Lemosho Route – 10 Day Climb

After breakfast, drive to the Lemosho Gate where registration and park formalities are completed. The trek begins through the lush rainforest, where you may encounter monkeys and enjoy the peaceful surroundings before reaching Mti Mkubwa Camp.

• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Distance: 6 km
• Starting Altitude: 2,100 m / 6,890 ft
• Ending Altitude: 2,780 m / 9,121 ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp

Today you leave the rainforest behind and enter the moorland zone. The trail gradually climbs toward the Shira Plateau, offering beautiful views of the surrounding landscape and Mount Kilimanjaro.

• Hiking Time: 5–7 hours
• Distance: 8 km
• Starting Altitude: 2,780 m / 9,121 ft
• Ending Altitude: 3,505 m / 11,500 ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp

You cross the beautiful Shira Plateau on a relatively gentle trail. This day provides additional time for acclimatization while enjoying panoramic views of Kibo Peak and the surrounding highlands.

• Hiking Time: 4–6 hours
• Distance: 8 km
• Starting Altitude: 3,505 m / 11,500 ft
• Ending Altitude: 3,850 m / 12,630 ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp

Today the trail continues deeper into the high-altitude landscape. You climb gradually toward the northern side of Kilimanjaro, passing through alpine desert terrain before reaching Moir Camp

• Hiking Time: 5–7 hours
• Distance: 10 km
• Starting Altitude: 3,850 m / 12,630 ft
• Ending Altitude: 4,200 m / 13,780 ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Moir Camp

Today is dedicated to acclimatization. You will take a shorter hike around the surrounding high-altitude landscape before returning to camp. This additional day allows your body to adjust before moving toward the higher sections of the mountain.

• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Distance: 5–7 km
• Altitude: Approximately 4,200 m / 13,780 ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Moir Camp

You leave Moir Camp and continue toward Lava Tower, reaching approximately 4,630 m. After spending time at higher altitude, you descend toward Barranco Camp, following the important “climb high, sleep low” principle.

• Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
• Distance: 12 km
• Highest Altitude: 4,630 m / 15,190 ft
• Ending Altitude: 3,960 m / 12,992 ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Barranco Camp

After breakfast, you tackle the famous Barranco Wall. With assistance from your experienced guide, you navigate the rocky sections before continuing through alpine desert toward Karanga Camp.

• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
• Distance: 5 km
• Starting Altitude: 3,960 m / 12,992 ft
• Ending Altitude: 4,035 m / 13,238 ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Karanga Camp

Today you trek toward Barafu Base Camp through the alpine desert. After arriving at Barafu, you will have an early dinner and rest while preparing for the midnight summit attempt.

• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
• Distance: 4 km
• Starting Altitude: 4,035 m / 13,238 ft
• Ending Altitude: 4,673 m / 15,331 ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Barafu Camp

You begin your summit attempt around midnight. The trail leads toward Stella Point and then along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at 5,895 m. After reaching the summit and taking photographs, you descend through the southern slopes to Mweka Camp for a well-earned rest.

• Hiking Time: 12–15 hours
• Distance: Approximately 17 km
• Starting Altitude: 4,673 m / 15,331 ft
• Summit Altitude: 5,895 m / 19,341 ft
• Ending Altitude: 3,100 m / 10,170 ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Mweka Camp

After breakfast, descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. After completing the park formalities and receiving your summit certificate, you will be transferred back to Moshi.

• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Distance: 10 km
• Starting Altitude: 3,100 m / 10,170 ft
• Ending Altitude: 1,640 m / 5,380 ft
• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi / Departure