9-Day Kilimanjaro Trek via Lemosho Route to Uhuru Peak

• Arrive in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro International Airport.

• Get picked up from the airport and transferred to Moshi town to spend the first night at Park View Hotel.

• Those arriving through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKA) in Kenya will be picked up from the airport and then transferred to Moshi by shuttle bus.

Meals: No meals included.

• Get picked up from the hotel at around 08:00 am, followed by a transfer to Lemosho Gate, located on the western side of Kilimanjaro.

• After the registration process, start climbing steadily through the forests of Lemosho to reach Big Tree Camp for the night.

Distance covered: 7 km/4.3 mi
Approx. time taken: 4 hours

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

• Cover a lot of ground while trekking across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations.

• Trek through Shira 1 Camp, from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds, while heading towards Shira 2 Camp.

• Gain a reasonable amount of altitude while heading towards Shira 1. Parts of the route are fairly steep.

• On the way, get a chance to view the Northern Ice Fields from the western side of the mountain, along with some unusual views of Kibo. The steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatisation and also offers great panoramic views.

Distance covered: 16.5 km/10.3 mi
Approx. time taken: 9-11 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

• The trek starts with an ascent offering far-reaching panoramic views, walking into the climatic zone of the upland desert and onto the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach.

• Reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), a high point for the day and a great place to enjoy lunch.

• In the afternoon, make a steep descent towards camp for the night, located at the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below.

Distance covered: 10 km/6.2 mi
Approx. time taken: 7 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

• Start the day by descending into the beginning of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine.

• Then exit steeply up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides climbers from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It is a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring.

• Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, head towards the Karanga Valley.

• From here, make a steep climb up from Karanga Valley towards Karanga Camp, set at 3963 m.

• For those feeling strong, go for a mid-afternoon acclimatisation trek up to around 4200 m before descending back to camp for the night.

Distance covered: 5.5 km/3.4 mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

• After a good night's rest and breakfast, set off towards Kosovo Camp at 4,800 m.

• The climb crosses desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around. It is a tough, steep walk made more difficult by the altitude.

• On arriving at camp, eat and spend the afternoon resting while preparing for the long night and day ahead. It is important to stay hydrated and warm.

• Have an early dinner, and then try to get some sleep before waking up again between 11 pm and 12 pm to start the climb to the summit.

Distance covered: 3.5 km/1.9 mi
Approx. time taken: 3-4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

• Start climbing around midnight and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers.

• Climb scree for 4 to 5 hours, gaining incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. You may also reach the crater rim at Stella Point (5739 m) as the first rays of the sun hit.

• View the spectacular ice cliffs within the crater and the jagged Mawenzi Peak beyond.

• Another hour's walk will lead to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895 m).

• Begin the descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on a scree slope.

• Trek back to Barafu Camp for breakfast before finally heading down to Millennium Camp for a long, well-earned rest.

Distance covered: 13.4 km/8.3 mi
Approx. time taken: 12-15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

• Go on a gentle trek down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate to complete park formalities and receive certificates.

• Meet the driver and transfer back to the hotel in Moshi.

Distance covered: 12.1 km/7.5 mi
Approx. time taken: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast & lunch included.

• Enjoy a free day to wind down after the trek before taking your flight back home.

• Depending on flight times, you may also explore Moshi town and pick up some gifts before heading to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast included.

End of tour.