Climb Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Route 7 Day Climb
Overview
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1 week 2 days
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The Lemosho Glades Route: a remote, little used and beautiful path through the Shira Plateau. It can either be used to reach the Western Breach Route or followed by the Kibo South Circuit to join the easier Barafu route. This route is one of the few where groups are accompanied by an armed ranger as the forest around the Lemosho glades is teeming with wildlife.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
KILIMANJARO AIRPORT – MOSHI | SPRINGLANDS HOTEL
Accommodations
Overnight at Springlands Hotel or Similar
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Kilimanjaro Region
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be picked up and transferred to Springlands Hotel or similar for overnight bed and breakfast. Overnight at Springlands Hotel (bed and breakfast) or Similar.
MOSHI | LONDOROSI PARK GATE | MTI MKUBWA CAMP
Accommodations
Camping
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mount Kilimanjaro
Altitude: 2,200 m – 2,600 m Hiking distance: 5 km Hiking time: 3 hours After breakfast, drive to the Londorosi Park Gate. The drive is about 5 hours. The drive through the Shira plateau is one of the best opportunities to see big game on Kilimanjaro. Walk up to Mt. Mkubwa camp. Arrive at the campsite, set up camp, and enjoy dinner.
MTI MKUBWA CAMP | SHIRA CAMP 1
Accommodations
Camping
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
LUNCH
Lunch
Mount Kilimanjaro
Altitude: 2,600 m – 3,600 m Hiking distance: 10 km Hiking time: 4–5 hours Wake to breakfast and begin the short hike from Mti Mkubwa to Shira camp. This usually takes no more than 5 hours, but a calm pace is required for adequate acclimatization. The west face of Kibo volcano looms above the campsite. Have lunch, set up camp, rest, or take a day hike. This hike traverses the lower moorland where large shrubs and wildflowers dominate the landscape.
SHIRA CAMP 1 | SHIRA CAMP 2
Accommodations
Camping
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
LUNCH
Lunch
Mount Kilimanjaro
Altitude: 3,600m – 3,840 m Hiking distance: 10 km Hiking time: 5–6 hours Wake to breakfast, break camp, and begin a short hike to Shira Camp 2. This makes it a perfect acclimatization day.
SHIRA CAMP 2 | LAVA TOWER | BARRANCO CAMP
Accommodations
Camping
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
LUNCH
Lunch
Mount Kilimanjaro
Altitude: 3,840 m – 3,940 m Hiking distance: 11 km Hiking time: 7–8 hours The route now turns east into a semi-desert and rocky landscape surrounding Lava Tower, where you reach an altitude of 4600m after about 5 hours walk. Lunch is served before ascending the rocky scree path to Lava Tower. Definitely the toughest day so far. It is normally around this point, where for the first time, some climbers will start to feel symptoms of breathlessness, irritability, and headaches. After lunch, you descend again almost 680m to the Barranco camping area and after reaching the high altitude of Lava Tower, the true acclimatization benefit of this day becomes clear. This descent to Barranco camp takes about 2 hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful photographs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall. The camp is situated in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall, which should provide you with a memorable sunset. Dinner and overnight at Barranco Camp.
BARRANCO CAMP | BARAFU CAMP
Accommodations
Camping
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
LUNCH
Lunch
Mount Kilimanjaro
Altitude: 3,960 m – 4,640 m Hiking distance: 11 km Hiking time: 7 – 8 hours Exposed to the ever-present gales, the tents are pitched on a narrow, stony, and dangerous ridge. Make sure that you familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark to avoid any accidents. The summit is now a further 1345m up, and you will make the final ascent the same night. Prepare your equipment, ski sticks, and thermal clothing for your summit attempt. This should include the replacement of your headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you have a spare set available as well. It will be wise to carry your water in a thermal flask to prevent freezing. Go to bed at around 19:00 and try to get some precious rest for no more than 5 hours.
BARAFU CAMP | SUMMIT | MWEKA
Accommodations
Camping
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
LUNCH
Lunch
Mount Kilimanjaro
Altitude: 4,670 m – 5,895 m – 3,100 m Hiking distance: 17 km Hiking time: 15+ hours Rise around 23h30, and after some tea and biscuits, you shuffle off into the night. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This 6-hour walk to Stella point is for many climbers the most challenging on the route. At Stella Point (5685m) you stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see(weather permitting). From Stella Point, you normally encounter snow all the way on your 2-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak. The time you spend on the summit will depend on the weather conditions. Please don't stop here for too long, as it will be extremely difficult to start again due to cold and fatigue. Enjoy your accomplishment, The walk back to Barafu from the summit takes about 3 hours. Have a short rest and collect the rest of your gear, before heading down to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight.
MWEKA CAMP | MWEKA PARK GATE | MOSHI | SPRINGLANDS HOTEL
Accommodations
Overnight at Springlands Hotel or Similar.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Mount Kilimanjaro
After Breakfast, from the Mweka Gate, you will continue down into the Mweka village, normally a muddy and long hour walk. From the Mweka village drive to Springlands Hotel, and you will be served a hot lunch and a long overdue shower. Overnight in Springlands Hotel. Tips can be given to the guide at Springlands Hotel. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reach Stella Point (5685m) are issued green certificates and those who reach Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates.
MOSHI | KILIMANJARO AIRPORT
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Kilimanjaro Region
After an early breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight back home.
What‘s Included
Transportation from Moshi to the starting point on the mountain and return to Moshi
All Fees and Taxes
Guides, porters, and cooks’ accommodation and entry fees on the mountain
Two nights accommodation in Moshi bed and breakfast
Guides’ salaries, porters’ salaries, and all meals on the mountain
Rescue fees, tents, and sleeping mattresses
Airport pickup
Domestic or International flights (Optional)
Entry visa to Tanzania (USD 50)
Travel and health insurance (Optional)
Single room supplement at Springlands Hotel (USD 50 PER PERSON)
Mountain gear available for hire e.g. sleeping bags, clothes, and shoes. (Optional)
Guides, porters, and cook tips (USD 250-350 per person-Optional)
Pickup points
Springlands Hotel
Tembo Road - Pasua Area, Moshi Tanzania
Kilimanjaro Airport
Tanzania
Options
Climb Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Route 7 Day Climb
Pickup included
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience with an amazing guide
Flyer64283196197,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the lemosho route to Kilimanjaro. The overall experience was amazing. Our guide dastan was the best, he always encouraged us to do the trek pole pole and we made it to the peak. We had a very nice stay and good food for all the times that we were on the mountain. We enjoyed our journey and the mountain.
First time kili experience
ritheshk2026,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was very good from the time we arrived at the airport. We were assisted in every step. We chose 7 days lemosho route and our guide name was Dastan and our second guide was Richard. Distance was very friendly and was able analyse our pace and plan the journey accordingly. The food the service at the mountain was very good and all the supporting porters were also very friendly. Highly recommended.
Amazing experience!
emilysI7606IL,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Our team and our mountain guide, Eli, were amazing. They made sure we were taken care off, very well fed and looked after at all times. The food was so tasty and provided in large amounts! We managed to summit thanks to our guide and assistant guide’s expert knowledge of the mountain. The whole experience has been outstanding and unforgettable.
Outstanding service.
Q359WQisaacs,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing experience. We did the 4 day Meru trek, followed by the 8 day Lemosho Trek. We had the same guide and support team for both trips and the support and care was amazing. Thank you so much!
Brilliant trip!
AnthonyMc24,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip, the team were brilliant! Dastan and the group of porters were the best. The food was surprisingly good, 3 meals cooked fresh each day with a great variety. Fresh food was delivered to the camp every 2 days to ensure fresh meat, fruit and vegetables were prepared daily! The hikes, each day Dastan would brief you with what to expect from the next day to ensure you were comfortable and there were no surprises Honestly could not thank the team enough For the help and guidance to ensure a Successful summit!
Phenomenal !!
onicaJumper,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Honestly, this team from World Adventure Tours trip was absolutely phenomenal during our recent visit to Tanzania. We had wonderful guides who went out of their way to ensure our safety and comfort from the moment we arrived until our departure. They were fully prepared for our group of four, with two experienced guides, Mushi and Festus, leading the trip. They skillfully coordinated the team of porters and a cook, providing us with an unforgettable experience. The daily treks were fantastic and gradually became more challenging as we ascended, luckily, we had the team's support. The cook deserves a special mention for preparing amazing food despite the tough conditions. We all reached the summit and owe the success to the combined efforts of the Word Adventure Tours team. The subsequent 4-day safari to Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro with guide Godlove was epic. Everything was perfect with lots of wildlife encounters and pleasurable stays in top notch lodges. It was great value for the trip was perfectly executed.
Hardest climb ever - Best experience ever
K1161AUmichellet,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trip of a lifetime! Looking back after summiting, almost can’t believe we did it - so hard to reach over 19K in altitude, but completely give credit of our success to our team of 10. Very knowledgeable guides, felt safe and taken care of every step of the way! Kudos to Dastan and Anton and all of the crew from TourRadar, Zara, World Adventure Tours. Will love to come back and do another route some day. Thanks again all for helping us make unforgettable memories.
Wonderful Kilimanjaro Trek
Vacation64027602218,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience - wonderful company, so many special little touches. Looked after every step of the way Knowledgeable and caring guides with an amazing support team. Our guides William and Stevie made the experience even better and we can't thank them enough. 100% recommend this company
Adventure of a Life Time
639stewartr,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely brilliant the two guides John and Issa could ask for anything better, there to help we have christened them the Africa version of Ant and Dec evey evening before they would give us the plan I felt like a celebrity about to do a bush tucker trail. They was always there to help the rest of the team brilliant, how they managed to cook 3 meals a day on the peaks of Kilamanja and the food was great, this was an amazing adventure for a man of 54 to experience and achieve with his daughter - Thank you John, Issa and World adventure tours for making memories that will last a lifetime time
Kiliminjaro Lemosho route
665indiar,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guides John and Issa were amazing, along with the rest of the team. I could not rate them highly enough. We could not have asked for a better experience.
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