6 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro New Moon Climbing Adventure

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. This day is for relaxing, checking your trekking gear, meeting the mountain guide, and receiving a full briefing about the 6 Days Lemosho Route New Moon Kilimanjaro climb. The guide will explain altitude safety, summit night preparation, and the special dark-sky trekking experience expected during the New Moon period.

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overnight:

Kilimanjaro White House Hotel

  budget 2 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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Distance: About 6 km trekking
Time: 3–4 hours trekking, plus road transfer from Moshi
Altitude: Lemosho Gate around 2,100m–2,385m to Mti Mkubwa Camp around 2,650m–2,785m
Vegetation Zone: Rainforest

After breakfast, you will drive from Moshi to Lemosho Gate for registration before starting your Kilimanjaro trekking adventure. The trail begins through the beautiful rainforest zone, with tall trees, fresh air, birds, and sometimes black-and-white colobus monkeys. This peaceful forest section gives a calm and scenic beginning to your New Moon Lemosho Route climb before reaching Mti Mkubwa Camp.

Destination:

Lemosho Gate To Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp

Overnight:

Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Distance: About 14–16 km
Time: 7–9 hours
Altitude: Mti Mkubwa around 2,650m–2,785m to Shira 1 around 3,500m–3,610m, then Shira 2 around 3,850m–3,895m
Vegetation Zone: Rainforest to Moorland

Today is a longer trekking day as you leave the rainforest and climb into the open moorland zone. The trail passes through Shira 1 Camp and continues across the beautiful Shira Plateau toward Shira 2 Camp. The landscape becomes wider and more dramatic, offering great views of the mountain. During the New Moon period, the evening sky at Shira 2 can be very dark and excellent for stargazing when the weather is clear.

Destination:

Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira I to Shira 2 Camp

Overnight:

Shira 2 Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Distance: About 10 km
Time: 6–7 hours
Altitude: Shira 2 around 3,850m–3,895m to Lava Tower area around 4,600m, then down to Barranco Camp around 3,960m
Vegetation Zone: Moorland to Alpine Desert, then Moorland Valley

After breakfast, you will trek from Shira 2 Camp toward the higher alpine desert zone, passing near Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp. This is an important acclimatization day because you climb high and sleep lower, helping your body adjust to altitude. The route offers dramatic volcanic scenery, open mountain views, and a beautiful descent into Barranco Valley below the famous Barranco Wall.

Destination:

Shira 2 Camp To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp

Overnight:

Barranco Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Time: 7–9 hours
Altitude: Barranco Camp around 3,960m to Karanga Camp around 4,034m, then Barafu Camp around 4,640m–4,673m
Vegetation Zone: Alpine Desert

The day starts with the exciting climb over Barranco Wall, one of the most memorable parts of the Lemosho Route. After crossing ridges and valleys, you will pass Karanga Camp and continue toward Barafu Camp, the base camp for your summit attempt. The landscape becomes dry, rocky, and more exposed. At Barafu, you will rest, prepare warm clothes, check your headlamp, and get ready for the New Moon midnight summit climb.

Destination:

Barranco Camp to Karanga to Barafu Camp

Overnight:

Barafu Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Distance: About 5 km ascent and 12–13 km descent
Time: 6–8 hours ascent, then 5–6 hours descent
Altitude: Barafu Camp around 4,640m–4,673m to Uhuru Peak 5,895m, then down to Mweka Camp around 3,100m
Vegetation Zone: Arctic Summit Zone, Alpine Desert, then Moorland/Upper Forest

Around midnight, you will begin the final summit push under the dark New Moon sky. With little or no moonlight, the climb feels powerful and adventurous as you move slowly by headlamp toward Stella Point and then continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After celebrating at the summit, you will descend back through Barafu Camp and continue down to Mweka Camp for rest after a long and unforgettable day.

Destination:

Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp

Overnight:

Mweka Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Distance: About 9–10 km trekking
Time: 3–4 hours trekking, plus transfer to Moshi
Altitude: Mweka Camp around 3,100m to Mweka Gate around 1,640m, then Moshi around 890m
Vegetation Zone: Rainforest

After breakfast, you will descend through the lush rainforest zone from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate. At the gate, you will sign out and receive your Kilimanjaro certificate depending on the highest point reached. Your driver will then transfer you back to Moshi, marking the end of your 6 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro New Moon Climbing Adventure filled with scenic trails, dark-sky trekking, stargazing moments, and unforgettable summit memories.

Destination:

Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate

Overnight:

Kilimanjaro White House Hotel

  budget 2 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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