8 Days Hiking Kilimanjaro via Lemosho Route Journey

After breakfast, you'll embark on a scenic drive to Lemosho Gate, where you'll complete registration and get your entrance permit. From there, a one-hour drive will take you to the Lemosho starting point. After a picnic lunch, you'll meet your guides, cooks, and porters. Begin your climb through beautiful forests, arriving at Mti Mkubwa Camp for the night.

Destination:

Londorossi Gate To Lemosho Gate To Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp

Overnight:

Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

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Today's 6–7-hour hike covers a distance of 7km. You'll traverse the moorland zone, with opportunities to enjoy the sun, acclimatize, and take breaks. The stunning Shira Plateau will be visible as you gradually ascend. Reach Shira 1 Camp and settle in for the night.

Destination:

Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp To Shira 1 Camp

Overnight:

Shira 1 Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

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Start on a 4-6 hour hike covering 9km. Cross the Shira Plateau, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and stop for a picnic lunch at Fisher's Point. Continue through the moorland zone and reach the base of a massive lava flow, where Moir Hut awaits. Enjoy the beautiful campsite surrounded by nature.

Destination:

Shira 1 Camp To Moir Hut Camp

Overnight:

Moir Hut Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

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Today's 6-8 hour hike takes you through the alpine desert. Climb steep hills and make your way to the Lava Tower, a volcanic plug that offers fantastic views. Descend for 2 hours and arrive at Barranco Camp, situated in the Great Barranco Valley. Take in the extensive views and rest for the night.

Destination:

Shira 2 Camp To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp

Overnight:

Barranco Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

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Embark on a 4-6 hour hike covering 6km. Conquer the challenging Barranco Wall, using your hands at times to maneuver around rock boulders. Enjoy the rewarding views from the top before descending to Karanga Valley, the last water point. Continue to Karanga Camp, where you'll have lunch and spend the night.

Destination:

Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

Overnight:

Karanga Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

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Today's 3–5-hour hike takes you through steep uphill terrain with boulders and shattered rock. Traverse the upper alpine desert and reach Barafu Camp, a rocky campsite. Rest and prepare for the summit attempt, with an early dinner and early sleep.

Destination:

Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

Overnight:

Barafu Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

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Start your summit attempt around midnight, ascending steep rocks for 2-3 hours before reaching a zigzag section. Proceed to the crater rim and Stella Point (5,756m) to witness a breathtaking sunrise. Continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After enjoying the summit, descend back to Barafu Camp for brunch. Continue the descent to Mweka Hut for rest.

Destination:

Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp

Overnight:

Mweka Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

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Descend through the rainforest for approximately 3-4 hours, covering a distance of 10km. Look out for wildlife, such as blue monkeys and black and white colobus monkeys. Reach Mweka Gate, sign out of the Kilimanjaro National Park logbook, and collect your certificates. Drive back to your hotel in Moshi for a hot shower and celebration.