After breakfast in Moshi, you will meet your professional mountain guide and crew before driving to Londorossi Gate, the starting point of the Lemosho Route. Upon arrival, your guide will complete the park registration and entry procedures while the porters organize the trekking equipment.
You will then continue to the Lemosho trailhead and begin your hike through the beautiful montane rainforest. The trail is surrounded by lush vegetation, tall trees, birds, and other forest wildlife.
Your guide will set a comfortable “pole pole” (slowly, slowly) pace, allowing you to conserve energy and begin adapting gradually to the mountain environment.
After several hours of hiking, you will arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp, where the mountain crew will have prepared your tents. You will enjoy dinner and have time to rest in preparation for the next day's trek.

Trekking Distance: Approximately 7–8 km
Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
Habitat: Montane Rainforest
Overnight: Mti Mkubwa Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Main Destination : Mti Mkubwa Camp ( Big Tree Camp )

• Camping
• In or near Mti Mkubwa Camp ( Big Tree Camp )

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After breakfast, you will leave Mti Mkubwa Camp and continue your ascent toward the higher slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. The trail gradually leaves the dense rainforest behind as you enter the moorland and heath zone, where the vegetation becomes shorter and the landscape more open.
You will continue along the scenic Lemosho trail toward the spectacular Shira Plateau. As you gain altitude, you will begin to enjoy wider views of the surrounding landscape and, weather permitting, impressive views toward the higher peaks of Kilimanjaro.
The trail is steady, allowing you to maintain a comfortable pace while your body gradually adjusts to the increasing elevation. Your guide will provide regular breaks for hydration and rest.
After several hours of trekking, you will arrive at Shira 1 Camp, where your mountain crew will have prepared your campsite. You will enjoy lunch, relax, and take in the beautiful mountain scenery before dinner and overnight.
Trekking Distance: Approximately 8–9 km
Trekking Time: 4–6 hours
Habitat: Moorland & Heath
Overnight: Shira 1 Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Main Destination : Shira Camp One

• Camping
• In or near Shira Camp One

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After breakfast, you will leave Shira 1 Camp and continue your trek across the spectacular high-altitude landscape of Mount Kilimanjaro. Today's route is an important part of your acclimatization, following the principle of “climb high, sleep low.”
The trail gradually ascends toward Lava Tower, reaching approximately 4,600 meters above sea level. Along the way, the landscape changes from moorland to the more rugged alpine desert, with impressive views of Kibo Peak and the surrounding volcanic terrain.
You will take regular breaks and enjoy a picnic lunch along the route while your guide monitors your condition and helps you maintain a slow, steady pace.
After reaching Lava Tower, you will begin descending toward Barranco Camp. This gradual descent helps your body adjust to the higher altitude while allowing you to sleep at a lower elevation.
As you approach Barranco, you will see the impressive Barranco Wall rising above the valley, together with unique giant senecio plants and dramatic volcanic scenery.
Upon arrival at Barranco Camp, you will settle into your tent, enjoy dinner, and rest in preparation for the next day's trek.

Trekking Distance: Approximately 10–11 km
Trekking Time: 7–9 hours
Highest Point: Approximately 4,600 m at Lava Tower
Habitat: Moorland & Alpine Desert
Overnight: Barranco Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Main Destination : Barranco Camp

• Camping
• In or near Barranco Camp

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After breakfast, you will begin the day's trek with the exciting ascent of the famous Barranco Wall. Although it may look challenging from below, this is a non-technical hiking section, and your experienced guide will lead you carefully through the steeper parts.
Once you reach the top of the wall, you will be rewarded with spectacular views across the Barranco Valley and toward the upper slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.
The trail then continues through a series of ridges and valleys toward Karanga Camp. After a short rest, you will continue your ascent toward Barafu Camp, the final base camp before your summit attempt.
As you climb higher, the vegetation becomes increasingly sparse and the landscape changes into the rugged alpine desert environment.
Upon reaching Barafu Camp, you will have lunch and time to rest. Your guide will provide a detailed summit briefing, checking your equipment and explaining the schedule and safety procedures for the upcoming summit night.
You will have an early dinner and are encouraged to rest as much as possible, as the summit attempt will begin around midnight.

Trekking Distance: Approximately 9–10 km
Trekking Time: 7–9 hours
Altitude: Barafu Camp – approximately 4,673 m
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Overnight: Barafu Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Main Destination : Barafu Camp

• Camping
• In or near Barafu Camp

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You will wake around midnight and have a light breakfast before beginning the most challenging and rewarding part of your Kilimanjaro adventure — the summit attempt.
You will start hiking in darkness, using headlamps as you slowly ascend toward Stella Point on the crater rim. Your guide will maintain a slow and steady pace, with regular breaks to help you manage the high altitude and conserve energy.
After several hours of climbing, you will reach Stella Point at approximately 5,739 meters. From here, you will continue along the crater rim toward Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at 5,895 meters.
Upon reaching Uhuru Peak, you will have time to celebrate your achievement, take photographs, and enjoy the incredible views, weather and mountain conditions permitting.
After spending some time at the summit, you will begin your descent toward Barafu Camp. You will take a short rest and have lunch before continuing down toward Mweka Camp.
The descent will gradually take you into lower elevations, and you will notice the landscape changing from alpine desert to moorland.
You will arrive at Mweka Camp in the afternoon or evening, depending on your pace. After dinner, you can relax and enjoy a well-earned night's rest.

Trekking Distance: Approximately 15–17 km
Trekking Time: 12–16 hours
Highest Point: Uhuru Peak – 5,895 m
Habitat: Alpine Desert & Moorland
Overnight: Mweka Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Main Destination : Uhuru Peak

• Camping
• In or near Uhuru Peak

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After breakfast at Mweka Camp, you will begin your final descent down Mount Kilimanjaro through the beautiful montane rainforest.
The trail gradually descends through lush vegetation, offering a refreshing change after the high-altitude environment experienced during the summit day. You will walk at a comfortable pace, enjoying the forest surroundings as you make your way toward Mweka Gate.
After approximately 3–4 hours of hiking, you will arrive at Mweka Gate, where you will complete the final park exit procedures and officially conclude your 6-day Lemosho Route trek.
After saying goodbye to your mountain crew, you will meet your waiting vehicle and begin the transfer to Moshi or directly to the airport, depending on your onward travel arrangements.

Trekking Distance: Approximately 10 km
Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
Habitat: Montane Rainforest
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Route: Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Moshi or Airport
End of Services: Moshi / Kilimanjaro International Airport

Main Destination : Moshi
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