7 Days to the Summit: An Overview of Your Trek

The 7-Day Lemosho Route offers a spectacular, scenic, and well-paced ascent to Mount Kilimanjaro's summit, providing the ideal balance of acclimatization time and the opportunity to reach the top. This route is often praised for its stunning views, diverse landscapes, and higher success rate for summiting due to the gradual approach. You’ll traverse through lush rainforests, moorland, alpine desert, and rocky terrain before reaching the summit at Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet).

Throughout your journey, you will be guided by a professional team of guides, porters, and chefs, ensuring your safety and comfort. Your accommodations will be comfortable camping sites along the route, offering a true wilderness experience in some of the most beautiful landscapes on Earth.

• Scenic and Gradual Ascent: The Lemosho Route is celebrated for its beautiful scenery and gradual ascent, which helps with acclimatization. With seven days to the summit, the route offers a slower, more relaxed pace that increases your chances of success.


• Camping Experience: Unlike the Marangu Route, the Lemosho Route requires camping, adding an adventurous element to the trek. Each campsite is situated in beautiful, peaceful settings and comes with basic amenities to ensure comfort.


• Diverse Ecological Zones: This route takes trekkers through a variety of distinct ecosystems, from lush rainforest and moorland to alpine desert and the rugged terrain near the summit, providing an ever-changing environment to explore.


• Higher Success Rate: The Lemosho Route’s slower pace and longer duration help with acclimatization, significantly improving the chances of reaching the summit safely. It is one of the most recommended routes for trekkers seeking both a challenging and rewarding experience.