7 days 6 Nights Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho route
Overview
See the Wild, Feel the Heights, and Love the Coast
SAFARI INTRODUCTION & BRIEF
The most scenic short climb immersive forest trails, alpine deserts, and a sunrise on the roof of Africa.
| Route | Kilimanjaro Machame Route – 7 Days Itinerary |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 Days / 6 Nights |
| Best time Trek | June – October & December – March |
| Days | Destination | Accommodation | Basis | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day-0 | Arrival in Arusha | Arusha Planet Lodge | BB | 1 Night |
| Day-1 | Londorossi Gate → Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820 m) | Forest Camp (Mti Mkubwa) | FB | 1 Night |
| Day-2 | Mti Mkubwa Camp → Shira Camp 1 (3,500 m) | Shira Camp 1 | FB | 1 Night |
| Day-3 | Shira Camp 1 → Shira 2 → Moir Camp (4,200 m) | Moir Camp | FB | 1 Night |
| Day-4 | Moir Hut → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp (3,900 m) | Barranco Camp | FB | 1 Night |
| Day-5 | Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp (4,680 m) | Barafu Camp | FB | 1 Night |
| Day-6 | Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) → Mweka Camp (3,100 m) | Mweka Camp | FB | 1 Night |
| Day-7 | Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Arusha | Arusha Planet Lodge | HB | 1 Night |
ITINERARY
Day 0: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) and meet our representative for transfer to Planet Lodge in Arusha. Later, your mountain guide will hold a full climbing briefing, check equipment, and answer any last‑minute questions. Spend the evening relaxing, enjoying the gardens, and letting your anticipation build
meals Plan
Overnight
DAY 1 : Londorossi Gate (2,100 m) – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820 m)
Vegetation Type: Montane Forest
After breakfast, drive for about 2 hours to Londorossi Gate for registration, then continue by 4×4 to the Lemosho Glades trailhead. Begin your hike through dense rainforest alive with birds, black‑and‑white colobus and blue monkeys. The route ascends steadily to Mti Mkubwa ("Big Tree") Camp in rich forest.
Meals Plan
Overnight
DAY 2 : Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira Camp 1 (3,500 m)
Vegetation Type: Heath Zone & Moorland
Climb gradually from forest to heathland, gaining dramatic views of rolling valleys and rising volcanic ridges. You enter the Shira Plateau region with its wide‑open landscapes and alpine vegetation. Reach Shira Camp 1 by afternoon and enjoy stunning west‑ridge panoramas as the sun dips behind the mountain.
Meals Plan
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DAY 3 : Shira Camp 1 – Shira 2 – Moir Camp (4,200 m)
Vegetation Type: Moorland Plateau
A longer hiking day across the broad Shira Plateau, one of the most beautiful areas on Kilimanjaro. The terrain is gentle but traverses altitude gradually, perfect for acclimatisation. Lunch is taken at Shira Camp 2, before continuing to Moir Camp, tucked into quiet high‑altitude scenery.
Meals Plan
Overnight
DAY 4 : Moir Hut – Lava Tower (4,600 m) – Barranco Camp (3,900 m)
Vegetation Type: Semi‑Desert
Climb steadily toward the Lava Tower, a striking volcanic rock at 4,600 m, where you'll have lunch while taking in the otherworldly landscape. From there, descend to Barranco Camp, beautifully located beneath the Breach Wall. The day follows the classic "climb high, sleep low" strategy for excellent acclimatisation.
Meals Plan
Overnight
DAY 5 : Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (4,680 m)
Vegetation Type: Alpine Desert
Start the morning by tackling the Great Barranco Wall, an exhilarating climb that rewards you with spectacular views. Descend into the Karanga Valley and continue across barren ridges to Barafu Camp ("Ice Camp"), your base for the final ascent. After an early dinner, prepare equipment and rest before the midnight summit attempt.
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DAY 6 : SUMMIT ATTEMPT – Barafu Camp (4,680 m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – Mweka Camp (3,100 m)
Hiking Time: 6–8 hours ascent, 5–7 hours descent
Vegetation Type: Scree / Ice‑Capped Summit
Awaken around 23:30 for tea and biscuits, then begin the slow, determined climb toward Stella Point on the crater rim. This section is the toughest of the trek, but reaching Uhuru Peak at sunrise is an indescribable triumph. Capture unforgettable photos before descending to Barafu for rest, then down to Mweka Camp for the night.
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DAY 7 : Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate (1,640 m) – Arusha
Vegetation Type: Montane Forest
After breakfast, descend leisurely through lush forest to Mweka Gate, where you'll celebrate completion of your climb and receive your official summit certificates—gold for Uhuru Peak achievers. Return to Arusha Planet Lodge for a long shower, hearty meal, and restful night.
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Congratulation you are among the heroes who have successfully Climbed Mt Kilimanjaro Machame route in 7 days.
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