9-Day Kilimanjaro Trek via Lemosho Route to Uhuru Peak

• Arrive at Londorossi Gate (2,100m / 6,890ft) at approximately 11:00 AM.
• Register the climb with park authorities while porters and guides make final preparations.
• Drive to the trailhead and enjoy a picnic lunch.
• Begin the trek through the rainforest.
• Observe unique flora and birdlife along the trail.
• Arrive at Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp (2,750m / 9,023ft) in the late afternoon.
• Elevation Gain: 650 meters / 2,133 feet.
• Hiking Time: 4 to 5 hours.

Rest and overnight at Mti Mkubwa Camp.

• Hike from Mti Mkubwa through the forest and enter the moorland zone.
• Enjoy views of Kilimanjaro's diverse wildflowers.
• Ascend gradually and catch the first glimpse of Kibo Peak.
• Climb onto the Shira Plateau, formed by ancient lava flows.
• Reach Shira 1 Camp (3,480m / 11,420ft) and relax for the day.
• Elevation Gain: 730 meters / 2,397 feet.
• Hiking Time: 6 to 8 hours.

Dine and overnight at Shira 1 Camp.

• Follow the trail across the plateau toward Fisher Camp (4,000m).
• Hike through varied terrain and continue to Moir Hut (4,155m / 13,632ft).
• Ascend to higher altitude for acclimatization and sleep at lower elevation.
• Enter the alpine desert zone.
• Elevation Gain: 295 meters / 1,032 feet.
• Hiking Time: 5 to 7 hours.

Dine and overnight at Moir Hut.

• Begin the day by hiking out of the Moir Valley.
• Ascend the Lent Hills for acclimatization and descend back to the main trail.
• Cross rocky terrain while heading east.
• Reach Buffalo Camp (4,145m / 13,600ft) by late afternoon.
• Elevation Loss: 10 meters / 32 feet.
• Hiking Time: 4 to 7 hours.

Rest, dine, and overnight at Buffalo Camp.

• Climb up Buffalo Ridge and descend across several gullies.
• Trek through barren landscapes toward Third Cave Camp (3,936m / 12,913ft).
• Observe dramatic changes in terrain and vegetation.
• Elevation Loss: 209 meters / 687 feet.
• Hiking Time: 5 to 7 hours.

Rest and overnight at Third Cave Camp.

• Begin by retracing the previous day's trail to a dry riverbed.
• Head west and steadily ascend toward Kibo.
• Reach School Hut (4,717m / 15,476ft) by early afternoon.
• Explore the Saddle area near Mawenzi.
• Prepare gear and rest ahead of the midnight summit push.
• Elevation Gain: 781 meters / 2,563 feet.
• Hiking Time: 4 to 5 hours.

Dine and overnight at School Hut.

• Begin the summit attempt at midnight.
• Ascend slowly up the steep slope toward Gilman's Point.
• Snack frequently to maintain energy levels despite reduced appetite.
• Reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m / 19,340ft), the highest point in Africa.
• Descend to Crater Camp (5,730m / 18,799ft) after the summit.
• Have lunch and enjoy a short hike to the Ash Pit Cone.
• Return to Crater Camp for dinner and overnight.
• Elevation Gain: 1,178 meters / 3,864 feet.
• Elevation Loss: 165 meters / 541 feet.
• Hiking Time: 11 to 15 hours.

• Begin a steady descent from Crater Camp.
• Cross alpine desert and moorland zones.
• Arrive at Millennium Camp (3,827m / 12,566ft) for a hot lunch.
• Rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight at Millennium Camp.
• Elevation Loss: 1,903 meters / 6,233 feet.
• Hiking Time: 5 to 6 hours.

• Resume descent through Kilimanjaro's cloud forest.
• Take extra caution as the trail may be slippery.
• Arrive at Mweka Gate and enjoy a picnic lunch.
• Collect summit certificates and purchase souvenirs.
• Board Foot On Kili Tanzania vehicles for transfer to Moshi or Arusha.
• Celebrate the successful trek with your team.