8-Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trek

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Lush Rainforests to Big Tree Camp (2780m)

Your journey begins in the morning with a pickup from your hotel in either Moshi or Arusha. You’ll be driven to Tarangire National Park, a drive that will take around 4-5 hours, giving you a chance to relax and learn about the wildlife and region from your Nafika Tours guide. Upon arrival at Tarangire National Park, you’ll embark on a 4-5 hour game drive, exploring the park’s vast savannahs that are dotted with iconic baobab trees. Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds, and you may also spot giraffes, zebras, antelopes, lions, and even cheetahs during your visit. While enjoying a picnic lunch, be sure to keep an eye on the playful vervet monkeys, who are notorious for attempting to snatch food from unguarded plates!

At around 4:00 PM, you’ll leave the park and head to Haven Nature Safari Camp where you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner and spend your first night under the African sky.

– Meals: Lunch and Dinner included
– Distance: Approximately 150 km (4-5 hours driving).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 1 Camp (3610m)

Day 2 starts with an early breakfast at 7:00 AM, followed by a scenic drive toward the Serengeti National Park. The route passes through Karatu's lush farmland and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering views of Maasai Bomas and glimpses of Maasai culture. As you descend into the expansive Serengeti plains, you’ll reach the Seronera area, known for its year-round wildlife thanks to the Seronera River. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive to spot lions, elephants, zebras, and more, before heading to your accommodation for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance: 231 km (6-7 hours).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira 1 Camp (3610m) to Shira 2 Camp (3850m)

Day 3 on the Lemosho Route treats you to amazing sights! Hike across the vast Shira Plateau with a chance to see the rare Northern Ice Fields. The climb gradually gets higher as you head to Shira 2 Camp (3,900m), helping your body adjust to the altitude for your Kilimanjaro summit push. Our Nafika Tours guides will even take you on a short acclimatization walk before you enjoy dinner under a sky full of stars at camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira 2 camp (3850m) via Lava Tower (4600m) to Barranco Camp (3900m)

Day 4 on the Lemosho Route is a tough but super cool day! Get ready for amazing views as you climb into a high-altitude desert. Imagine hiking on rocky paths with giant glaciers nearby. You’ll conquer the impressive Lava Tower (4,600m), the highest point of the day, for a yummy lunch break with breathtaking scenery. Later, you’ll trek down to Barranco Camp (3,900m) tucked away between giant cliffs in a big valley called the Great Barranco Valley

Distance covered: 10km / 6.2mi

Approx. time taken: 7 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Barranco Camp (3900m) to Karanga Camp (3995m)

Day 5 on the Lemosho Route has you climbing the famous Barranco Wall. It might look scary, but it’s actually doable, and the views are incredible! You’ll hike under giant glaciers called Heim and Kersten before reaching a beautiful valley named Karanga. Get ready for amazing sights – tall glaciers on Kibo peak and awesome Mawenzi mountains all around you. After a delicious lunch at camp, chill out and get prepped for your climb to the top. If you’re feeling energetic, there’s an optional extra hike in the afternoon to help your body get used to the high altitude.

- Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi
- Approx. time taken: 5 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Karanga (3995m) to Barafu Camp (4673m)

Day 6 propels you towards Barafu Camp (4,673m). Witness captivating panoramas of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks along the way. Upon arrival, savor a delicious lunch and embrace a restful afternoon in your tent. An early dinner precedes a well-deserved sleep. Gear up for summit night – alarms will sound around midnight, beckoning you towards the momentous Kilimanjaro climb you’ve been training for!

- Approx. hiking time: 3 hours
- Distance covered: 4 km
- Habitat: Alpine desert
- Meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Barafu to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Millennium Camp (3950m)

It’s summit day! Get ready for an early wake-up (around midnight) and a light breakfast to power your climb before dawn. Hike for 4-5 hours under a magical starry sky, reaching incredible heights. See an unforgettable sunrise from Stella Point (5,756m) before conquering the highest point – Uhuru Peak (5,895m)!

Celebrate reaching the roof of Africa and take photos to remember forever. Descend to Barafu Camp for lunch and a well-deserved rest. Later, trek down to a lower camp called Millennium Camp (3,950m). Enjoy dinner, reflect on your amazing accomplishment, and get a good night’s sleep before your next adventure.

- Approx. hiking time: 12-15 hours
- Distance covered: 15 km
- Meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Panama Garden Resort

• Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate (1640m)

Day 8 is all about celebrating your win! Enjoy breakfast after a restful night, then conquer the final downhill trek from Millennium Camp (3,950m) all the way down to Mweka Gate (1,630m).

At the gate, you’ll receive certificates for your incredible accomplishment, and you can finally grab a refreshing drink – you climbed Kilimanjaro! Say goodbye to your awesome guides and hop in a private car that will take you back to your comfy hotel. A relaxing shower and celebrating your victory await – you did it!

- Approx. hiking time: 5 hours
- Distance covered: 14 km
- Habitat: Montane Forest.

Main Destination:

Mweka Gate (Mt 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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.