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Kilimanjaro Route

Lemosho Route

The Lemosho Route offers a remote, scenic approach with outstanding acclimatization and high success rates.

8
Days
70.00 km
Distance
5,895 m
Summit Altitude
90.00%
Success Rate
Moderate
Difficulty
Day By Day

The Full Itinerary

Remote, scenic, gradual

D1

Lemosho Gate to Big Tree Camp

Lemosho Gate → Big Tree Camp

Remote forest approach.

7.00 km ~4.0 hrs hiking Rainforest Overnight: Big Tree Camp

Gentle acclimatization.

D2

Big Tree Camp to Shira 1 Camp

Big Tree Camp → Shira 1 Camp

Forest gives way to plateau.

8.00 km ~5.0 hrs hiking Moorland Overnight: Shira 1 Camp

Gradual ascent.

D3

Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp

Shira 1 Camp → Shira 2 Camp

Cross Shira Plateau.

7.00 km ~4.5 hrs hiking Moorland Overnight: Shira 2 Camp

Excellent acclimatization.

D4

Shira 2 to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

Shira 2 Camp → Barranco Camp

Climb high, sleep low.

10.00 km ~7.0 hrs hiking Alpine Desert Overnight: Barranco Camp

Key acclimatization day.

D5

Barranco to Karanga Camp

Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp

Barranco Wall scramble.

5.00 km ~4.5 hrs hiking Alpine Desert Overnight: Karanga Camp

Steady pace.

D6

Karanga to Barafu Camp

Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp

Final summit preparation.

4.00 km ~4.0 hrs hiking Alpine Desert Overnight: Barafu Camp

Rest well.

D7

Summit Day

Barafu Camp → Mweka Camp

Summit attempt to Uhuru Peak.

17.00 km ~12.0 hrs hiking Arctic Overnight: Mweka Camp

Highest altitude exposure.

D8

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate

Descent through forest.

10.00 km ~4.0 hrs hiking Rainforest Overnight: N/A

Recovery.

Where You'll Sleep

Camps & Huts Along the Way

2,800m
Big Tree Camp
Tent

5°C to 10°C

3,500m
Shira 1 Camp
Tent

0°C to 5°C

3,850m
Shira 2 Camp
Tent

0°C to 5°C

Know Before You Go

Route Details

Best For

Climbers wanting best success rate and scenery

Not Recommended For

Short-trip climbers

Best Time to Climb

January–March, June–October

Crowd & Traffic Level

Medium traffic route, Tents accommodation.

Scenery & Experience

Remote forest, Shira Ridge, vast alpine landscapes

Scenic rating: 5/10 · Wilderness feel: High

Acclimatization & Safety

Best acclimatization profile on Kilimanjaro.

Altitude sickness risk: Low

Group & Guide Ratio

Average group size: 6 · Guide-to-climber ratio: 1:3

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