This 7 days Kilimanjaro climbing group tour on the Lemosho route is the most beautiful shared trip that takes climbers to the roof of the highest African peak in groups around the world.
The 7-day Machame route group sharing on Mount Kilimanjaro is the best African adventure that is
favorable for many group hikers in Tanzania, which start from Arusha or Moshi.
It requires 24 to 32 hours of hiking in groups to reach 5,895 meters of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest
freestanding mountain in the world and the highest mountain in Africa in 2024 and 2025.
How much is the Lemosho route group joining for 7 days?
From $1610 to $2230 per climber is the best price for the most popular 7 days Kilimanjaro climbing on
group via the Lemosho route, which enables hikers to reach 5,895 meters of the highest snow-capped peak
in Africa and one of the seven summits in the world, Mount Kilimanjaro.
These 7 days Kilimanjaro group Lemosho route hiking fees and costs are paid in US dollars, Tanzanian
shillings, British pounds, and euros.
Discover the best seven days Kilimanjaro hiking group that is suitable for all types of travelers:
unexperienced groups, honeymooners, couples, families with kids, friends in small groups, luxury group
travelers, and private groups joining in 2024 and 2025.
Kilimanjaro hiking group dates for the 7-day Lemosho route in 2024 and 2025
The best time and dates to join the Kilimanjaro hiking group, for 7 days via the Lemosho route are in the
months of June, July, August, and September, when it’s the dry season that contains natural winds, hence
providing enough oxygen, as well as January, February, and early March during the short rainy seasons of 2024 and 2025.
Although Kilimanjaro in Tanzania has long rains from April to May and short rains from November to
December, you can do the 7-day Lemosho route of Kilimanjaro hiking at a low cost.
The best day-by-day 7 days Lemosho route itinerary on the Kilimanjaro hiking group
Here’s a brief overview of the best full day-by-day Lemosho route 7 days itinerary for the best Kilimanjaro climbing group:
Day 1: Lemosho Gate to Forest Camp;
Day 2: Forest Camp to Shira Camp;
Day 3: Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Camp;
Day 4: Moir Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp;
Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp;
Day 6: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp;
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, then to Arusha or Moshi.
Day 1: Lemosho Gate to Forest Camp
Rising (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft Stretch: 6 km Hiking time: 3 to 4 hours Climatic habitat: Rain Forest Shelter: Mti Mkubwa After breakfast, drive to the Lemosho Gate, where you’ll register and the group will start the tour. Hike through the lush rainforest, keeping an eye out for black and white colobus monkeys, and reach your first campsite, Forest Camp, for rest and to enjoy your first night on the mountain.
Day 2: Forest Camp to Shira Camp
Rising: 9,500ft to 11,500ft Stretch: 8 km Hiking time: 5 to 8 hours Climatic habitat: Moorland Shelter: Full Board Shira Cave Camp Group members continue to hike to Shira 1 camp on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is phenomenal, extraordinary, and amazing.
Day 3: Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Camp
Rising: 11,500ft to 13,800ft Stretch: 14 km Hiking time: 5 to 7 hours Climatic habitat: Moorland It is a gentle walk by trekkers east toward Kibo’s glaciered summit across the plateau, which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream, then to Moir Camp for dinner and an overnight stay. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on Earth.
Day 4: Moir Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Rising: 13,800ft to 13,000ft Stretch: 7 km Hiking time: 4 to 6 hours Climatic habitat: Semi desert Shelter: Barranco Camp Hike up to Lava Tower for acclimatization, where group members will have a stunning view of the Western Breach and the surrounding glaciers.
Descend to Barranco Camp through the beautiful alpine desert and enjoy a well-deserved rest for the night.
Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Rising: 13,000ft to 15,000ft Stretch: 9 km Hiking time: 8 to 10 hours Climatic habitat: Alpine desert Shelter: Barafu camp Hike up the famous Barranco Wall, a challenging climb that rewards hikers with stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Descend into the Karanga Valley with a short hike up to Karanga Camp, then continue up through rocky terrain to Barafu Camp, the final camp before the summit push. Rest and prepare for the summit attempt, which starts just after midnight.
Day 6: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp
Rising: 15,300ft to 19,345ft and down to 10,000ft Stretch: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent Hiking time: 7 to 8 hours ascent / 4 to 6 hours descent Climatic habitat: Arctic Shelter: Mweka Camp After a midnight breakfast, group members start the summit push with a steep climb up to Stella Point, where you’ll have a breathtaking view of the sunrise over the surrounding glaciers. Continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and in Africa. Take in the stunning views and take plenty of photos before descending to Mweka Camp through the rainforest and enjoying your last night on the mountain.
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, then to Arusha or Moshi
Descend: Mweka camp 3,100m to Mweka Gate 1,640m Hiking time: 4 to 5 hours Stretch: 10 km Climatic habitat: Montane Forest After breakfast, descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where the group team will receive your certificate and say goodbye to your guides and porters before being transported back to Moshi or Arusha.
Package all inclusive:
- Park fees
- Guide
- Tax
- Gate transfer
- Crew wages
- Environment fees
- Meal: 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners, and drinking water
- Cook
- Porters
Package exclusive:
- Flights
- Visas
- Tipping the crew
