7-Day Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Expedition

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

Arusha – Londorossi Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp

Begin your trek with a drive to Londorossi Gate for park registration. From there, you’ll continue to the Lemosho trailhead to start your hike through dense montane forest. The journey is serene and rich with flora, ending at Mti Mkubwa Camp where you’ll overnight under a starlit sky.

Main Destination:

Londorossi Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira 1 Camp

Today’s hike takes you from forest to moorland as you ascend through rolling hills and open savannahs. Cross streams and admire towering heather and lava formations before reaching the Shira Plateau. Camp at Shira 1, where views of Kibo Peak mark your progress toward the summit.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira 1 Camp – Moir Hut via Shira 2

Trek across the expansive Shira Plateau toward Shira 2 Camp, joining trekkers from Machame Route. You’ll gain altitude steadily, enjoying views of the Western Breach. Continue onto a lesser-used path leading to Moir Hut. The elevation is high—monitor for symptoms of altitude sickness.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Moir Hut – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp

Ascend toward Lava Tower at 4,600m and enjoy lunch near the Shark’s Tooth rock formation. Then descend along the Southern Circuit to Barranco Camp at 3,900m. This “climb high, sleep low” day enhances acclimatization, helping prepare your body for the summit push ahead.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Barranco – Karanga – Barafu Camp

Scale the iconic Barranco Wall for dramatic views, then trek through Karanga Valley before joining the Mweka Trail junction. Continue to Barafu Camp, your base for summit night. Rest early, take in views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks, and prepare for your pre-dawn summit ascent.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Summit – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

Start your climb before midnight under starlight, heading toward Stella Point and then Uhuru Peak at 5,895m. Celebrate your achievement before descending to Barafu for a brief rest. Continue down to Mweka Camp, where you’ll reflect on your summit success and recover.

Main Destination:

Uhuru Peak (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Arusha

Enjoy a final breakfast before a short trek to Mweka Gate. Sign the park register and collect your certificate—green for Stella Point, gold for Uhuru Peak. Trek to Mweka Village and return to Arusha for a hot shower, a warm bed, and a well-earned sense of pride.

Main Destination:

Mweka Gate (Mt 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.