8-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.

Lemosho gate to Mti mkubwa (Big tree) camp

Today you will be transferred by road from Moshi (or Arusha) to Lemosho gate. After registration you continue on the 4x4 track till the trail head where you begin your trek through the rain forest zone with your guide. The forest is thick and diverse with flora / fauna, and you may experience rain this afternoon which is common in this zone making the path slightly slippery.

A short and winding path takes you steadily to the first camp
Approx. trekking distance: 7km or 4.5mi (2-3 hours)
Start altitude: 2100m or 6890ft
End altitude: 2780m or 9120ft
Highest Altitude reached: 2780m or 9120ft
Meals included today: Picnic lunch, dinner
Overnight ;Mti Mkubwa[Big tree] camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mti mkubwa (Big tree) camp to shira one Camp

This morning you quickly leave the forest zone on a steep path as the dense vegetation slowly eases into the Heather and moorland zone. The remainder of the day takes you on a steady hike across the Shira ridge where views of the Shira peak (the third of Kilimanjaro’s volcanic cones) gives you the spectacular jagged scenery of this eroded peak.

Approx. driving distance: None
Approx. trekking distance: 7km or 4.5mi (4-5 hours)
Start altitude: 2780m or 9120ft
End altitude: 3505m or 11500ft
Highest Altitude reached: 3505m or 11500ft
Altitude +gain / -loss: +725m or +2380ft
Meals included today: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch, dinner
Overnight ;Shira one campsite.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira One Camp To Cathedral Point To Shira Two Camp

Todays hike takes you gradually across the Shira Plateau within the heather and moorland and an optional extra hike to the Shira Cathedral peak (3880m) before gradually taking you to Shira two camp. Shira is the third of Kilimanjaro’s volcanic cones and has been shaped by lava and volcanic activity to create a stunning jagged peak and offering a unique western view of Kibo, the highest of the peaks and your final destination on the tour.

Approx. driving distance: None
Approx. trekking distance: 6km or 4mi (3-5 hours)
Start altitude: 3505m or 11500ft
End altitude: 3845m or 12615ft
Highest Altitude reached: 3872m or 12705ft
Altitude +gain / -loss: +340m or +1115ft / -27m or -90ft
Meals included today: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch, dinner
Overnight ; Shira two camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira Two Camp To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp

Your hike today takes you towards to Kibo cone steadily climbing up and over the edges of the alpine desert to your first high altitude at the lava tower (4630m or 15190ft). Today helps you to acclimatize and also is a great indicator to see how your body can handle the higher altitude. From the Lava Tower you begin your steep descent anti clockwise around Kibo and into the Barranco Valley passing the large flowering mountain cacti (Kilimanjaro Senecios) unique to Kilimanjaro. The day ends around the same elevation as you started on the edge of the heather and moorland.

Approx. driving distance: None
Approx. trekking distance: 10km or 6mi (6-8 hours)
Start altitude: 3845m or 12615ft
End altitude: 3960m or 12990ft
Highest Altitude reached: 4630m or 15190ft
Altitude +gain / -loss: +785m or +2575ft / -670m or -2200ft
Meals included today: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch, dinner
Overnight ; Baranco camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Barranco Camp Via Baranco Wall To Karanga Camp

Today's Itinerary you will ascend the Barranco Wall and Explore Karanga Valley. This morning, you will depart from camp and embark on the ascent of the Barranco Wall. This impressive non-technical scramble offers a genuine mountaineering experience, requiring no prior climbing expertise or specialized equipment. The effort is rewarded with breathtaking views including a panoramic look back at your camp and the majestic Heim Glacier on the peak. Following the Barranco Wall, you will continue your trek through the alpine desert, meandering around the mountain towards the Karanga Valley. Descent into the Karanga Valley, the final water source on your route, is followed by an ascent to your camp for the night.
Approximate Trekking Distance: 6 km (4 miles) – 3 to 5 hours
Start Altitude: 3,960 meters (12,990 feet)
End Altitude: 4,040 meters (13,255 feet)
Highest Altitude Reached: 4,250 meters (13,945 feet)
Meals Included: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch, and dinner
Overnight ;Karanga camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

Today's trek leads you through the serene and expansive alpine desert, characterized by a gradual ascent despite the lack of steep inclines. As you make your way, the imposing Kibo Cone draws nearer, and you may catch your first glimpse of Mawenzi Peak, Kilimanjaro’s second highest peak, to the east.
Given the relatively short distance of today's trek, you will have ample time to rest and acclimate at your summit camp, preparing for the challenging summit attempt scheduled for tonight.
Approximate Trekking Distance; 4 km (2.5 miles) – 3 to 4 hours
Start Altitude: 4,040 meters (13,255 feet)
End Altitude: 4,640 meters (15,225 feet)
Highest Altitude Reached: 4,640 meters (15,225 feet)
Altitude Gain/Loss: +600 meters (+1,970 feet)
Meals Included: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch, and dinner
Overnight: Summit Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Barafu Via Stela Point To Uhuru To High/Mweka Camp

In the early morning (around 00:00am) you begin your final ascent to the summit of Uhuru peak through the arctic zone. The trek is a steep hike over loose volcanic scree through the dark and cold night and takes a slow pace in a zig-zag pattern towards Stella point (5685m) which is your first stop on the Kibo crater rim.

From here a short hike remains to take you to Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. You usually don’t spend that long at the peak due to the extreme altitude and will descend back down to the base camp for your breakfast / brunch.

Approx. trekking distance: 19km or 12mi (14-18 hours)
Start altitude: 4640m or 15225ft
End altitude: 3700m or 12220ft
Highest Altitude reached: 5895m or 19431ft (Peak!)
Altitude +gain / -loss: +1255m or +4206ft / -2195m or -7211ft
Meals included today: Midnight snack, brunch, picnic lunch or lunch, dinner
Overnight ; Millenium/Mweka camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Millenium/Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate To The Hotel/Airport

Your final day on Kilimanjaro is a descent through the southern rain forest until Mweka gate where our vehicle will be waiting to take you back to Moshi town. Usually, the crew will leave you at Mweka gate and it’s a perfect opportunity to say goodbye to your crew who all generally head directly home from the end gate.

Approx. driving distance: 1 hour (to Moshi) / 2 hours (to Arusha)
Approx. trekking distance: 10km or 6mi (3-4 hours)
Start altitude: 3700m or 12220ft
End altitude: 1630m or 5350ft
Highest Altitude reached: 3080m or 10105ft
Altitude +gain / -loss: -1450 or - 4755ft
Meals included today: Breakfast

NOTE; We do not include lunch on the last day when descending via Mweka as we expect most to descend before lunch time. It is common for many to celebrate with their guides for this lunch just outside of the park or you can have your lunch at your post climb lodge instead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

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.