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This 7-day Lemosho Route trek approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the western side, beginning in lush rainforest before rising through heath, moorland and alpine zones. The route covers diverse terrain and vegetation zones for a well-rounded mountain experience.
As you ascend, the trail passes the scenic Shira Plateau, traverses heath and moorland, then moves up along ridges and lava towers, offering sweeping views of volcanic ridges, ridgelines and the looming summit of Kibo. This makes the trek exceptionally scenic and varied.
On summit night you push toward Uhuru Peak (~5,895 m) via scree and glacial terrain, aiming for a sunrise summit.
Trek through lush rainforest, heather moorland and alpine zones on a remote western route, offering varied vegetation and changing terrain.
Cross the scenic Shira Plateau and traverse moorland and ridges with views of volcanic ridges, lava towers, and Kibo’s glaciers.
Reach Uhuru Peak under starlit skies for a sunrise summit over snowfields, crater rim and sweeping vistas across Africa’s highest slopes.
Descend through forested slopes back to base completing a full-route climb combining rugged mountain terrain and forested landscapes.
After breakfast, your guide will meet you at your hotel in Arusha. The morning begins with a drive to Londorossi Gate (6900 ft), where we complete park entry forms and then drive to the trailhead. Your journey heads from Lemosho Glades (7838 ft) through winding forest trails to Forest Camp, sometimes called MTI Mkubwa-Big Tree Camp (9137 ft).
We continue from Forest Camp (9137 ft) through the forest and then into a savannah of tall grasses and lush rolling hills, reaching Shira Ridge. You will see some great views of Mt. Meru before dropping gently down into Shira One Campsite (11496 ft). Here you will get your first view of Kibo from across the plateau.
The journey continues from the Shira One Campsite (12595 ft), with a fairly easy walk east across the Shira Plateau, a short climb up to Shira Cathedral (more nice views!), and finally to Shira Two/Shira Huts (12779 ft).
Today we trek from Shira Two/Shira Huts (12779 ft) toward Lava Tower (15180 ft), with a nice descent down to Barranco Huts (13077 ft) to rest and camp for the night. While it is a long day, the ascent in the morning is very gradual and there are some amazing views as you look down over the clouds.
After breakfast we leave Barranco Huts (13077 ft) and continue up Barranco Wall and head to the Karanga Valley (13235 ft) campsite. We continue up to Barafu Huts (15295 ft), where we make camp and prepare for the summit day.
We wake up very early in the morning (midnight to 2am) and continue from Barafu Huts (15295ft) with our headlamps on and stars overhead toward the summit via Stella Point. At Stella Point you will see a fantastic sunrise! It is a further one hour to the summit, where you reach Uhuru Peak (19341ft) – the highest point on Africa. We’ll continue our trek down to Barafu for lunch and then to Mweka Huts (10190ft) to make camp, enjoy a well-deserved dinner and sleep.
After breakfast, we continue down from Mweka Huts (10190 ft) to the Mweka Gate (5358 ft) to sign the log books and receive your summit certificates. You will then be picked up and driven back to your hotel in Arusha.
Return transport from Nairobi to the Mountain.
Use of our professional Mountain Guide/potters.
Accommodation in Mountain Huts/tents where applicable.
Three meals a day while on the mountain.
All park entrance fees and Taxes.
All your climbing gears.
Personal insurance.
Personal spending money.
Tips for guide, potter and cook.
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro’s iconic peaks through diverse ecosystems, stunning views, and rewarding summit challenges—an unforgettable adventure for trekkers.
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