8-Day Experience Kilimanjaro Trek via Lemosho Route

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Hiking from Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

After breakfast you will be picked up at the lodge and drive to the Londorossi Gate
at the height of 2,250 m to start your 6 Days Lemosho Route Climbs. After the
necessary registration has been completed, a bumpy drive will take you into the
dense rainforest, from where your adventure commences. The moderately steep
track makes its way through an unspoilt natural forest to the Big Tree Camp (2,780
m). You will be accompanied by an armed ranger for the first 2 days of your trek as
wild game can be found in the area. You will spend the night in tents at Big Tree
Camp.
•Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft
•Distance: 6 km
•Hiking Time:3-4 hours
•Habitat: Rain Forest.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Hiking from Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

We 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 amazing.
•Elevation (ft): 9,500ft to 11,500ft
•Distance: 8 km
•Hiking Time 5-6 hours
•Habitat: Moorland.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Hiking from Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp

We 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 amazing. From here, it is a gentle walk
east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau to Shira 2 camp on moorland
meadows by a stream.
•Elevation (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft
•Distance: 14 km
•Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
•Habitat: Moorland.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Shira Camp 2 to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

From the Shira Plateau, we 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 Hut 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.
•Elevation (ft): 12,500ft to 13,000ft
•Distance: 10 km
•Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
•Habitat: Semi Desert.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the
Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, we leave Karanga and hit
the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu
Hut. 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 peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen
from this position.
•Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 15,000ft
•Distance: 9km
•Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
•Habitat: Alpine Desert.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

In the morning after breakfast, you will begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for a night summiting Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax. After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization hike towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m) and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ascent to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Millennium Camp

Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple. However, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor their physical and mental conditions. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then, you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Descent from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate

The camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park's exit: Mweka Gate (1,650 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates in our office and After the trek, you will be transferred back to Arusha Airport or kilimanjaro Airport.

Main Destination:

Mweka Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.