8 Days Lemosho Route - Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour

You will be picked up from the airport. From there you will go to the hotel in Moshi for an orientation on your trek. Your guides will be there to provide you with details on your trek and will also check your trekking gear.

• Altitude: 2,100m → 2,650m
• Distance: 6–7 km
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Zone: Rainforest

The trek begins at Londorosi Gate, where climbers’ complete registration and meet their guides. The trail passes through dense rainforest, home to colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and tropical birds.

Overnight at Mti Mkubwa Camp, a shaded and peaceful campsite, perfect for your first night on the mountain.

Highlights: Rainforest wildlife, gentle trekking, serene western route

• Altitude: 2,650m → 3,500m
• Distance: 8 km
• Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
• Zone: Rainforest → Moorland

The trail climbs steadily out of the rainforest into the heather and moorland zone. Vegetation changes dramatically as giant lobelias and volcanic rock formations appear.

Arrive at Shira 1 Camp, located on the edge of the Shira Plateau with stunning views of Kibo Peak.

Highlights: First views of Shira Plateau, volcanic terrain, scenic camping

• Altitude: 3,500m → 3,850m
• Distance: 5–7 km
• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
• Zone: Moorland

A short acclimatization hike across the Shira Plateau, one of the oldest volcanic formations on Kilimanjaro. The terrain is open and dramatic, with wide views of Kibo and surrounding valleys.

Overnight at Shira 2 Camp.

Highlights: Plateau trekking, acclimatization, panoramic mountain views

• Altitude: 3,850m → 4,630m → 3,960m
• Distance: 10–12 km
• Hiking Time: 6–7 hours
• Zone: Moorland → Alpine Desert

A key acclimatization day known as “climb high, sleep low.” The route ascends to Lava Tower (4,630m) before descending to Barranco Valley.

Arrive at Barranco Camp, one of the most scenic camps on Kilimanjaro.

Highlights: Lava Tower acclimatization, dramatic volcanic formations, Barranco Valley

• Altitude: 3,960m → 4,035m
• Distance: 5–6 km
• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
• Zone: Alpine Desert

Start with the famous Barranco Wall climb, a non-technical scramble offering breathtaking views. Continue across ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp.

Karanga is the final water point before summit base camp.

Highlights: Barranco Wall, ridge walking, acclimatization support

• Altitude: 4,035m → 4,640m
• Distance: 4–5 km
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Zone: Alpine Desert

A short but important climb to Barafu Camp, the summit base camp. The landscape becomes dry, rocky, and exposed.

Early dinner and rest before the midnight summit attempt.

Highlights: Summit preparation, Kibo Peak views, final base camp

• Altitude: 4,640m → 5,895m → 3,100m
• Distance: 16–17 km
• Hiking Time: 12–14 hours
• Zone: Arctic → Rainforest

The summit climb begins at midnight toward Stella Point (5,756m) and continues to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa.

At sunrise, enjoy breathtaking views above the clouds over Kilimanjaro and the African plains.

After summit celebration, descend to Mweka Camp for overnight rest.

Highlights: Uhuru Peak summit, sunrise above clouds, epic descent

• Altitude: 3,100m → 1,640m
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Zone: Rainforest

The final descent passes through lush rainforest with fresh air and rich vegetation. Arrive at Mweka Gate, where climbers receive their summit certificates.

Transfer to hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

Highlights: Certificate ceremony, rainforest walk, successful summit completion

Our packages include departure day services. Enjoy breakfast and a morning sightseeing in the city or join us for one of our Safari Adventures. If you are returning home our driver will bring you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to catch your flight back home.