Day 1: Londorossi Gate (7,742 ft) to Mti Mkubwa Camp (9,498 ft).
After a drive from Moshi to the gate, we start our climb through the lush Rain Forest. The 6 km climb takes about 3-4 hours, and we settle in at Mti Mkubwa Camp for dinner and overnight.
Destination: Londorossi Gate To Lemosho Gate To Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp
Accommodation: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite
public camp site
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp (11,500 ft).
Leaving the forest behind, we ascend into the heather moorland zone. The 8 km climb lasts 5-6 hours, with scenic views along the way. We reach Shira 1 Camp at 11,500 ft for the night.
Destination: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp To Shira 1 Camp
Accommodation: Shira 1 Campsite
public camp site
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp (12,379 ft).
Taking time to acclimatize, we climb through the Moorland and cross the Shira Plateau. The 7-hour climb covers 11 km, and we overnight at Shira 2 Camp at 12,379 ft.
Destination: Shira 1 Camp To Shira 2 Camp
Accommodation: Shira 2 Campsite
public camp site
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower (15,190 ft) and Barranco Camp (13,044 ft).
We face a challenging day as we ascend to Lava Tower at 15,190 ft and then descend to Barranco Camp. The total distance is approximately 14 km, taking 7 hours to complete.
Destination: Shira 2 Camp To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp
Accommodation: Barranco Campsite
public camp site
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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 5: Acclimatization Day (optional, 8-day route).
This day provides an opportunity to adjust to the altitude. We embark on a steep ridge climb, passing the Barranco Wall and exploring the Karanga Valley. After lunch, we return to the campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
Destination: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp
Accommodation: Karanga Campsite
public camp site
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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (15,331 ft).
Leaving Karanga Valley, we continue to the junction leading to the Mweka Trail. Our destination is Barafu Camp at 15,331 ft, where we set up camp for the night. This 8-hour climb covers a distance of 9.4 km.
Destination: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp
Accommodation: Barafu Campsite
public camp site
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 7: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (19,341 ft), then to Mweka Camp (10,065 ft).
We start our summit push in the early morning, hiking in darkness towards Uhuru Peak, the highest point of Kilimanjaro. After reaching the summit, we descend to Mweka Camp via Barafu Camp. The total distance is 4.5 km uphill and 10.7 km downhill. The climb to the summit takes 7-8 hours, while the descent to Mweka Camp lasts 6-8 hours.
Destination: Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp
Accommodation: Mweka Campsite
public camp site
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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (5,380 ft).
After breakfast, we descend to Mweka Park Gate to receive our summit certificates. The 8.5 km climb takes 4-6 hours through the Rain Forest habitat. From the gate, we return to the hotel in Moshi for a well-deserved hot shower and rest.
Destination: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Drinking water
TOUR PRICE/COST
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The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
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Private (Shared) Price
| No of pax | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pax | $1,982 pp | $1,487 pp |
| 2–4 pax | $1,957 pp | $1,468 pp |
| 5–9 pax | $1,932 pp | $1,449 pp |
| 10–15 pax | $1,907 pp | $1,430 pp |
Group joining price
| Adult | Child |
|---|---|
| $1,957 pp | $1,468 pp |
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8 Days On Foot to Mt Kilimanjaro via Lemosho Route Climb
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