7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trek to Uhuru Peak

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

• Complete the registration process, then begin your climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho Glades to reach Big Tree Camp, where you will spend the night.

Lemosho Glades (2385 m) to Big Tree Camp (2780 m)

Distance covered: 7 km / 4.3 mi

Approx. time taken: 4 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

• Cover a lot of ground today as you trek 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, as you continue towards your destination at Shira 2.

• Gain a reasonable amount of altitude as you head towards Shira 1, where parts of the route are fairly steep. As you proceed towards Shira 2, you will have the 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 acclimatization and reward you with great panoramic views.

Big Tree Camp (2780 m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900 m)

Distance covered: 16.5 km / 10.3 mi

Approx. time taken: 9 - 11 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

• Start your trek with an ascent offering far-reaching panoramic views as you walk into the climatic zone of the upland desert and onto the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of Lava Tower (4640 m), your high point for the day and a great place to enjoy lunch.

• Make a steep descent in the afternoon to your 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.

Shira 2 Camp (3900 m) to Barranco Camp (3960 m)

Distance covered: 10 km / 6.2 mi

Approx. time taken: 7 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

• Begin the day by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine.

• Exit steeply up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides you 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, continue towards the Karanga Valley. From here, make a steep climb up from Karanga Valley to your night's camp at Karanga Camp, set at 3963 m. For those feeling strong, there is the option of a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200 m before descending back to camp for the night.

Barranco Camp (3960 m) to Karanga Camp (3963 m)

Distance covered: 5.5 km / 3.4 mi

Approx. time taken: 5 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

• Appreciate a good night's rest and breakfast, then set off on your walk to Barafu Camp at 4640 m. The climb takes you across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation at all. It is a tough, steep walk made even more difficult by the altitude.

• Arrive at camp, eat, and spend the afternoon resting as you prepare for the long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm.

• Have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep, as you will be getting up between 11 pm and 12 am to start the climb to the summit.

Karanga Camp (3963 m) to Barafu Camp (4640 m)

Distance covered: 3 km / 1.9 mi

Approx. time taken: 3 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

• Start off at around midnight and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. You will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours while gaining incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. You should reach the crater rim at Stella Point (5739 m) as the first rays of the sun hit. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround you, and the views to jagged Mawenzi Peak and beyond are breathtaking.

• Continue with another hour's walk to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895 m).

• Begin your descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Millennium Camp for a long, well-earned rest.

Barafu Camp (4640 m) to Uhuru Peak (5895 m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790 m)

Distance covered: 13.4 km / 8.3 mi

Approx. time taken: 12 - 15 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

• Enjoy a gentle trek down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you will complete park formalities and receive certificates that you can hang up with pride.

• Meet up with the vehicles and return to your hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a hot welcome shower.

Millennium Camp (3790 m) to Mweka Gate (1630 m)

Distance covered: 12.1 km / 7.5 mi

Approx. time taken: 6 hours

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included