7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trek via Lemosho Route to Uhuru Peak

• You will be picked up from your hotel at around 08:00 am and transferred to Lemosho Gate, located on the western side of Kilimanjaro.
• After the registration process, you will begin the climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree Camp, where you will spend the night.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner Distance Covered: 7 kms (4 hours)

Accommodation: Big Tree Camp

• On this day, you will cover a lot of ground as you trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. You will pass 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. You gain a reasonable amount of altitude on the way to Shira 1, and 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 helps with acclimatization, and you can enjoy great panoramic views.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Distance Covered: 16.5 kms (9-11 hours)

Accommodation: Shira Campsite

• Your trek starts with an ascent offering far-reaching panoramic views, taking you 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 (4,640 m), the high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch.
• In the afternoon, you will make a steep descent to your camp for the night, located at the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3,960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs and offering extensive views of the plains below.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Distance Covered: 10 km (7 hours)

Accommodation: Barranco Camp

• Your day starts by descending to the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine.
• You will then climb steeply up the Great Barranco Wall, which separates you from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It is a climb over rock - not technical, but long and tiring. Passing beneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, you continue towards the Karanga Valley.
• From here, there is a steep climb up from Karanga Valley to your night's camp at Karanga Camp, set at 3,963 m. For those feeling strong, there will be a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4,200 m before descending back to camp for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Distance Covered: 5.5 km (5 hours)

Accommodation: Karanga Camp

• After a good night's rest and breakfast, you will set off on your walk to Barafu Camp at 4,640 m. The climb takes you across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around at all. It is a tough, steep walk made more difficult by the altitude.
• On arriving at camp, you will eat and spend the afternoon resting as you prepare for the long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm.
• You will have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep, as you will be getting up between 11 pm and 12 pm to start the climb to the summit.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Distance Covered: 3 kms (3-4 hours)

Accommodation: Barafu Camp

• You 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 (5,739 m) as the first rays of the sun hit. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround you, and the views of jagged Mawenzi Peak and beyond are breathtaking.
• Another hour's walk takes you to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). You will 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.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Distance Covered: 13.4 kms (12-15 hours)

Accommodation: Millennium Campsite

• A gentle trek takes you down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you complete park formalities and receive certificates that you can hang up with pride. You are then met by your vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can enjoy a welcome shower before the big celebration.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Distance Covered: 12.1 kms (6 hours)