KILIMANJARO LEMOSHO ROUTE MAP
Kilimanjaro Lemosho route map, with campsite and landmark locations. Plan your summit with a clear view of the Lemosho Route from start to finish. Our Kilimanjaro Lemosho route interactive map will show daily stages, elevation changes, and key landmarks.
Whether your planning to hike up the mountain or just explore. Our interactive map will give you a better idea of what to expect! Toggle over campsites and key land marks to see more details.
Lemosho route interactive map
Tap or hover over campsites and key land marks Lemosho route interactive map to see more details.
Kilimanjaro Lemosho route map features
Our Kilimanjaro Lemosho route map shows a clear trail from start to finish.
Elevation zones
- Montane Forest (1,800m to 2,800 m): humid, muddy; trekking poles useful.
- Heather & Moorland (2,800m to 3,900 m): open slopes, large views, cooler.
- Alpine Desert (3,900m to 5,000m): dry, windy, strong sun exposure.
- Arctic/Summit (5,000m –5,895m): very cold, thin air, slow steady pace
Key highlights & hazards
- Baranco Wall: A steep but non-technical scramble; follow guide instructions, maintain three points of contact.
- Lava Tower (4,600 m): Strategic acclimatization high point on Day 3.
- Summit night: Sub-zero temps and wind; layer well, keep eating/drinking even if appetite dips.
- Descent via Mweka: Knees take a beating, hiking poles and books with good grip, help on the forest mud.
Lemosho route map
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Quick facts
What is the total distance hiked on the Lemosho route?
The total distance hiked on the Lemosho route is around 70km or 43 miles.
What is the heighest point reached on the Lemosho route?
Uhuru peak at 5 895m / 19341ft is the highest point reached on the Lemosho route.
What are the start / end points on the Lemosho route?
The Lemosho route start at the Lemosho gate 2 100m and end at the Mweka gate 1 640m
What is the duration of the Lemosho route?
The minimum duration allowed on the Lemosho route is 6 days. However we strongly recommend 8 days.
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Summarized 8 day Lemosho route itinerary
Day 1: Lemosho Gate to Big Tree Camp
Distance 7 km | 2,100 m to 2,650 m – Montane forest. Hike through lush rainforest with chance to encounter wildlife along the way.
Day 2: Big Tree Camp to Shira 1 Camp
Distance 7 km | 2,650 m to 3,610 m – Enter a giant heather & moorland on the vast Shira Plateau.
Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Distance 10 km | 3,610 m to 3,850 m – Hike to Shira 2 camp, stopping at Shira Cathedral on the way.
Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Baranco Camp
Distance 10 km | 3,750m up to 4,600 m, down to 3,960 m. Key acclimatization day , “climb high, sleep low”.
Day 5: Baranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Distance 6 km | 3,960 m to 4,035 m | Ascence the Baranco Wall, then hike through several valleys.
Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Distance 4 km | 4,035 m to 4,673 m | Short, purposeful push to base camp. Early dinner and rest.
Day 7: Summit push: Barafu to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Distance 5 km up and 9 km down | 4,673 m to 5,895 m (summit) to 3,100 m | Start around midnight; reach the crater rim (Stella Point 5,756 m) near sunrise; descend via Barafu to Mweka Camp.
Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Distance 10 km | 3,100 m to 1,640 m | Long descent through forest; collect certificates at the gate.