About This Tour
The 7 Days Lemosho Route is widely regarded as the most scenic and best-acclimatized route to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Approaching the mountain from the remote western side, Lemosho offers low traffic, outstanding wilderness views, and excellent altitude adaptation—resulting in one of the highest summit success rates on Kilimanjaro.
Trip Highlights
- Climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak
- Follow the classic Marangu Route, known for its gradual ascent
- Trek through diverse landscapes from rainforest to alpine desert
- Enjoy spectacular views of Mawenzi Peak from Horombo Hut
- -Early-morning summit attempt with a breathtaking sunrise at Uhuru Peak
- Professional mountain guides ensuring safety and support
Itinerary
The 7 Days Lemosho Route is widely regarded as the most scenic and best-acclimatized route to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Approaching the mountain from the remote western side, Lemosho offers low traffic, outstanding wilderness views, and excellent altitude adaptation—resulting in one of the highest summit success rates on Kilimanjaro.
- Distance: ~6 km
- Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
- Altitude: 2,100 m → 2,780 m
After registration at Lemosho Gate, begin trekking through pristine rainforest rich in birdlife and black-and-white colobus monkeys. The trail is gentle and quiet, ideal for a relaxed start to the climb.
Overnight: Big Tree Camp (tented)
- Distance: ~8 km
- Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
- Altitude: 2,780 m → 3,500 m
Continue through forest into heath and moorland, with the vegetation thinning as expansive views open up. You’ll reach the edge of the Shira Plateau, one of Kilimanjaro’s most dramatic landscapes.
Overnight: Shira 1 Camp
- Distance: ~7 km
- Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
- Altitude: 3,500 m → 3,850 m
A gentle trek across the Shira Plateau with panoramic views of Kibo Peak. This day is excellent for acclimatization, allowing your body to adjust gradually to altitude.
Overnight: Shira 2 Camp
- Distance: ~10 km
- Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
- Altitude: 3,850 m → 4,630 m → 3,960 m
A key acclimatization day following the “climb high, sleep low” principle. Hike to Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp, set beneath the imposing Barranco Wall.
Overnight: Barranco Camp
- Distance: ~5 km
- Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
- Altitude: 3,960 m → 4,035 m
Climb the famous Barranco Wall—an exhilarating but non-technical scramble—then traverse alpine ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp.
Overnight: Karanga Camp
- Distance: ~4 km
- Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
- Altitude: 4,035 m → 4,673 m
A short but steep climb to Barafu Camp, your base for the summit attempt. Spend the afternoon resting, hydrating, and preparing for the midnight ascent.
Overnight: Barafu Camp
- Distance: ~17 km total
- Hiking Time: 12–15 hours
- Altitude: 4,673 m → 5,895 m → 1,640 m
Begin the summit push around midnight. Ascend past Stella Point to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Celebrate your achievement at sunrise before descending via the Mweka Route through alpine desert and rainforest to Mweka Gate for certificates and transfer.
Included/Exclude
The Cost Includes
- Park entry, camping/hut, rescue, and conservation fees for Mount Kilimanjaro
- Professional, licensed mountain guides
- Dedicated porters and cook
- Accommodation in mountain huts (Mandara, Horombo & Kibo Huts)
- All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Drinking water on the mountain (treated and filtered)
- Kilimanjaro International Airport or Moshi/Arusha hotel transfers
- Pre-climb briefing and equipment check
- Fair wages and ethical porter treatment (KPAP compliant, where applicable)
- All government taxes and service charges
The Cost Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and high-altitude medical insurance
- Personal climbing gear (sleeping bag, trekking poles, clothing, etc.)
- Tips and gratuities for guides, porters, and cook
- Snacks, energy bars, and personal beverages
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls)
- Hotel accommodation before and after the climb (unless stated)
- Any services not specifically mentioned under Tour Includes
Tour Plan
The Machame Route, also known as the Whiskey Route, is one of the most scenic and popular ways to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, offering excellent acclimatization and diverse landscapes.
Yes, it is suitable for fit beginners with good stamina. While more demanding than Marangu, it has a higher success rate due to better acclimatization.
The success rate is relatively high (around 70–80%), especially for climbers who are physically prepared and follow their guide’s pace.
No technical skills are required. The climb is a high-altitude trek. The Barranco Wall involves light scrambling but is non-technical.
Accommodation is in high-quality mountain tents at designated camps along the route.
Temperatures at the summit can drop to between -10°C and -15°C. Proper cold-weather clothing is essential.
All meals are included—hot breakfasts, lunches, and dinners—prepared by a professional mountain cook.
Altitude sickness can affect anyone. The Machame Route’s “climb high, sleep low” profile helps reduce risks, and guides monitor climbers closely.
The best periods are January–March and June–October, offering more stable weather and clearer views.
