7 Day Kilimanjaro Climb – Lemosho Route (High Success Rate)
Climb Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, via the Lemosho Route, widely considered the most scenic and successful route on the mountain.
This 7-day itinerary offers excellent acclimatization, low traffic at the start, and diverse landscapes—from lush rainforest to alpine desert and glaciers—making it ideal for trekkers seeking both beauty and a high summit success rate.
Climb Highlights
- Summit Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m)
- One of the highest success rates among all routes
- Remote and crowded start
- Stunning scenery across all zones
- Professional guides, porters & support team
- Camping under the stars
- Cross the scenic Shira Plateau
- Barranco Wall climb experience
Itinerary
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Transfer to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi.
Climb briefing and gear check.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Drive to Lemosho Gate and begin trek through rainforest.
- Hiking time: 5–6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp, Dinner
Trek through forest into moorland.
Views of Shira Plateau.
- Hiking time: 5–6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Shira Camp 1
Cross the Shira Plateau with stunning views.
- Hiking time: 4–5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Shira Camp 2
Acclimatization day: climb high, sleep low.
Pass Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp.
- Hiking time: 6–7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Climb Barranco Wall and continue to Barafu Camp.
Prepare for summit attempt.
- Hiking time: 6–7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Midnight summit attempt to Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Descend to Mweka Camp.
- Hiking time: 10–14 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
Descend to Mweka Gate.
Transfer back to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch