10-Day Kilimanjaro Climb – Lemosho Route
Jema Safaris 10-Day Kilimanjaro Climb – Lemosho Route (7-Day Trekking Itinerary)
The Lemosho Route is considered the most beautiful and least crowded trail on Kilimanjaro. It offers panoramic views, excellent acclimatization, and a high summit success rate. With a longer approach, it gives climbers time to adjust to the altitude gradually.
oute: Lemosho Route
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Trekking Days: 7
Accommodation: Tents during the trek, hotel before and after
Max Elevation: 5,895 m (Uhuru Peak)
Difficulty: Challenging but gradual ascent
Best For: Climbers seeking scenic views and higher success rates
Itinerary Details
Pick-up from Kilimanjaro Airport
Transfer to your hotel in Moshi
Pre-climb briefing and gear check with guides
Overnight: Hotel in Moshi (B&B)
Drive to Londorossi Gate (approx. 3–4 hours)
Begin trek through montane rainforest
Hike: 3–4 hours
Overnight: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650 m)
Meals: B, L, D
Enter moorland zone with beautiful views
Hike: 5–6 hours
Overnight: Shira 1 Camp (3,610 m)
Meals: B, L, D
Cross the Shira Plateau with views of Kibo Peak
Hike: 3–4 hours
Overnight: Shira 2 Camp (3,850 m)
Meals: B, L, D
Acclimatization day: climb high, sleep low
Pass through the alpine desert zone
Hike: 6–8 hours
Overnight: Barranco Camp
Meals: B, L, D
Climb the Barranco Wall, trek through scenic valleys
Hike: 4–5 hours
Overnight: Karanga Camp (4,035 m)
Meals: B, L, D
Trek across rocky high-alpine terrain
Early dinner and rest before summit night
Hike: 3–4 hours
Overnight: Barafu Camp (4,640 m)
Meals: B, L, D
Midnight departure for summit push
Reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise — the Roof of Africa!
Descend to Mweka Camp
Hike: 12–15 hours
Overnight: Mweka Camp (3,100 m)
Meals: B, L, D
Final descent through rainforest
Receive your summit certificate
Transfer to your hotel in Moshi
Meals: B, L
Overnight: Hotel in Moshi
Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport or continue to Zanzibar/safari
Meals: Breakfast
Rates :All Trip
Starts From
/Person
- Airport transfers
- 2 nights hotel in Moshi (before & after the trek)
- Hut accommodation on the mountain
- All meals during the trek
- Professional English-speaking mountain guide(s), cook & porters
- Drinking water & fair wages for crew
- Certificate of achievement