Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi

   You will be picked up from the airport and taken to the hotel in Moshi. The briefing will take place at the hotel. Our guides will review all the essential details regarding your trek and inspect your trekking gear to ensure you have the equipment required for your climb the next day.

2. Day 2: Starting Point (2,300m) to Mti Mkubwa (2,750m)

   You will enjoy a well-prepared breakfast at the hotel before proceeding from Moshi to Londorossi Gate (1,800m). The three-hour drive travels from Moshi to the Londorossi Gate for registration. After completing the necessary park registration, you will be transported to the initial point of your trek at 2,300m. The short trek through the rainforest leads to the Mti Mkubwa Camp (2750m).

   Walking Time: 3 hours 

   Distance: 7 km 

   Altitude Gain: 450m

3. Day 3: Mti Mkubwa (2,750m) to Shira Camp 1 (3,550m)

   As the trail moves towards Shira Camp 1, the scenery transforms dramatically from the lush rainforest to the barren heather moorland zone. The arid landscape has enormous lobelias, contrasting white fauna and flora, and dusty dunes. We will journey up the steep ridges leading to the Shira Plateau, featuring the glorious views of the looming Kilimanjaro and the raging bloodshot orb of light slowly sinking beneath the horizon of Mount Meru in the west. We will cross several tranquil streams as we continue over Shira Ridge (3,600m) and on a declining slope to Shira Camp 1.

   Walking Time: 6-7 hours 

   Distance: 10 km 

   Altitude Gain: 800m

4. Day 4: Shira Camp 1 (3,550m) to Shira Camp 2 (3,840m)

   You will begin the day with a delicious breakfast and trek on an exposed moorland zone. Reaching the Shira Plateau will reveal stunning views of the peak of Kilimanjaro. The exhilarating sensation of witnessing the summit is magical. A hot lunch will be served at Shira Camp 2 (3,810m). Your guide will lead brief excursions for acclimatization; afterwards, you are free to pass your eyes around the area, but with the help of the guides.

   Walking Time: 3-4hours 

   Distance: 8km 

   Altitude Gain: 290m

5. Day 5: Shira Camp 2 (3,840m) to Barranco Camp (3,950m) via Lava Tower

   The Lemosho Route connects with the Machame Route before approaching the molten Lava Tower. The gentle incline leading to the Barranco Camp is encompassed in beautiful sceneries and encrusted in vivid desert shrubberies (6-7 hour hike). Shark’s Tooth is an enormous, serrated rock that a volcano discharged thousands of years ago; it also indicates that we must travel south and cross the light valleys to the immense Lava Tower (4,600m). Specks of snow will gradually scatter on the scenery, and as we descend to Barranco Camp, the frosted landscapes of the Western Breach will begin to sprout.

   Walking Time: 6-7 hours 

   Distance: 11km 

   Altitude Gain: 110m

6. Day 6: Barranco Camp (3,950m) to Karanga Camp (3,930m)

   The day commences with a simple trek up the astonishing Barranco (200m high). For a short period, you will need to use your hands and feet to scramble up the wall, and upon reaching the surface, you will have an opportunity to marvel at the scenery of Kibo. The trail traverses up and down with various shallow streams leading to the flickering, glittery streams of the Karanga River. A delicious lunch will be served at the Karanga campsite (3,930m). The short trekking will assist your acclimatization.

   Walking Time: 4 – 5 hours 

   Distance: 5km 

   Altitude Gain: 200m 

   Altitude Loss: 220m

7. Day 7: Karanga Camp (3,930m) to Barafu Camp (4,700m)

   The rocky zone provides an uphill path that features landscapes battered in the crystal glow of the Southern Glaciers. Intersecting with the Mweka route allows us to witness the splendid vistas. A sixty-minute climb up a steep, rock-strewn Lava Ridge is your ticket to the Barafu Camp (4681m). Reaching the camp signifies that you have dominated the Southern Circuit of the mountain, and the enchanting, sky-piercing view of the summit is submerged in an ocean of clouds. The landscape is blanketed in a thin layer of snow with sparse vegetation. A substantial, warm meal will be served, and we suggest that you jump into your sleeping bag as soon as possible to prepare your mind and body for the final climb. We will embark on our journey to the summit at midnight.

   Walking Time: 2- 4 hours 

   Distance: 4km 

   Altitude Gain: 770m

8. Day 8: Barafu Camp (4,700m) to Summit (5,895m) (midnight start) descent to Mweka Camp (3,100m)

   You will be awoken at 11:00 pm, and we will provide you with a light snack and a steaming cup of tea before you begin your 5km trek to the summit. This extended hike lasts approximately 16 hours, making this the most challenging day on the 10-day Kilimanjaro via Lemosho Route. Temperatures typically range between -5°C and -10°C. The gradually increasing incline of the valley located near the eerily tranquil scree fields traverses amongst the Rebmann and Ratzel Glaciers – the view is so astounding that the freezing temperatures will be forgotten. At Stella's Point (5,672m), brilliant gold and orange hues bleed like fire over the rocks. The first slither of the sun peeks over the skyline in a radiant, white form, and the snow turns liquid gold and silver. After sixty minutes, you will reach the highest point in Africa, Uhuru Peak (5,89m). You can take some photos and marvel at the surrounding scenery, glinting ice cliffs and the jagged Mawenzi Peak. Our descent requires us to turn around and embark on the trail to Barafu Camp, where we will rest briefly. Kilimanjaro's spectacular, vast plains are so enchanting that the 9km route to Mweka Camp (3,100m) feels rapid. The route is moderate and lasts four to five hours. As you venture on the declining rocky spree trail, the scenery will sprout, and the ice will melt away. The barren landscapes of the moorland will be the first milestone; dense vegetation and exotic wildlife will begin to radiate as we approach the forest habitat. We will proceed to the campsite, where you can scoff a delicious, piping-hot dinner while seizing the last opportunity to observe the Milky Way.

   Walking Time: 14 – 16 hours 

   Distance: 19km 

   Altitude Gain: 1195m

9. Day 9: Mweka Camp (3,100m) to Mweka Gate (1,800m) to Moshi

   The melodies of your porters celebrating will fill the air while you enjoy a delicious breakfast. The 1,300m descent to the Mweka Gate is classified as an easy trek and will only last a few hours. Gold Summit Certificates will be awarded to every member of your group as a small souvenir. Our drivers will transport you to the hotel, where a hot shower, mattress, and clean clothes await you.

   Walking Time: 4 – 5 hours 

   Distance: 10km 

   Altitude Loss: 1300m

10. Day 10: Moshi to Kilimanjaro Airport

    Our driver will bring you to the airport from where you will take your flight home. If you’ve decided to go on a safari – well, we will be more than happy to arrange it for you.