9-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trek with Uhuru Peak Sunrise

• Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to your accommodation in Moshi town, where you will meet your guide for a briefing on your forthcoming trip and an equipment check to ensure you have all the required mountain gear.
• On this day, you may hire any missing equipment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.

• You will be picked up from your lodge and transferred to Lemosho Gate, where your journey will begin.
• Leave Moshi early in the morning for Londorossi village, where the gate is situated.
• The trek begins at 2100 m and climbs through the lush forest zone on the northern side's lower slopes, leading toward the Shira Plateau.

Distance travelled: 7 km

Time spent: 4 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.

• As you walk across a plateau of green moorland and heather dotted with volcanic rock formations, you will cover a lot of distance today. On the way to Shira 2, you will pass through Shira 1 Camp, where there are frequent vistas of Kibo Peak floating in the clouds.
• As you approach Shira 1, you gain a significant amount of height, and sections of the path are very steep.
• As you near Shira 2, you will have the opportunity to see the Northern Ice Fields from the western side of the mountain, along with unique views of Kibo. The gradual ascent across the Shira Plateau's moorland aids acclimatization and rewards you with spectacular panoramic vistas.

Distance travelled: 16.5 km

Time spent: 11 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.

• Your journey begins with a steep climb and far-reaching panoramic vistas, taking you into the upland desert climatic zone and over lava ridges beneath the Western Breach glaciers.
• You will reach the unique peak of Lava Tower (4640 m), the high point of the day and a fantastic place to stop for lunch.
• In the afternoon, descend steeply to your overnight camp in the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), protected by high cliffs yet offering expansive views of the plains below.

Distance travelled: 10 km

Time spent: 7 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.

• The day begins with a descent into the Great Barranco, a massive valley. You then ascend the Great Barranco Wall, which separates you from Kibo's southeastern slopes. It is a rock climb that is not technically difficult, but it is long and exhausting.
• Continue toward the Karanga Valley, passing beneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers. From there, take a demanding uphill trek from Karanga Valley to Karanga Camp, located at 3963 m.
• For those who feel up to it, there will be a mid-afternoon acclimatization hike to approximately 4200 m before returning to camp for the night.

Distance travelled: 5.5 km

Time spent: 5 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.

• After a lovely breakfast, begin your hike to Barafu Camp at 4640 m.
• You will climb over barren scree hills with no vegetation in sight, and the altitude adds to the difficulty of the uphill trek.
• After reaching camp in the afternoon, eat and relax as you prepare for the long night and day ahead. It is critical to stay hydrated and warm.
• Have a late supper and then try to sleep, since you will be up between 11 and 12 a.m. to begin the trek to the summit.

Distance travelled: 3 km

Time spent: 3 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.

• Around midnight, set out on a challenging ascent toward the summit glaciers. You will climb scree for 4 to 5 hours, gaining a great deal of height in a short time. The vistas are breathtaking.
• As the first rays of light reach the crater rim at Stella Point (5739 m), you should be there. The views of the craggy Mawenzi Peak and beyond are magnificent, and spectacular ice cliffs inside the crater surround you.
• After another hour of trekking, arrive at Uhuru Peak, the highest point on the mountain (5895 m). Begin the descent by returning to Stella Point, then continue down the scree slope and trail to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before eventually reaching Millennium Camp for a well-deserved rest.

Distance travelled: 13.4 km

Time spent: 15 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.

• A pleasant walk through the jungle leads to Mweka Gate, where you complete park procedures and receive certificates to display proudly.
• After that, you will be met by your vehicle and taken back to the hotel in Moshi, where you may enjoy a welcome shower.

Distance travelled: 12.1 km

Time spent: 6 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.

• After the hike, you will have the rest of the day free to relax before your trip home. Depending on flight schedules, you may wish to go sightseeing around Moshi and pick up some souvenirs before heading to the airport.

Breakfast is included in the price.

Note: If you want to continue exploring Tanzania, safaris, Zanzibar, and other add-ons are available.