9-Day Kilimanjaro Trek via Lemosho Route

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

Arusha

After pickup from the Airport you will be taken to Kibo Palace hotel for a time to relax from the jet lag and also to prepare yourself for your Mt. Kimlimanjaro Climb, our guide will give you a short briefing of how it will be for the following day have a good rest cause the tomorrow adventure awaits.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Kibo Palace Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha - Starting Point - Mkubwa Camp (2780m)

In the morning, our professional driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Londorossi Gate (2,250m), an approximate 2½-hour drive. After registration at the government authorities (Kilimanjaro National Park Offices), you will be driven to a bumpy track that will take you 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 (2,800m). This camp is about 2½ hours away and it’s your destination for today. As this region is also home to wild game, you will be accompanied by an armed ranger during the first 2 days of your trek. You will be provided with a mountain tent, mattress, and sleeping bag.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mkubwa Camp (2780m) - Shira Camp 2 (3900m)

On this day, the trek 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 4 to 5 hours of trekking, you will reach Shira Camp 1. Here you will stop for lunch, relax a bit and enjoy the fantastic views of Mount Meru and the Rift Valley.

For the last part of the climb, you will climb another 400m in altitude. The landscape will change again at Shira Camp 2 (approximately 4 hours). Shira Camp 2 is the final destination for this day and you will spend your evening here. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.

Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1
Elevation: 9,500ft to 11,500ft
Distance: 8km
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira Camp 2 - Lava Tower - Barranco Camp

Today, you will climb approximately 740m, but you will spend the night at an elevation only slightly higher than the previous night. This will allow your body to cope with the climatic change, as a height of over 4,600m will be reached before descending again. The trek begins with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau in the direction of the Lava Tower (4,640m). The climb passes through the wide Barranco Valley which has lobelia and giant senecio plants. After 6 to 7 hours of walking, you will arrive at the Barranco Camp – perhaps the most beautiful camp on Kilimanjaro.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Barranco Camp (3960m) - Karanga Camp (4035m)

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley campsite. We then leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. Karanga Camp is situated at an altitude of 4,640m and will be reached in about 3 to 4 hours. In the afternoon you can relax and stretch your legs in preparation for the upcoming summit night.

Elevation: 13,800ft to 13,000ft
Distance: 7km
Hiking time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Karanga Camp (4035m) - Barafu Camp (4640m)

Today, we 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. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The 2 peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation: 13,000ft to 15,000ft
Distance: 9km
Hiking time: 8-10 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Barafu Camp (4640m) - Uhuru Peak - Mweka Camp

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel Glaciers. You head in a north-westerly direction and ascend through heavy scree toward Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point (18,600ft), 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 all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers 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 (3,080m), about 3 hours away.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mweka Camp (3080m) - Mweka Gate - Arusha

After breakfast, we'll continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear, but keep your rain gear and warmer clothing handy.

From the gate, you'll continue for another hour to Mweka village. A vehicle will meet you there to drive you back to the hotel in Arusha or transfer you to the airport.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Kibo Palace Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure

This is the last day after your trek where you will be in Arusha. Depending on the time of your departure the guide will be there to pick you up 3 hours before Airport departure time.
Thank you for being with us.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

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.