10-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Trek with Uhuru Peak Sunrise

• You will be picked up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transported to your accommodation in Moshi town. You will meet your guide, who will brief you on your forthcoming trip and carry out an equipment check to ensure that you have all the required mountain gear.

On this day, you may hire any missing equipment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.

• At 8:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel and transported to the Lemosho Gate on Kilimanjaro's western side.
• After completing the registration procedure, you will continue climbing gradually through the Lemosho glades forest to Big Tree Camp, where you will spend the night.

Distance travelled: 7km

Time spent: 4hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.

• Today's hike will take you across grassy moorland and a heather plateau scattered with volcanic rock formations. Your destination is Shira 1 Camp, which offers frequent views of Kibo Peak floating in the clouds.
• We will gain a significant amount of height, and some sections of the path are very steep.

Distance travelled: 8.5km

Time spent: 7hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.

• Today you'll have the opportunity to see the Northern Ice Fields from the mountain's western side, along with unique views of Kibo.
• Our gradual ascent across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will aid acclimatization, and we'll be treated to spectacular panoramic vistas. Shira 2 Camp is our destination for the day.
• After an acclimatization hike in the afternoon, you'll return to camp for supper and the night.

Distance travelled: 8km

Time spent: 5hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.

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

Distance travelled: 10km

Time spent: 7hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.

• Our day begins with a descent into the Great Barranco, a massive valley. We then climb the Great Barranco Wall, which separates us from Kibo's southeastern slopes. It is a rock scramble that is not technically difficult, but it is long and tiring.
• We continue towards the Karanga Valley, passing beneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers. From here, we take a demanding trek up from Karanga Valley to Karanga Camp, located at 3963 meters.
• We'll have a mid-afternoon acclimatization hike to approximately 4200m for those who feel up to it, before returning to camp for the night.

Distance travelled: 5.5km

Time spent: 5hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.

• After a lovely breakfast, we will begin our hike to Barafu Camp at 4640m.
• We'll be climbing over barren scree hills with no vegetation in sight. The altitude adds to the difficulty of the uphill trek.
• We eat and relax when we reach camp in the afternoon as we prepare for the long night and day ahead. It is critical to stay hydrated and warm.
• We have a late supper and then try to sleep, since we'll be up between 11 and 12 a.m. to begin the trek to the summit.

Distance travelled: 3km

Time spent: 3hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.

• Around midnight, we set out on a challenging ascent to the summit glaciers. We'll be climbing 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 (5739m), we should be there. The views of the craggy Mawenzi Peak and beyond are magnificent, and spectacular ice cliffs inside the crater surround us.
• After another hour of trekking, we arrive at Uhuru Peak, the highest point on the mountain (5895m). We begin our 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: 13.4km

Time spent: 15hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.

• A pleasant walk through the jungle leads us to Mweka Gate, where we complete park procedures and receive certificates to display proudly.
• After that, we'll be met by our vehicles and taken back to the hotel in Moshi, where you may enjoy a nice welcome shower.

Distance travelled: 12.1km

Time spent: 6hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.

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