7-Day Budget Kilimanjaro Climb Lemosho Route Offer
7-Day Budget Kilimanjaro Climb Lemosho Route Offer
Places You’ll See
Itinerary
Introduction
The Lemosho route is less known. It begins on the western side of Kilimanjaro. Walking through the rainforest for the first two days, the vegetation changes to heath and moorland with many ferns and ericas along the way. The narrow trail sometimes has some very steep sections and is scenically diverse. On the third day, the trail joins the Machame route. Hikers overnight in tents. We strongly recommend the Lemosho Route 7-Day Climb if making it to the summit is all that you are looking for.
Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp
Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft
Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
You’ll depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, taking about 4 hours. Here, you will complete the entry formalities. Then, you’ll drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at the trailhead, you’ll eat lunch and then commence through the undisturbed forest, which winds to the first campsite.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1
Elevation (ft): 9,500ft to 11,500ft
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time 5-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland
You’ll continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As you ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, you will reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 Camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Hut
Elevation (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft
Distance: 14 km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Moorland
You’ll explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 Camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we’ll continue to Moir Hut, a little-used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills, making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Moir Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Elevation (ft): 13,800ft to 13,000ft
Distance: 7 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Semi-Desert
From the Shira Plateau, you’ll continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the southeast towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth. Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction, which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We’ll now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here, you will rest and enjoy dinner and our overnight stay. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 15,000ft
Distance: 9km
Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
After breakfast, you’ll leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge, passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley Campsite. Then, we will leave Karanga and hit the junction that connects to the Mweka Trail. You’ll continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here you’ll make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft)
Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
Early in the morning, you’ll continue on your way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You’ll head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
At Stella Point, 18,600 ft, you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow on your 1hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Then, the descent continues straight down to the Mweka Hut Campsite, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Later in the evening, you’ll enjoy your dinner and a well-earned sleep.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Mweka Camp to Moshi
Elevation ft: 10,000ft to 5,400ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
You will wake up at 6:30 am and enjoy a hot drink inside your tent. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 am, after which you will begin your descent to Mweka Gate. You’ll arrive at the gate for a hot lunch and a short ceremony to award certificates celebrating our success. Finally, you’ll transfer to Moshi or the airport.
- Main Destination:
- Mweka Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
Inclusion
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Saturday
18 Oct, 2025
Wednesday
31 Dec, 2025
Thursday
01 Jan, 2026
Thursday
31 Dec, 2026
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$1,770 Pp
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