7 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking via Lemosho Route

Breakfast, and then drive to Londorossi Gate (2,250 3). Start with a walk across thick rainforest with colobus monkeys and rare birds. You will then hike up to Mti Mkubwa Camp (Big Tree Camp) where you will spend the first night on the mountain.

Distance: 6 km

Time: 3–4 hrs

Terrain: Rainforest

Hiking: Mti Mkubwa Camp.

Food: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

The path rises gradually, abandoning the rainforest and moving into the zone of the moorland. Before you get to the Shira Plateau which is one of the most beautiful features of Kilimanjaro, you will cross several streams. Have a magnificent sight of Mount Meru and the western face of Kilimanjaro.

Distance: 8 km

Time: 5–6 hrs

Terrain: Moorland

Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Ascent the Shira Plateau today and ascend to Lava Tower (4,600 ⁻) to acclimatize yourself and then into Barranco Valley. This is a climb high fire sleep low method that will allow your body to be accustomed to high altitude and this will make your summit attempt safe. The valley is a spectacular one with cliffs high above.

Distance: 10km

Time: 6-7hrs

Terrain: Alpine Desert.

Accommodation: Barranco Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start the day with the legendary Barranco Wall which is a thrilling and non technical climb where one can view the breathtaking Karanga Valley. Pass through the desert alpine environment on its way to Barafu Camp which is the base camp to be used in the summit. Start with an early rest to prepare oneself to the night climb.

Distance: 9 km

Time: 6–7 hrs

Terrain: Arctic Zone

Accommodation: Barafu Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Wake up at around midnight to complete summit push. Slowly climb to Stella Point (5,739m) and proceed on the rim of the crater to the highest point in Africa, Uhuru Peak. Enjoy the great sunrise view of the plains below which are infinite. After the festivity around this success, you proceed to rest in Mweka Camp.

Distance: 16 km

Time: 10-14 hrs

Terrain: Arctic Rainforest Distance.

Accommodation: Mweka Camp

Food: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Deal with the green rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,640m) where the official Kilimanjaro summit certificate will be received. We will then have our driver drive you back to Moshi where you can have a refreshing shower, celebrating and resting.

Distance: 10 km

Time: 3–4 hrs

Terrain: Rainforest

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch