Below is the day-by-day itinerary of 7 day Lemosho climb on Mount Kilimanjaro. The Lemoshoroute is often considered the most beautiful of all trekking trails up Mount Kilimanjaro, it is one of the newer routes on the Mountain and shares a portion of the same path as the Machame route, starting the western flanks of Mount Kilimanjaro at the Londorossi Gate, the Lemosho Route wonders its way up one of the more remote sections of the mountain. On the way there is a chance of spotting wildlife, black and White Colobus Monkeys are routinely seen in the Forests, Blue Monkeys, Small Lizards, and a wide assortment of birds. From there the path wanders out onto the Shira plateau, crossing it from West to East on relatively flat and easy-to-walk terrain. Because of its remote nature and lengthier route most people spend seven or eight days on this trail.
DAY 1: LEMOSHO GATE TO BIG TREE CAMP
This path follows through the forest on a clear path with a moderate incline. And you can spot Monkeys.
Lemosho Gate to Big Tree Camp
Elevation; (2385 to 2780amsl) Distance;9km
Hiking time; 2-3hrs
Habitat; Rainforest
DAY 2: BIG TREE CAMP TO SHIRA CAMP
A long day, the path is up and down until your ascent out of the rainforest section. Here you should have clear views of the Shira Ridge and the Kibo
Summit on a sunny day.
Big Tree Camp to Shira Camp
Elevation;(2780 to 3900amsl) Distance;13km
Hiking time;7-8hrs
Habitat; moorland
DAY 3: SHIRA CAMP TO BARRANCO CAMP
This day should help with acclimatization as you will walk high and sleep low. A long trek through the shrubs of the heath and moorland zone to reach the Lava Tower Rocks.
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
Elevation;(3900-3960amsl) Distance; 10.7km
Hiking time 3-4hrs Habitat; moorland
DAY 4: BARRANCO TO KARANGA
The Imposing Barranco Wall lies ahead today, but it is not as bad as it looks. It is a steep climb but the views of Kibo’s southern glacier are breathtaking.
Elevation;(3960-4035amsl) Distance;5km
Hiking time;3-4hrs Habitat; moorland desert
DAY 5: KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP
A relatively easy day through a desolate moon landscape
Karanga camp to Barafu camp
Elevation;4035 to 4640 Distance; 3km
Hiking time;3-4hrs Habitat; semi-desert
DAY6: BARAFU CAMP TO UHURU PEAK TO MWEKA CAMP
Summit day starts in the dark. You will first go to Stella Point on the crater rim. Another few hours to reach Uhuru Peak in the early sunrise’ you will
feel the altitude, after a few minutes at the summit, the descent is steep and long.
Elevation; (4640 to 5895amsl) Distance; 5km
Hiking time;10-14hrs Habitat; alpine desert
DAY 7: MWEKA CAMP TO ARUSHA
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. Congratulations! Today’s walk is a pleasant one and it will take you through the beautiful greenery of the rain forest as you steadily continue your descent.
At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to the hotel in Arusha.
Mweka Camp to Arusha
Elevation 3100 to 1800amsl
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat:
Rain Forest
