9-Day The Ultimate Kilimanjaro Journey - Lemosho Route

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

Kilimanjaro Airport - Moshi

Enjoy a warm and personalized welcome from our English-speaking representative at Kilimanjaro International Airport,
A sincere smile and a firm handshake mark the beginning of your adventure.

The excitement slowly builds as you realize that tomorrow, you will be stepping onto the mountain. This is the night when sleep feels a little different—because the long-awaited adventure is finally about to begin.

Overnight: B-More Comfort Stay.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

B More Comfort

• Budget lodge

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Moshi - Lemosho Gate- Mti mkubwa camp

After breakfast, drive to Lemosho Gate (about 1 hour). Meet your mountain team, check your equipment, complete park registration, and begin the trek.

The trail leads through lush rainforest filled with moss-covered trees, ferns, birds, and occasional Colobus or blue monkeys. After a gentle climb, arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp, surrounded by dense forest.

Hiking: 3–4 hours | Distance: ~6 km | Elevation gain: +550 m
Vegetation: Rainforest
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Camping at Mti Mkubwa Camp

Dinner prepared by your private chef, followed by an overnight stay in a tented camp at Mti Mkubwa Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mti Mkubwa–Shira 1 Camp

Mti Mkubwa – Shira 1 Camp (3,550 m)

After breakfast, leave the rainforest behind as the trail climbs through heath and giant heather toward the spectacular Shira Plateau. Enjoy your first impressive views of Kibo, with the landscape becoming drier and more open as altitude increases.

Arrive at Shira 1 Camp and enjoy the surrounding scenery and sunset.

Hiking : 6–7 hours |Distance: ~8 km | Elevation gain:+900 m
Vegetation : Forest → Heath → Giant Heather
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight : Camping at Shira 1 Camp
Dinner : Prepared by your private chef.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Shira 1-Shira 2 Camp

A gentler day designed for acclimatization. Trek across the vast Shira Plateau through volcanic sand and ancient rock, with spectacular views of Kibo and its distant glaciers.

Take time to walk slowly, breathe deeply, and enjoy the unique alpine scenery before arriving at Shira 2 Camp.

Hiking: 4–5 hours | Distance: ~7 km | Elevation gain: +290 m
Vegetation: Alpine desert, sparse low vegetation
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Camping at Shira 2 Camp
Dinner: Prepared by your private chef.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Shira 2 – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp

A key acclimatization day, climbing through a stark, volcanic landscape to Lava Tower (4,630 m). After a short rest, descend toward Barranco, where giant senecios appear among the dramatic cliffs and valleys.

Arrive at Barranco Camp, one of Kilimanjaro’s most scenic camps, surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery.

Hiking: 6–7 hours | Distance: ~10 km
Elevation: +790 m / -670 m
Vegetation: Alpine desert → Giant senecios
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Camping at Barranco Camp
Dinner: Prepared by your private chef.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Barranco – Karanga Camp

Start the day with the famous Barranco Wall ( 4,035 m ). Climb carefully using hands where needed, with no technical difficulty, while enjoying spectacular views of the valley and Kibo’s glaciers.

Continue through rugged, glacier-carved valleys to Karanga Camp. This shorter day allows time to rest and prepare for the summit push.

Hiking : 4–5 hours | Distance: ~6 km
Elevation : +75 m / -400 m
Vegetation : Alpine desert, rocks, sparse vegetation
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight : Camping at Karanga Camp
Dinner : Prepared by your private chef.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karanga – Barafu Camp

The landscape becomes stark and almost lunar, with volcanic ash, dark rocks, and virtually no vegetation. The climb is steady and slow as the altitude increases.

Arrive at Barafu Camp, the base for your final summit ascent. Spend the afternoon resting, preparing your equipment, and mentally preparing for the summit night. Dinner is served early before a short night of sleep.

Hiking: 3–4 hours | Distance: ~4 km
Elevation gain: +638 m
Vegetation: High-altitude desert, barren volcanic terrain
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Camping at Barafu Camp
Dinner: Prepared by your private chef.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Summit – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

Begin the summit climb around midnight under the stars, using headlamps. The ascent is slow and steady through the cold, dark alpine terrain toward Stella Point.

Watch the sunrise over Africa before continuing to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa. Celebrate your achievement and enjoy breathtaking views before beginning the long descent to Mweka Camp.

Hiking: 10–14 hours | Distance: ~16–18 km
Elevation : +1,200 m / -2,800 m
Vegetation : Glacier zone → Alpine desert → Lower vegetation
Overnight : Camping at Mweka Camp
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Dinner : Prepared by your private chef.

Main Destination:

Uhuru Peak (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi

After breakfast, begin your final descent through lush rainforest, enjoying the return to warmer temperatures, fresh air, and vibrant vegetation.

Arrive at Mweka Gate, where you will complete the park formalities and receive your Kilimanjaro summit certificate. Continue by vehicle to Moshi marking the end of your unforgettable Kilimanjaro adventure.

Hiking: 3–4 hours | Distance: ~10 km
Elevation: -1,460 m
Vegetation: Tropical rainforest
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight: B more comfort stay.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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