7-Day Kilimanjaro Trek via Lemosho Route to Uhuru Peak

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

• After the registration process, start the climb through the forests of the Lemosho Glades to reach Big Tree Camp, where you will be spending the night.

Distance covered: 7 km/4.3 mi
Approx. time taken: 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

• Today, you will cover a lot of ground as you trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and volcanic rock formations. Trek through Shira 1 Camp, from where you get to enjoy mesmerizing views of Kibo Peak.

• Continue the journey to Shira 2 Camp and be prepared for steep climbs. On the way, view the Northern Ice Fields from the western side of the mountain, along with unique views of Kibo. A steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help you get acclimatised while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Distance covered: 16.5 km/10.3 mi

Approx. time taken: 9 - 11 hours

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

• Today, your trek starts on an exciting note as you get to witness amazing scenic views of the surroundings.

• Enjoy walking through the climatic zone of the upland desert and along the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach.

• Reach the distinct pinnacle of Lava Tower (4,640 meters), your high point for the day and a great place to enjoy lunch.

• In the afternoon, after lunch, get ready for a steep descent to the campsite, which is located at the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3,960 meters), sheltered by towering cliffs with extensive views of the plains below.

• Stay overnight at the camp.

Distance covered: 10 km/6.2 mi

Approx. time taken: 7 hours

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

• Start the day with a descent into the Great Barranco, a huge ravine, followed by a steep exit through the Great Barranco Wall, which divides this site from the southeastern slopes of Kibo.

• Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, head towards the Karanga Valley. From here, climb steeply up from Karanga Valley to Karanga Camp (3,963 meters).

• For those who want to get more trekking and hiking in, there is a mid-afternoon acclimatisation trek up to 4,200 meters.

• As dusk falls, return to the camp for an overnight stay.

Distance covered: 5.5 km/3.4 mi

Approx. time taken: 5 hours

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

• After breakfast, set out for a walk to Barafu Camp, located at 4,640 meters. The challenging climb will take you across some desolate scree slopes with almost no vegetation.

• Upon arrival at the camp, have lunch and relax in the afternoon.

• In the evening, get ready for an early dinner and retire for the day, as you will have to wake up again late in the night for the trek.

Distance covered: 3 km/1.9 mi

Approx. time taken: 3 hours

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

• Start off at around midnight and climb steeply up to the summit glaciers. Be prepared, as you will be gaining significant altitude over a very short horizontal distance.

• Reach the crater rim at Stella Point (5,739 meters) as the sun begins to rise. After a steep climb, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of ice cliffs within the crater and the jagged Mawenzi Peak.

• After walking for an hour, you will finally reach the summit, Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters). Enjoy a bird's-eye view of the surrounding beauty and relish the freshness of nature.

• After spending some time at the top, start descending to Barafu Camp via Stella Point for breakfast with your Kilimanjaro trekking guide.

• After breakfast, head to Millennium Camp for a well-earned rest.

Distance covered: 13.4 km/8.3 mi

Approx. time taken: 12 - 15 hours

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

• As dawn breaks, get ready for a gentle trek down to Mweka Gate, where you will complete the park formalities and receive certificates.

• Get aboard the vehicles and return to your hotel in Moshi.

End of the tour.

Distance covered: 12.1 km/7.5 mi

Approx. time taken: 6 hours

Meals: Breakfast & lunch