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The journey
Trek to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho Route and reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. This 9-day adventure takes you through forest, moorland, heath, and alpine desert landscapes, with overnight stays at mountain campsites along the way. Acclimatization hikes across the Shira Plateau, Barranco, and the Southern Ice Field help prepare you for the summit push before dawn. After your successful climb, celebrate in Moshi and receive your trekking certificate.
Trek to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho Route and reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
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At a glance
Day by day
Meet the driver at Kilimanjaro Airport and drive to your hotel in Moshi.
Relax after your flight, take a dip in the pool, or explore Moshi.
Meet the Bujo Tours operations team for a briefing session.
Drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate for registration.
Board a vehicle and drive further up to Moramu Gate.
Trek through the moorland and heather vegetation, heading east, crossing ridges and passing through valleys as well.
Reach Shira One Campsite.
Elevation: 1200 m to 1830 m to 3500 m
Distance: 18 km
Hiking Time: 3 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest to Moorland and Heath vegetation
Trek east across the Shira Plateau, visiting Cathedral Peak (3850 m) for acclimatization.
Enjoy great views of Mt. Meru and Kibo Peak.
Walk to Shira Two Campsite and stay overnight.
Elevation: 3500 m to 3800 m
Distance: 7 km
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland and rock
Have an early breakfast.
Continue trekking east to a junction leading to Lava Tower Rock (4600 m) for acclimatization.
Continue to Barranco Hut Camp for supper and an overnight stay.
Elevation: 3800 m to 3950 m
Distance: 13 km
Hiking time: 7-8 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Begin the day with a short walk.
Climb Barranco Wall and reach 4200 m for acclimatization.
Continue crossing ridges and valleys to Karanga Campsite for a hot lunch.
After lunch, relax and spend another day acclimatizing.
Trek up the scree slopes towards the Southern Ice Field.
Return to camp for supper and an overnight stay.
Elevation: 3950 m to 3900 m
Distance: 6 km
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Trek up to Barafu Ridge Campsite. The walk takes a few hours because, although the distance is short, the trail is steep and requires a slow pace to avoid tiredness.
Walk across an alpine desert with strong, cold winds blowing.
Have an early dinner and rest until midnight.
Elevation: 3900 m to 4620 m
Distance: 8 km
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Wake up at midnight for a light breakfast.
Prepare for your summit ascent. The goal is to climb before dawn so you reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise.
Leave for the peak at 12:00 am.
Reach Stella Point on the crater rim at 5,861 m between 4 and 5 am. Enjoy the mesmerizing views of the fabled crater and its icecaps facing you.
After another hour of hiking along the Kibo crater rim, you will reach Kilimanjaro summit - Uhuru Peak.
Spend some time there and celebrate the success of your trek.
Descend to the Barafu Huts Campsite for lunch.
After some rest, continue down through the moorland and heath zone to Mweka Huts Campsite.
Have dinner and stay overnight at Mweka Huts Campsite.
After breakfast, descend to Mweka Park Gate, walking across the forest.
At the gate, sign out and get ready to board the vehicle for the transfer back to the hotel in Moshi.
Reach Moshi.
Celebrate the trek at the certificate distribution event.
Depart from Moshi.
Where this trip takes you
Shira Plateau, Barranco Wall, Uhuru Peak
The route
The fine print
Accommodation
Transfer from your hotel to the starting point for your climb, and return to your hotel after your climb
All National Park gate fees
All camping fees
Rescue fees (Kilimanjaro rescue team fees)
Qualified, English-speaking Kilimanjaro mountain guide, assistant guides, porters, and cooks
Salaries for the mountain crew as per guidelines set by KINAPA
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the mountain
Hot drinks on the mountain
Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, and sleeping mat)
Climbing permit
Portable oxygen (for use in case of emergency)
Optional return airport transfers between Kilimanjaro International Airport and the lodge
Items of a personal nature
Compulsory tips for guides, porters, and cook (average tip is anything from US$ 150 to US$ 200 per hiker - depending on the number of days, how many hikers are in the group, and the route chosen)
Entry visa for Tanzania (US$50 per passport holder for most nationalities / US$100 per visa for USA passport holders)
Health requirements (Yellow Fever - compulsory depending on how you travel to Tanzania; Meningitis & Hepatitis A are optional but recommended)
Optional travel insurance
Personal hiking/trekking gear
Airfares and departure taxes
Optional but highly recommended portable toilet (portable toilet not allowed on the Marangu route)
Snacks, personal medicine, and water purifying tablets
Meals, drinks, and snacks not specified
Bookings and subsequent contracts shall be deemed to have been concluded in Moshi, Tanzania and shall be interpreted according to the laws of the United Republic of Tanzania.
The company reserves the right to decline any booking without outlining the reasons for it.
A 30% deposit is required to secure a booking. This deposit forms part of the payment for the trip and shall be offset against the total amount charged to the client/agent.
If the full amount is not paid at least four weeks prior to departure, the company reserves the right to treat the booking as cancelled, and the deposit shall be forfeited.
Clients/agents booking within four weeks of tour departure are required to pay the full amount immediately to secure the reservation.
All bank charges are to be settled by the client or agent, respectively. This includes transaction fees charged by our bank.
The amount shown on the invoice is the amount that needs to reflect in our account, and should bank charges have been deducted, we would have to invoice you subsequently.
For amendments to existing bookings made by the client/agent (e.g. departure dates, air tickets, accommodation, number of participants, etc.), a handling fee of 50 USD per booking applies. The handling fee will be charged in addition to the service provider fees.
Cancellations must be sent in writing to the office that confirmed the reservation. Cancellations shall only be effective from the date of receipt of cancellation by the booking office. In case of a booking cancellation, the company shall retain the full deposit.
If a booking is cancelled, the client is subject to a cancellation fee as follows:
Until four weeks prior to departure - 30% cancellation fee
Four to two weeks prior to departure - 50% cancellation fee
Two to one week prior to departure - 75% cancellation fee
Less than one week prior to departure - 100% cancellation fee
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Your 9 days finish where they began, in Moshi.
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