day 8: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Elevation: 4,640m to 5,895m to 3,110m
Hiking time: 10-14 hours
Begin the midnight trek to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, before descending back to Mweka Camp for your final night on the mountain.
Day 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Elevation: 3,110m to 1,800m
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Complete your descent through the lush rainforest, celebrate your achievement at the gate, and transfer back to Moshi.
Day 10: Departure from Moshi
After a well-deserved rest and celebration in Moshi, depart for home or continue exploring Tanzania.
Inclusions
All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
Professional, experienced, mountain guides
Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents (on twin sharing basis)
Sleeping Mattress
Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
All meals while on the Mountain
Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
Clean, purified drinking water
Conservation fees (part of park fees)
Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
Rescue fees (part of park fees)
VAT (18% charged by the Government)
Kilimanjaro summit certificate
Exclusions
Tanzania Visa
International and domestic flights
Hotel (available as an optional addon)
Transfers (available as an optional addon)
Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is the Lemosho Route difficult?
The Lemosho Route is moderately challenging but offers excellent acclimatization, making it suitable for hikers with moderate experience who want the best chance at summiting.
When is the best time to climb Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho Route?
The ideal time for climbing Kilimanjaro is during the dry seasons: January to March and June to October. 2025 will offer ideal conditions for climbers.
What makes the Lemosho Route different from other routes?
Lemosho is less crowded than Machame and offers a longer, more gradual ascent, allowing for better acclimatization and increased summit success rates.
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