8 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking Safaris via 6 Days Lemosho Route

Trekking Overview

6 Days Lemosho Route – One of the Most Scenic Ways to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

The Lemosho Route is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful trails on Mount Kilimanjaro, offering breathtaking panoramic views from multiple angles of the mountain. If you’re looking for a route that combines stunning landscapes, fewer crowds, and excellent summit success rates, Lemosho is an outstanding choice.

Compared to some of the older trails, Lemosho feels more remote and less congested, especially during the first few days of the trek. This gives climbers time to fully enjoy the scenery and adjust to the altitude at a comfortable pace. Thanks to its longer itinerary and gradual ascent profile, Lemosho is known for giving trekkers a higher chance of reaching the summit successfully.

Many climbers choose the Lemosho Route for its balance of adventure and acclimatization. Feedback from trekkers is consistently positive, with many highlighting the variety of landscapes and the overall trekking experience as major highlights.

Where Does the Lemosho Route Start?

The journey begins at Londorossi Gate, located on the western side of Kilimanjaro at approximately 2,360 meters above sea level. From here, the trail gradually winds around the mountain’s southern slopes, guiding climbers through lush rainforest filled with ancient trees and diverse wildlife.

As the climb progresses, the route leads onto the spectacular Shira Plateau and across Shira Ridge, one of Kilimanjaro’s three volcanic cones. This section provides sweeping views and a dramatic change in scenery as you transition from rainforest to open moorland and alpine landscapes.

Why Choose the Lemosho Route?

Incredible panoramic views from multiple sides of Kilimanjaro

Lower traffic during the early stages of the climb

Excellent acclimatization profile

High summit success rate

Diverse ecosystems, from rainforest to alpine desert

For trekkers seeking a scenic, well-paced, and highly rewarding Kilimanjaro experience, the Lemosho Route stands out as one of the best options available.

Day by Day Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrival

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

DAY 2: Lemosho Glades (2385m) to Big Tree Camp (2780m)

You will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00am and transferred to the Lemosho gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process you will still start our climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree camp where you will be spending the night.

Distance covered: 7km / 4.3mi
Approx. time taken: 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

DAY 3: Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)

Today you will cover a lot of ground as you trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. We will trek through Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds as we head towards our destination which is Shira 2.. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude as we head towards Shira 1 and parts of the route are fairly steep. As you proceed towards Shira 2 you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great panoramic views.

Distance covered: 16.5km / 10.3mi
Approx. time taken: 9 – 11 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

DAY 4: Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking in to the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below.

Distance covered: 10km / 6.2mi
Approx. time taken: 7 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

DAY 5: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.

Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi
Approx. time taken: 3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

DAY 6: Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)

We start off at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest.

Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi
Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

DAY 7: Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)

A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a hot welcome shower.

Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Approx. time taken: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

DAY 8: Depart Tanzania

The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport.

*Safari, Zanzibar and other add-ons are available if you wish to continue exploring Tanzania.

Meals: Breakfast Included

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Hikking Price

1 Person - 2250/Person
2 - 4 People - 1950/Person
5 - 7 People - 1800/Person
8 - 10 People - 1650/Person
11 & Above - 1500/Person

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Items that are included in the cost of the trekking price.

All transfers to the mountain and back to your hotel
Professional, experienced, mountain 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)