7 Days Lemosho Route

Day 2: From Hotel to Lemosho Gate to Big Tree Camp

In the morning, our guide will pick you from your hotel and transport you directly to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park via the Lemosho gate. The route passes through the cultivation zone and mountain forest, taking approximately three hours to reach the gate. Once you arrive, there is a designated rest area for tourists to relax while obtaining registration permits and weighing their luggage. Following this, the hiking journey to the summit of Africa will commence.

• Lemosho Gate – 2300M/7545ft
• Big Tree Camp – 2650M/8694FT
• Altitude Gain – 350M/1149FT
• Distance – 7KM/4.4ML
• Hiking Time – 3-4HOURS
• Climatic Zone -Mountain Forest
• Difficult – Medium

As we begin our gentle ascent, we will pass through a stunning green mountain rainforest that blankets Kilimanjaro’s lower slopes. Moss and ragged lichen dangle from branches, while ferns, impatiens Kilimanjaro, and violas bloom in a variety of colors on the forest floor. Numerous species of birds, as well as black and white colobus monkeys and blue monkeys, can be observed in this area. After hiking for approximately 3 to 4 hours, we will arrive at BIG TREE camp where we will spend the night.

Accommodations: camping.
Meals: evening tea, dinner and breakfast.

Day 3: From Big Tree Camp To Shira 2 Camp

• Big tree-2650m/8694ft
• Shira 2camp -3900m/12795ft
• Altitude gain -1250m/4101ft
• Distance -17km/11miles
• Hiking time -9-11hrs
• Climatic zone -from forest to moorland
• Difficult – yes

This day will be quite long, starting with breakfast before we set off on the trail through the mountain forest once again. After an hour, we will exit the forest and enter the Moorland, which is scattered with short trees such as Erica and protea Kilimanjarika (the national flower of South Africa). As we progress, the trail will gradually steepen, leading us through the challenging Elephant Spinal Cord section. Once we finish this portion, we will trek for around 40 minutes until we reach Shira 1 camp, where we will have lunch. After lunch, we will continue our hike to Shira 2 camp. This part of the trek is relatively easy compared to the earlier section, taking just three hours to arrive at the Shira 2 campsite where we will stay overnight.

Accommodation: camping
Meals: evening tea, dinner and breakfast.

Day 4: From Shira Camp 2 to Lava Tower to Baranco Wall

• Shira 2 camp -3900m/12795ft
• Lava tower – 4630m/15190ft
• Baranco wall -3960m/12960ft
• Altitude gain -730m/2395ft
• Altitude loss -670m/2230ft
• Distance – 10km/6.2mls
• Hiking time – 5 -7hours
• Climatic zone – Moorland
• Difficult – medium
• Following breakfast, we will depart from Shira 2 camp towards Baranco Wall, via Lava Tower (4630m/15190ft) – the highest point of the day. This route offers magnificent views of the Shira Plateau and the snow-capped Kibo Peak. As this is a lengthy hike and the altitude may start to cause discomfort, it is important to spend one hour at Lava Tower to allow your body to adjust. This time will be utilized for a hot lunch. Once we finish lunch, we will begin the descent through the strange yet stunning garden of giant senecio and lobelia flowers, which can grow up to 5 meters in height. The Baranco Wall, one of the most captivating geographical features of the entire trail and the intersection point for three routes – Machame, Umbwe, and Lemosho – will be the overnight campsite at Baranco Wall.

Accommodation: mobile tent (camping ).
Meals: evening tea, dinner and breakfast.

Day 5: Baranco Camp to Karanga Camp

• Baranco wall – 3960m/12992ft
• Karanga camp – 4043m/13264ft
• Altitude gain – 83m/272ft
• Distance – 5.5km/3.3miles
• Hiking time – 3-4hours
• Climate zone – Moorland
• Difficult – yes.

After breakfast, we will embark on a short yet steep hike from Baranco camp, passing through Kissing Rock. This part of the trail is considered challenging as it requires hikers to use all four limbs (no walking poles). However, our experienced guides will choose the right path and pace for your safety. It is an enjoyable and favorite section for many climbers due to the breathtaking views of Kibo Peak on your left side and a distant view of Mount Meru on the right side, after reaching the top of Baranco Wall (4240m/13911ft).
From the top of Baranco Wall, there will be numerous ascents and descents. The last significant descent leads to Karanga Valley, the final watering point on this route. The last 20 minutes of the hike to Karanga Camp will involve a steep ascent from the last watering point of Karanga Valley.

Accommodation: camping.
Meals: lunch, evening tea, dinner and morning breakfast

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

• Karanga camp – 4043m/13264ft
• Barafu camp – 4640m/15223ft
• Altitude gain – 597m/1959ft
• Distance – 4km/2.4miles
• Climate zone – Alpine desert
• Difficult – medium

We will spend another half day climbing to Barafu Camp, crossing through the Alpine desert. As we ascend, Kibo Peak will welcome us, signaling our approach to the summit. Once we arrive at Barafu Camp, a hot lunch will be provided, and we will have sufficient time to rest and relax before the summit night. In the evening, we can enjoy the superb view of Mawenzi Peak from the camp. We will have a relatively early dinner, followed by a short briefing from our guide before resting for a few hours. We will wake up at midnight to begin our summit attempt.

Accommodations: mobile tent (camping)
Meals: lunch, evening tea, dinner, midnight breakfast

Day 7: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Millenium Camp

• Barafu camp – 4640m/15223ft
• Uhuru peak – 5895m/19340ft
• Millennium camp – 3820m/12532ft
• Altitude gain- 1255m/4117ft
• Altitude loss – 2075m/6807ft
• Distance -15km/9.3miles
• Climate zone – Arctic to Alpine desert to Mountain forest.
• Difficult – yes

We will begin our final summit bid just before midnight, embarking on the most challenging part of our journey. This segment will take us to the highest altitude and through very cold and windy conditions, requiring immense tolerance and determination to reach the summit. To ensure the safety of our clients, each guide will be assigned to two climbers, closely monitoring their mental and physical well-being.
Upon arriving at Stella point, we will take a short break and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee before proceeding to Uhuru peak, which will take approximately one hour. As you reach Uhuru peak, the roof of Africa, you will witness a breathtaking sunrise and feel as though you are in paradise, despite your physical fatigue. After taking enough photos to create unforgettable memories and having a small celebration, we will descend to Barafu camp for a two-hour rest. Following lunch, we will continue our descent to the Millennium camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodations: camping.
Meals: evening tea, dinner and morning breakfast.

Day 8: From Millenium Camp to Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

• Millenium camp – 3820m/12532ft
• Mweka gate – 1676m/5500ft
• Altitude gain – 2144m/7032ft
• Distance – 12km
• Climate zone- forest
• Difficult – easy

After breakfast, we will begin our descent once again, passing through Mweka camp (3100m/10170ft) and the mountain forest. We should arrive at the gate around noon, where your mountain crew will be waiting to celebrate with you as heroes who have conquered the summit of Africa. Those who succeeded in reaching the top will receive mountain certificates as a reward for their achievement. After tipping the mountain crew, we will transfer you to Moshi town for lunch, followed by a transfer to either Mbugani hotel in Moshi town or Green Mountain hotel in Arusha city for dinner and overnight stay. It’s another amazing day of your journey to remember.

Day 9: Kilimanjaro Airport.

This day is at your choice to be transferred to the airport for home bound flight or connecting to another destination like day trip, safari with RASHAD ADVENTURE or beach holiday in Zanzibar.