8-Day Lemosho Route Trekking

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Lemosho Gate to Big Tree Camp (2780m)

Depart for Londorossi Gate and, after registration, continue by road to the Lemosho starting point. Trek through thick rainforest alive with birdcalls and monkeys. The hike is short but scenic, ending at Big Tree Camp where you’ll enjoy dinner and prepare for higher altitudes ahead.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Big Tree to Shira Camp 1 (3500m)

Continue through forest until reaching moorland. The path climbs gently through valleys filled with unique flora like lobelias and heather. Enjoy panoramic views and gradual elevation gain before arriving at Shira Camp 1, where you’ll camp beneath the open skies with Kilimanjaro in view.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2 (3900m)

A relatively easy trek today helps you acclimate. Cross the Shira Plateau and take in views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro’s peak. Notice the sparse vegetation and lava formations as you reach Shira Camp 2. Rest here, preparing for steeper climbs in the days ahead.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira 2 – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp

Hike to the Lava Tower for a challenging ascent before descending to Barranco Camp. This route offers varied terrain and plant life, including alien-like giant groundsels. By “climbing high and sleeping low,” your body adjusts to altitude, boosting your summit chances.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Barranco Wall to Karanga Valley Camp

Tackle the impressive Barranco Wall after breakfast, using hands for balance in a few spots. Once atop, traverse a beautiful ridge and descend into Karanga Valley. After a steady uphill section, arrive at Karanga Camp. Rest and hydrate before tomorrow’s climb to base camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Karanga to Barafu Camp (4640m)

Ascend through alpine desert with limited vegetation. Arrive at Barafu, Kilimanjaro’s base camp, by early afternoon. Here you’ll enjoy early dinner, organize your gear, and rest for the summit push. Mawenzi Peak looms in the distance, and your summit trail awaits.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Summit Uhuru Peak – Descend to Mweka Camp

Around midnight, begin your ascent to Uhuru Peak via Stella Point. Reach the top of Africa at sunrise—an unforgettable moment. After photos and celebration, descend to Barafu and then Mweka Camp. Exhausted but triumphant, enjoy a warm meal and deep sleep under the stars.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Final Descent – Mweka Gate to Arusha

Trek back through lush rainforest toward Mweka Gate. Watch for colobus monkeys and unique flowers along the trail. At the gate, receive your summit certificate and meet your driver. Return to Arusha for a well-deserved rest, marking the successful end of your Kilimanjaro journey.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.