7 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Price 2026

Western Kilimanjaro Trailhead to Mti Mkubwa Camp

The Lemosho adventure begins with a transfer toward the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro.

After registration and mountain preparations, the guide team and porters organize food, tents and expedition equipment.

Trekking begins through Kilimanjaro's montane rainforest, where the environment is green, humid and densely vegetated.

The trail climbs gradually toward Mti Mkubwa Camp, also commonly known as Big Tree Camp.

After arrival, the mountain crew prepares the campsite and evening meal while climbers rest.

Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

After breakfast, the trail begins leaving the dense rainforest and enters heath and moorland.

The route steadily gains altitude while views become wider across the western side of Kilimanjaro.

Climbers eventually reach the broad Shira Plateau, one of the major geological and scenic features of the Lemosho Route.

Shira 1 Camp is reached for the second mountain overnight.

The evening is used for food, hydration and preparation for the higher altitude stage ahead.

Shira Area to Lava Tower and Barranco Camp

This stage takes climbers farther across the high plateau and toward Kilimanjaro's alpine terrain.

The route climbs toward Lava Tower at approximately 4,630 meters, creating a substantial increase in elevation.

Depending on the operating schedule and weather conditions, the group may stop in the Lava Tower area before descending toward Barranco.

Reaching higher altitude before sleeping lower at Barranco provides an important acclimatization pattern.

Barranco Camp sits at approximately 3,960 meters beneath the dramatic Barranco Wall.

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

The morning begins with the well-known Barranco Wall.

Although the wall looks steep from camp, the established trail follows rocky steps, natural ledges and switchbacks.

Some sections require hands for balance while professional guides help organize the group's movement.

After reaching the top, the route crosses a series of valleys and ridges toward Karanga Camp.

The overnight at Karanga provides more time at altitude before the group moves to Barafu.

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

The trail leaves Karanga and enters the increasingly dry alpine desert of Kilimanjaro.

Climbers make a steady ascent toward Barafu Camp, the final mountain base before the summit attempt.

Upon arrival, participants focus on eating, hydration and preparing summit equipment.

The lead guide gives the final summit briefing, covering departure time, clothing, walking pace and high-altitude procedures.

Climbers normally rest early because the summit ascent begins during the night.

Barafu Camp to Stella Point, Uhuru Peak and Mweka Camp

Summit day normally begins around midnight or late at night.

Climbers leave Barafu under headlamp light and ascend slowly through the high-altitude summit zone.

The first major objective is Stella Point at approximately 5,756 meters on Kilimanjaro's crater rim.

Climbers who are able to continue follow the crater rim toward Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters.

After summit photographs and a short stop, the group begins the long descent toward Barafu.

After resting, climbers continue farther down the mountain to Mweka Camp for the final overnight.

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

The final morning begins with breakfast before descending toward Mweka Gate.

Vegetation becomes increasingly dense as the route re-enters the rainforest.

Wet conditions can make the trail slippery, so climbers should remain careful even on the final stage.

At Mweka Gate, the mountain exit procedures are completed and the seven-day Lemosho expedition officially finishes.

The group then transfers toward Moshi, Arusha or the accommodation specified in the confirmed booking.