9-Day Lemosho Route 8 Days Kilimanjaro Hike

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

Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

After registration at Londorossi Gate, you start your trek through lush rainforest alive with birds and colobus monkeys. The day ends at Mti Mkubwa Camp, where you rest beneath a canopy of trees.
Dinner and Overnight: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2650m), 3–4 hours trekking.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

Leaving the forest behind, the trail opens up to the Shira Plateau with breathtaking views of Mount Meru. The landscape changes into heather and moorland, offering a true wilderness feel.
Dinner and Overnight: Shira 1 Camp (3610m), 5–6 hours trekking.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp

A gentle trek across the plateau takes you deeper into the Shira region, where you acclimatize and explore volcanic features. You enjoy wide-open views of Kibo Peak and surrounding valleys.
Dinner and Overnight: Shira 2 Camp (3850m), 4–5 hours trekking.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira 2 to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

Today is all about acclimatization. You ascend to Lava Tower at 4,630m for lunch, then descend into the Barranco Valley. The dramatic landscapes include giant lobelias and Senecio trees.
Dinner and Overnight: Barranco Camp (3976m), 6–7 hours trekking.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

The morning begins with the thrilling ascent of the Barranco Wall, a steep but rewarding scramble offering incredible views from the top. The route continues over rolling terrain, with ups and downs across valleys, before reaching Karanga Camp at 4,035 meters after 4 to 5 hours. This camp serves as another important acclimatization stop.
Dinner and Overnight: Karanga Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Karanga camp to Barafu camp

A short but steep climb takes you to Barafu Camp at 4,640 meters, the base camp for your summit attempt. The hike takes about 4 hours, leaving the afternoon free to rest, hydrate, and prepare. The rocky, exposed campsite is where climbers from all over the world gather in anticipation of the summit push.
Dinner and overnight Barafu camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

The most demanding day begins around midnight with a slow climb up scree slopes toward Stella Point at 5,739 meters. As dawn breaks, you continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters, the highest point in Africa. After celebrating this once-in-a-lifetime achievement, you descend back to Barafu for a short rest, then continue down to Mweka Camp at 3100 meters for a well-deserved night’s sleep after 12 to 14 hours of trekking.
Dinner and overnight mweka camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate maridad hotel

Your final trek leads you back through lush rainforest for 3 to 4 hours until you reach Mweka Gate at 1,640 meters. Here you receive your summit certificate, marking the completion of your Kilimanjaro adventure. A transfer takes you back to Moshi, where a hot shower, warm meal, and comfortable bed await.
Dinner and overnight Maridadi Hotel.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

The Maridadi Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Depature

After completing your 8-day Lemosho Route trek, you will be transferred from Mweka Gate back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha for rest and refreshment. On your departure day, we will arrange a comfortable transfer from your hotel to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or to Arusha, depending on your travel plans. This transfer is already included in your package price, ensuring a smooth and worry-free end to your adventure.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.