8-Day Lemosho Route – Shared Group Climbing Tour

• 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

Drive from Arusha to Londorossi Gate for registration and park formalities. Begin your trek through the beautiful montane rainforest, with opportunities to spot birds and wildlife, before reaching Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp for dinner and overnight camping.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

Leave the forest behind as the trail climbs into heathland and moorland. Enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding landscape and the western slopes of Kilimanjaro. Continue toward the Shira Plateau and settle into Shira 1 Camp for dinner and overnight camping.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp

Cross the spectacular Shira Plateau, one of the mountain's most scenic areas. Walk across open moorland with panoramic views of Kibo Peak and the surrounding volcanic landscape. This stage allows time for gradual acclimatization before continuing to higher elevations. Dinner and overnight at Shira 2 Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Shira 2 Camp via Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Trek through the alpine desert toward the dramatic Lava Tower area. After a rest and lunch, descend toward Barranco Camp beneath the impressive southern slopes of Kibo. This climb-high, sleep-low stage helps support acclimatization. Enjoy the spectacular scenery before dinner and overnight camping.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Begin the day by climbing the famous Barranco Wall, a rewarding rocky ascent that requires careful footing but no technical climbing skills under normal conditions. Continue across ridges and valleys toward Karanga Camp, where you can rest, enjoy mountain views, and prepare for the higher stages ahead.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Ascend through the stark alpine desert to Barafu Camp, your base for the summit attempt. After arriving, have an early meal, rest, and attend a summit briefing with your mountain guides. Organize your warm clothing, headlamp, water, and other essential equipment before an early night.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak and Mweka Camp

Begin the summit attempt around midnight, ascending slowly toward Stella Point on the crater rim. Continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, where you can celebrate your achievement and take photographs. After the summit, descend carefully to Barafu and continue to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight camping.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate – Departure

Enjoy your final breakfast on the mountain before descending through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate. Complete the park exit procedures and collect your summit certificate if you reached the required summit point. Your driver will meet you at the gate for a transfer back to your hotel in Arusha, marking the end of your Kilimanjaro adventure.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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