Arrival Day

Moshi Town - Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be greeted and transported to Keys Hotel in Moshi town for a briefing, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Please note: Keys Hotel is situated along Uru Road, 300 meters from the YMCA Hotel Premises.

Moshi – Londorossi Gate (2100m) – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2750m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - After breakfast at your hotel, your guide will brief you on the day’s activities. In the village near Londorossi Gate, you will receive a packed lunch and have the opportunity to purchase mineral water for the hike. The final 45 minutes of the drive to the gate will be on a rough forest track requiring 4WD vehicles.

At the entrance gate, the guides and porters will distribute supplies and register with the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA). You will then begin your 3-hour hike into the rainforest. Keep an eye out for Colobus monkeys! You will stop for an afternoon lunch break and arrive at Mti Mkubwa (“Big Tree”) Campsite (2750m) in the early evening.

The porters, who arrive at the campsite ahead of the clients, will set up your tent and boil water for drinking and washing. The chef will prepare a snack and then dinner for the clients. Be prepared for nighttime temperatures that may drop to freezing!

Mti Mkubwa Camp (2750m) – Shira 2 Camp (3840m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - After an early morning breakfast, you will begin your ascent out of the rainforest and into the heather moorland zone. You will cross several streams and walk over a plateau leading to Shira 2 Camp (3840m). At this campsite, you will be next to a stream and have a spectacular view of the Western Breach and its glaciers to the East.

As with the first night, your tents will be set up before you arrive at camp, and the porters will prepare drinking and washing water for you. You will enjoy evening snacks and then dinner prepared by our chef. Be ready for a cold night as temperatures drop below freezing at this exposed camp.

Shira (3840m) – Lava Tower (4630m) – Barranco Camp (3950m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - After an early morning breakfast, you will leave the moorland environment and enter the semi-desert and rocky landscape. After 5 hours of walking east, you will reach the Lava Tower (4630m). Packed lunches will be served at the Tower, and hikers have the option of climbing the massive Lava Tower, weather permitting. At this point in the hike, it is normal to start feeling the effects of the altitude, including headaches and shortness of breath.

After lunch, you will descend from Lava Tower (4630m) to the Barranco Campsite (3950m). The 680m descent provides a significant advantage in allowing your body to adjust to the high altitude conditions. The descent to camp takes around 2 hours. It is located in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall (“Breakfast Wall”). Drinking and washing water and dinner will be served as you watch the sunset.

Barranco Camp (3950m) – Karanga Camp (3950m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - This is a short hiking day intended for acclimatization. After an early morning breakfast, it is time to conquer the Great Barranco Wall! Although it may look intimidating at first, hikers often find that this Class 2 hike is easier than anticipated. At the top of the Wall, you will have a view of Heim Glacier and will be above the clouds. The trail then winds up and down through the Karanga Valley. You will spend the night at Karanga Camp (3950m) and enjoy dinner and washing at the site.

Karanga Camp (3959m) – Barafu Hut (4600)

Mount Kilimanjaro - After breakfast, you will begin your ascent. The trail intersects with the Mweka Route, which is used for descent on the final two days. After about an hour of hiking, you will reach Barafu Hut. This is the last water stop for the porters as there is no accessible water at Barafu Camp (4550m). The word “barafu” in Swahili means “ice,” and this camp is located on a rocky, exposed ridge.

Tents will be exposed to wind and rocks, so it is important to familiarize yourself with the campsite before dark. An early dinner will be served so you can rest before attempting the summit the same night. Your guide will provide a detailed briefing on how to prepare for summit night. Try to sleep by 19:00!

Summit Day – Barafu Camp (4600m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka (3100m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - You will set off just after midnight in the dark and cold. Using headlamps, you will climb the frozen volcanic dust towards Stella Point on the crater rim, which takes about six hours. The sun should be rising as you arrive. Just an hour or two more, and you will be standing on the highest point of the crater: Uhuru Peak. On top of the world! Take a short break for pictures and celebratory hugs before beginning the steep and dusty descent. By now, the volcanic ash will have thawed. You will stop for a short tea break at Barafu and then continue downhill for about three hours to Mweka camp (3080m). This is your overnight stop. Rehydrate by drinking lots of fluids and enjoy a hearty supper.

Mweka Camp (3100m) – Mweka Gate (1980m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - The day begins with a traditional farewell ceremony from the porters. After about three hours of descending through the lush forest, you will reach Mweka gate, where the driver will be waiting to take you back to Keys Hotel in Moshi town. A hot shower, a cold drink, a debrief, and your certificate of achievement await you. Well done!

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

The Lemosho route on Kilimanjaro is preferred by reputable operators due to its picturesque charm, remoteness and impressive success rates, the Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route provides a gradual ascent, varied terrains, and sufficient acclimatization time.

Consequently, it has emerged as a premier and widely popular route to reach Uhuru Peak, the pinnacle of Mount Kilimanjaro, situated at 5895 meters above sea level.

So, if you’re thinking about Climbing Kilimanjaro for the first time, the Lemosho Route could be a good choice.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.