6-Day Kilimanjaro Trekking Londrosi/Shira Route

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

Londorossi Gate to Shira 1 Camp

After breakfast, drive by 4WD to Londorossi Gate for registration and trekking permits before continuing up to the Shira Ridge. Begin an easy 1–2 hour hike across open heathland to Shira 1 Camp at approximately 3,550m, where dinner and your first night on Kilimanjaro await.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

After breakfast, trek across the scenic Shira Plateau through moorland toward Shira 2 Camp at approximately 3,850m. The 8km trail takes around 3–4 hours. After lunch and rest, enjoy an optional acclimatization walk toward Shira Cave, Shira Cathedral or nearby viewpoints.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Begin an important acclimatization day with a gradual climb toward Lava Tower at 4,600m, enjoying impressive views of Kibo along the way. After lunch, descend into Barranco Valley following the “climb high, sleep low” principle, with dramatic views of the Western Breach and Barranco Wall.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp via Karanga

Start with the exciting climb up Barranco Wall, including the famous Kissing Rock section. Continue across Karanga Valley for lunch before trekking onward to Barafu Camp at approximately 4,600m. Enjoy an early dinner, prepare your summit gear and rest ahead of the midnight ascent.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Begin your summit attempt around midnight, climbing slowly through steep high-altitude terrain toward Uhuru Peak at 5,895m. Celebrate reaching Africa’s highest point before descending to Barafu Camp for rest and lunch. Continue down to Mweka Camp at approximately 3,100m for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

After breakfast, descend through the lush rainforest toward Mweka Gate. The 10km trail takes around four hours and can be wet and slippery. At the gate, celebrate with your mountain crew and receive your summit certificate before enjoying lunch and transferring back to your hotel.

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.