Lemosho Route

Route Overview

The Lemosho route is a relatively new route on Mount Kilimanjaro that has gained popularity due to its stunning scenery and high success rate. It starts from the west at Londorossi Gate and crosses the Shira Plateau before joining the Machame route. This route offers the perfect balance of low traffic, scenic variety, and excellent altitude acclimatization.

Route Map & Elevation

Visualizing the "Climb High, Sleep Low" acclimatization profile.

Venture StartsLondorossi Gate2,100m

Point 2Mti Mkubwa2,650m

Point 3Shira 13,500m

Point 4Shira 23,850m

Point 5Barranco Camp3,900m

Point 6Karanga Camp3,995m

Point 7Barafu Camp4,673m

Goal ReachedUhuru Peak5,895m

Return HomeMweka Gate1,640m

Route Highlights

360-degree panoramic views

Crossing the beautiful Shira Plateau

High success rate due to longer duration

Lush rainforest beginnings

Less crowded than Machame or Marangu

Why choose the Lemosho Route?

Widely considered the most beautiful route on Kilimanjaro. It offers panoramic views on various sides of the mountain.

Success Rate95%

Typical Days7-8 Days

DifficultyMedium

Day by Day Itinerary

Follow your epic journey up the mountain, with daily details and gear recommendations based on passing climate zones.

Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Elev: 2,100m to 2,650m

Dist: 6 km

Time: 3-4 hours

Drive to Londorossi Gate for registration, then a gentle hike through untouched rainforest.

Climate & Gear Zone

Rainforest

Max Temp

20°C / 68°F

Min Temp

13°C / 55°F

Today's Clothing & Gear Focus:

T-Shirt or long sleeve shirt

Trekking sneakers

Trekking pants

Small backpack (30-40 liters)

Mountain sunglasses UV 3-4

Sun hat or cap

Trekking poles

Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

Elev: 2,650m to 3,610m

Dist: 8 km

Time: 5-6 hours

Emerge from the rainforest into a savannah of tall grasses and heather, reaching Shira Ridge before descending to Shira Camp 1.

Climate & Gear Zone

Heath, Moorland & Alpine Desert

Max Temp

7°C / 45°F

Min Temp

-7°C / 19°F

Today's Clothing & Gear Focus:

Thermal underwear set (pants and long-sleeve)

Warm fleece jacket

Hardshell jacket

Hiking boots (ankle-fixing)

Hardshell pants

Small backpack (30-40 liters)

Mountain sunglasses UV 3-4

Fleece hat

Trekking poles

Fleece gloves

Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut

Elev: 3,610m to 4,099m

Dist: 14 km

Time: 5-7 hours

Explore the Shira Plateau, with a gentle walk towards Kibo's glaciered peak.

Climate & Gear Zone

Heath, Moorland & Alpine Desert

Max Temp

7°C / 45°F

Min Temp

-7°C / 19°F

Today's Clothing & Gear Focus:

Thermal underwear set (pants and long-sleeve)

Warm fleece jacket

Hardshell jacket

Hiking boots (ankle-fixing)

Hardshell pants

Small backpack (30-40 liters)

Mountain sunglasses UV 3-4

Fleece hat

Trekking poles

Fleece gloves

Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco

Elev: 4,099m to 3,900m (via 4,600m)

Dist: 10.8 km

Time: 5-7 hours

Ascend a ridge towards the iconic Lava Tower for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp. 'Climb high, sleep low'.

Climate & Gear Zone

Heath, Moorland & Alpine Desert

Max Temp

7°C / 45°F

Min Temp

-7°C / 19°F

Today's Clothing & Gear Focus:

Thermal underwear set (pants and long-sleeve)

Warm fleece jacket

Hardshell jacket

Hiking boots (ankle-fixing)

Hardshell pants

Small backpack (30-40 liters)

Mountain sunglasses UV 3-4

Fleece hat

Trekking poles

Fleece gloves

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Elev: 3,960m to 4,035m

Dist: 5 km

Time: 4-5 hours

Ascend the challenging Barranco Wall, then a series of ups and downs before dropping into Karanga Valley.

Climate & Gear Zone

Heath, Moorland & Alpine Desert

Max Temp

7°C / 45°F

Min Temp

-7°C / 19°F

Today's Clothing & Gear Focus:

Thermal underwear set (pants and long-sleeve)

Warm fleece jacket

Hardshell jacket

Hiking boots (ankle-fixing)

Hardshell pants

Small backpack (30-40 liters)

Mountain sunglasses UV 3-4

Fleece hat

Trekking poles

Fleece gloves

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Elev: 4,035m to 4,640m

Dist: 4 km

Time: 3-5 hours

A steady climb through rocky alpine desert to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt.

Climate & Gear Zone

Arctic Summit

Max Temp

-10°C / 14°F

Min Temp

-17°C / 1°F

Today's Clothing & Gear Focus:

Thermal underwear set (pants and long-sleeve)

Warm fleece jacket

Insulated summit jacket (Comfort 5°F/-15°C)

Hiking boots (ankle-fixing)

Insulated summit pants (Comfort 5°F/-15°C)

Small backpack (30-40 liters)

Mountain sunglasses UV 3-4

Fleece hat + balaclava recommended

Trekking poles

Mittens over fleece gloves

Headlamp with spare batteries

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka

Elev: 4,640m to 5,895m to 3,100m

Dist: 17 km

Time: 11-16 hours

Summit day begins very early. Ascent through scree to Stella Point, then Uhuru Peak. Descend to Barafu for lunch, then Mweka Camp.

Climate & Gear Zone

Arctic Summit

Max Temp

-10°C / 14°F

Min Temp

-17°C / 1°F

Today's Clothing & Gear Focus:

Thermal underwear set (pants and long-sleeve)

Warm fleece jacket

Insulated summit jacket (Comfort 5°F/-15°C)

Hiking boots (ankle-fixing)

Insulated summit pants (Comfort 5°F/-15°C)

Small backpack (30-40 liters)

Mountain sunglasses UV 3-4

Fleece hat + balaclava recommended

Trekking poles

Mittens over fleece gloves

Headlamp with spare batteries

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Elev: 3,100m to 1,630m

Dist: 10 km

Time: 3-4 hours

A final descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate to receive your summit certificates.

Climate & Gear Zone

Rainforest

Max Temp

20°C / 68°F

Min Temp

13°C / 55°F

Today's Clothing & Gear Focus:

T-Shirt or long sleeve shirt

Trekking sneakers

Trekking pants

Small backpack (30-40 liters)

Mountain sunglasses UV 3-4

Sun hat or cap

Trekking poles

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Route Overview

Route Map & Elevation

Visualizing the "Climb High, Sleep Low" acclimatization profile.

Venture StartsLondorossi Gate2,100m

Point 2Mti Mkubwa2,650m

Point 3Shira 13,500m

Point 4Shira 23,850m

Point 5Barranco Camp3,900m

Point 6Karanga Camp3,995m

Point 7Barafu Camp4,673m

Goal ReachedUhuru Peak5,895m

Return HomeMweka Gate1,640m

Route Highlights

360-degree panoramic views

Crossing the beautiful Shira Plateau

High success rate due to longer duration

Lush rainforest beginnings

Less crowded than Machame or Marangu

Why choose the Lemosho Route?

Widely considered the most beautiful route on Kilimanjaro. It offers panoramic views on various sides of the mountain.

Success Rate95%

Typical Days7-8 Days

DifficultyMedium

Day by Day Itinerary

Follow your epic journey up the mountain, with daily details and gear recommendations based on passing climate zones.

Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Elev: 2,100m to 2,650m

Dist: 6 km

Time: 3-4 hours

Drive to Londorossi Gate for registration, then a gentle hike through untouched rainforest.

Climate & Gear Zone

Rainforest

Max Temp

20°C / 68°F

Min Temp

13°C / 55°F

Today's Clothing & Gear Focus:

T-Shirt or long sleeve shirt

Trekking sneakers

Trekking pants

Small backpack (30-40 liters)

Mountain sunglasses UV 3-4

Sun hat or cap

Trekking poles

Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

Elev: 2,650m to 3,610m

Dist: 8 km

Time: 5-6 hours

Emerge from the rainforest into a savannah of tall grasses and heather, reaching Shira Ridge before descending to Shira Camp 1.

Climate & Gear Zone

Heath, Moorland & Alpine Desert

Max Temp

7°C / 45°F

Min Temp

-7°C / 19°F

Today's Clothing & Gear Focus:

Thermal underwear set (pants and long-sleeve)

Warm fleece jacket

Hardshell jacket

Hiking boots (ankle-fixing)

Hardshell pants

Small backpack (30-40 liters)

Mountain sunglasses UV 3-4

Fleece hat

Trekking poles

Fleece gloves

Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut

Elev: 3,610m to 4,099m

Dist: 14 km

Time: 5-7 hours

Explore the Shira Plateau, with a gentle walk towards Kibo's glaciered peak.

Climate & Gear Zone

Heath, Moorland & Alpine Desert

Max Temp

7°C / 45°F

Min Temp

-7°C / 19°F

Today's Clothing & Gear Focus:

Thermal underwear set (pants and long-sleeve)

Warm fleece jacket

Hardshell jacket

Hiking boots (ankle-fixing)

Hardshell pants

Small backpack (30-40 liters)

Mountain sunglasses UV 3-4

Fleece hat

Trekking poles

Fleece gloves

Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco

Elev: 4,099m to 3,900m (via 4,600m)

Dist: 10.8 km

Time: 5-7 hours

Ascend a ridge towards the iconic Lava Tower for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp. 'Climb high, sleep low'.

Climate & Gear Zone

Heath, Moorland & Alpine Desert

Max Temp

7°C / 45°F

Min Temp

-7°C / 19°F

Today's Clothing & Gear Focus:

Thermal underwear set (pants and long-sleeve)

Warm fleece jacket

Hardshell jacket

Hiking boots (ankle-fixing)

Hardshell pants

Small backpack (30-40 liters)

Mountain sunglasses UV 3-4

Fleece hat

Trekking poles

Fleece gloves

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Elev: 3,960m to 4,035m

Dist: 5 km

Time: 4-5 hours

Ascend the challenging Barranco Wall, then a series of ups and downs before dropping into Karanga Valley.

Climate & Gear Zone

Heath, Moorland & Alpine Desert

Max Temp

7°C / 45°F

Min Temp

-7°C / 19°F

Today's Clothing & Gear Focus:

Thermal underwear set (pants and long-sleeve)

Warm fleece jacket

Hardshell jacket

Hiking boots (ankle-fixing)

Hardshell pants

Small backpack (30-40 liters)

Mountain sunglasses UV 3-4

Fleece hat

Trekking poles

Fleece gloves

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Elev: 4,035m to 4,640m

Dist: 4 km

Time: 3-5 hours

A steady climb through rocky alpine desert to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt.

Climate & Gear Zone

Arctic Summit

Max Temp

-10°C / 14°F

Min Temp

-17°C / 1°F

Today's Clothing & Gear Focus:

Thermal underwear set (pants and long-sleeve)

Warm fleece jacket

Insulated summit jacket (Comfort 5°F/-15°C)

Hiking boots (ankle-fixing)

Insulated summit pants (Comfort 5°F/-15°C)

Small backpack (30-40 liters)

Mountain sunglasses UV 3-4

Fleece hat + balaclava recommended

Trekking poles

Mittens over fleece gloves

Headlamp with spare batteries

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka

Elev: 4,640m to 5,895m to 3,100m

Dist: 17 km

Time: 11-16 hours

Summit day begins very early. Ascent through scree to Stella Point, then Uhuru Peak. Descend to Barafu for lunch, then Mweka Camp.

Climate & Gear Zone

Arctic Summit

Max Temp

-10°C / 14°F

Min Temp

-17°C / 1°F

Today's Clothing & Gear Focus:

Thermal underwear set (pants and long-sleeve)

Warm fleece jacket

Insulated summit jacket (Comfort 5°F/-15°C)

Hiking boots (ankle-fixing)

Insulated summit pants (Comfort 5°F/-15°C)

Small backpack (30-40 liters)

Mountain sunglasses UV 3-4

Fleece hat + balaclava recommended

Trekking poles

Mittens over fleece gloves

Headlamp with spare batteries

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Elev: 3,100m to 1,630m

Dist: 10 km

Time: 3-4 hours

A final descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate to receive your summit certificates.

Climate & Gear Zone

Rainforest

Max Temp

20°C / 68°F

Min Temp

13°C / 55°F

Today's Clothing & Gear Focus:

T-Shirt or long sleeve shirt

Trekking sneakers

Trekking pants

Small backpack (30-40 liters)

Mountain sunglasses UV 3-4

Sun hat or cap

Trekking poles

Route Overview

Route Map & Elevation

Route Highlights

Why choose the Lemosho Route?

Day by Day Itinerary

Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Rainforest

Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

Heath, Moorland & Alpine Desert

Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut

Heath, Moorland & Alpine Desert

Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco

Heath, Moorland & Alpine Desert

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Heath, Moorland & Alpine Desert

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Arctic Summit

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka

Arctic Summit

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Rainforest

Ready to hike?

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Lemosho Route

Route Overview

Route Map & Elevation

Route Highlights

Why choose the Lemosho Route?

Day by Day Itinerary

Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Rainforest

Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

Heath, Moorland & Alpine Desert

Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut

Heath, Moorland & Alpine Desert

Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco

Heath, Moorland & Alpine Desert

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Heath, Moorland & Alpine Desert

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Arctic Summit

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka

Arctic Summit

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Rainforest

Ready to hike?

Conquer Kilimanjaro Together with
Tanzania's #1 Group Trek Specialists