8 Days Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Route Tour

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Londorossi Gate (approximately 2–3 hours) for registration and park formalities. A 4WD vehicle will then take you to the trailhead. Begin the trek through dense rainforest, with chances to spot black-and-white colobus monkeys and other wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route before arriving at Mti Mkubwa Camp, where your tents will be ready. Dinner is served at camp.
Elevation: 2100 m to 2780 m
Distance: 7 km
Time: 3–4 hours
Vegetation: Rainforest
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Activities : Trekking

After a hearty breakfast, start trekking through the rainforest until you reach the heath and moorland zone. You’ll encounter stunning views of the Shira Plateau as you approach Shira 1 Camp. A hot lunch will be served en route, with dinner awaiting at camp.
Elevation: 2780 m to 3500 m
Distance: 8 km
Time: 5–6 hours
Vegetation: Heath
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities : Trekking

After breakfast, enjoy a relatively easy trek across the beautiful Shira Plateau, with breathtaking views of Kibo Peak and Mount Meru in the distance. Arrive at Shira 2 Camp in time for a warm lunch, followed by an afternoon of acclimatization hikes. Relax and enjoy dinner under the stars.
Elevation: 3500 m to 3900 m
Distance: 7 km
Time: 3–4 hours
Vegetation: Heath
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities : Trekking

After breakfast, trek towards the Lava Tower (4600 m), a key acclimatization point. Have lunch at the tower before descending to Barranco Camp, situated below the impressive Barranco Wall. This descent follows the “climb high, sleep low” principle, enhancing your acclimatization. Dinner is served at camp.
Elevation: 3900 m to 4600 m (Lava Tower) to 3960 m (Barranco Camp)
Distance: 10 km
Time: 6–8 hours
Vegetation: Alpine desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities : Trekking

Start the day with a challenging but rewarding climb up the Barranco Wall. After conquering the wall, enjoy a relatively short trek through the alpine desert to Karanga Camp. Have a warm lunch upon arrival, with free time to rest or go on an acclimatization hike before dinner.
Elevation: 3960 m to 4035 m
Distance: 5 km
Time: 4–5 hours
Vegetation: Alpine desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities : Trekking

After breakfast, embark on a steady climb to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt. Lunch will be served at camp, and the afternoon is reserved for rest, final gear checks, and an early dinner. Go to bed early in preparation for the summit climb.
Elevation: 4035 m to 4673 m
Distance: 4 km
Time: 3–4 hours
Vegetation: Alpine desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities : Trekking

Midnight Summit Attempt: Wake up at midnight for a light snack and tea. Begin the ascent to the summit under the stars, passing between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. Reach Stella Point (18,600 ft) at sunrise, then continue for an hour to Uhuru Peak (5895 m), the highest point in Africa. Celebrate your accomplishment and take photos.
Descent: Descend back to Barafu Camp for brunch and a short rest. Continue descending to Mweka Camp, navigating loose gravel trails with the help of trekking poles and gaiters. Dinner is served at camp.
Elevation: 4673 m to 5895 m (Uhuru Peak) to 3100 m (Mweka Camp)
Distance: 13.4 km
Time: 12–16 hours
Vegetation: Arctic (summit) to forest
Meals: Light Snack, Brunch, Dinner

Activities : Trekking

After breakfast, begin the final descent through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate (1640 m). Receive your summit certificates and celebrate your achievement with the team. A vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha for a well-deserved shower and rest.
Elevation: 3100 m to 1640 m
Distance: 9.1 km
Time: 3–4 hours
Vegetation: Rainforest
Meals: Breakfast

Activities : Trekking