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Kilimanjaro Umoja Tours

Elevation: 2389m/7838ft to 2785m/9137ft
Altitude gained: 396m

Departing from Moshi a 3 hours drive will take you through welcoming mountainside villages to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.

DAY 1: LEMOSHO  GATE – MTI MKUBWA CAMP: 4.8km /3mi | 3-4 hrs | Rainforest

Elevation: 2785m/9137ft to 3504m/11,496ft
Altitude gained: 719m

After a good nights sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, we leave the forest behind now, the trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. Temperatures begin to drop.

DAY 2: MTI MKUBWA CAMP – SHIRA I CAMP: 7.9km/5mi | 4-6hrs | Moorland

Elevation: 3504m/11,496ft to 3895m/12,779ft
Altitude gained: 391m

We explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little-used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

DAY 3: SHIRA I CAMP –SHIRA HUT: 6.9km/4.3mi | 5-7hrs | Moorland

Elevation: 3895m/12,779ft to 3986m/13,077ft
Altitude gained: 91m

Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization. From Shira Plateau we continue east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the Kibo peak before we then continue, South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev. 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, we come to a second junction, which leads to the Arrow Glacier. We then continue to descend to overnight at Barranco Camp.

DAY 4: SHIRA HUT – LAVA TOWER – BARRANCO CAMP: 10.1km/6.3mi | 4-6hrs | Semi Desert

Elevation: 3986m/13,077ft to 4034m/13,235ft
Altitude gained: 48m

After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up to the adventurous Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction, which connects, with the Mweka Trail. This is one of the most impressive days to see the power, agility, and strength of your crew zip over this wall with what appears such ease. Overnight at Karanga Camp.

DAY 5: BARRANCO CAMP – KARANGA CAMP: 5.2km/3mi | 4-5hrs | Alpine Desert

Distance: 3.3 km / 2 mi
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Zone: Alpine Desert
Elevation: 4034m (13,235ft) → 4662m (15,295ft)
Altitude Gained: 628 meters

On this day, the trail gradually ascends through the dry, rugged alpine desert zone, with fewer plants and more volcanic rock underfoot. The landscape opens up, and the air gets thinner as you move higher.

The hike is short but done slowly to help with acclimatization. As you reach Barafu Camp, the final base camp before the summit, you've officially completed the Southern Circuit — a scenic loop around the mountain offering multiple dramatic views of Uhuru Peak, the summit of Kilimanjaro.

Once at Barafu, you’ll enjoy an early dinner and get as much rest as possible. The summit attempt begins around midnight, so tonight is all about mental preparation, hydration, and sleep. The camp is exposed, cold, and quiet — building anticipation for the biggest day of the climb.
Overnight: Barafu Camp

DAY 6: HIKE FROM KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP

Elevation: 4662m/15,295ft to 5895m/19,341ft
Altitude gained: 1233m
Descent to 3106m/10,190ft
Altitude lost: 2789m

Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.

We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way.
Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa!

DAY 7: BARAFU CAMP – SUMMIT: 4.86km /3mi up | 5-7hrs | – MWEKA CAMP: 13km /8mi down | 5-6hrs |

Elevation: 3106m/10,190ft to 1633m/5358ft
Altitude lost: 1473m

After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles.

From the gate, a vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes).

DAY 8: MWEKA CAMP – MWEKA GATE – MOSHI: 9.1km/6mi |3-4hrs | Rainforest

Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

Kitano Tours And Safaris

>>> We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at trailhead, we begin hiking through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.

Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest

  Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa

Day 1: Londorossi Gate (2100m) to Mti Mkubwa (2750m)

>>> We continue on the trail leading out of the rain forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. Crossing many streams you’ll head towards a plateau that leads to Shira 2 Camp (3840m). At the campsite, you will be next to a stream and have a spectacular view of the Western Breach and its glaciers in the East.

Distance: 8 km/ 5miles
Hiking Time 5-6 hours
Habitat: Health

  Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree)(2750m) to Shira 2 Camp (3840m)

>>> Following an early morning breakfast, you'll head from moorland to semi-desolate tract and rocky landscape. After five hours of on foot east, you'll come head to head with the Lava Tower (4630m). Packed lunches could be served right here and hikers additionally have an choice of mountaineering the big Lava Tower if climate permits. At this factor of the hike, it's far ordinary for hikers to begin feeling the outcomes from the altitude along with complications and shortness of breath. Next, we’ll pass closer to the Barranco Campsite (3950m). The descent takes round 2 hours. It is positioned in a valley under the Breach and Great Barranco Wall (“Breakfast Wall”). Drinking and washing water and dinner could be served as hikers view the solar setting.

Day 3: Shira (3840m) – Lava Tower (4630m) – Barranco Camp (3950m)

After early breakfast, it's miles now time to triumph over the Great Barranco Wall! From the pinnacle of the Wall, you may have a view of Heim Glacier. The path then finishes up and down withinside the Karanga Valley and intersects with the Mweka Route, that's the path used to descend at the very last days. As you retain trekking for an hour, you may attain Barafu Hut. This is the ultimate water prevent for the porters due to the fact there may be no on hand water at Barafu Camp (4550m)

Day 4: Barranco Camp (3950m) – Barafu Camp (4550m)

Your guide will wake you round 23:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then start your summit attempt. The path heads northwest and you'll ascend over stone scree. This is the maximum mentally and bodily difficult a part of the climb. In approximately 6 hours, you'll attain Stella Point (5685m), placed at the crater rim. After playing a superb sunrise, you'll hold ascending for approximately 2 hours on a snow-blanketed path to Uhuru Peak (5895m).

Day 5: Summit Attempt Barafu camp (4550m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka (3100m)

On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.

Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
Distance: 10 km/6 miles
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
  Accommodation: Moshi

Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

6 days Lemosho Route hiking  Kilimanjaro

Horizon Seeker Adventure

Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft
Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time:3-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
Full board at Forest camp Know as {Big tree Camp}.
We depart from Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, we eat lunch, and then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site which is Forest camp Know as {Big tree Camp}.

Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp

Elevation (ft): 9,500ft to 11,500ft
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time 5-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Full Board at Shira One Camp
We continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.

Forest Camp to Shira One Camp

Elevation (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft
Distance: 14 km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Full Board at Shira 2 camp
We explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we Stay at shira 2 camp or continue to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Camp

Elevation (ft): 13,800ft to 13,000ft
Distance: 7 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Semi Desert
Full Board at Shira 2 or Moir Hut camp
From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp or Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco.

Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 13,100ft
Distance: 5km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Full Board at Karanga Camp.
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. This is a short day meant for acclimatization.

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Elevation (ft): 13,100ft to 15,300ft
Distance: 4 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Full Board at Barafu Hut Camp.
After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft)
Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
Habitat: Arctic
Full Board at Mweka hut Camp.
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.
From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight

Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut

Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
Half Board
After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
Our vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi.

Mweka Camp to Moshi

Kilimanjaro's Lemosho route in 8 days

Elevation: 2,800 ft (850 m)
Arrive in Moshi and transfer to your hotel. Meet your guides and fellow climbers for a briefing and gear check. Rest and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Arrival in Moshi

Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft (2,360 m to 2,895 m)
Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
After breakfast, drive to Londorossi Gate for registration. Begin your trek through the lush rainforest, rich in wildlife, to reach Mti Mkubwa Camp.

Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp

Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft (2,895 m to 3,505 m)
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Leave the rainforest and enter the heather and moorland zone. Enjoy the expansive views as you trek across the Shira Plateau to Shira 1 Camp.

Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

Elevation: 11,500 ft to 12,500 ft (3,505 m to 3,810 m)
Distance: 7 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Continue across the Shira Plateau, soaking in stunning vistas of Kibo Peak and the Great Rift Valley. Reach Shira 2 Camp for an afternoon of rest and acclimatization.

Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Elevation: 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft (3,810 m to 4,630 m) to 13,580 ft (4,130 m)
Distance: 14 km
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Trek towards the Lava Tower, a significant altitude gain, followed by a descent to Moir Hut, aiding in acclimatization. Optional hikes around the Lent Hills in the afternoon.

Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Moir Hut

Elevation: 13,580 ft to 13,200 ft (4,130 m to 4,025 m)
Distance: 12 km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Journey through the remote northern slopes, enjoying the solitude and spectacular views. The trail includes several ascents and descents, perfect for acclimatization. Arrive at Buffalo Camp.

Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp

Elevation: 13,200 ft to 12,700 ft (4,025 m to 3,870 m)
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Semi-Desert
Continue through the northern circuit with gradual ascents and descents, aiding acclimatization. Arrive at Third Cave, a quiet campsite.

Buffalo Camp to Third Cave

Elevation: 12,700 ft to 15,600 ft (3,870 m to 4,750 m)
Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Ascend steadily to School Hut, the final camp before your summit attempt. The terrain becomes more barren and the air thinner. Spend the afternoon resting and preparing for the midnight summit push.

Third Cave to School Hut

Elevation: 15,600 ft (4,750 m)
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Take an extra day at School Hut for further acclimatization. Explore the area with short hikes to help your body adjust to the altitude. Rest and prepare for the summit night.

Acclimatization Day at School Hut

Elevation: 15,600 ft to 19,341 ft (4,750 m to 5,895 m) to 10,065 ft (3,070 m)
Distance: 17 km (6 km ascent, 11 km descent)
Hiking Time: 12-15 hours (7-8 hours to Uhuru Peak, 5-7 hours to Mweka Camp)
Habitat: Arctic to Rain Forest
Begin your final ascent around midnight. Reach Uhuru Peak at dawn, the highest point in Africa, and enjoy the breathtaking sunrise. Celebrate and take photos before descending to Mweka Camp for a well-deserved rest.

School Hut to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft (3,070 m to 1,640 m)
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
Complete your descent through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate. Collect your summit certificates and enjoy a farewell lunch. Transfer back to Moshi for a relaxing evening.

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Machame Route

Kilimanjaro Marangu Route

11 days Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit route

The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim.

Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3450m/11,300ft
Distance: 6km/4mi
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Simba Camp to Second Cave

Head out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. The campsite is in a sheltered valley with giant Senecios nearby.

Elevation: 3450m/11,300ft to 3600m/11,800ft
Distance: 9km/5mi
Walking Time: 2-3 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Second Cave to Kikelewa Camp

A short but steep climb up grassy slopes is rewarded by superb views. Leave the vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn, spectacularly situated in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization.

Elevation: 3600m/11,800ft to 4330m/14,200ft
Distance: 6km/4mi
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn

If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi.

Pre-trek briefing at your Moshi hotel. You should be planning to arrive at least one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend time having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed.

Pre-trek Briefing

Drive to the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru (about 2 hours including a stop to get permits at Marangu). After signing in and preparing the porters, you will begin the hike on a wide path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.

Elevation: 2000m/6560ft to 2650m/8700ft
Distance: 6km/4mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Hotel to Simba Camp

Cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo campsite at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent very early.

Elevation: 4330m/14,200ft to 4750m/15,600ft
Distance: 9km/5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s Point located on the crater rim (elev 5700m/18,700ft). Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.

The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!

Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 6-8 hours down
Habitat:

Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut

After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

A vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour).

Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
Distance: 20km/12.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: Breakfast

Horombo Hut to trail head to Moshi hotel

7 days Kilimanjaro Climbing Rongai route

We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at trailhead, we begin hiking through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.

Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft
Distance: 6 km/4 miles
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
  Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa

Day 1:Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa

We continue on the trail leading out of the rain forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 Camp. Here we catch our first glimpse of Kibo across the plateau.

Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft
Distance: 8 km/ 5miles
Hiking Time 5-6 hours
Habitat: Health
  Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp

Days 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

You will gain 700m in altitude but descend to sleep at Barranco – 60 m higher than last night’s camp. This will help with acclimatisation as you will go up to 4600 m before descending again. Today begins with a long uphill in the direction of the Lava Tower Hut (4640m) and you will notice how the landscape changes to a rocky alpine desert. Later, the path descends again to the Barranco Valley with its giant Senecias and Lobelias. After six to seven hours you should arrive at the most beautiful camp on the mountain – the Barranco

Finish: Barranco Camp (3960 m)
Altitude: ↑740m ↓ 680 m
Walking Time: 6-7h
  Accommodation: Shira Camp 2

Days 3: Shira Camp 2 (3900 m)

Today will start with the daunting Barranco Wall. Soon you will realize it looks worse than it actually is, but there are tricky sections where you will need to hold on tight. Admire the views from the top. The rest of the route follows along the mountain ridge into the Karanga valley and out. You reach Karanga Camp after lunch and you will have fantastic views of the southern glacier of Kibo as well as of the Kibo summit.

Finish: Karanga Camp (4035 m)
Altitude: ↑ 100 m ↓ 25 m
Walking Time: 3-4h
  Accommodation: Barranco Camp

Days 4: Barranco Camp (3960 m)

A few hours hiking through desolate and rocky moon-like landscape lies ahead. It will be a relatively easy day leading steadily uphill. The goal for today is the Barafu campsite on a narrow ridge in full view of Mawenzi peak. You will walk along a trail that passes through the afro-alpine dessert until you reach your destination for today –Barafu Camp at 4640 m. Use the rest of the day to relax and pack your daypack for tonight’s summit attempt. Supper will be served early; drink and eat enough if you can and try to sleep. You will be woken up around midnight to start your walk to the summit.

Finish: Barafu Camp (4640 m)
Altitude: ↑ 605 m
Walking Time: 3-4h
  Accommodation: Karanga Camp

Days 5: Karanga Camp (4035 m)

It is dark and cold as you set off just after midnight. You will climb the frozen volcanic dust by headlamp going towards Stella Point on the crater rim – about six hours. The sun should be rising when you arrive here. Just an hour or two more and you will be standing on the highest point of the crater: Uhuru peak. On top of the world! Take a short break for pictures and celebratory hugs before you tackle the steep and dusty descent. By now the volcanic ash will have thawed… You will stop for a short tea break at Barafu and then continue downhill for about three hours to Mweka camp (3080 m). This is your overnight stop. Refuel by drinking lots of fluids and have a good helping at supper time.

Days 6: Barafu Camp (4640 m)

A traditional farewell ceremony from the porters begins the day. After about three hours of comfortably descending through the greenness of the forest, you should reach Mweka gate where the driver will be waiting. Back at the lodge, a hot shower, cold drinks, a debrief and your certificate of achievement are waiting. Well done!

Finish: Mweka Gate (1630 m)
Altitude: ↓ 1450 m
Walking Time: 2-3h
  Accommodation: Moshi

Days 7: Mweka Camp (3080 m)

7 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro group Join climb

Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp.
Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft.
Distance: 6 km.
Hiking Time:3-4 hours.
Habitat: Rain Forest.
Full board at Forest camp Know as {Big tree Camp}
After completing the necessary registration formalities at Londorossi National Park gate, we drive through varied farmland with open views over the plains to reach the Lemosho road head. We often have our lunch in the glades before starting to walk. It is an easy day of walking up a small path through beautiful and lush forest. This area has a variety of game, including buffalo. We camp at Lemosho Forest Camp Know as {Big tree Camp} 7,800 ft.

KILIMANJARO – FOREST

Forest Camp to Shira One Camp.
Elevation (ft): 9,500ft to 11,500ft.
Distance: 8 km.
Hiking Time 5-6 hours.
Habitat: Moorland.
Full Board at Shira One Camp
We soon leave the forest behind and enter the moorland zone of giant heather. The trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. There is a tangible sense of wilderness, especially if afternoon mists come in! We camp in the center of the plateau at Shira One (11,500 ft).

FOREST CAMP – SHIRA 1

Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Hut.
Elevation (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft.
Distance: 14 km.
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours.
Habitat: Moorland.
Full Board at Shira 2 camp.
We explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we Stay at shira 2 camp or continue to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity.
Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth. You might have an option of spending the night at Shira 2 camp or Moir Hut a relatively long hike and significant altitude gain, today is a short day and you arrive in Shira 2 camp in time for lunch. A good day for acclimatization with the option of an afternoon walks with your guides.

SHIRA 1 – SHIRA 2 OR MOIR HUT.

Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp or Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco.
Elevation (ft): 13,800ft to 13,000ft.
Distance: 7 km.
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours.
Habitat: Semi Desert.
Full Board at Shira 2 or Moir Hut camp
A morning of gentle ascent and panoramic views, leaving the moorland plateau behind to walk on lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. After lunch near the Lava Tower (14,900 ft), we descend to the bottom of the Barranco Valley to camp at Barranco Camp (12,790 ft), sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains far below.

SHIRA 2 – BARRANCO CAMP VIA LAVA TOWER.

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp.
Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 13,100ft.
Distance: 5km.
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours.
Habitat: Alpine Desert.
Full Board at Karanga Camp.
A steep climb up the Barranco Wall leads us to an undulating trail on the south-eastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the Southern Ice fields. The terrain changes to scree, with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows, and there is only a short distance to Karanga Camp (13,100 ft), the last water point on the way to the summit.

BARAFU CAMP – KARANGA

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp.
Elevation (ft): 13,100ft to 15,300ft.
Distance: 4 km.
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours.
Habitat: Alpine Desert.
Full Board at Barafu Hut Camp.
We follow an easy path on compacted scree with wide views that gains altitude unrelentingly to reach the Barafu Hut (14,800 ft) for lunch. There is a short acclimatization walk to the plateau at the bottom of the southeast valley. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the early morning final ascent.

KARANGA CAMP – BARAFU CAMP

Barafu Camp to Crater camp.
Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft.
Distance: 6 km ascent / 12 km descent.
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent.
Habitat: Arctic.
Full Board at Mweka hut Camp.
Unlike other routes with a night time ascent, your hike selection affords you a day time ascent to Kibo crater. The going is slow but with constant encouragement from your climb team the rim of Kibo is reached before descending a little way into the caldera to Crater camp. The afternoon is spent relaxing and short walks can be taken with one of your guides.

BARAFU CAMP – CRATER

After a night in the crater, you now have the shortest final summit bid of any route. With such a short distance to the summit from the crater (around 1 hour) means that timing arrival with the sunrise is much easier and quite spectacular. The summit of Kilimanjaro is the top of the highest freestanding mountain in the world. After your summit bid you then descend for a final night on the mountain at Mweka Camp passing back through the heath zone. Endemic Proteas, pollinated by Malachite Sunbirds are plentiful.
Overnight Mweka Camp (breakfast- lunch – dinner).

KILIMANJARO – MWEKA

Mweka Camp to Arusha or Moshi.
Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft.
Distance: 10 km.
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours.
Habitat: Rain Forest.
Half Board.
After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
Horizon Seeker Adventure vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi.

MWEKA CAMP - ARUSHA Or MOSHI

Kilimanjaro's Lemosho route in 9 days

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- You land at Kilimanjaro International Airport, greeted by warm African air and -- the anticipation of the journey ahead.
- Transfer to your hotel in Moshi, where you meet fellow trekkers and your experienced guide.
- Rest up, knowing that tomorrow begins the ascent.

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania

- After breakfast, drive to the Lemosho Gate (2,100 meters).
- Register, meet your porters, and start hiking through lush rainforest.
- Reach Big Tree Camp (2,650 meters) and settle into your tent, surrounded by towering trees and the sounds of nature.

Day 2: Lemosho Gate to Big Tree Camp

- Continue through the forest, spotting colobus monkeys and exotic birds.
- Emerge into the heather zone, with expansive views of the Shira Plateau.
- Arrive at Shira 1 Camp (3,505 meters), where the landscape opens up, revealing the vastness of Kilimanjaro.

Day 3: Big Tree Camp to Shira 1 Camp

- Trek across the Shira Plateau, a high-altitude desert.
- Marvel at the otherworldly rock formations and volcanic remnants.
- Reach Shira 2 Camp (3,900 meters), where the stars seem closer than ever.

Day 4: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

- Descend to Barranco Valley, passing the Lava Tower (4,600 meters).
- The air thins, but your body adapts.
- Barranco Camp (3,950 meters) awaits, nestled beneath the imposing Barranco Wall.

Day 5: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp

- Conquer the Barranco Wall, a thrilling scramble.
- Traverse the Karanga Valley, a stark yet beautiful landscape.
- Karanga Camp (4,035 meters) offers stunning sunset views of Kibo Peak.

Day 6: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

- Ascend to Barafu Camp (4,673 meters), your base for the summit push.
- Rest, hydrate, and mentally prepare for the challenging night ahead.
- The stars above seem brighter as you lie in your tent.

Day 7: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

- Wake up around midnight, layer up, and begin the ascent.
- Zigzag up the scree slopes, guided by headlamps.
- Reach Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) at sunrise—the roof of Africa!
- Descend to Millennium Camp (3,950 meters) for a well-deserved rest.

Day 8: Summit Night! Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Millennium Camp

- Descend through lush rainforest, the air thick with oxygen.
- Celebrate your achievement with your team at Mweka Gate.
- Transfer back to Moshi, where hot showers and a comfortable bed await.

Day 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

- Bid farewell to Kilimanjaro, its glaciers, and the memories etched in your heart.
- Return home with a sense of accomplishment, knowing you’ve stood atop Africa’s highest peak.

Day 10: Departure

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