8-Day Kilimanjaro Climb – Lemosho Route

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

Londorossi Gate (2250m) – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2820m)

Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

Distance: ~6 km

Habitat: Rainforest

After breakfast and a drive from Arusha or Moshi, you’ll arrive at Londorossi Gate for registration. Begin your trek through lush rainforest with chances to see black-and-white colobus monkeys. Camp at Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree Camp).

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Mti Mkubwa Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mti Mkubwa (2820m) – Shira 1 Camp (3610m)

Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

Distance: ~8 km

Habitat: Moorland

Ascend out of the forest into heather and moorland. The trail offers your first views of Kibo Peak across the Shira Plateau. Arrive at Shira 1 Camp, with dramatic vistas all around.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Shira 1 Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Shira 1 (3610m)– Shira 2 Camp (3850m)

Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

Distance: ~7 km

Habitat: Moorland

A relatively easy day to help acclimatization. Trek across the Shira Plateau, with sweeping views and a chance to spot wildlife like eland or buffalo. Arrive at Shira 2 Camp, where you’ll rest and prepare for higher altitude tomorrow.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Shira 2 Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Shira 2 (3850) – Lava Tower (4630m) – Barranco Camp (3976m)

Hiking Time: 6–8 hours

Distance: ~10 km

Habitat: Alpine Desert

This is an important acclimatization day. Ascend to Lava Tower for lunch at 4,630m, then descend to Barranco Camp. This “climb high, sleep low” strategy helps your body adapt. Views of the Barranco Wall and glaciers are stunning.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Barranco Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Barranco Camp (3976m) – Karanga Camp (3995m)

Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

Distance: ~5 km

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Start with an exhilarating scramble up the Barranco Wall, then follow a trail with scenic ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp. This short day is designed for acclimatization and recovery.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Karanga Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karanga Camp (3995m) – Barafu Camp (4673m)

Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

Distance: ~4 km

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Climb steadily to Barafu Camp, your base for the final summit attempt. You’ll arrive in the early afternoon, rest, and have an early dinner. Prepare for the midnight summit push.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Barafu Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Summit Day – Barafu Camp (4673) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka Camp (3100m)

Hiking Time: 12–15 hours

Distance: ~17 km

Habitat: Arctic to Rainforest

Begin your summit climb around midnight, reaching Stella Point at sunrise, and then Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa! Celebrate with photos, then descend to Barafu for rest and continue to Mweka Camp for your final night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Mweka Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mweka Camp (3100m) – Mweka Gate (1640m) – Transfer to Moshi/Arusha

Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

Distance: ~10 km

Habitat: Rainforest

Trek through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate. A vehicle will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha for a hot shower and celebration.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

All park, camping, and rescue fees

Professional mountain guides, cook & porters

All meals and purified water

Mountain tents and gear

Round-trip transport from Moshi/Arusha

Certificate of achievement.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.