7 Days Kilimanjaro – Lemosho Route

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The Lemosho Route

A Scenic and Acclimatization-Friendly Ascent to Kilimanjaro’s Summit

The Lemosho Route is a scenic and less crowded pathway that approaches Kilimanjaro from the west. Renowned for its excellent acclimatization opportunities, it significantly enhances the chances of successfully reaching the summit of Africa’s highest peak.

7-Day Itinerary: The Lemosho Route’s 7-day itinerary is a captivating journey through various vegetation zones, starting from the lush rainforest, progressing through heath, moorland, and culminating in semi-desert terrain. Along the way, trekkers are rewarded with breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro’s glaciers, valleys, and peaks.

Day-to-Day Trek: The trek embarks at the Londorossi Park Gate and proceeds through the Lemosho trailhead, leading trekkers to the Mti Mkubwa Camp, Shira 1 Camp, Moir Hut, Barranco Camp, Karanga Camp, Barafu Camp, and, finally, the majestic summit at Uhuru Peak. The descent follows the Mweka Route, providing an exhilarating adventure from start to finish.

Summit Push: The itinerary includes strategically placed short days to facilitate acclimatization and rest before the all-important summit push, which occurs on day 6. Trekkers commence the summit push around midnight, reaching Uhuru Peak at sunrise. The same day, they descend back to Barafu Camp for well-deserved rest and then proceed to the Mweka Camp for the night.

Conclusion of the Trek: The journey culminates on day 7 at the Mweka Gate, where trekkers receive their well-earned summit certificates and bid farewell to their dedicated trekking team. A waiting vehicle then transports them back to their hotel in Arusha or Moshi, marking the end of an unforgettable adventure.

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Day 1

  • Arrival
  • ✈️ Airport Pick-Up: We’ll greet you at Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport and provide transportation, including your return trip to the airport.
  • 🏨 Hotel Accommodation: Enjoy your first night in a comfortable hotel.

🛌🏻 Spend the night in a hotel, the same one as your first night’s stay.

🚌 Note: Transportation to the airport is included after your last night spent in the hotel.

Day 2

  • Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
  • After breakfast, drive to the Lemosho Park Gate and complete entry formalities.
  • Next, drive to the Lemosho trailhead, where you will commence your trek through the rainforest to the Mti Mkubwa Camp (9,300ft/2,835m) for an overnight stay.

Day 3

  • Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 2 Camp
  • After breakfast, continue your trek towards the Shira Plateau.
  • You’ll pass through the heath and moorland zones before reaching the Shira 2 Camp (11,500ft/3,505m) where you’ll spend the night.

Day 4

  • Shira 2 to Barranco Camp
  • Today you’ll trek towards the Lava Tower (15,190ft/4,630m).
  • Afterward, descend to the Barranco Camp (12,950ft/3,950m) where you’ll spend the night. This is a scenic route that offers great views of the Western Breach and Breach Wall.

Day 5

  • Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
  • Today, embark on the challenging climb of the Barranco Wall.
  • After conquering the wall, continue your trek towards the Karanga Camp (13,100ft/3,995m).
  • You’ll spend the night at Karanga Camp, enjoying a relatively short day that provides an opportunity to rest and acclimatize before the summit push.

Day 6

  • Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
  • Today, trek towards the Barafu Camp (15,200ft/4,630m), the base camp for the summit attempt.
  • Enjoy a relatively short day’s trek, providing you with the opportunity to rest and prepare for the upcoming summit push.

Day 7

  • Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
  • Today is the summit day! Begin your ascent to the summit around midnight.
  • Reach the Uhuru Peak (19,341ft/5,895m) at sunrise, take photos, and savor the breathtaking views.
  • Afterward, descend back to the Barafu Camp for some rest and then continue your descent to the Mweka Camp (10,000ft/3,050m), where you’ll spend the night.

Day 8

  • Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
  • Today marks the final day of the trek.
  • After breakfast, begin your descent to the Mweka Gate (5,400ft/1,640m), where you’ll receive your summit certificates and bid farewell to your trekking team.
  • A vehicle will be waiting to transport you back to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi.
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LEMOSHO ROUTE 7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS : Price/per

No. of PersonsDaysLuxury($)Mid-Range($)Budget($)
172,6002,3001,755
22,2501,9751,577 
3-42,1001,8501,530 
More than 42,0001,8001,500

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Luxury Mid-Range Budget
Park fees Park fees Park fees
Rescue Fee Rescue Fee Rescue Fee
Transportation: pick up and drop off at the airport in Arusha (transportation from/to further airports is possible for an extra charge) Transportation: pick up and drop off at the airport in Arusha (transportation from/to further airports is possible for an extra charge) Airport transportation is not included, can be arranged for an additional fee.
Two-night stay at a luxurious hotel such as the Mount Meru Hotel

Two-night stay at a mid-range hotel such as the Tulia Boutique Hotel

Accommodation before and after the climb is not provided and can be arranged for an additional fee. For budget-friendly options, consider Merves Hotel for accommodation

3 luxury meals per day for all days spent in the mountain

3 mid-range meals per day for all days spent in the mountain

3 budget meals per day for all days spent in the mountain

Equipment offered: oxygen tank, private toilet, big luxury tents, luxury tent table and chairs, luxury mattress and camping beds  Equipment offered: oxygen tank, private toilet, mid-range tents, mid-range tent table and chairs and mid-range mattress Equipment offered: budget tent, tent with table and chair. Add-ons available for extra charges: oxygen tank, private toilet.
camping fees for guides, cooks and porters camping fees for guides, cooks and porters camping fees for guides, cooks and porters
  • If you would like to have an overview about all our price packages, please check our entire price package list.
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  • Book your flights to the airport in Arusha or Kilimanjaro and share with us your flight details
  • Transfer from and back to the hotel is included in your package and we will organize it to you.

$1,500 to $2,600 pp.(USD)

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Based on 15 reviews
Tom M
Tom M
2023-06-25
Incredible experience made all the more special by Honest and his team We couldn’t endorse Honest and his team more. Immediately after meeting, we were made to feel extremely welcome, safe, and informed, which remained throughout the duration of our adventure.We first climbed Mount Meru where Honest took us to spots to see Giraffes in the wild as well as many monkeys, warthogs, and other animals. This served as the perfect preparation for Kilimanjaro.The team we had for Kili was exemplary. The whole time there was a real bond between the entire group. We’d regularly spend time beyond meal times talking with Honest and Justin about life and the adventure we were currently on which was extremely insightful. The food also far surpassed our expectations with exactly the type of fuel we needed such as pastas, fruits, eggs, etc. Our chef was called the “stomach engineer” for very appropriate reasons!Throughout the climb, Honest ensured we maintained an enjoyable tempo and there wasn’t a moment we felt too slow or rushed. The culmination of this was being fresh for summit morning and being the first team to summit, just as the sun was rising. With minor altitude sickness in the team on descent, Honest gave appropriate nutrition and instruction to manage the situation. Thereafter, there was a party atmosphere within the group, even having music and dancing on the last morning of the descent where we exchanged gifts and final stories.Overall, it was the trip of a lifetime made all the more special by Honest and his team. Perfectly prepared and executed that set us up for success. The relationship with Honest was tremendous, so much so that we are still in regular contact today and when a return trip is due, there are no hesitations in going straight to Zanzi Trekking and Safaris.
Toumi I
Toumi I
2023-05-23
The amazing trip We had an amazing experience with zanzi trekking and safaris ,they took care of every detail of our trip .we are so delighted to have organised everything with them .
Ghizlane Z
Ghizlane Z
2023-05-20
Professional and amazing Organizers very professional trip organizers. The guides are all ear and take care of every single details. Zanzibar was an amazing adventure full of adrenaline, new experiences and heartwarming people. I only can recommend and will definitely plan a Safari with Zanzibar trekking. The best is yet to come Much love !
Slim M
Slim M
2023-02-25
Wonderful experience! It was an amazing experience! We had so much fun, everything was very well organised.Thank you Zanzi
Eero
Eero
2022-11-18
Kilimanjaro Professional, yet easy going and well organized trek, with fantastic main guide Honest and his crew. Lots of good memories, laughter anf singing. Hieno kokemus kaikenkaikkiaan, asante sana!
renata C
renata C
2022-08-13
Wonderful adventure The climb to Kilimanjaro was well organized, all the people were very friendly and acommodating. A safari to remember. I would love to repeat this adventure😊
Laurent D
Laurent D
2022-07-20
Expérience parfaite ! Honest et son équipe ont été d’excellents guides, très sympathiques et très professionnels. Ils nous ont conduit au sommet du Kilimandjaro sans le moindre problème. Merci encore Honest pour cette magnifique ascension !
Benoit_JPA
Benoit_JPA
2022-07-19
Super guide et équipe ! Super expérience avec Honnest et son agence. L’accompagnement était top du début a la fin aussi bien pour l’ascension di Kilimandjaro que le safari. Un grand merci a notre guide et son équipe.
Steph M
Steph M
2022-07-17
Wonderful experience We had a wonderful experience with Honest back on 2017 who organized a trip for the ascent of Kilimanjaro and two Fays of safaris
Hemery Chris
Hemery Chris
2022-07-14
Best expedition of kilimandjaro Que du bon souvenir ! Honest nous a accueilli avec beaucoup d’attention, une équipe pour l’expédition de preniere ordre, la qualité aux services de l’ascension du plus haut sommet d’Afrique, le fameux kilimandjaro !A faire avant qu’il n’y ait plus de glacier en haut Et dans la foulee, nous sommes allee dans la jungle avec Honest pour voir ces anomaux en libertéJe recommande vivement !