Tanzania
7 Days Lemosho Route
Best acclimatization, stunning Shira Plateau views.
What to expect
Lemosho Route is one of the best routes for acclimatization on Kilimanjaro. It is less used and offers a stunning way up to the Shira Plateau.
Route highlights
From, per person
$1,690
Indicative price, request a tailored quote
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Real scenes from the climb. Tap any photo to view it full size.
Where you'll climb
A live map of the mountain, plus real driving directions from Arusha to the trailhead.
Your climb itinerary
A detailed look at how this route unfolds, camp by camp, with meals and stay type for every day.
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Register at Londorossi Gate and drive to the trailhead, then trek through lush montane rainforest to Mti Mkubwa ("Big Tree") Camp.
Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp
Climb out of the forest onto the open moorland of the Shira Plateau, camping with sweeping views back toward the Shira Ridge.
Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp
A gentle acclimatization day crossing the Shira Plateau, with Kibo's summit coming into full view for the first time.
Shira 2 to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
Climb high to the Lava Tower (4,600m) for acclimatization, then descend into the dramatic Barranco Valley to camp beneath the Barranco Wall.
Barranco to Karanga Camp
Scramble up the Barranco Wall in the morning, then cross rolling ridges to Karanga Camp, your last water point before summit night.
Karanga to Barafu Camp
A shorter trekking day to Barafu ("Base") Camp, resting and preparing your gear ahead of the summit push that begins after midnight.
Barafu to Summit & Descent to Mweka Gate
Set off just after midnight for the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, Africa's highest point, watching sunrise from the summit before descending all the way to Mweka Camp and out through Mweka Gate.
What's included
Included
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
- Airport pick up and drop off
- 2 nights accommodation before and after the trek
- Professional, experienced mountain guides
- All park fees and rescue fees
- All meals while on the mountain
- Guides, porters and cook salaries
- Quality mess tents with tables and chairs
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- Clean, purified drinking water
Not included
- Tanzania visa cost (USD 50 for most nationalities, USD 100 for U.S. citizens)
- Personal expenses
- Meals not listed above
- Optional tours
- Tips for the mountain crew
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Let's plan your climb
Every trek can be adjusted, dates, group size, and add-on days for acclimatization.