8 days Lemosho route Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Londorossi Gate (2100m) – Forest camp (2750m)
1 stop
1
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After breakfast, you'll drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate, where registration formalities are completed before continuing to the Lemosho trailhead. Your adventure begins with a gentle hike through one of Kilimanjaro's pristine rainforests. Giant trees, lush vegetation, colorful birds, and playful black-and-white colobus monkeys make this a memorable introduction to Africa's highest mountain. By late afternoon, you'll arrive at Forest Camp, where your mountain crew will have your tents prepared and a hot meal waiting.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Forest Camp (2750m) – Shira 1 Camp (3540m)
1 stop
2
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Leaving the rainforest behind, the landscape gradually opens into beautiful heath and moorland. The trail climbs steadily through giant heather and volcanic formations before reaching the magnificent Shira Plateau, one of the world's highest plateaus. On clear days you'll enjoy your first breathtaking views of Kibo Peak, your ultimate destination.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Shira 1 (3540m) – Shira 2 (3840m)- Moir Hut (4114)
1 stop
3
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Today's trek crosses the vast Shira Plateau, offering panoramic mountain views throughout the day. Continuing to the peaceful Moir Hut area provides valuable acclimatization while avoiding the busier camps used by many other routes. Optional acclimatization hikes around Lent Hills help your body gradually adjust to the altitude, increasing your chances of a successful summit.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Moir Hut ( 4114)- Lava Tower ( 4600)-Barranco Camp (3950m)
1 stop
4
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This is one of the most important acclimatization days of the trek. You'll climb steadily to Lava Tower (4,600m) before descending to Barranco Camp. Although you sleep at a lower altitude than your highest point of the day, this "climb high, sleep low" strategy allows your body to adapt naturally to the thinner air. The dramatic landscapes, volcanic formations, and giant senecio plants make this one of Kilimanjaro's most photogenic days.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Barranco Camp (3950m) – Karanga Camp (4235m)
1 stop
5
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After breakfast, you'll tackle the famous Barranco Wall, often considered one of the highlights of the entire climb. Although it appears intimidating from below, the climb is non-technical and your experienced guides will assist you throughout. Upon reaching the top, you'll be rewarded with spectacular panoramic views before continuing through valleys and alpine desert to Karanga Camp. This shorter hiking day provides additional acclimatization before summit preparations begin.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Karanga camp (4235) – Barafu Hut (4600)
1 stop
6
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Today's hike is relatively short but very important. You'll gradually ascend to Barafu Camp, your base for the summit attempt. After arriving, you'll enjoy an early hot dinner before your guide conducts a detailed summit briefing covering clothing, equipment, pacing, hydration, and safety procedures. You will then rest for several hours before beginning the climb to Uhuru Peak shortly before midnight.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
summit attempt Barafu Camp (4600m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka (3100m)
1 stop
7
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This is the most challenging—and most rewarding—day of your Kilimanjaro adventure. Starting around midnight, you'll climb under a sky filled with stars, steadily making your way toward Stella Point before witnessing an unforgettable African sunrise high above the clouds. From there, you'll continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m)—the highest point in Africa. Standing at the Roof of Africa is a life-changing achievement and a moment you'll remember forever. After celebrating, taking photographs, and enjoying the incredible scenery, you'll descend to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing to Mweka Camp for your final night on the mountain.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Mweka Camp (3100m) – Mweka Gate (1980m)
1 stop
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Your final morning begins with breakfast and a special farewell celebration with your mountain crew. After descending through beautiful rainforest, you'll reach Mweka Gate where you'll receive your official Kilimanjaro summit certificate. Following lunch, you'll return to your hotel in Moshi for a well-deserved hot shower and celebration of your incredible achievement.
3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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