8-Day Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb

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

Londorosi Gate to Forest Camp

Drive from your lodge to Londorosi Gate on Kilimanjaro’s western side before continuing to the Lemosho trailhead. Trek through lush rainforest filled with exotic plants, birds and possible Colobus monkey sightings. After approximately 3–4 hours of hiking, arrive at Forest Camp for your first night.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Forest Camp to Shira 1 Camp

Leave the montane forest and enter the heath and Hagenia zones as the landscape gradually opens around you. Enjoy your first impressive views of Kibo while crossing several ridges. The varied ascent and descent provide valuable acclimatization before reaching Shira 1 Camp at approximately 3,500m.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Shira 1 Camp to Moir Camp

Cross the beautiful Shira Plateau through open heathland while climbing toward the western slopes of the Kibo Massif. Stop for a picnic lunch along the way before continuing into the upper heath zone to Moir Camp. Depending on conditions, an optional afternoon acclimatization hike may be arranged.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Moir Camp to Barranco Camp

Continue upward from the heath zone into Kilimanjaro’s dramatic alpine desert. Trek past the volcanic landscape near Lava Tower before descending into the scenic Barranco Valley. This climb-high, sleep-low day supports acclimatization while offering remarkable views of Kilimanjaro’s southern glaciers.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Begin with an exciting climb up the famous Great Barranco Wall, enjoying spectacular views of Kilimanjaro’s glaciers and surrounding valleys. Continue across a series of ridges and small valleys before descending into Karanga Valley and climbing to Karanga Camp for an afternoon of rest and acclimatization.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Trek through the alpine desert toward Barafu Camp, your base for the summit attempt. After arriving, enjoy time to rest, prepare your equipment and receive a final summit briefing from your guides. Have an early dinner before sleeping for a few hours ahead of your late-night ascent to Uhuru Peak.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Begin around midnight and climb through the darkness toward Stella Point, reaching the crater rim near sunrise. Continue to Uhuru Peak at 5,895m, Africa’s highest point. After celebrating your achievement, descend to Barafu for a rest and meal before continuing down to Mweka Camp for the night.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Enjoy your final breakfast on Kilimanjaro before descending through lush rainforest toward Mweka Gate. After approximately 3–5 hours of hiking, collect your summit certificate and say goodbye to your mountain crew. You will then be transferred back to your lodge for a well-earned rest and celebration.

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.