8-Day Kilimanjaro Trekking, Lemosho Route

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Mti mkubwa camp

Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Londrossi Gate. We drive through a variety of countryside with open vistas of the plains to the Lemosho road head where the appropriate park registration procedures are completed at the Londorossi National Park gate. Lemosho Mti Mkubwa Camp is our base camp as we begin our ascent through the forest trail.

Londrossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650 m); 3-4 hours walking.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mti Mkubwa - Shira One Camp

The Shira Plateau, a breathtaking expanse on the majestic slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, offers hikers a unique experience. With an elevation of nearly 4,000 meters, it presents a challenging yet rewarding hike, culminating in the serene Shira One Camp. The plateau itself is a World Heritage Site, showcasing ancient calderas and weathered lava flows that tell a story of the mountain's volcanic past. Hikers can immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area, with the possibility of encountering diverse wildlife along the way.

Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp (3,550 m): 6-7 hours walking.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Shira One Camp – Shira two camp

Today’s trek includes a gradual ascent and sweeping vistas. We will be walking towards Shira Cathedral where we will have a nice view of Shira plateau if it is clear. We will continue with our trekking to Shira two 3850 AMSL. We will have our lunch at the camp and we will explore the Stunning view of Kibo Peak. The rest of the day will be spent for the next day preparation.

Shira one to Shira two (3850) 5-6 hours of walking.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Shira two to Baranco Valley

After breakfast, we start our hike toward Lava Tower 4600MSL and down to Barano Valley after having lunch. We decided to have lunch at the lava tower because of an acclimatization. This is going to give you a chance to experience how will you be feeling at the base camp before we summit.

The hiking Hours for this day is 7-9 hours.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Barranco - Karanga Valley

We arrive right below the Heim Glacier after a strenuous ascent up the eastern side, where we might be treated to some breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro. Following a steep descent into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, we have a strong ascent to Karanga Camp. This is separated from the southeast slopes of Kibo by the Great Barranco Wall.

Barranco Camp to Karanga camp (4,000 m): 4-5 hours walking.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karanga Valley Camp - Barafu Camp

We choose the Traverse Route today, which ascends the Barafu Ridge. We ascend slowly to the last camp before your final ascent day. After a fairly early night, the rest of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the last ascent.

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m): 3-4 hours walking.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Barafu Camp - Summit - Mweka Camp

Before midnight, in the shadows, get up. A moderate, steady pace will bring us to Stella Point, which is the rim of the main crater, at a height of 5735m. We start out with a hard climb through loose volcanic scree that has some well-graded zigzags. We’ll take a little break there to watch the sunrise over Mawenzi. The main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa, is two hours away from here along the crater rim for those who are still in good spirits. We descend to Barafu in an astonishingly short amount of time, stopping at Barafu Camp for some refreshments before continuing to descend to Mweka Camp.

Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3100 m): 13-15 hours walking.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mweka Camp

Successful climbers will collect their summit certificates at Mweka gate after a stroll through the rainforest. We drop off our clients to their hotel in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.