The 6-Days Lemosho Route offers a scenic and less crowded Kilimanjaro climb. It’s a fast, rewarding adventure led by expert guides to the summit.
The 6-day Lemosho Route is a fast-tracked version of the scenic western approach to Kilimanjaro. While still offering beautiful landscapes and varied terrain, this itinerary is best suited for trekkers who are confident in their fitness and have prior altitude experience. The trail covers lush rainforests, expansive moorlands, and alpine deserts before reaching the summit at Uhuru Peak.
The 6 Days Lemosho Route is a popular Kilimanjaro trekking itinerary known for its scenic beauty and high summit success rate. Starting on the western side of the mountain, it offers gradual acclimatization, making it ideal for climbers aiming for the Uhuru Peak. This shorter version of the Lemosho Route combines breathtaking views, diverse landscapes, and fewer crowds, making it one of the best choices for a successful Kilimanjaro climb in 2025–2026
✅ High Success Rate – Excellent acclimatization profile for summit success
✅ Scenic Views – Stunning landscapes from rainforest to alpine desert
✅ Less Crowded – Starts on the remote western side of Kilimanjaro
✅ Wildlife Sightings – Chance to spot monkeys and birds in the rainforest
✅ Diverse Terrain – Crosses Shira Plateau, Lava Tower, and Barranco Wall
✅ Great for 2025–2026 Climbs – Popular for its balance of beauty and challenge
Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Vegetation Zone: Rainforest
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Your trek begins with a drive to Londorossi Gate for registration, followed by a 4×4 ride to the Lemosho trailhead. You’ll hike through dense rainforest rich in flora and fauna to reach Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp for your first night under the stars.
Distance: 14 km
Hiking Time: 7–8 hours
Vegetation Zone: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is a long but scenic trek. You’ll climb through forest and heath, cross the Shira Ridge, and traverse the Shira Plateau. Instead of stopping at Shira 1, you’ll continue to Shira 2 Camp, helping to make up for the shortened itinerary.
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
Vegetation Zone: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This is a key acclimatization day. You’ll ascend to Lava Tower (4,600m) where you stop for lunch before descending to Barranco Camp. The route offers dramatic scenery and follows the important “climb high, sleep low” principle to help your body adjust.
Distance: 9 km
Hiking Time: 8–10 hours
Vegetation Zone: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A long and demanding day, you’ll begin by climbing the Barranco Wall, then continue through undulating terrain to Karanga Camp, where most trekkers would normally overnight. However, in this 6-day version, you’ll push onward to Barafu Camp, the base camp for your summit attempt. Rest and prepare for the final ascent tonight.
Distance: 17 km (5 km ascent, 12 km descent)
Hiking Time: 12–14 hours
Vegetation Zones: Arctic to Rainforest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Around midnight, begin your ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. The climb is steep, cold, and physically demanding but incredibly rewarding. After a sunrise celebration at the summit, you’ll descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest, then continue all the way down to Mweka Camp in the forest zone.
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Vegetation Zone: Rainforest
Meals: Breakfast
The final day is an easy descent through the rainforest. Upon reaching Mweka Gate, you’ll receive your summit certificate and meet your driver for the return transfer to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
Professional mountain guides, cook, and porters
All park fees and rescue fees
Transport to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport
Transfers to the Lemosho Gate and from Mweka Gate
Accommodation in mountain tents with sleeping mattresses
All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Clean, purified drinking water throughout the trek
Fair wages for porters and guides
Government taxes and levies
Emergency oxygen and first aid kit
Pre and post-trek hotel accommodation (1 night each) in Moshi
Kilimanjaro climbing certificate after a successful summit
International and domestic flights
Tanzanian Visa fee
Travel insurance and evacuation cover
Sleeping bags and personal trekking gear
Tips for guides, porters, and cook (recommended)
Additional hotel stays before or after the trek (if applicable)
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, souvenirs)
A scenic Kilimanjaro route with a shorter acclimatization period. Ideal for fit trekkers seeking a challenge and fewer crowds.
The most recommended option for high summit success. Allows better acclimatization with a gradual ascent through diverse landscapes.
Known as the “Coca-Cola Route,” it’s the only route with hut accommodations. A classic and comfortable climb with moderate difficulty.