9-Day Mount Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho Route

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

Arrival in Kilimanjaro International Airport

Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by your Eretoto Adventures representative and picked up from the airport or your Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by your Eretoto Adventures representative and picked up from the airport or your hotel before being transferred to your accommodation in Moshi.

Take the rest of the day to relax, recover from your journey, and prepare for your upcoming 9-Day Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Trek. Your guide will provide a short briefing and assist you with any final preparations and equipment checks.

Enjoy a comfortable evening at your hotel as you prepare for the exciting adventure ahead.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

Tulivu Kilimanjaro Retreat

• Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lemosho Gate (2100m) to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2650m)

After breakfast, depart from your hotel in Moshi and drive for approximately 3–4 hours to Lemosho Gate, located on the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy the scenic journey through local villages, farmlands, and beautiful countryside.

Upon arrival at the gate, your guide will complete the park registration and permit formalities while the crew prepares for the trek. Once ready, begin your Kilimanjaro adventure through the lush montane rainforest.

The trail is peaceful and scenic, with towering trees, rich vegetation, and the possibility of spotting birds and small wildlife. Trek at a comfortable pace while your guide introduces you to the unique environment of Kilimanjaro.

After several hours, arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp (Big Tree Camp), where you’ll enjoy dinner and spend your first night on the mountain.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp (3610m)

After breakfast, continue your trek from Mti Mkubwa Camp (Big Tree Camp) toward Shira 1 Camp, leaving the dense rainforest behind as you gradually ascend into the heath and moorland zone.

The trail becomes more open as you climb, with beautiful views of the surrounding landscape and Mount Kilimanjaro’s impressive slopes. You’ll cross rugged terrain and gradually gain altitude while maintaining a steady pace to support proper acclimatization.

As you approach the Shira Plateau, the scenery transforms into vast open landscapes dotted with unique high-altitude vegetation. On clear days, you may enjoy spectacular views toward Kibo Peak.

Arrive at Shira 1 Camp, where you’ll have time to relax, enjoy dinner, and rest as your body continues to adapt to the increasing altitude.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp (3850m)

After breakfast, continue your trek across the spectacular Shira Plateau, one of the most scenic sections of the Lemosho Route. Today’s hike is relatively gentle, allowing you to enjoy the breathtaking high-altitude scenery while continuing your acclimatization.

The trail crosses wide, open landscapes surrounded by dramatic volcanic formations and panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro’s Kibo Peak. As you walk, your guide will help you maintain a comfortable pace and point out the unique plants and features of the alpine environment.

Continue toward Shira 2 Camp, where you’ll arrive in the afternoon. Take time to relax, enjoy the incredible surroundings, and prepare for the more challenging days ahead.

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 2 to Barranco Camp (3976m) via Lava Tower (4630m)

After breakfast, leave Shira 2 Camp and continue east toward the higher slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Today is an important acclimatization day, following the principle of “climb high, sleep low.”

The trail gradually ascends across the alpine desert, passing the junction toward Kibo Peak before continuing to Lava Tower, also known as the “Shark’s Tooth,” at approximately 4,630 m (15,190 ft).

After a short rest at Lava Tower, continue your descent through the dramatic mountain landscape toward Barranco Camp. This descent helps your body adjust to the higher altitude while preparing you for the days ahead.

Arrive at Barranco Camp in the afternoon, where you’ll enjoy dinner and rest beneath the impressive Barranco Wall.

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 to Karanga Camp (3995m)

After breakfast, begin one of the most adventurous and memorable sections of the Lemosho Route as you tackle the impressive Barranco Wall. The trail climbs steeply over the rocky wall, with your experienced guides and crew providing support throughout the ascent.

As you make your way upward, enjoy spectacular views of Kibo Peak, the surrounding valleys, and the dramatic volcanic landscape of Kilimanjaro. After conquering the Barranco Wall, descend into the beautiful Karanga Valley before continuing along the trail toward Karanga Camp.

This relatively short trekking day allows you to maintain a steady pace and focus on acclimatization as you approach the summit.

Arrive at Karanga Camp in the afternoon, where you’ll enjoy dinner, relax, and prepare for the final stages of your Kilimanjaro adventure.

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 to Barafu Camp (4673m)

After breakfast, continue your ascent from Karanga Camp toward Barafu Camp, the final base camp before your summit attempt. The trail gradually becomes steeper as you enter the rugged alpine desert, with vegetation becoming increasingly sparse.

As you climb higher, you’ll enjoy impressive views of Kibo Peak and the surrounding mountain landscape. Upon reaching Barafu Camp, you will have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers spectacular views of the summit from different angles.

After arriving at camp, enjoy lunch and spend the afternoon resting and preparing for your summit attempt. Your guide will provide a final briefing and ensure you are ready for the challenging climb ahead.

Have an early dinner and go to bed early, as your summit ascent will begin around midnight.

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 Camp – Uhuru Peak – Millennium Camp

Begin your summit attempt around midnight, leaving Barafu Camp under the cover of darkness. With your experienced guides, ascend slowly and steadily through the steep scree toward Stella Point (5,739 m / 18,829 ft) on the crater rim.

As dawn approaches, enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Africa, one of the most unforgettable moments of your Kilimanjaro adventure. From Stella Point, continue along the crater rim for approximately one hour toward Uhuru Peak (5,895 m / 19,341 ft), the highest point in Africa.

Celebrate your achievement at the summit before beginning your descent. After a short break at Barafu Camp, continue downhill through the alpine desert and moorland toward Millennium Camp, where you’ll enjoy a well-deserved rest and dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Millennium Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi

After breakfast, begin your final descent from Millennium Camp through the lush montane rainforest toward Mweka Gate. Enjoy the beautiful forest scenery as you gradually descend to lower elevations, where the air becomes warmer and the vegetation becomes greener.

Upon reaching Mweka Gate, complete the necessary park formalities and receive your Kilimanjaro summit certificate, celebrating your successful achievement of reaching Uhuru Peak.

After saying farewell to your mountain crew, a vehicle will transfer you from Mweka Gate to the airport or your hotel, depending on your onward travel arrangements.

This marks the end of your unforgettable 9-Day Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro adventure with Eretoto Adventures.

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.