7-Day Kilimanjaro Climb via Lemosho Route to Uhuru Peak

After being picked up from your lodging in Moshi, you'll drive to Londorossi Gate. After stopping for lunch and last-minute supplies in a nearby village, you'll meet your guides and begin your ascent through the lush rainforest that covers Kilimanjaro's lower slopes. Today's hike takes about three hours, and as you make your way to Mti Mkubwa Camp for the evening, keep an eye out for local wildlife such as Colobus monkeys.

Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro.

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to the Kilimanjaro rainforest as your ascent gradually leads you through scrubby moorland crossed by softly bubbling mountain streams. On your way to Shira 2 Camp, you'll traverse a sizable plateau and enjoy breathtaking views of the surroundings. Your path now joins that of climbers traveling the Machame Route as you set up camp here for the evening.

Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

After breakfast, you'll set out for the intimidating shape of Lava Tower (4,640 m), your first objective for the day. Following a 700 m ascent to Lava Tower, you will gradually descend to Barranco Camp, located at 4,500 m. Your trek takes you through various vegetation zones once more before you set up camp at the picturesque Barranco Camp in the shadow of the commanding Barranco Wall. Barranco, the most picturesque camp on Kilimanjaro, will be your home base tonight.

Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (except for spirits/liquor)

Today, as you take on Barranco Wall with some traditional rock climbing, you'll get your first real taste of mountain climbing. After this initial test, you will continue for another 3-4 hours before arriving at your camp in the Karanga Valley. You can rest and acclimatize in the afternoon after arriving in time for lunch.

Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

After breakfast, you'll travel for another two to three hours until you arrive at Barafu Camp. You cross an alpine desert on your hike, making this a truly surreal day on the mountain. It's important that you eat a substantial meal and drink plenty of fluids before going to bed this evening, as you'll be summiting tomorrow.

Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Today, you're getting an early start - just after midnight. As you get dressed and organize your daypack for the adventure ahead, your climbing team will wake you with a cup of hot tea and a light snack for energy. Take it slow, as you'll be hiking in complete darkness for the next 5-7 hours. This timing allows you to reach Stella Point just before dawn. Your next two hours of arduous hiking will take you to Uhuru Peak, your ultimate destination. Standing at 5,985 meters, you'll be able to witness an amazing sunrise and enjoy the expansive view. You've succeeded!

After taking pictures and taking it all in, you'll begin the descent back to Barafu Camp, where you'll stop for lunch and some rest. After a short break, you'll continue down to Mweka Camp to spend the night.

Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Today is a special day because you'll have one last breakfast on the mountain before heading down to Mweka Gate. Here, you can celebrate with your porters and guides, give them tips for their labor of love, and receive your completion certificate. After that, your driver will take you to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha so you can enjoy some well-deserved rest.

No accommodation (end of tour).

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (dinner not included)
• All drinks (except for spirits/liquor)