7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trek to Uhuru Peak

• From Arusha, set out by vehicle for the long drive to the starting point of the Lemosho Trail, Londorossi Gate.
• Approaching the mountain from the west, the Lemosho Route starts in the Afromontane Rainforest, the first of four ecological zones you encounter on Kilimanjaro.
• Here, you meet the rest of your crew and set off at a leisurely pace while keeping your eyes peeled for wildlife. Lunch is taken on the trail, and camp is reached in mid-afternoon. Overnight at Forest Camp.

Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7,742 ft to 9,498 ft, 4 miles, approx. 3-4 hours

• From the forested slopes of Lemosho, you ascend through a podocarpus and juniper forest and then break out onto a zone of heather and lichen-draped volcanic rock and the Shira Plateau, which used to be Kilimanjaro's third peak before it collapsed. Lunch is taken on the trail, and you arrive in camp in mid-afternoon.
• Enjoy the breathtaking view of Kibo, the peak of Kilimanjaro, from this vantage point. Overnight at Moir Hut.

Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

9,498 ft to 11,500 ft, 5 miles, approx. 5-6 hours

• From Moir, you traverse the slopes of Kibo. Here, relatively few flora or fauna can survive the extreme temperature ranges and conditions that typify this zone. Lunch is normally taken close to a volcanic rock formation known as the Lava Tower.
• If you feel very strong, there is an optional ascent of the 300-foot-tall Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp in the afternoon, passing through the strange yet beautiful 'Garden of the Senecios' (giant groundsel), which also features many giant lobelias. The Barranco Valley is one of the prettiest areas of the entire trail. Overnight at Barranco Camp.

Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

13,800 ft to 15,223 ft (Lava Tower), down to 13,044 ft, 7 km, 4-6 hours

• You now have a relatively short day to reach Karanga Camp after conquering the intimidating Barranco Wall. Be prepared to use all four limbs as you traverse the wall to the top of the Karanga Valley.
• From here, follow a path that sojourns through many inclines and declines to Karanga Camp, arriving in the late afternoon. Our selection of Karanga Camp is strategic - significant time at altitude is essential for safe acclimatization.
• Particularly spectacular are the sunsets, with views of the southern glacial valleys and ice fields towering over 3000 feet above you. Overnight at Karanga Camp.

Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

13,044 ft to 13,123 ft, 3 miles, 4-5 hours

• Today is another half-day ascent to Barafu Camp. Once again, lunch is taken at this high camp, allowing plenty of time to relax before the summit bid.
• In this desolate alpine desert, strong winds sometimes rip over the camp, yet splendid views of Mawenzi Peak are the norm in the evenings. A relatively early dinner is taken before resting for the evening. Overnight at Barafu Camp.

Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

15,288 ft to 19,341 ft to 12,467 ft, 3 miles ascent, 7 miles descent, 7-8 hours ascent, 4-6 hours descent

• Depart just before midnight for the final summit bid. Patience and persistence are the name of the game to reach the summit, and this is the coldest, windiest section of your adventure. Most likely by dawn, as the first rays of light appear across the Tanzanian landscape, you arrive near the rim at Stella Point, at 18,652 ft.
• Here, you are rewarded with the most glorious sunrise you will ever see, appearing over Mawenzi Peak. Ascending via Stella Point affords a relatively short final section to Uhuru Peak, the Roof of Africa. Take as many pictures as you can.
• After a short celebration at the summit, the ebullient trek begins. Go slowly and enjoy the wonderful rainforest scenery as you head towards Mweka Camp, arriving before dusk. With every step, the air has more and more oxygen, so although your legs will be jelly, your heart will be light. Overnight at Mweka Camp.

Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

12,467 ft to 5,380 ft, 6 miles, 3-4 hours

• After breakfast, you descend once again through the montane forest.

• After saying farewell to your crew at around midday, you are picked up and transferred back to your hotel for a well-deserved shower and a celebratory dinner.

Hours trekking: 4-7