This 7-days Kilimanjaro joining group Lemosho route in 2025/2026 is the best, classic, and most beautiful route on a shared African tour that offers the greatest success rate to group members reaching the summit of the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free standing mountain in the world at 5,895 meters. When you join a Kilimanjaro group for the seven-day Lemosho route, you’ll be paired up with other like-minded adventurers who have chosen the same route and have similar trekking abilities.
This allows you to share the experience with a group of people, which can make the climb more enjoyable and fulfilling in 2025, and 2026. In a Kilimanjaro climbing group, you’ll typically climb with a team of professional and experienced guides, cooks, and porters. The team will handle all logistics, including setting up tents, cooking meals, and providing support during the climb. This allows you to focus on the trek and enjoy the scenery without worrying about logistics.
How to join 7 days Kilimanjaro climbing group via the Lemosho route
The best way to check availability and book the best 7-day Kilimanjaro climbing tour group is to contact us directly at eddytoursandsafaris@gmail.com or WhatsApp via +255 711 906 664. Our best Kilimanjaro hiking experts will be more than happy to assist you with all the information you need concerning joining 7-day Kilimanjaro hiking groups.
How much does 7-day Kilimanjaro hiking group cost?
The best and most affordable price of the 7-day hiking trip on Mount Kilimanjaro is from 00 to 00 per climber, which gives the tourists a special and perfect chance to experience the beautiful nature of the world and one of the seven summits of the world. This price differs from one traveler to another depending on the standard of accommodation selected, the number of tourists in the group, and all that is included in the package as described.
7 days Kilimanjaro hiking group dates, 7-days Kilimanjaro joining group Lemosho route in 2025/2026
Kilimanjaro hiking group dates for 7 days via the Lemosho route: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December are performed with us daily. We advise you on our departure dates and the best time for your Kilimanjaro hiking group in the months of June, July, August, and September in 2024, 2025, and 2026, which is the dry season. Enjoy the best 7 days of the shared group that is suitable for all types of travelers: honeymooners, couples, families, friends, and luxury travelers.
The best full itinerary for 7-days Kilimanjaro joining group Lemosho route in 2025/2026
The full detailed itinerary for the best7-days Kilimanjaro joining group Lemosho route in 2025/2026
1 Day: Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp, hiking hours 3 to 4 (6 km); 7-days Kilimanjaro joining group Lemosho route in 2025/2026
2 Day: Forest Camp to Shira Camp, hiking hours 5–6 (8 km); 7-days Kilimanjaro joining group Lemosho route in 2025/2026
3 Day: Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Camp, hiking hours 5-7 (14 km); 7-days Kilimanjaro joining group Lemosho route in 2025/2026
4 Day: Moir Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp, hiking hours 4-6 (7 km); 7-days Kilimanjaro joining group Lemosho route in 2025/2026
5 Day: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp, hiking hours (9 km); Day 6: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp; 7-days Kilimanjaro joining group Lemosho route in 2025/2026
7 Day: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, descend hours 3–4 (10 km). 7-days Kilimanjaro joining group Lemosho route in 2025/2026
Day 1: Londorossi Gate (7,800 ft) to Forest Camp (9,500 ft)
• Stretch: 6 km
• Hiking time: 3-4 hours
• Climatic habitat: Rain Forest
Hiker(s) depart Arusha / Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 3 to 4 hours, where you will complete entry registration and formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, hiker(s) eat lunch and then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.
Day 2: Forest Camp (9,500 ft) to Shira Camp (11,500 ft)
• Stretch: 8 km
• Hiking time: 5-6 hours
• Climatic habitat: Moorland
Hiker(s) will continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is phenomenal, extraordinary and amazing.
Day 3: Shira Camp 1 (11,500 ft) to Shira 2 to Moir Camp (13,800 ft)
• Stretch: 14 km
• Hiking time: 5-7 hours
• Climatic habitat: Moorland
Hiker(s) and the team explore the Shira plateau for a full day, it is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered summit across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Camp, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent chance for acclimatization opportunity, Shira is one of the highest plateaus on Earth.
Day 4: Moir Camp (13,800 ft) to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp (13,000 ft)
• Stretch: 7 km
• Hiking time: 4-6 hours
• Climatic habitat: Semi desert
From the Shira plateau hiker(s) and the team will continue to the East up a ridge passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth”. Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco camp at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner and overnight although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started. This day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
Day 5: Barranco Camp (13,000 ft) to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (15,000 ft)
• Stretch: 9km
• Hiking time: 8-10 hours
• Climatic habitat: Alpine desert
After breakfast hicker(s) and the rest of the team leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco wall, to the Karanga valley camping ground. Then we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail we continue up to the Barafu camp. At this point you have completed the South circuit which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner and prepare for the summit day. The two beautiful peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi are to be seen from this position.
Day 6: Barafu Camp (15,300 ft) to Summit (19,345 ft) to Mweka Camp, 7-days Kilimanjaro joining group Lemosho route in 2025/2026 (10,000 ft)
• Stretch: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
• Hiking time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
• Climatic habitat: Arctic
From midnight to 2 a.m the hiker(s) and the team will continue hiking towards the summit between the Rebmann and Reitzel glaciers. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek! At Stella Point, you will stop for a short rest and be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you have ever seen. Once at Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa! We will descend to Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on Mount Kilimajaro.
Day 7: Mweka Camp (10,000 ft) to Mweka gate (5,400 ft) to Moshi, 7-days Kilimanjaro joining group Lemosho route in 2025/2026
• Stretch: 10 km
• Hiking time: 3-4 hours
• Climatic habitat: Rain Forest
After breakfast hiker(s) continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). From the gate, hiker(s) continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet hiker(s) at Mweka village to drive them back to the hotel in Arusha or Moshi. This will be end of the 7 days Kilimanjaro climbing tour on Lemosho route.
Inclusions, 7-days Kilimanjaro joining group Lemosho route in 2025/2026
- Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents (on twin sharing basis)
- Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
- Quality Mess tents Day 1
- Conservation fees (part of park fees)
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
- Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
- Sleeping Mattress
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Rescue fees (part of park fees)
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- Kilimanjaro summit certificate
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides
Exclusions, 7-days Kilimanjaro joining group Lemosho route in 2025/2026
- Transfers (available as an optional addon)
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)
- Tanzania Visa
- Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
- Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Hotel (available as an optional addon)