7-Day Vip Kilimanjaro Climb via Lemosho

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

Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Your VIP expedition begins with a scenic drive from Arusha to Londorossi Gate for park registration. Meet your dedicated luxury mountain crew before continuing by vehicle to the Lemosho trailhead. Step into the untouched, ancient Afromontane rainforest, trekking under moss-draped canopies along pristine woodland trails. Keep an eye out for black-and-white colobus monkeys and exotic bird species. Our guides maintain a gentle, energy-conserving pace throughout the hike. Arrive at Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp to find your private, walk-in tent fully set up with raised cots and plush sleeping bags. Enjoy a bowl of warm washing water, high tea in the heated dining tent, and a multi-course dinner crafted by your private chef.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Wake to fresh coffee or tea served directly to your tent door. Today’s trek ascends out of the rainforest, crossing the giant heather zone and breaking out onto the expansive Shira Plateau. Traverse rolling moorland terrain featuring unusual volcanic rock formations and endemic flora like giant lobelias. As the vast landscape opens up, enjoy breathtaking vistas of Kibo’s western glaciers. Reach Shira 2 Camp in the afternoon, where your full VIP camp setup awaits. Your guide performs daily health monitoring using pulse oximeters, ensuring seamless altitude adjustment. Relax in comfort and savor a warm, nutrient-dense evening dinner under starlit mountain skies.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Shira 2 Camp via Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Today puts the essential "walk high, sleep low" acclimatization principle into full effect. Ascend into the desolate alpine desert, hiking toward the striking volcanic formation of Lava Tower at 4,630 meters. Rest inside a heated VIP shelter tent set up by your crew, where a hot, freshly cooked lunch is served at high altitude. Descend into the picturesque Barranco Valley, surrounded by dramatic rock cliffs and giant Senecio trees. Arrive at Barranco Camp to find your private tents, portable toilets, and warm washing water waiting. Enjoy a relaxing health assessment and a fresh, hot dinner prepared by your chef.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Begin the morning scaling the iconic Barranco Wall—a fun, non-technical scramble offering expansive valley views and memorable photo opportunities. Cresting the wall, traverse a series of hills and valleys before descending into the Karanga Valley. Arrive at Karanga Camp by early afternoon. This shorter trekking day provides crucial rest and acclimatization before your final summit push. Enjoy a hot lunch cooked on-site, followed by an afternoon of complete relaxation in your private tent. Your crew handles all logistics while you unwind, complete health checks, and enjoy a high-carbohydrate evening dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

After a hearty breakfast, begin the steady ascent across stark alpine desert toward Barafu Base Camp. The wind-swept trail leads through desolate, rocky landscapes with Mawenzi Peak looming in the distance. Upon arrival at Barafu in the early afternoon, your VIP camp is fully operational with private walk-in tents and toilet facilities. Eat an early, light dinner designed for easy digestion and maximum performance. Your lead guide conducts a thorough briefing on summit night logistics, cold-weather layering, and safety protocols before you turn in early for vital rest prior to midnight.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Wake around midnight for hot drinks and light snacks before starting your summit push by headlamp. Ascend steep scree slopes to Stella Point on the crater rim, witnessing an unforgettable sunrise over Mawenzi. Continue along the snow-dusted rim to Uhuru Peak—the roof of Africa at 5,895 meters! Celebrate and capture pictures at the summit alongside your dedicated guides. Descend to Barafu Camp for a hot lunch, short rest, and gear packing. Continue down through moorland to Mweka Camp. Enjoy a celebratory, relaxing final dinner on the mountain before a deep night's sleep.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Enjoy a celebratory breakfast before joining your mountain crew for the traditional Kilimanjaro farewell song. Descend through lush rainforest canopy down to Mweka Gate, enjoying the rich oxygen levels. Receive your official gold summit certificates from the park warden. Bid farewell to your mountain crew and board your private transport back to your hotel. Reflect on an incredible luxury expedition across Mount Kilimanjaro as you enjoy a hot shower and well-deserved relaxation.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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