Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - The journey begins with a drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate, taking approximately 4 hours, where entry formalities are completed. Following this, a drive to the Lemosho trailhead takes about an hour. Upon arrival, lunch is served before embarking on a trek through pristine forest leading to the first campsite.

Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - The trail continues out of the forest into a savannah with tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock adorned with lichen. As the ascent progresses through lush hills and across streams, the Shira Ridge is reached before a gentle descent to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo across the plateau is breathtaking.

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut

Mount Kilimanjaro - A full day is spent exploring the Shira plateau. The walk is gentle, heading east towards Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. The journey continues to Moir Hut, a less frequented site at the base of Lent Hills. Various walks on Lent Hills offer excellent acclimatization opportunities. Shira is among the highest plateaus on earth.

Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut

Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - Moir Hut to Lava Tower
Elevation: 4,206m/13,800ft to 4,630 m/15,190ft
Distance: 7km/4miles
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Elevation: 4,630 m/15,190ft to 3,976m/13,044ft
Distance: 3km/2miles
Hiking Time: 2-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - The day starts with a descent into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall, followed by a steep climb of nearly 274m/900ft. From the top, the path crosses hills and valleys before a sharp descent into Karanga Valley. A final steep climb leads to Karanga Camp. This shorter day aids acclimatization.

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Elevation: 3,976m/13,044ft to 3,995m/13,106ft
Distance: 5km/3miles
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Zone: Alpine Desert

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - Departing Karanga, the route reaches the junction connecting with the Mweka Trail, continuing up to the rocky Barafu Hut. The Southern Circuit is completed here, offering diverse summit views. Camp is set up for rest and an early dinner in preparation for the summit day. The peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are visible from this location.

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation: 3,995m/13,106ft to 4,673m/15,331ft
Distance: 4km/2 miles
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Zone: Alpine Desert

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak
Elevation: 4,673m/15,331ft to 5,895m/19,341ft
Distance: 5 km/3miles
Hiking Time: 7-9 hours
Zone: Arctic

From the summit, the descent continues directly to Mweka Hut campsite, with a stop at Barafu for lunch. The rocky trail can be challenging on the knees; trekking poles are beneficial. Mweka Camp is located in the upper forest, where mist or rain is common in the late afternoon. The evening is spent enjoying the final mountain dinner and a well-deserved rest.

Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Elevation: 5,895m/19,341ft to 3,068m/10,065ft
Distance: 12km/7miles
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Zone: Rainforest

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Mount Kilimanjaro - On the final day, the descent to Mweka Gate continues, where summit certificates are collected. The lower elevations can be wet and muddy. From the gate, the journey continues for another hour to Mweka Village, where a vehicle awaits to transport everyone back to the hotel in Moshi.

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Elevation: 3,068m/10,065ft to 1,640m/5,380ft
Distance: 10km/6 miles
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
Zone: Rainforest

• 2 nights hotel in Moshi with breakfast
• Private transportation including airport transfers
• All meals included (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with large portions on the mountain
• Daily health checks
• First Aid & Injury prevention kits
• Kilimanjaro Rescue fee
• VAT (18% charged by the Government)
• Parking fees
• Quality dining tents with table and chairs
• Oxygen cylinder and private toilet
• Professional, experienced, English-speaking mountain guide
• Cooking equipment and kitchen utensils
• Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents
• Clean, purified drinking water
• Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
• All camping gears

• All that are not mentioned in the inclusion

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