7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Hike Adventure via Lemosho Route

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

Arusha to Lemosho Gate – Trek to Big Tree Camp

After breakfast in Arusha, drive to Londorossi Gate for registration and final permit formalities. Continue by vehicle to the Lemosho Glades, where your trekking adventure officially begins.
Start your hike through a dense, vibrant rainforest filled with towering ancient trees, rich vegetation, and abundant wildlife sounds. The trail is peaceful and scenic, offering a true introduction to Kilimanjaro’s natural beauty.
After several hours of walking, arrive at Big Tree Camp, your first overnight stop on the mountain.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Big Tree Camp to Shira 2 Camp

After breakfast, continue your ascent as the dense rainforest gradually gives way to the open heather and moorland zone. The landscape begins to open up, revealing wide views and unique alpine vegetation such as giant heathers and lobelias.
You will stop for lunch at Shira 1 Camp, enjoying the vast scenery of the Shira Plateau before continuing your trek to Shira 2 Camp. This area lies on an ancient volcanic caldera and offers some of the most expansive views on the Lemosho Route.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

After breakfast, begin a steady ascent toward Lava Tower as part of an important acclimatization stage. The landscape becomes increasingly rugged, with striking volcanic rock formations and a true alpine desert environment.
Upon reaching Lava Tower at 4,630m, take time to rest and acclimatize before beginning your descent toward Barranco Camp. Although the climb is demanding, it plays a key role in helping your body adjust to higher altitude.
The trail then descends into a dramatic valley leading to Barranco Camp, one of the most scenic campsites on the route.

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

The day begins with the famous ascent of the Barranco Wall. a steep but rewarding rock scramble that offers incredible views from the top. Although challenging, it is one of the most memorable sections of the Lemosho Route.
After conquering the wall, continue across ridges and gentle valleys with constantly changing perspectives of Mount Kilimanjaro’s dramatic landscape. The trail undulates as you make your way toward Karanga Camp, an important acclimatization stop.

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 breakfast, continue your steady ascent through the stark alpine desert landscape toward Barafu Camp. Vegetation becomes increasingly sparse, and the terrain takes on a rugged, windswept character as you gain altitude.
Arrive at Barafu Camp by early afternoon, where you will rest, hydrate, and make final preparations for the summit attempt. An early dinner is served so you can rest before the midnight ascent begins.

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 and Descent to Mweka Camp

Your summit attempt begins around midnight as you leave Barafu Camp and begin the most demanding section of the climb. The route is steep, cold, and physically intense, but each step brings you closer to the Roof of Africa.
At sunrise, you arrive at Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro. Here, you celebrate your achievement while taking in breathtaking views of glaciers, crater rims, and the vast African landscape below.
After spending time at the summit, begin your descent back to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp for your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Uhuru Peak (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

After breakfast, begin your final descent through the lush rainforest toward Mweka Gate. The trail is scenic and refreshing, surrounded by dense vegetation, birdsong, and the sounds of nature as you make your way down the mountain.
Upon arrival at Mweka Gate, you will receive your official summit certificate, marking the successful completion of your Mount Kilimanjaro climb. From here, transfer back to Arusha for a well-deserved rest and a special celebratory dinner with your team, reflecting on your incredible achievement. The atmosphere is relaxed, joyful, and filled with a strong sense of accomplishment.

Main Destination:

Mweka Gate (Mt 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.