Lemosho Route (7 Days)

Distance: 6 km (3.7 miles)
Trekking Time: 3-4 hours
Elevation Gain: +650m
Description:
- Start your trek at Lemosho Gate and ascend through the lush rainforest to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,750m).
- This gentle start allows you to acclimatize to the higher altitude in the coming days, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the rich vegetation and wildlife.

Distance: 8 km (5 miles)
Trekking Time: 5-6 hours
Elevation Gain: +850m
Description:
- Today you’ll continue your ascent through the rainforest and into the moorland zone.
- As the landscape changes, you’ll enjoy views of the Shira Plateau, which is vast and open, with incredible views of Kilimanjaro.
- Reach Shira 1 Camp (3,600m) in the afternoon for an early rest.

Distance: 7 km (4.3 miles)
Trekking Time: 3-4 hours
Elevation Gain: +300m
Description:
- Today’s hike is relatively short, but it’s a steady walk across the Shira Plateau at an altitude of 3,900m.
- You’ll get a close-up view of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro’s Western Breach while crossing this alpine desert.
- By the afternoon, you’ll reach Shira 2 Camp (3,900m) for an overnight stay.

Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles)
Trekking Time: 5-6 hours
Elevation Gain: +50m
Description:
- Today’s trek takes you across the Shira Plateau and through the Lava Tower (4,630m), a fascinating geological feature. From there, you’ll descend into the Barranco Valley.
- The route involves a brief descent to Barranco Camp (3,950m), which is nestled below the stunning Barranco Wall.
- It’s a great spot to rest, and it offers fantastic views of Kilimanjaro.

Distance: 13 km (8 miles)
Trekking Time: 7-8 hours
Elevation Gain: +690m
Description:
- Start your day by climbing the Barranco Wall, a challenging but fun section that requires using your hands to scramble up rocky terrain.
- Once at the top, you’ll continue along the ridge through alpine desert terrain toward Barafu Camp (4,640m), the base camp for your summit attempt.
- You’ll arrive in the afternoon, where you can rest and prepare for the midnight summit attempt. The camp is located on a ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

Distance: 6 km (3.7 miles) to summit, then 13 km (8 miles) to Mweka Camp
Trekking Time: 7-9 hours to summit, then 4-5 hours descent to Mweka Camp
Elevation Gain: +1,255m to summit, then descend -2,795m to Mweka Camp
Description:
- Summit Attempt: Begin your summit climb around midnight. The trail to Gilman’s Point (5,681m) is steep, and it requires stamina and determination. From there, you’ll continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro.
- After reaching the summit and celebrating your achievement, descend back to Barafu Camp for a quick rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp (3,100m) for the night.
- The descent is long but relatively easier compared to the ascent.

Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles)
Trekking Time: 3-4 hours
Elevation Loss: -1,460m
Description:
- On your final day, descend through the lush rainforest, watching the terrain change as you approach the Mweka Gate.
- After completing the trek, you’ll receive your summit certificate and be transferred to your hotel to celebrate your accomplishment.

Day 1: Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,750m)
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp (3,600m)
Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp (3,900m)
Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp (3,950m)
Day 5: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (4,640m)
Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), then descend to Mweka Camp (3,100m)
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (1,640m)

More Rest and Acclimatization: By skipping Karanga Camp, the itinerary still provides sufficient time to rest and acclimatize at the various camps before the summit attempt.
Direct Summit Push: The approach from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp allows for a direct route to the summit while maintaining gradual elevation increases to reduce the risk of altitude sickness.
Descent via Mweka: The descent through the Mweka Route is more gradual, which is easier on your body after the challenging summit attempt.

Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents (on twin sharing basis)
Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
Conservation fees (part of park fees)
Clean, purified drinking water
Sleeping Mattress
Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
Hot water for washing up daily
Basic first aid kit
Camping (part of park fees)
Airports pick up and drop off
Orientation and gear check as well
Medically Trained qualified guides, porters and cooks, their food, salaries and their tents
Twice a day medical health checkup, monitoring with pulse-oximeter and stethoscope.
Two nights’ accommodation in the hotel; first night includes bed and breakfast, with storage facilities for excess luggage during hikes
All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
VAT (18% charged by the Government)
All meals while on the Mountain
Kilimanjaro summit certificate
Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
Rescue fees (part of park fees)

Travel insurance
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance
Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
Personal trekking equipment such as sleeping bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
International and domestic flights
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Tips and gratuities
Tanzania Visa

Balance can be paid via bank transfer, online card payment, or with cash.
Bank payment can be done 15 days prior to the tour date (recommended 30 days prior).
Card Payment can be done 1 day prior to the tour date (recommended 7 days prior).
Cash can be paid on arrival (USD printed in or after the year 2009).