8-Day Kilimanjaro Hiking via Lemosho Route

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

Londorossi Gate to Mkubwa Camp

In the morning our driver will pick you up at the hotel to the Londorossi Gate (2,250 m), an approximate 2 and 30 hours drive. After registration at Kilimanjaro National Park, you will drive into the dense rainforest to the drop-off point where your trek begins. You will follow a moderately steep track, which leads you through an amazing and unspoiled natural forest to Mkubwa Camp. By the time you reach the camp, our professional mountain crew will prepare everything necessary, put up tents, and cook dinner for you.

Elevation: 2360 m to 2895 m
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Distance: 6 km | 4 miles
Habitat: Rain Forest.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp

On this day trekking will start on a small trail that passes through the rainforest. As you climb, the forest gradually thins out and the landscape changes into heath and moorland where plants like Erica and lobelia start to dominate the landscape. You will cross the Shira Ridge and after 5 to 6 hours of trekking, you will reach Shira Camp 1. Here you will stop for lunch, relax and you will spend your night there. You will enjoy the fantastic views of Mt Meru and the Rift Valley.

Elevation: 2895 m to 3505 m
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Distance: 8 km | 5 miles
Habitat: Health.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2

You will explore the Shira Plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east on moorland meadows towards Shira 2 Camp. This trek is not difficult and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area. Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru, weather permitting.

Elevation: 3505 m to 3804m
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Distance: 11 km | 7 miles
Habitat: Moorland.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira Camp 2 to Lava Tower - Barranco Camp

After breakfast you will commence your journey, where you will have around 10km/6 miles to cover, climbing up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation then descend once more, down to Barranco Camp 3960 meters. You will see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness, you will have dinner and an overnight stop.

Elevation: 3,804 m to 4,630 m - 3,960 m
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Distance: 10 km | 6 miles
Habitat: Moorland.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

After breakfast, you will leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then you will leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. Karanga camp is situated at an altitude of 4,035mm and will be reached in about 4 to 5 hours. In the afternoon you can relax and stretch your legs in preparation for the upcoming summit night.

Elevation: 3960 m to 4035 m
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Distance: 5 km | 3 miles
Habitat: Alpine Desert.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

On this day you will continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. You will make a camp here for the night and enjoy your dinner while preparing for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

Elevation: 4035 m to 4640 m
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Distance: 4 km | 2 miles
Habitat: Alpine Desert.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), you will continue your climb to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging part of the trek. At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting).
From Stella Point, you may encounter snow on your 1-hour ascends to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Those who hike fast will see the sunrise from the summit. After a short break and taking photos, you will return to Barafu Camp just before midday where the rest of the crew will be waiting for you. You will have a warm lunch and rest for about 1 to 2 hours before you make Your way down to the Mweka Camp (3,080 m) for about 3 hours.

Elevation: 4640 m to 5895 m - 3820 m
Hiking Time: 11-14 hours
Distance: 15 km | 9 miles
Habitat: Arctic.

Main Destination:

Uhuru Peak (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

After breakfast, you will descend to the Mweka Park Gate where the whole group will gather to congratulate you and you will get a chance to share your opinion of the hiking on the guest book and receive your summit certificates. From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel or the airport.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

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.