Tanzania · Trekking

7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trek to Uhuru Peak

7 Days Round trip from Mt Kilimanjaro Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the remote Lemosho Glades and rainforest trails
02 Hike across the scenic Shira Plateau
03 Climb the iconic Barranco Wall with sweeping mountain views
04 Reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro

Climb Mount Kilimanjaro on this 7-day Lemosho Route trek, offering excellent acclimatisation and scenic diversity. Walk through rainforest, cross the Shira Plateau, hike to Lava Tower, climb the Barranco Wall, and summit at Uhuru Peak. Descend through alpine desert and forest zones while experiencing one of Kilimanjaro's most successful and visually rewarding routes, guided by experienced mountain professionals.

Begin the midnight ascent between Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Mti Mkubwa Camp via Lemosho Glades

Drive from Arusha to Lemosho Park Gate for registration and briefing.
Continue by four-wheel drive through forest tracks to Lemosho Glades.
Walk through dense rainforest trails to reach Mti Mkubwa Camp.

Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2650m/8700ft

Distance: 6km/4mi

Hiking Time: 2-3 hours

Day 02

Mti Mkubwa to Shira 2 Camp through Moorland

Trek steadily uphill through the giant heather and moorland zone.
Cross several streams while ascending along the Shira Ridge.
Pass Shira 1 Camp before reaching Shira 2 Camp, set on open moorland.

Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3850m/12,600ft

Distance: 16km/10mi

Hiking Time: 7-8 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Day 03

Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

Hike east across the Shira Plateau with views towards Kibo Peak.
Reach Lava Tower for acclimatisation before changing direction.
Descend gradually to Barranco Camp to support altitude adaptation.

Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft

Distance: 8km/5mi

Walking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: Semi-desert

Day 04

Barranco Wall Camp to Karanga Valley Camp

Climb the steep Barranco Wall with panoramic mountain views.
Continue along ridges and valleys to reach Karanga Valley Camp.

Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft

Distance: 5km/3mi

Climbing Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Day 05

Karanga Valley Camp to Barafu Camp

Ascend steadily to Barafu Camp, completing the southern circuit.
Rest and prepare for the summit attempt while enjoying summit views.

Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft

Distance: 4km/2mi

Climbing Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Day 06

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak and Mweka Camp

Begin the midnight ascent between Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers.
Reach Stella Point before continuing to Uhuru Peak.
Descend to Barafu Camp briefly before continuing to Mweka Camp.

Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft

Down to 3090m/10,150ft

Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down

Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down

Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

Day 07

Mweka Camp to Arusha via Mweka Gate

Descend through forest terrain to Mweka Gate.
Receive your Kilimanjaro summit certificate.
Return to Arusha, marking the end of the climb.

Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft

Distance: 10km/6mi

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Forest

Where this trip takes you

Lemosho Glades rainforest, Shira Plateau moorland, Lava Tower acclimatisation, Uhuru Peak summit

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Mt Kilimanjaro 2 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All transfers according to the itinerary
Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
Guide pulse oximeter - safety gear
Emergency oxygen cylinder - safety gear
First aid kit box - safety gear
Radio call - safety gear
Conservation fees (part of park fees)
Rescue fees (part of park fees)
Camping fees (part of park fees)
VAT (18% charged by the Government)
Clean, purified drinking water
Accommodation in wooden dormitory-style huts
Mount Kilimanjaro summit certificate

What's Not Included

Tanzania visa
Flights
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Additional transfers before and at the end of the tour
Personal trekking equipment, such as hiking clothes, sleeping bags, hiking boots, etc., available for rent from our mountain equipment and gear rental store in Arusha and Moshi.
Tips
Personal expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, alcoholic drinks, etc.)