The Lemosho Route approaches Kilimanjaro from the remote west. With eight days on the mountain, it offers stunning scenery, fewer crowds and one of the best summit success rates.
Drive to Londorossi Gate to register, then to the Lemosho trailhead. Hike through forest to Mti Mkubwa camp (about 2,650 m). Hiking time: 3–4 hours.
Leave the forest and climb onto the Shira ridge, arriving at Shira 1 camp (about 3,500 m). Hiking time: 5–6 hours.
An easy walk across the Shira Plateau to Shira 2 (about 3,850 m), helping your body adjust. Hiking time: 3–4 hours.
Climb high to the Lava Tower (about 4,600 m), then descend to Barranco Camp (about 3,950 m). Hiking time: 6–7 hours.
Climb the Barranco Wall and continue to Karanga Camp (about 4,000 m). Hiking time: 4–5 hours.
Short climb to Barafu Camp (about 4,650 m) to rest before the summit.
Midnight start to Stella Point and Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), then descend to Mweka Camp. Hiking time: 12–14 hours.
Walk down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate for your certificate and transfer to your hotel.
