Six days Kilimanjaro climbing

6 days—Explore an extraordinary 6 days Kilimanjaro Lemosho route tour adventure, ensuring an unforgettable ascent to Africa's highest peak at 5895. Book Now

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Safari summary

This 6-day Kilimanjaro climbing Lemosho route provides a stunning demanding tour adventure, involving approximately 18-25 hours of continuous walking at high elevations. This 6 days Kilimanjaro Lemosho route is the most dramatic and beautiful route presents a challenging ascent to Africa's highest peak, reaching 5895 meters. Designed for experienced trekkers, the condensed itinerary demands careful acclimatization. The Lemosho route, known for its scenic grandeur and shorter duration, offers a rewarding and intense experience for those seeking a remarkable climb to Kilimanjaro's summit. The tour typically starts from the Londorossi Gate and proceeds through various campsites, finally ending at the Mweka Camp.

The success rate of the 6-day Lemosho route on Kilimanjaro is typically lower compared to longer variations, ranging from 70-80%, attributed to limited time for acclimatization and an increased risk of altitude sickness.

Is the Lemosho route hard?
Yes, the Lemosho route is considered one of the more challenging routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. This is primarily due to its longer duration and higher altitude gain compared to some other routes. However, with proper preparation, including physical conditioning and acclimatization, many climbers successfully complete the Lemosho route and reach the summit of Kilimanjaro. It's important for climbers to be aware of the challenges, such as varying weather conditions and the potential for altitude-related issues, and to approach the trek with adequate fitness and a mindset for adventure and perseverance.

What is the Lemosho route?
The Lemosho route is the most popular and best route to climbing the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, known for its scenic beauty and considered one of the more challenging routes due to its longer duration and higher altitude gain. Approaching Kilimanjaro from the west, it offers diverse landscapes, including rainforests, heath, and alpine desert. The route typically takes 7 to 8 days, providing better acclimatization for climbers aiming to reach Uhuru Peak at 5895 meters.


About this tour

Tour type Set-date, set-itinerary, group
Main focus Hiking | trekking
Activity level Strenuous activity
Best months January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
  • Meals
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Accommodation
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • All drinks
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Park fees
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Lemosho Gate - Big Tree Camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, drive to the Lemosho Gate (2,385 meters/7,825 feet) to begin your trek. Hike through the rainforest, enjoying the lush surroundings and diverse flora and fauna. Reach Big Tree Camp (2,780 meters or 9,121 feet) and set up camp for the night.

camp

Day 2: Big Tree Camp - Shira 1 Camp

Kilimanjaro

Continue your ascent through the rainforest and into the heather and moorland zone to pass through the Shira Cathedral and reach Shira 1 Camp (3,505 meters/11,499 feet). Take in the panoramic views of the Shira Plateau and rest for the night.

camp

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp - Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

Today's trek takes you across the vast Shira Plateau to ascend to a high point of 4,630 meters (15,190 feet) at Lava Tower and then descend to Barranco Camp (3,976 meters/13,044 feet). This descent helps with acclimatization, as you sleep at a lower altitude than your highest point during the day.

camp

Day 4: Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp

Kilimanjaro

Start the day by tackling the famous Barranco Wall, a steep and thrilling climb to traverse the alpine desert and reach Karanga Camp (3,995 meters/13,107 feet) and enjoy the stunning views of the southern glaciers of Kilimanjaro and prepare for the final ascent.

camp

Day 5: Karanga- Barafu-Summit-Mweka

Kilimanjaro

Leave Karanga Camp and trek to Barafu Camp (4,673 meters/15,331 feet), your final base camp before the summit rest. Have an early dinner, and get some sleep in preparation for the summit push. Around midnight, begin the ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters/19,341 feet), the highest point of Kilimanjaro to reach the summit at sunrise, enjoy the breathtaking views, and take memorable photos. Descend to Barafu Camp and then continue down to Mweka Camp (3,100 meters/10,170 feet) for the night.

camp

Day 6:Mweka Camp- Mweka Gate- Moshi

Kilimanjaro

Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters/5,380 feet) to receive your summit certificates and say goodbye to your climbing team. The transfer back to Moshi for a celebration and well-deserved rest.

Moshi town

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