This best 7 days Lemosho route offers stunning scenery, diverse ecosystems, and excellent acclimatization opportunities, increasing your chances of reaching the summit successfully. The 7 days Kilimanjaro climbing Lemosho route offers stunning scenery, diverse ecosystems, and excellent acclimatization opportunities to summit at 19,341 feet, the highest African peak.
The 7-day Lemosho route on Mount Kilimanjaro is a captivating trek that navigates diverse landscapes, offering a well-paced ascent to the summit. Starting at the remote western side of the mountain, the trail winds through lush rainforests, across the Shira Plateau, and up the scenic Barranco Wall. Climbers experience the unique beauty of Kilimanjaro, from dense vegetation to lunar-like alpine zones, culminating in a rewarding journey to the iconic summit.
Elevation: 7,800ft to 9,500ft; distance: 6 km; hiking Time: 3–4 hours; habitat: Montane Forest
Hiker(s) depart Arusha or Moshi to Londorossi Gate, which takes about 3 to 4 hours, where you will complete entry registration and formalities you will start hiking tour to Mti Mkubwa.
Elevation: 9,500 ft to 11,500ft; distance: 8 km; hiking Time: 5-6 hours; habitat: Moorland
After the early breakfast, you will continue ascending from Forest Camp, passing through an attractive savannah environment with volcanic rocks, tall grasses, and heather grasses. You will also pass through different streams as well as long, narrow hilltops or watersheds before reaching Shira Camp, where you will have dinner, rest, and enjoy an enjoyable overnight. Shira Camp plateau offers good views of Kibo.
Elevation: 11,500ft to 13,800 ft; distance: 14 km; hiking Time: 5-7 hours; habitat: Moorland
After an early breakfast at Shira Camp 1, you will continue ascending to Kobo's glaciered peak across the plateau to Shira Camp 2, where you will pass through Moorland Meadows by stream to Moir Hut. Shira plateau is one of the highest plateaus in the world, so it will take a full day to hike toward Moir camp.
Elevation: 13,800ft to 13,000ft; distance: 7 km; hiking Time: 4-6 hours; habitat: semi-desert
Early in the morning on this day will bring acclimatization; after breakfast, you will continue ascending from Moir Camp to Lava Tower. At Lava Tower, you will see an amazing, tall, narrow structure with a shark's tooth-like structure. Soon after, you will continue hiking to the second junction that brings us up to the Arrow glaciers. You will continue down to Barranco Camp, where you will have dinner, rest, and enjoy an enjoyable sleep.
Elevation: 13,000 ft to 15,000 ft; distance: 9 km; hiking time: 8–10 hours; habitat: Alpine Desert
After an early breakfast, you will continue moving with our professional mountain guides from Barranco camp, passing through Barranco Wall, to Karanga Valley campsite. You will continue ascending to Barafu camp, which offers views of Mawenzi and Kibo Kilimanjaro hills from different angles. At Barafu, you will rest, take dinner, rest, and get prepared for the summit.
Elevation: 4700 m to 5895 m and descent to 3090 m; hiking time: 5-7 hours up and 5-6 hours down; distance: 6 km up and 13 km down; habitat: stone scree and ice-capped summit.
The day of triumph arrives as you embark on the final ascent to the summit. Leave Barafu Camp in the midnight hours and make your way towards Uhuru Peak. Witness the breathtaking sunrise over the African landscape and savor the surreal feeling of standing atop the "Roof of Africa." Descend to Mweka Camp for a well-deserved rest.
Distance: 10 km; habitat: forest; hiking time: 3 to 4 hours
After an early breakfast, you will continue descending to Mweka Gate, where you can receive your summiting certificate. Then you will be transported from Mweka Gate to the best hotel in Moshi Town or Arusha to celebrate your win to reach the top of the roof of Africa, enjoying meals, resting, and staying overnight. The next day, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport to return to your home country.
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