7-day Lemosho route via Morum
High start by 4×4 to Morum Barrier Gate, straight onto the Shira Plateau.
The route at a glance
Lemosho is one of the most scenic routes on Kilimanjaro, approaching from the quiet western side.
On this version, our 4×4 takes you from Londorossi Gate up to Morum Barrier Gate (3,400 m), so your first day is a short walk across the heath to Shira 1 Camp, already on the Shira Plateau.
From there you climb high and sleep low via Lava Tower, scale the Barranco Wall, and reach Uhuru Peak from Barafu. It suits experienced hikers with limited time.
Detailed itinerary
- DAY0
Arrival in Moshi: karibu Tanzania
You land at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your Wildecho Exped driver is waiting with your name. Transfer to a hotel in Moshi for a hot meal, the pool and a full briefing with your head guide.
Overnight: Hotel in Moshi · dinner, bed & breakfast - DAY1
Londorossi Gate to Morum Barrier Gate to Shira 1 Camp
After breakfast, drive 3–4 hours to Londorossi Gate (about 2,200 m) to register, then continue by 4×4 up to Morum Barrier Gate (3,400 m). Hike 1–2 hours through heath with giant heather and shrubs to Shira 1 Camp. A short day: you are already on the Shira Plateau.
Altitude3,400 → 3,505 mDistance4 kmTime1–2 hrsHabitatHeathOvernight: Shira 1 Camp - DAY2
Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
An easy acclimatization day across grassy moorland and volcanic rock, with a scenic detour to Shira Cathedral, a huge buttress of rock, before a short walk to Shira 2 Camp.
Altitude3,505 → 3,850 mDistance10 kmTime4–6 hrsHabitatMoorlandOvernight: Shira 2 Camp - DAY3
Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Climb to Lava Tower (4,630 m) for a hot lunch, then descend through the giant senecio forest to Barranco Camp. Climb high, sleep low.
Altitude3,850 → 4,630 → 3,960 mDistance10 kmTime6–7 hrsHabitatAlpine desertOvernight: Barranco Camp - DAY4
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Conquer the Barranco Wall, cross hills and valleys, descend into the Karanga Valley and climb to Karanga Camp.
Altitude3,960 → 4,035 mDistance5 kmTime4–5 hrsHabitatAlpine desertOvernight: Karanga Camp - DAY5
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Leave Karanga, meet the Mweka Trail junction and climb a rocky section to Barafu. Early dinner at 5 pm and bed at 6 pm.
Altitude4,035 → 4,640 mDistance4 kmTime4–5 hrsHabitatAlpine desertOvernight: Barafu Camp - DAY6
Summit day: Uhuru Peak, then down to Mweka
Wake at 11:30 pm for tea and biscuits, headlamp on. Climb 6–8 hours to Stella Point (5,756 m), then on to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Descend to Barafu for lunch and continue down to Mweka Camp.
Altitude4,640 → 5,895 → 3,090 mDistance17 kmTime11–15 hrsHabitatArctic to rainforestOvernight: Mweka Camp - DAY7
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
An easy 3–4 hour descent through rainforest. Receive your summit certificate at Mweka Gate, then drive back to Moshi.
Altitude3,090 → 1,650 mDistance10 kmTime3–4 hrsHabitatRainforest
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