10 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking via Lemosho Route

After breakfast, drive to Londorossi Gate for registration. Continue to Lemosho Gate, where your trek begins. Hike through the rainforest zone, spotting black-and-white colobus monkeys and diverse birdlife before reaching Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp.

Distance: 7 km

Time: 3–4 hrs

Terrain : Rainforest

Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Leave the rainforest and enter the heather moorland. The trail climbs steadily, offering panoramic views of Shira Ridge. Arrive at Shira 1 Camp located on a scenic plateau.

Distance: 8 km

Time:  5–6 hrs

Terrain: Moorland

Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A gentle trek across the Shira Plateau, one of the most beautiful sections of the route. You’ll enjoy views of Kibo Peak and Mount Meru.

Distance: 7 km

Time: 4–5 hrs

Terrain : Moorland

Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ascend to Lava Tower for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp. This “climb high, sleep low” strategy boosts your body’s ability to adapt to altitude.

Distance: 10 km

Time: 6–8 hrs

Terrain : Alpine Desert

Accommodation: Barranco Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tackle the famous Barranco Wall, a fun but challenging climb with spectacular views. Trek across ridges and valleys before reaching Karanga Camp, your overnight stop.

Distance: 6 km

Time: 4–5 hrs

Terrain: Alpine Desert

Accommodation: Karanga Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A short but steep hike to Barafu Camp, your base for the final ascent. Early dinner and rest before the midnight summit attempt.

Distance: 4 km

Time: 3–4 hrs

Terrain: Alpine Desert

Accommodation: Barafu Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

At midnight, begin your summit push. Reach Stella Point (5,739m) for sunrise, then continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After celebrating, descend carefully to Mweka Camp for your last night on the mountain.

Distance: 13 km

Time: 10–14 hrs

Terrain: Arctic - Rainforest

Accommodation: Mweka Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you’ll collect your summit certificate. Transfer back to Moshi for relaxation and a celebration dinner.

Distance: 10 km

Time: 3–4 hrs

Terrain: Rainforest

Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the hotel before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. End of an unforgettable adventure with Mothercity Safaris.

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer: Hotel to Airport