Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Climb: 6-Day Guided Trek

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Six days crossing five climatic zones to stand at Africa's highest point

A 6-day guided climb of Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho Route, starting from Machame with hotel stays before and after the trek. You hike from the Shira Plateau through multiple altitude zones, sleep in provided tents with a professional crew handling meals and camp setup, and summit Uhuru Peak with a personal guide assigned for the final ascent. Guides speak English, airport transfers are included, and the climb suits regular hikers with moderate fitness; previous high-altitude experience helps but is not required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival and briefing

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport
Meet Altezza Travel representative
Transfer to hotel
Check-in at hotel from 2 PM
Evening briefing with managers

Day 2 — Drive to Londorossi Gate and trek to Shira 2

Morning briefing with guide and crew
Drive 3-4 hours to Londorossi Gate
Acquire climbing permits and register
Drive to drop off point at 3,500 m
Trek to Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m)
Set up tents and dinner by crew

Day 3 — Trek to Lava Tower and Barranco Camp

Breakfast at Shira 2 Camp
Trek to Lava Tower (4,630 m)
Acclimatize and have lunch at Lava Tower
Descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m)

Day 4 — Climb Barranco Wall and trek to Karanga Camp

Early wakeup and breakfast
Climb Barranco Wall
Rest and photo stop at Kibo volcano
Trek to Karanga Camp (4,035 m)
Have warm lunch at Karanga Camp
Acclimatization hike towards Barafu Camp
Return to Karanga Camp

Day 5 — Trek to Barafu Camp and acclimatize

Breakfast at Karanga Camp
Trek to Barafu Camp (4,640 m)
Set up camp and rest
Acclimatization hike to Kosovo Camp (4,800 m)
Return to Barafu Camp
Hot dinner and rest

Day 6 — Summit Uhuru Peak and descend to Millennium Camp

Night departure from Barafu Camp
Summit Uhuru Peak (5,895 m)
Optional visit to nearest glacier
Descend to Barafu Camp and rest
Continue descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m)

Day 7 — Descend to Mweka Gate and return to hotel

Breakfast at Millennium Camp
Trek to Mweka Gate (1,640 m)
Group gathering and congratulations
Sign guestbook and receive certificate
Transfer back to hotel

Day 8 — Departure day

Rest at hotel
Check-out by 11 AM
Transfer to airport

The Experience

You arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet an Altezza Travel representative who transfers you to the Aishi Machame Hotel in the foothills. After check-in, managers brief you on what to expect over the next six days. The next morning, a guide and mountain crew collect you for the drive to Londorossi Gate (2,200 m), the western entrance to Kilimanjaro National Park. From there, off-road vehicles climb to 3,500 meters at the Lemosho Glades drop-off point, where you see the Shira Plateau for the first time. The hike to Shira 2 Camp covers 11 kilometers over 5–6 hours and sits at 3,900 meters—high enough to begin acclimatization without overwhelming the body on day one. By the time you reach camp, the crew has already pitched your North Face tent, prepared dinner, and arranged everything for the night.

The route climbs through distinct climatic zones, each demanding something different from your body. Day three takes you from Shira 2 to the Lava Tower at 4,630 meters—a steep, technical section where you spend 1–2 hours for acclimatization before descending to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). You'll see the Barranco Wall, a massive gorge you'll climb the next morning in about an hour. Days four and five move you through Karanga Camp and up to Barafu Summit Camp at 4,640 meters, with mandatory acclimatization hikes built into each day to help your body adjust. The guides choose the pace for the group, and the professional crew monitors everyone's condition. If anyone shows signs of altitude sickness, the route can be adjusted to a lower alternative. Three meals a day—vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and other options available—keep your energy up, and the cooks are known for their skill despite the altitude and limited equipment.

On day six, you leave Barafu Camp at night for the summit push. Each climber gets a personal guide for the entire ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) to watch your physical and mental state. The technical climbing is straightforward, but the altitude is the real challenge. After summiting and optionally descending to the nearest glacier, you return to Barafu for a 2-hour rest, then continue down to Millennium Camp (3,820 m) in the tropical rainforest—a 15-kilometer descent over 8–12 hours. The final morning, you hike 12 kilometers from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate (1,640 m) in 4–5 hours. The whole group gathers at the gate to celebrate, you sign the guestbook, receive your commemorative certificate at the office, and transfer back to the hotel. The next day is rest and departure, with hotel checkout at 11:00 AM (late checkout available for an extra fee).

What’s included

Two nights at Aishi Machame Hotel with airport pickup and drop-off.
five nights in North Face VE-25 tents on the mountain.
all meals on the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and other options).
professional guides speaking English, porters, cooks, and camp masters.
high-quality group equipment including dining tents, sleeping pads, and crockery.
all Kilimanjaro National Park fees.
medical kits, oxygen tanks, and oximeters.
medical check-ups.
and ground transportation throughout.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Altezza Travel

Is this one for you?Most Kilimanjaro routes rush you through the climb or leave you managing logistics alone. This trek gives you a personal guide for the summit push itself, mandatory acclimatization hikes at every camp, and a professional crew handling meals and setup so you can focus on climbing—the arrangement that turns a high-altitude hike into a supported ascent.